Local Guide
 See, know, and enjoy! 7 Fuji spots around Lake Kawaguchi

Many tourists from Japan and abroad visit the area around Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji, there are many spots where you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and relax after a long day of travel. Fuji and enjoy the charm of this area.

*Please note that due to the prevention of the spread of the new coronavirus, the hours of operation may change and the cafe may be closed. Please check in advance before visiting.

Fuji, a lake, and seasonal flowers all at once.

 The symbol of the park, the
The symbol of the park, the "Gathering Monument of Mt. Fuji" formed by stones with "Fuji" from all over Japan

Oishi Park," located on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, is in a perfect location to view the lake and the towering Mt. Fuji behind it all at once. Fuji, which can be seen reflected on the surface of the water on a clear day.

Fuji" monument, which is a collection of rocks from 252 locations around Japan that have been nicknamed "Fat Fuji" to form a single large Mt. Visitors can often be seen looking for the associated Fuji while gazing at the real Mt.

Other properties include the Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan (Lake Kawaguchi Natural Life Center), which features blueberry-related products produced in the Oishi district, and Oishiya, an agricultural products direct sales shop, making it a popular spot for visitors to take a break during sightseeing.

Fuji from the Hana Kaido (flower highway) is a must-see!

 Fuji and lavender may be seen from mid-June to mid-July.
Fuji and lavender may be seen from mid-June to mid-July.

Fuji. The 350-meter-long flower highway stretches along the lakeside promenade, where visitors can enjoy the collaboration of seasonal flowers and Mt. Fuji and the lavender fields in full bloom from mid-June to mid-July are especially worth seeing. Kawaguchiko Herb Festival" is held every year during this period, attracting many tourists. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and seasonal flowers. This overwhelming natural beauty is unique to "Oishi Park.

Local Guide Comment
Fuji and take a leisurely walk along the Hana Kaido (flower highway), and you will lose track of time.
Oishi Park
  •  Address 2525-11 Oishi, Kawaguchiko Town, Fuji MAP
  •  Direction From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fujikyu Bus "Kawaguchiko Shuyu Bus" (25 minutes), and get off at the last stop, "Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan" (1 minute).
  •  Hours of operation Open 24 hours a day
    Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan is open from 9:00 to 18:00 (until 17:30 in winter from November to March).
  •  Closed No
  •  TEL 0555-72-3168(Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourism Division)
  •  Parking Free of charge

Fuji and the spring-fed pond made by melted snow of Mt.

Oshinohakkai," a natural treasure, is a spring-fed pond whose source is subterranean water from Mt. In the past, there was a lake here called Lake Oshino. Fuji erupted many times, and after a long period of time, Lake Oshino dried up, but there remain several spring ponds that are fed by the subsoil water of Mt. Fuji, and water that has flowed underground for several decades has gushed out from the surface of the rocks.

Fuji and Oshino Fuji are popular here.

 Fuji's melted snow water that gushes out is selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan.
Fuji's melted snow water that gushes out is selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan.

Oshinohakkai" was recognized in 2013 as one of the components of the World Heritage Site of Mt.

Fuji is very mysterious, and it has become a popular tourist spot in the vicinity of Mt. Fuji can be clearly reflected in the surface of Kagami-ike Pond, one of the eight springs that make up "Oshino-Hachikai," and under the right conditions, visitors can see a magnificent "upside-down Fuji" image.

Fuji from Oshino is called "Oshino Fuji" and is a popular spot for taking pictures with the traditional scenery of thatched-roof houses and Mt.

Local Guide Comment
Fuji. The water is so crystal clear that it seems to suck you in. The spring water is selected as one of the 100 best waters, and there is a place where you can freely drink the spring water.
Oshino Hachikai
  • Address YamanashiOshinomura, Minamitsuru-gunOshinogusa1514 MAP
  • Bus Direction Fuji Station, take the Fuji Kyuko Bus bound for Uchino, and get off at the Ebisuya-mae stop (approx. 16 min.).
  •  Admission Fee Free of charge
  •  TEL 0555-84-4221
  •  Parking No parking (There is a private parking lot nearby.)

Fuji in just 3 minutes!

Tenjozan, where the ropeway is located, is also the setting for Osamu Dazai's version of "Kachikachiyama. From the 1,075-meter-high observatory, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, and even the Southern Alps (Mt. Akaishi and Mt. Arakawa) on a clear day.
In the fall, the ropeway passes through the golden leaves of the trees. The view of Lake Kawaguchi below and the autumn leaves coloring the lakeside is exceptional.

Rabbit Shrine" and "Tanuki Teahouse" named after Mt.

 Rabbit Shrine is located in the park. Look out for the
Rabbit Shrine is located in the park. Look out for the "komainu (guardian rabbits)" instead of komainu (guardian dogs).

In reference to the story of "Kachikachiyama" (Mt. Kachikachiyama), raccoon dog and rabbit dolls are displayed on the gondolas of the ropeway and at the observation deck. The "Rabbit Shrine" in the park enshrines a rabbit deity inside the shrine to pray for the safety and health of climbers and visitors to Mitsutoge, one of the 100 most famous mountains in Yamanashi Prefecture. On both sides of the shrine, there are two "komainu (guardian rabbits)," which are not guardian dogs, side by side.

Next to the ropeway is the Tanuki Teahouse, where you can relax and enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.

Local Guide Comment
The tanuki dumplings have a sauce with just the right amount of sweetness to whet your appetite! The "Usagi Dango" with kinako (soybean flour) and molasses is also recommended.
Kawaguchiko - Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway
  •  Address YamanashiFujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun, Fuji1163-1 Asakawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 12 minutes on foot from Kawaguchiko Station (Fuji Kyuko Line).
  •  Business hours 8:30 - 17:00 (last time off at 17:20)
    July 20-August 31: 8:30-18:00 (last bus down at 18:20)
    *Subject to change during peak season such as consecutive holidays, Bon holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays. Please check the official website for details.
  •  Closed Open all year round (closed in case of bad weather)
  •  Admission Fee Junior high school students and older: 600 yen one-way, 1,000 yen round-trip / Elementary school students: 300 yen one-way, 500 yen round-trip
    Up to 1 child under elementary school age is free per adult.
  •  TEL 0555-72-0363
  •  Parking Free (Free parking is also available at the prefectural parking lot near Kohan Station)

Fuji's guardian god for more than 1,900 years.

 Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, which has spun a history of more than 1,900 years.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, which has spun a history of more than 1,900 years.

Fuji during his expedition to the east, Yamatotakeru no Mikoto worshipped the divine spirit of Mt. Fuji here and built a shrine to worship the mountain, saying, "Mt.
Fuji from a distance. When the Fuji-ko religion spread in the Edo period (1603-1868), many people worshipped from here, and the shrine flourished as the starting point of the northern (Yoshida-guchi) trail of Mt. Fuji, and it became the starting point of the trail to the north (Yoshida-guchi). The entrance to the Fujiyoshida-guchi trail is located at the back of the shrine grounds, and in summer, the area is crowded with climbers who set out after purifying themselves at the shrine.

Famous as a mysterious power spot

 To the left of the shrine is the Fuji Taro Cedar, the first natural monument designated by the prefecture.
To the left of the shrine is the Fuji Taro Cedar, the first natural monument designated by the prefecture.

The area is also famous as a power spot. A stroll around the area reveals a mystical atmosphere of tranquility. The water that flows from the dragon's mouth at the water fountain is melted snow water from Mt. Fuji. You can purify yourself with the sacred water drawn from the spring that bubbles up at the foot of Fuji. The "Fuji Taro Cedar," which rises to the left toward the hall of worship, is one of the sacred trees and is approximately 1,000 years old. Above the hall of worship is a large mask of a tengu, which is overwhelmingly powerful.

Local Guide Comment
Since there are many blessings that can be received, there are many kinds of good luck charms. The "beauty charm" for women is popular.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
  •  Address 5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi MAP
  • Bus Direction From Fujiyama Station, take the Fuji Kyuko Bus bound for Gotemba Station. 6 minutes, alight at Sengen Shrine (7 minutes).
  •  Admission Fee Free of charge
  •  TEL 0555-22-0221
  •  Parking Free of charge

A museum where you can encounter Fuji as you have never seen it before

Fuji, how it was formed, how it has affected its surroundings, and what it is doing now. Fuji from all angles.
Visitors are greeted immediately upon entering the museum by the T-REX, a giant dinosaur that was buried by a volcanic explosion during the earth's active period, allowing visitors to feel the pulse of the earth in an unknown world that has time-traveled to the ancient world. Fuji, a transparent giant model of Mt. Fuji that shows magma and groundwater inside the mountain, and a quiz section that introduces plants and animals of Mt.

Gemstones and natural stones are popular as souvenirs.

 Fuji, as shown in the photo, can be seen from the observatory on the nature trail on a clear day.
Fuji, as shown in the photo, can be seen from the observatory on the nature trail on a clear day.

The Ore Museum inside the museum is crowded with tourists because visitors can purchase souvenirs unique to Yamanashi Prefecture, such as rough quartz crystals and natural stones associated with the local Yamanashi industry of quartz crystal polishing technology. The experience of making a one-of-a-kind bracelet, in which you can choose your favorite stone, is also popular.

Fuji and the Aokigahara Sea of Trees from the observation deck on the nature trail outside the museum, which is approximately 1.5 km in circumference. Fuji from the observatory on the trail.

Local Guide Comment
Admission to this museum, which is free of charge, is recommended between outings. Fuji that you could not know only by looking at it.
Narusawa Fuji Museum
  • Address YamanashiNarusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gunAza-Jiragonno8532-64 MAP
  •   Direction From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fuji Kyuko Bus bound for "Fuji Midori-no-Keikyu-Mura" (about 25 minutes), and get off at "Midori-no-Keikyu-Mura" (7 minutes).
  •  Business hours 9:00-18:00 *Close at 17:00 from the end of December to the end of March.
  •  Closed Open all year round
  •  Admission Fee Free of charge
  •  TEL 0555-20-5600
  •  Parking Free of charge

A typical lava cave at the foot of Mt. Fuji, covered with ice

Located at the eastern entrance of the Aokigahara Sea of Trees, the Narusawa Ice Cave is one of the representative lava caves at the foot of Mt. The cave got its name from the fact that the average temperature inside is as low as 3 degrees Celsius and it is covered with ice all year round.
The ice cave is 153 m long, and the ceiling height in some places is as low as 91 cm, making it a true natural adventure world where visitors wear helmets and go through the cave.

Inside the cave, there is a lot to see and do.

 This is a recreation of the time when it was used as a natural storage facility.
This is a recreation of the time when it was used as a natural storage facility.

As you proceed through the cave, you will see a series of highlights, such as the "ice wall," which is a reproduction of an ice storage facility used in the days when there were no refrigerators, the "hell hole," which you cannot see to see how far it goes, and the "lava tunnel. Don't miss the natural icicles that form when drops of water seep through the ceiling and freeze and pile up. Some years, huge icicles as large as 50 cm in diameter and 3 m in height are created.
Since being designated as a natural monument by the Ministry of Education in 1929, this area has been introduced to the world and has become a valuable geological site.

Local Guide Comment
Inside the cave, it is cold enough to need a cloak even in mid-summer! The illuminated icicles sparkle and are mysterious.
Narusawa Ice Cave
  • Address YamanashiNarusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun8533 MAP
  • Bus Direction From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fujikyu Bus bound for Motosuko Rest House or Shimobe Hot Spring Resort, 25 minutes, alight at Hyouana (ice cave), 5 minutes.
  •  Hours of operation 9:00-17:00
    Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
    *Opening hours may be earlier or extended depending on the season.
  •  Closed Closed for about 10 days in winter for cave safety inspections.
  •  Admission Fee Adults 350 yen, elementary school students 200 yen, children under elementary school age free
  •  TEL 0555-85-2301
  •  Parking Free of charge

Two types of outdoor hot springs with outstanding views of Mt.

Located near Narusawa Roadside Station, this hot spring is popular among locals.
Fuji in two types of outdoor hot springs. Fuji, the "Reiho Outdoor hot spring" offers a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji while soaking in the bathtub, allowing visitors to enjoy the various faces of Mt. Fuji as it changes from season to season. Fuji. The "Panorama Bath," which offers a dynamic view of Mt.

Fuji from the "Takami-buro," an indoor bath where you can take a relaxing bath.

A wide variety of 16 types of baths are also popular.

 Panorama Bath
Panorama Bath" with a dynamic view of Fuji

In addition, there are 16 different types of baths, including fragrant baths, cave baths, steam baths, carbonic acid baths, and Reiho spring water baths, so you will never get bored even if you stay for a long time.

Fuji from the window seats in the Fuji-zakura Dining Area. Fuji, and spend a relaxing time after taking a hot spring bath.

Local Guide Comment
Fuji. There are also relaxation rooms, Dining Areas, and body refreshment rooms available, so you can spend the whole day relaxing.
Fuji-viewing hot spring Yurari
  • Address YamanashiNarusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun8532-5 MAP
  •  Bus Direction From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fuji Kyuko Bus bound for Motosuko (Lake Motosuko). 20 minutes, alight at Fuji Midori-no-Keikyu-mura and 4 minutes at Fuji Midori-no-Keikyu-mura.
  •  Business hours 10:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:00)
  •  Closed Open all year round
  •  Admission Fee Adults: 1,300 yen on weekdays, 1,500 yen on weekends and holidays
    Children (4 years old to elementary school students): 650 yen on weekdays, 700 yen on weekends and holidays
    Admission after 19:00: Adults: 1,100 yen on weekdays, 1,300 yen on weekends and holidays
    Weekends and holidays are charged during GW, Obon, and year-end and New Year's holidays.
  •  TEL 0555-85-3126
  •  Parking Free of charge

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.

Enjoy outdoor experiences in the vast forest

 Lake view cabin. The open terrace living room allows you to feel the outdoors even when you are indoors.
Lake view cabin. The open terrace living room allows you to feel the outdoors even when you are indoors.

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
  • Address YamanashiFujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gunOishi1408 MAP
  •  Direction Approx. 18 min. from JR Kawaguchiko Station by car
  •  TEL 0570-073-066(Reservation)
  •  Parking Available
  •  Memo Click here for reservations
    HOSHINOYA Fuji Reservation Site
The information in this article is current as of the date of the update. Please check before visiting as they are subject to change.