Enjoy the snowy scenery and skiing at Lake Kawaguchiko! Fujiten Snow Resort Enjoyment Guide in January and February
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Fujiten Snow Resort is only 90 minutes from Tokyo where you can enjoy playing in the snow. Located at the first station of Mt. Fuji, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, sledding, etc. with the impressive Mt. Fuji in the background. This time, we will tell you about the charm of Fujiten Snow Resort.
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Table of Contents
- What is Fujiten Snow Resort?
- When is Fujiten Snow Resort open?
- What can you do at Fujiten Snow Resort?
- How to access from Tokyo by car, train, or bus
- After enjoying the snow, take a day trip to the hot springs! "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen"
- If you want to stay overnight, go to “Fuji Midori Kyukamura”
- Plan to enjoy Fuji Five Lakes sightseeing and Fujiten in 2 days and 1 night
What is Fujiten Snow Resort?
Fujiten Snow Resort is a ski resort on Mt. Fuji located at an altitude of 1,300 meters at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, and is easily accessible from Shinjuku, Tokyo in just 90 minutes by car.
At Fujiten Snow Resort, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, as well as sledding and playing in the snow. Also, even if you don't play in the snow, you can take the Mt. Fuji Observation Lift and see the impressive Mt. Fuji from the Mt. Fuji Observation Deck at the top of the small mountain.
When is Fujiten Snow Resort open?
Fujiten Resort is normally open from mid-December to early April . Immediately after opening or after late March, the number of courses may be limited and the amount of snow on the slopes may be low, so if you want to enjoy skiing in good slope conditions, we recommend January to early March.
In addition, the downhill course, which offers steep slopes and cob courses for advanced skiers, usually opens in January. If you want to enjoy a highly difficult course, check the opening date on the website in advance.
■FY2023-2024 Opening on December 22, 2023!
Open during the year-end and New Year holidays
Fujiten Snow Resort is open throughout the winter season, and of course remains open during the year-end and New Year holidays. Please use it for the end of the year skiing or the first skiing of the new year. Also, during the year-end and New Year holidays (excluding December 31st and January 1st), you can even enjoy night games!
What can you do at Fujiten Snow Resort?
1. Recommended for families! Playing in the snow at “Chibikko Ai Land (For sleds & snow play area)”
Chibikko Ai Land (For sleds & snow play area) is an area where you can enjoy sledding and playing in the snow. You can get to the top of the slope on a moving walkway with a total length of 50 meters. Sleds can be rented for a fee. Please enjoy playing in the snow!
2. Skiing and snowboarding
If you are new to skiing or snowboarding, we recommend the "concierge tour". They will carefully tell you what to rent and how to ski. If this is your first time, please apply for a concierge tour. We also have a "Comfort Plan,'' which includes a dedicated concierge who will take care of everything from hotel pick-up to lessons. Reservations must be made in advance online.
Please see the article below for details on each plan.
3. View the impressive Mt. Fuji from the observation deck (weekdays only)
Although it is only available on weekdays, even if you don't ski or snowboard, you can ride the Mt. Fuji Observation Lift and see the impressive Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko spreading out below from the observation deck at the top of the mountain.
Enjoy a 15-minute walk in the air with Mt. Fuji directly in front of you, and view the majestic Mt. Fuji from the Mt. Fuji observation deck at the top of Mt. Tenjin. On the way back, you can enjoy a walk in the air again while looking at the Aokigahara Jukai and Lake Kawaguchiko spreading out below.
4. Enjoy the famous gourmet food that can only be tasted here
There are three restaurants at Fujiten Snow Resort, but two of them can be used even if you don't ski or snowboard. "Yodele" and "Cologne" in the center house.
At Yodel, located on the second floor of the center house, you can enjoy Fujiten Snow Resort's famous dishes such as Mt. Fuji Curry and Beef Suki Plate. At "Cologne" on the 1st floor, you can enjoy noodles and rice bowls including original ramen. After enjoying playing in the snow, warm yourself up from the core with some delicious gourmet food.
5. Purchase original goods and souvenirs at the shop
On the first floor of the center house, we sell Fujiten Snow Resort original goods and local souvenirs, as well as ski equipment such as gloves, hats, and goggles. Fujiten goods can only be purchased here, so be sure to check it out so you don't forget to buy them.
How to access from Tokyo by car, train, or bus
Access [Car] 20 minutes from Chuo Expressway Lake Kawaguchiko IC
[Train] 20 minutes by taxi from Kawaguchiko Sta. on the Fujikyuko Line
Reservation not required
1. How to access by car
If you are coming from Tokyo by car, use the Chuo Expressway. Take Otsuki JCT towards Lake Kawaguchiko/ Lake Yamanakako, get off at Lake Kawaguchiko IC, and then drive for about 20 minutes on National Route 139 towards Narusawa.
The ski resort has a large parking lot that can accommodate 2,500 cars. Parking is free on weekdays, but on weekends and holidays, a parking fee of 1,000 yen per regular car is required.
2. How to access by public transportation such as trains and buses
If you are going to Fujiten from Tokyo using public transportation, the nearest station is Kawaguchiko Sta. on the Fujikyuko Line. You will need to take a taxi from Kawaguchiko Sta., but for a limited time there will also be bus tours and ski taxis available that offer economical round trips between Fujiten and Kawaguchiko Sta..
After enjoying the snow, take a day trip to the hot springs! "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen"
Fuji Shobo no Yu Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen, has 16 types of baths, including an open-air bath with a view of Mt. Fuji and a cave bath. There is also a dining area and a rest room, so you can eat local gourmet food unique to Yamanashi and relax after taking a bath.
If you want to stay overnight, go to “Fuji Midori Kyukamura”
If you want to enjoy both sightseeing and playing in the snow at Fuji Five Lakes, we recommend staying at Fuji Green Vacation Village, which has excellent access to Fujiten Snow Resort and the shores of Lake Kawaguchi. It's a 5 minute drive from Fujiten and about 20 minutes by car from Lake Kawaguchiko, making it a very convenient location for sightseeing around the Fuji Five Lakes.
Most of the guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms, where you can rest your tired body. In addition to the in-house large communal bath, we also sell plans that allow you to use the adjoining day-trip hot spring facility ``Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen''.
Plan to enjoy Fuji Five Lakes sightseeing and Fujiten in 2 days and 1 night
Day 1: Head to Kawaguchiko Sta. from Tokyo
Day 1: From Lake Kawaguchiko Station to Fujiten Snow Resort
The shuttle bus to Fujiten departs from behind the Fuji Kanko Development building in front of Kawaguchiko Sta.. The ride time is approximately 30 minutes.
Day 1: Aim for the spectacular view of Fujiten Snow Resort “Mt. Fuji Observation Deck”
How to use the observation lift
1. First, go to the information desk on the 1st floor! Purchase a ticket for the observation lift (weekdays only).
2. After purchasing your ticket, ride the observation lift (Romance Lift)! (Lift on the right after exiting the center house)
3. Aim for the Mt. Fuji Observation Deck at the top of Mt. Tenjin. Take photos when you arrive!
Day 1: Enjoy activities and gourmet food at Fujiten Snow Resort
Rent goods and enjoy playing in the snow
1.Enter Chibikko Ai Land (For sleds & snow play area)(on the left after exiting the center house)
2. Rent a sled and enjoy playing in the snow.
Fill your stomach after playing in the snow!
We recommend the original ramen from the restaurant "Cologne."
Buy souvenirs before leaving
Day 1: Return to Kawaguchiko Sta. and head to the hotel
We recommend the plan that includes a Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen!
Day 2: Tour Fuji Five Lakes and tourist attractions by sightseeing taxi
Fuji Fujikanko Travel's ``Sightseeing Taxi Plan - 8-hour course to visit the Fuji Five Lakes and tourist attractions'' allows you to fully explore the tourist attractions of the Fuji Five Lakes. This plan also comes with an optional English-speaking guide, so you can enjoy your sightseeing even more deeply! Advance reservations are required.
Day 2: From Lake Kawaguchiko to Tokyo
After visiting the Fuji Five Lakes and its tourist attractions, it's time to return to Tokyo.
Written by
Yamanashi
The northern foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture is a stunning area of Japan that has plenty to offer visitors. At the foot of Mt. Fuji, including ”Arakurayama Sengen Park”, which offers a view of Mt. Fuji and the iconic five-story pagoda, "Chureito." The Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor is also a must-visit during the autumn season when visitors can see the colorful leaves. Our company, based in Lake Kawaguchiko, operates various facilities that utilize the natural resources of Mt. Fuji. These include the theme park "Fuji Subaru Land," which offers a range of exciting rides and attractions, and the Fujiten Snow Resort, where visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Visitors can also sample the world-famous "Fujizakura Heights Beer," made using natural water “Fujizakura Meisui” , or relax in the natural hot spring, "Fuji Chobo no yu Yurari," . We will clearly communicate the charm of Mt. Fuji, which changes with the seasons, from the base of Mt. Fuji in Kawaguchiko.
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