Mount Fuji, or “Fujisan” as it’s known in Japan, is a symbol of the nation’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Standing tall at 3,776 meters, this majestic peak has inspired artists, poets, and travelers for centuries.
In this guide, I will tell you about the spots around there, the amazing spots to take a picture of Fuji, the way to access there, and what you should do when you visit.
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What is Mount Fuji
It is the highest mountain in Japan and it was registered as a world heritage site in 2013. Before the registration, they were facing a lot of problems with garbage.
Due to their effort, it was registered as a world heritage site and people care about the garbage. Therefore I would like you to care about garbage when you visit there.
This is the official site of Mount Fuji.
How to access to Mount Fuji from Tokyo
Accessing there from Tokyo is straightforward, with several options such as bus, train, and tour bus.
By Train
JR Chuo Line and Fujikyu Railway
This is the most common way to go to Mount Fuji.
Step 1: Take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo to Otsuki Station.
Step 2: Transfer to the Fujikyu Railway at Otsuki Station and take the train to Kawaguchiko Station.
Total Travel Time: Approximately 2.5 hours.
Cost: Around ¥2,500 – ¥3,000 one way.
Shinkansen
Step 1: Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shin-Fuji Station.
Step 2: From Shin-Fuji Station, take a bus to Kawaguchiko Station or other destinations around Mount Fuji.
Total Travel Time: Approximately 2.5 hours.
Cost: Around ¥5,000 one way
How to book cheap tickets of Shinkansen??
Either way you need to use the bus to go there and If you would like to experience Shinkansen, you would rather use the Shinkansen. If not, you had better use JR Chuo Line.
By Highway Bus
This is the most reasonable way to go there and you can access there only one transportation which makes you less stressed from transportation.
And there is a direct bus from Tokyo to there and there are some stations that you can access.
Here is the link 
to book the highway bus.
- Click the Arrival Point and click Yamanashi Prefecture.
- Click the bus which is going to head Kawaguchiko Craft Park.
Travel Time: About 2 hours.
Cost: Around ¥2,000 one way.
The famous spots around Mount Fuji
Oshino Hakkai(忍野八海)
Oshino Hakkai is a picturesque village located between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka, famous for its crystal-clear ponds fed by the melted snow from Mount Fuji.
Oshino Hakkai has eight sacred ponds, each with pristine water that’s been filtered over decades through the lava layers of Mount Fuji.
The ponds are surrounded by lush greenery, traditional thatched-roof houses, and small shrines, offering visitors a glimpse into Japan’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
I was really impressed by the beauty of those ponds and the view of Mount Fuji. If you have a chance, you must go here!
The access from Kawaguchiko Station is using “Kawaguchiko Sta.-Omiyabashi-Gotemba Premium Outlet towards To Gotemba Premium Outlets” and getting off “Omiyabashi”
Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, is a serene and scenic destination located at the base of Mount Fuji.
It is the most accessible of the five lakes and is renowned for offering some of the best views of Japan’s iconic mountain, especially during sunrise and sunset.
Fuji Oishi Hanateracce
Fuji Oishi Hanaterrace is a charming complex of shops, cafes, and gardens located along Lake Kawaguchi’s northern shore.
The terrace is designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, offering visitors a peaceful and aesthetically pleasing environment to enjoy and those shops sell a variety of local crafts, souvenirs, and specialty foods.
Here is the official site of this spot