Japan's Mount Fuji Travel Guide

Makinohara City

Scenic spot introduction:

The famous Mount Fuji is the highest peak in Japan and one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. It stands in the south-central part of Honshu, spanning Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, with an altitude of 3,776 meters and an area of 90.76 square kilometers. The mountain is towering into the clouds, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow. Looking at it, it looks like a hanging upside down fan, so it also has " "Jade Fan".

Attractions distribution:

There are Fuji Five Lakes at the northern foot of Mount Fuji. From east to west they are Yamanaka Lake, Kawaguchi Lake, Saiko Lake, Shojin Lake and Motosu Lake. The lakes and mountains are very pleasant. The reflection of Mount Fuji reflected in Lake Kawaguchi is known as one of the wonders of Mount Fuji. Oshino Village in the southeast of the lake has eight ponds, including Oshino Pond and Mirror Pond, collectively known as the "Oshino Hakkai" and is connected to Lake Yamanaka. The southern foothills are a vast plateau pasture with green grass and flocks of cattle and sheep. Not only the natural scenery is charming all year round, but there are also various places for leisure activities.

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, photography, famous mountains

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

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How to get there:

The most convenient means of transportation to Mount Fuji is the bus. There are buses from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station in Tokyo to Fujiyoshida and Lake Kawaguchi. The journey takes about 2 hours and the fare is 1,700 yen. If you are going from Mishima, you need to take the Express Fuji Bus from Lake Kawaguchi to Mishima, which takes 2 hours and 20 minutes and costs 2,100 yen.

If you want to take a train, take the Azusa Line from Tokyo Shinjuku Station to the Bronze Otsuki (trip 65 minutes, 1280 yen). In Otsuki, you need to continue taking the Fuji Kyuko line all the way to Lake Kawaguchi (50 minutes, 110 yen).