[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

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[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

From December to February, the Fuji Five Lakes at the foot of Mt. Fuji get very cold, but the air is clear and you can see Mt. Fuji beautifully. This time, we will introduce a recommended route for enjoying sightseeing at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter for 2 days and 1 night.

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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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1 night 2 days course

Transportation
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Day 1
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Take the shuttle bus to Fujiten Snow Resort, which departs from behind the Fuji Kanko Kaihatsu Building in front of Lake Kawaguchiko Station. Advance reservations are required for the bus, so be sure to make a reservation in advance on the website.

■Shuttle bus operation period: December 23, 2024 - March 2, 2025

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

The shuttle bus departs from behind the Fuji Kanko Kaihatsu Building. Please make sure to make a reservation in advance online.

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

Click here for details about the Fujiten shuttle bus

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Fujiten Snow Resort
Fujiten Snow Resort

90 minutes by car from Tokyo, Yokohama, and Shizuoka. In the winter season, this is a full-scale ski resort where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding with the majestic Mt. Fuji in the background. There are seven courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and there is also a "Snow Park" with a wide variety of items. "Chibikko Ai Land (For sleds & snow play area)" is an area dedicated to playing in the snow and sledding, and is recommended for families with children up to elementary school age.

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter
[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

Take the "Mt. Fuji Observation Lift" which only operates on weekdays and enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji from the "Mt. Fuji Observation Deck"!

Please be sure to check the lift operation status in advance. (For the Mt. Fuji observation lift, please refer to "Romance Lift").

Lift operation status

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

You can even see Lake Kawaguchiko below!

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

You can also enjoy sledding and other snow activities at "Chibikko Ai Land (For sleds & snow play area)."

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

Enjoy some hot ramen at the restaurant inside Fujiten and warm yourself up from the inside out!

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We take the shuttle bus again and head for Kawaguchiko Sta..

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Fuji Midori no Kyuka-mura
Fuji Midori no Kyuka-mura

Fuji Midori no Kyuka Mura is a large-scale accommodation facility located in the midst of nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji. It is fully equipped with two state-of-the-art artificial turf fields, a gymnasium, a futsal court, and a seminar room. Depending on the accommodation plan, you can also use the adjoining "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen."

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

Stay at Fuji Midori no Kyukamura with the "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen Admission Ticket Plan". Enjoy the hot springs. It takes about 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Fuji Midori no Kyukamura.

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Fuji view hot spring Yurari
Fuji view hot spring Yurari

This day-trip hot spring facility has 16 types of baths, including two types of open-air baths with outstanding views of Mt. Fuji, as well as carbonated springs and cave baths. In addition to the baths, there is also a lounge where you can relax after a bath, a private dining area called "Okariba" where meals are delivered by a mini steam locomotive train, and a restaurant called "Fujizakura" where you can enjoy local ingredients at reasonable prices.

Day 2
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Return to Kawaguchiko Sta. by Fuji Midori Holiday Village shuttle bus.
From Kawaguchiko Sta., take the "Lake Kawaguchiko Tour Bus" to "Oishi Park".

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Oishi Park
Oishi Park

A very popular park located in the Oishi district on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can see both the Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji at the same time.

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Take the Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing bus back to Kawaguchiko Sta. and return to Tokyo.

[Yamanashi] Recommended sightseeing route around Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in winter

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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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