National Park & Nature

Fujikawaguchiko

📍 Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru, Yamanashi, Japan

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Quick Facts

Location: Japan, Fujikawaguchiko
Category: National Park & Nature
Duration: Half day to one day
Opening Hours: Lakeshore open 24/7 year-round; ropeway ~9:00–17:00, sightseeing boat ~9:00–16:30
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Lakeshore free; ropeway round trip about ¥1,000, boat about ¥1,000
Address: Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru, Yamanashi, Japan
Coordinates: 35.5131, 138.7448

Introduction

Lake Kawaguchi is the most accessible and most developed of the Fuji Five Lakes, in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan. It sits about 833 m above sea level, covers roughly 5.5 sq km and reaches about 14.6 m deep, and holds Unoshima, the only island among the five lakes. The northern shore around Ōishi Park and Ubuyagasaki gives the classic view of 'Inverted Fuji' mirrored on still water; lavender blooms with the mountain behind it in June and July, and the November 'Maple Corridor' turns a canal-side lane into a tunnel of red. The Kachi Kachi ropeway climbs Mt Tenjō to a full-frontal Fuji viewpoint, where a rabbit shrine and tanuki teahouse echo the old folk tale. The shore is dotted with the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, a music-box garden and many hot-spring inns, making the lake the best base for climbing Fuji or visiting Oshino Hakkai and Fuji-Q Highland — a year-round viewing centre for Japan's great mountain.

✨ Highlights

Inverted Fuji

Calm dawn on north shore.

Ōishi Park

Lavender framing Fuji.

Maple Corridor

Red tunnel in November.

Tenjō ropeway

Deck over lake and peak.

Onsen stays

Lake-view hot-spring inns.

Loop buses

Red/green/blue lines link sights.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

→Suggested visit：Half day to one day

→Best season：Jun–Jul flowers, Nov leaves

→Transport：Loop bus from Kawaguchiko

→Opening Hours：Lakeshore open 24/7 year-round; ropeway ~9:00–17:00, sightseeing boat ~9:00–16:30

→Transportation：Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi; Fujikyū Line to Kawaguchiko Stn, then loop bus

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Lakeshore free; ropeway round trip about ¥1,000, boat about ¥1,000

💡 Tips

• Fuji hides in cloud; dawn odds are best.

• Loop-bus day pass beats single fares.

• Peak-season rooms and buses fill; book early.

• Lakeside wind is cold; bring a windbreaker.

• Parking is tight; prefer public transport.

• Pair with Oshino Hakkai, Lake Sai, Fuji-Q.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Fujikawaguchiko?

Lakeshore open 24/7 year-round; ropeway ~9:00–17:00, sightseeing boat ~9:00–16:30

How much is the admission for Fujikawaguchiko?

Adult: Free; Lakeshore free; ropeway round trip about ¥1,000, boat about ¥1,000

Any practical tips for visiting Fujikawaguchiko?

Fuji hides in cloud; dawn odds are best. Loop-bus day pass beats single fares.

How long should I spend at Fujikawaguchiko?

A typical visit takes Half day to one day.

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local authorities before travel.