Summary of Experiences unique to Lake Kawaguchiko overlooking Mt.
Lake Kawaguchi spreads out at the foot of Mt. Surrounded by mountains, there are a variety of Experience spots, from leisure activities to enjoy the great outdoors, to water activities and craft workshops. Here we introduce some of the unique properties where you can spend your time at Lake Kawaguchi.
<Recommended Experiences and Activities in Lake Kawaguchi
- 1 Country Lake Systems
- 2 Okukawaguchiko Marine
- 3 Kawaguchiko Craft Park
- 4 Pottery "HAZUKI" Kawaguchiko
<Glamping resort to enjoy the nature of Lake Kawaguchi>.
<Recommended Experiences and Activities in Lake Kawaguchi
1Country Lake Systems
There are many outdoor programs. Feel free to go and experience them with nothing!
Fuji without any equipment. Fuji, including Canadian canoeing and mountain biking.
Among them, the "Jukai Cave Exploration," in which visitors can explore lava caves and other caves in the Aokigahara Sea of Trees, is unique to this area.
For animal lovers, "flying squirrel watching" is a great way to get a close-up look at wild flying squirrels gliding through the forest at night, and "walking with hawks" is a great way to take a walk in the mountains.
The most popular activity is ATV (all-terrain vehicle) that can drive freely in the mountains and fields.
Among the many activities, ATVs are popular among young people. The experience of riding through the trees in the natural forest by Lake Kawaguchi is a thrilling one. The ATVs can go through all kinds of terrain, including up-and-down mountain paths, and they can also go to places in nature where they would not normally go. Even beginners can participate without difficulty, as they first practice basic techniques and are accompanied by an instructor on the course.
You can also borrow a high-performance small action camera that can be attached to your helmet or handlebars, allowing you to capture realistic movies for your memories.
- Country Lake Systems
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From Kawaguchiko Station of Fuji Kyuko Bus, take "Red Line", a bus bound for Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan (Lake Kawaguchi Shizenkan), and get off at Kitahamaso-mae Bus Stop. 1 min. walk from the bus stop.
8:00-20:00
No holidays
Canadian canoeing: 5,400 yen for elementary school students and older, 2,160 yen for children under elementary school age, mountain biking: 8,640 yen, ATV Experience: 5,400 yen, etc. *Subject to change
0555-20-4052
Free of charge
Reservations required. Check the official website for details on various Experiences.
2Okukawaguchiko Marine
Let's enjoy all Kawaguchiko has to offer with water sports!
Seven types of water sports can be experienced on the west shore of Kawaguchi Lake.
One of the most popular is wakeboarding. Holding on to a rope connected to a motorboat or other vehicle, you can glide along the lake, which is very exhilarating. Not only can you enjoy the sense of speed, but it is also thrilling to jump, sometimes depending on the waves.
Flyboarding is another activity that uses the pressure of water from a water bike to fly through the air. Both of these activities are available in special packages that include a water balloon, in which you enter a large balloon and move around on the water.
A wide variety of lake leisure activities can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Wakeboarding and flyboarding are carefully instructed before the Experience, so even first-timers will be able to glide after about 15 minutes of practice. Other more casual activities include banana boating, in which you straddle a banana-shaped boat and ride across the lake, and hurricane boating, in which you ride in a rotating boat.
From October to February, wakasagi fishing is recommended. The fish you catch can be fried and eaten on the spot. Regardless of the season, before or after the Experience, you can enjoy a lively barbecue or camping, or relax at the attached cafe.
- Okukawaguchiko Marine
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From Kawaguchiko Station (Fuji Kyuko Bus), take the Green Line bus bound for Fugaku-Kaze-ana (Wind Cave). 22 min. and get off at Nagahama (Nagahama Bus Stop). 10 min. walk from Nagahama Bus Stop.
9:00 - 17:00 (last admission - 15:00), Wakasagi fishing 7:00 - 15:00
No holidays
Wakeboarding 4,500 yen, flyboarding 4,000 yen, wakasagi fishing 3,000 yen (including rod rental and bait), etc. *Facility fees may apply.
0555-82-2703
Charged (500 yen per day)
Reservations are required for wakasagi fishing, barbecues, and water sports experiences for groups of 5 or more people. For details of various Experiences, please check the official website.
3Kawaguchiko Craft Park
Craft Experience with Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji as motifs
Craft and Play Experience Property is located on the north shore of Kawaguchi Lake. There is a menu of fun and easy-to-try activities for both children and adults. There are six craft experience menus, including "Tombo dama (glass beads)," which are used to make straps and accessories out of glass.
The "gel candles" are particularly popular, allowing visitors to design their own memories of their trip by adding ornaments of Mt. Fuji or arranging Lake Kawaguchi in blue sand. Stained glass, which can be made by simply placing stickers on glass, is also popular, making it easy to create beautiful photo frames.
Become a ninja by throwing shurikens!
In addition to the "Craft Experience," visitors can also experience rice cake pounding and bouldering. The highlight is the "Shuriken Experience. You can also rent costumes and immerse yourself in the ninja spirit. Even more unusual is the opportunity to make hyoro-gan, a stamina food carried by the ninja. Visitors grind and boil herbal medicines such as ginseng, lotus seeds, and yokuinin to make hyoro-gan, a stamina food carried by the ninja.
After the Experience, visitors can take a rest at the footbath and restaurant with a view of Mt. At the gift store, you can find unique souvenirs such as locally grown fruit and authentic shuriken.
- Kawaguchiko Craft Park
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From Kawaguchiko Station (Fuji Kyuko Bus), take the Red Line bus bound for Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan (Lake Kawaguchiko Museum of Natural History) (approx. 19 min.), and get off at Kawaguchiko Music Box Museum (approx. 2 min. walk).
9:30 - 17:00 (Hours vary depending on the Experience)
Open irregularly (inquire upon request)
Various craft experiences: 1,620 yen and up, Shuriken experience: 300 yen (10 throws), making ninja food "Hyobanmaru": 1,620 yen and up, bouldering and footbath are free
0555-20-4123
Free *There may be a fee for some events.
For details of various Experiences, please check the official website.
4Ceramics "HAZUKI" Kawaguchiko
A special pottery class where you can make several pieces at one time!
Among the several Ceramics Properties in the Kawaguchiko area, this atelier offers a Hagi-yaki Pottery Experience. Hagiyaki is a traditional craft of Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and is characterized by its gentle colors and rustic texture. A local Hagiyaki artist couple will give you a lecture in a friendly atmosphere.
You can choose to make a teacup, a plate, a bowl, or anything else you wish, and you can make three or four pieces in one Experience using either the electric wheel or the hand wheel. If you want to make more than three pieces, you can add more for about 1,000 yen per piece.
Reasonably priced Hagiyaki pottery collection with friendly designs to take home as souvenirs
The store not only offers hands-on experiences, but also sells artwork created by the couple.
The owner is a Hagiyaki ceramic artist who has had a studio in Kawaguchiko since his father's generation, and the Kawaguchiko store is his second store following the main store. While the main store offers more traditional and expensive pieces, the Kawaguchiko store offers cute designs such as plates and mugs with the image of Mt. The prices are reasonable, starting at 300 yen for a plate, making it easy for young people to stop by.
It takes one to three months to finish a piece of work made during the ceramics experience. The completed pieces can be mailed to you (extra charge).
- Pottery "HAZUKI" Kawaguchiko
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From Fuji Kyuko Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fujikyuko Bus "Red Line" bound for Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan (Lake Kawaguchiko Museum of Natural History). 18 minutes, get off at Kawaguchiko Museum of Art (about 2 minutes walk).
9:30-17:00 *Experience is available until 19:00 if you make a reservation.
Tuesdays *Open during peak season (New Year's, G.W., Obon, etc.)
Experience of using an electric potter's wheel: 4,500 yen, Experience of hand-binning: 3,500 yen, Experience of painting: 1,500 yen and up
0555-73-8835
Free of charge
Reservations are preferred (for same-day reservations, contact at least 1 hour prior to the start of the workshop)
<Glamping resort to enjoy the nature of Lake Kawaguchi>.
After enjoying sightseeing, head to HOSHINOYA Fuji, a hillside glamping resort built in a national park overlooking Lake Kawaguchi. Spending time by the fire, enjoying meals in the forest, and the exhilaration of exercising in nature are all extraordinary experiences that everyone instinctively feels comfortable with, but that are difficult to experience in modern city life.
5HOSHINOYA Fuji
Enjoy outdoor experiences in the vast forest
HOSHINOYA Fuji is Japan's first glamping resort, located on a hillside overlooking Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five Lakes lying at the foot of Mt. Glamping masters who know nature inside and out will help you to move your body in nature and enjoy glamping more deeply. Activities range from those that are easy to participate in to those that are a real challenge under the supervision of a professional instructor. Our glamping masters will make the best suggestions.
Meals are prepared by a chef who loves the wild life. The meals are prepared using Dutch ovens and other equipment, making the most of the ingredients that nature has to offer, such as game (game meat). You can enjoy the pleasure of cooking together with your friends and feel the breeze as you eat. Please spend a luxurious time enjoying the great outdoors at HOSHINOYA Fuji.
- HOSHINOYA Fuji
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Approx. 18 min. from JR Kawaguchiko Station by car
0570-073-066(Reservation)
Available
Click here for reservations
HOSHINOYA Fuji Reservation Site



