[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

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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We will be sharing fascinating information about the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, including Mt. Fuji itself — a symbol of Japan recognized and admired around the world — as well as the World Heritage sites associated with it. The Fuji Five Lakes region, located on the northern side of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, is an area rich in natural beauty. It includes Lake Motosuko, Lake Shojiko, Lake Saiko, Lake Kawaguchiko, and Lake Yamanakako. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site "Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration" consists of various cultural assets, including historic shrines such as Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine, and Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine, as well as the natural monument Oshino Hakkai and other component sites extending into Shizuoka Prefecture. The foothills of Mt. Fuji, a popular tourist destination, offer attractions throughout all four seasons. In spring, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the five-story Chureito Pagoda at Arakurayama Sengen Park. During summer, Oishi Park serves as the main venue for the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival. In autumn, the Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor offers beautiful scenery featuring Mt. Fuji and vibrant autumn leaves. During winter, Fujiten Snow Resort provides skiing and snowboarding with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. In recent years, activities such as trekking, cycling, and camping in the magnificent natural surroundings of Mt. Fuji have also become increasingly popular. Based around the Lake Kawaguchiko area in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, our company operates several attractions and facilities, including Fuji Subaru Land, a theme park surrounded by the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji; Fujizakura Heights Beer, an award-winning craft beer brewed using natural spring water from Mt. Fuji; Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen, a natural hot spring sourced from 1,000 meters underground at the foot of Mt. Fuji; and Fujiten Snow Resort, where visitors can enjoy winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding with magnificent views of the mountain. From the Lake Kawaguchiko area at the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, we will continue sharing the ever-changing beauty of Mt. Fuji throughout the seasons.

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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

[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

[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

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

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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

We will be sharing fascinating information about the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, including Mt. Fuji itself — a symbol of Japan recognized and admired around the world — as well as the World Heritage sites associated with it. The Fuji Five Lakes region, located on the northern side of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, is an area rich in natural beauty. It includes Lake Motosuko, Lake Shojiko, Lake Saiko, Lake Kawaguchiko, and Lake Yamanakako. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site "Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration" consists of various cultural assets, including historic shrines such as Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine, and Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine, as well as the natural monument Oshino Hakkai and other component sites extending into Shizuoka Prefecture. The foothills of Mt. Fuji, a popular tourist destination, offer attractions throughout all four seasons. In spring, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the five-story Chureito Pagoda at Arakurayama Sengen Park. During summer, Oishi Park serves as the main venue for the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival. In autumn, the Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor offers beautiful scenery featuring Mt. Fuji and vibrant autumn leaves. During winter, Fujiten Snow Resort provides skiing and snowboarding with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. In recent years, activities such as trekking, cycling, and camping in the magnificent natural surroundings of Mt. Fuji have also become increasingly popular. Based around the Lake Kawaguchiko area in the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, our company operates several attractions and facilities, including Fuji Subaru Land, a theme park surrounded by the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji; Fujizakura Heights Beer, an award-winning craft beer brewed using natural spring water from Mt. Fuji; Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen, a natural hot spring sourced from 1,000 meters underground at the foot of Mt. Fuji; and Fujiten Snow Resort, where visitors can enjoy winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding with magnificent views of the mountain. From the Lake Kawaguchiko area at the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, we will continue sharing the ever-changing beauty of Mt. Fuji throughout the seasons.

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