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How to get to Kawaguchiko

All our tours start in Kawaguchiko. It’s an easy trip from Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto. Once you arrive, we’ll pick you up for free.

From Tokyo

Three ways from Tokyo

~2 hrsone way
Most convenient

High-speed bus

The most convenient and budget-friendly way. Direct buses from Shinjuku or Shibuya.

Shinjuku / Shibuyadirect busKawaguchiko Stn
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~1 hr 50one way
Fastest

Limited Express “Fuji Excursion”

The fastest way from Shinjuku. Direct and comfortable, partially covered by the JR Rail Pass.

ShinjukuFuji ExcursionKawaguchiko Stn
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2.5–3 hrsone way
Most scenic

Local train via Otsuki

Take the JR Line to Otsuki Station, then change to the Fujikyu Railway. A classic train ride with beautiful local scenery.

TokyoJR LineOtsukiFujikyuKawaguchiko
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From Osaka or Kyoto

Via Mishima

Mishima is a key Shinkansen station just south of Mt. Fuji.

~1 hr 30from Mishima
Best from the west

Shinkansen + express bus

Take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Mishima Station, then the direct express bus to Kawaguchiko.

Osaka / KyotoShinkansenMishimaexpress busKawaguchiko
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Meeting point

Free pickup & drop-off

We meet you at Kawaguchiko Station or at any hotel in the Kawaguchiko area, and bring you back at the end of the tour. Tokyo pickup is not available.