FUJI/KAWAGUCHIKO DAY TRIP

Meet your driver at the pickup point.

The Chureito Pagoda is a famous five-story red pagoda located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1963 as a peace memorial, it is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine complex. Visitors must climb 398 stone steps up the mountainside of Arakurayama Sengen Park to reach it. It offers one of Japan's most iconic views, framing the pagoda alongside a majestic Mount Fuji. The location is globally renowned for its breathtaking scenery during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.

• 🏛️ Sightseeing · 1hGuided or self-paced visits to landmarks and viewpoints.
• 🥾 Trekking / hiking · 3hWalking trails from gentle strolls to full-day mountain hikes.
• 📸 Photography stop · 20mA short stop purely for photos.

Lake Kawaguchiko is the second largest of the famous Fuji Five Lakes located at the base of Mount Fuji.It serves as the region's main transportation hub, making it highly accessible for travelers from Tokyo.The lake's northern shore is world-renowned for offering postcard-perfect, mirror-like reflections of Mount Fuji.Popular attractions along its banks include the scenic Oishi Park and the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.It is a premier year-round destination, drawing huge crowds for its spring cherry blossoms and autumn maple festivals.

• 🏛️ Sightseeing · 1hGuided or self-paced visits to landmarks and viewpoints.
• ⛴️ Boat cruise · 1h 15m · +¥2,000 (per person)Lake or coastal cruise, sometimes at sunset.

The Lawson Kawaguchiko Ekimae store became a viral social media sensation for its unique view of Mount Fuji seamlessly towering directly behind the convenience store’s blue roof. Due to extreme overtourism, dangerous jaywalking, and crowding, local authorities initially installed a massive 2.5-meter-high black screen in May 2024 to completely block the photo angle. The large, view-blocking black screen was permanently removed later that year after safety adjustments and community feedback. Today, a much shorter 1.4-meter barrier stands along the pavement, designed strictly to keep visitors safely out of traffic while leaving the beautiful mountain view fully visible. To ensure a respectful visit, travelers are asked to use the marked designated photo zones, follow safety signs, and never block the store entrance or neighboring properties.

• 📸 Photography stop · 20mA short stop purely for photos.

The Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is a popular cable car system that ascends the slopes of Mount Tenjo along the eastern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko.The aerial ride takes only three minutes to reach an observation deck situated over 1,000 meters above sea level.From the summit observation deck, visitors are treated to panoramic views of Lake Kawaguchiko below and a sweeping vista of Mount Fuji.The mountain is the setting for the famous Japanese folk tale Kachi-Kachi Yama, which is why the ropeway cars and summit are decorated with cute rabbit and raccoon statues.At the top, tourists can enjoy unique attractions like the Tenjo Bell, a scenic swing, and a small shrine dedicated to safe mountain travel.

• 🏛️ Sightseeing · 1hGuided or self-paced visits to landmarks and viewpoints.
• 📸 Photography stop · 20mA short stop purely for photos.

Oishi Park is a scenic lakeside park located on the quieter northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko.It is famous for its Flowers Road, a walking path lined with seasonal flowers that bloom from spring through late autumn.The park offers an iconic photo angle that perfectly layers vibrant flower fields in the foreground, the lake in the middle, and Mount Fuji in the background.Its most famous displays are the purple lavender fields in early summer (June–July) and the bright crimson kochia (burning bush) fields in autumn (October).The onsite Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center offers local fruit-picking experiences, blueberry jam-making workshops, and unique lavender-flavored soft-serve ice cream.

• 🏛️ Sightseeing · 1hGuided or self-paced visits to landmarks and viewpoints.
• 📸 Photography stop · 20mA short stop purely for photos.

Arrive back at the drop-off point.