Things to do in Mount Fuji

This place was SO much fun! I had the best time ever and enjoyed every single moment! 🤩🔥 10/10 experience and I’m definitely coming back for more! No doubt about it! 🎉✨

Japonya'nın en yüksek noktası ve simgesi olan Mount Fuji (Fuji Dağı), mükemmel simetrik koni şekli ve karla kaplı zirvesiyle dünyanın en ünlü volkanik dağlarından biridir. Doğa yürüyüşü, tırmanış ve muazzam manzara fotoğrafları çekmek için her yıl milyonlarca ziyaretçiyi cezbeden eşsiz bir doğa mirasıdır!

As the cable car slowly ascended, the world outside the window gradually sank below. First, the rows of hotel rooftops appeared, then the lakeside road stretched out like a gray ribbon. Lake Kawaguchi below slowly revealed its full form—no longer just a glimmer of water, but a vast, warm, lustrous piece of jade, carefully cradled in the palm of the surrounding dark green mountains. The moment the cable car passed the treetops, Mount Fuji appeared. It was there, as if it had always been. The snow-capped peak that had required so much effort to look up from the lakeside was now almost level with my eyes. The clouds moved quickly, casting flowing shadows on the conical mountain, and the outline of the snow trembled slightly between the light and shadow, like a long, frozen sigh. At the foot of the mountain, the "Fuji Five Lakes" are like scattered mirrors, with Lake Kawaguchi being the brightest, reflecting the sky and the shadows of the mountains, as well as our slowly moving gondola—we look at the mountains, and the mountains also see themselves in its clear pupils.

Lake Kawaguchi is a must-see when visiting, especially for those few days. I saw Mount Fuji from various angles every day. Photos of Mount Fuji are best taken on a clear day; otherwise, you might not be able to get a good shot.

Photography is not allowed inside, so there are no pictures. It was a last-minute decision, and I didn't have time to book the shuttle bus, but I took the 8:00 PM shuttle bus back to Kawaguchiko. I even saw fireworks on the way. Upon entering, you take off your shoes and store them in a small locker. Give your key to the front desk and pay to get a key locker for changing clothes. Towels are provided, so you don't need to bring your own. You'll be bathing nude, so you don't need to bring a swimsuit. Shampoo, shower gel, and conditioner are provided. There's an outdoor pool with a view of Mount Fuji, which I absolutely loved. After a day of playing outside, I went to soak in the hot springs in the afternoon—it was so blissful! I even soaked in the "Fountain of Life."

Summer Vacation Itinerary for Kids and Two Elderly People to Kawaguchiko - Day 3 [Smiling face][Grinning face] The day before, we split into two groups and visited the popular Lawson convenience store (Kawaguchiko Station store), the station crossing, and the Oishi Park on the north shore; FabCafe Fuji and Nikkawa Watch Shop in the "Ladder Town" area. The ladies did some street photography, while the elderly enjoyed a relaxing stroll. [Smiling face][Grinning face] On the third day, we were heading back to Tokyo. We bought bus tickets to Tokyo Station two days in advance (approximately one bus per hour from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM). Our hotel was near Tokyo Station. We booked return bus tickets for 1:30 PM; the online and offline prices were the same, and it was still possible to buy tickets two days in advance. Our hotel near Lake Fuji required check-out at 10 AM, and it was very busy, so late check-out was practically impossible. Therefore, we went for a boat tour on Lake Kawaguchi in the morning. It was only 400 meters from the hotel, the boat trip lasted 20 minutes, and cost only 40 yen – a great value! [Smiling face][Grinning face] After breakfast, we packed our luggage and left it at the hotel. The hotel uses a self-service luggage storage system with a transportation card. After swiping the card, one end unlocked a steel cable fixed to the wall, and after locking it, we retrieved our luggage using the transportation card – very convenient. We walked to the pier, where there was a small lounge for waiting for the ship. [Smiling face][Grinning face] The weather was great, and we could see the mountains. We could go up to the second-floor terrace on the deck for photos. If we didn't want to be in the sun, we could go back to the cabin where there was air conditioning. Everyone agreed that this itinerary was excellent. Autumn holidays are just around the corner, so those planning a trip should consider this itinerary. The morning is better for viewing the mountains. There are restaurants, a Kawaguchiko Fuji specialty cookie shop, a cable car, and more near the pier.

Price is about the same as buying over the counter, except that we didnt have to queue in line. It's basically a skywalk with a nice view of Mt Fuji. Skywalk seems new. There were also ziplines right beside the skywalk that kids were playing (requires additional cost to play). Across the bridge, there were some food stalls, restaurant and an animal petting store. Overall good for about 2hours.

There are many exquisite and valuable large automatic music boxes. The most historically significant is the one from 1912 related to the Titanic. There are also some interesting performances. The music box souvenirs are also quite nice. Highly recommended.

Oshino Hakkai is a charming town surrounded by stunning scenery, with a clear view of Mt. Fuji from the village. The history of this place is fascinating, especially the crystal-clear ponds, which are incredibly beautiful. The water is cold and clean, and we enjoyed watching trout swimming around, making it an unforgettable experience. We also tried some local food, including grilled fish, fresh fruit, and sweet treats. Additionally, we purchased some souvenirs at very reasonable prices. Absolutely love this place!

Take the Fujikyu Railway to Fuji Station (Fuji Station Bus Stop 5) / Kawaguchiko Station, and you'll see the bus stop sign with directions. However, there are only 5 buses a day from Fuji Station or Kawaguchiko Station to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji (see attached timetable). Since the journey from Shinjuku or Tokyo by Fujikyu bus or train takes about 2 hours, you need to plan your time carefully to maximize your time at Mt. Fuji. The last bus from the 5th Station to Fuji Station or Kawaguchiko Station departs at 15:50.