Mt. Fuji & Five Lakes
Akiko Fujimoto
Akiko Fujimoto
45 countries

Mt. Fuji & Five Lakes

Japan's Sacred Mountain

3 day tripJapan
Kawaguchiko
Mt. Fuji
Day 1

Lake Kawaguchiko & Fuji Views

Kawaguchiko
1 Night

Arrive at the Fuji Five Lakes region for stunning views of Japan's iconic mountain, cycling around the lake, and relaxing onsen.

Today's Schedule

Bus from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko
10:00 AM

Bus from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko

2 hours
Houtou Noodle Lunch (Local Specialty)
12:30 PM

Houtou Noodle Lunch (Local Specialty)

1 hour
Chureito Pagoda Hike
2:00 PM

Chureito Pagoda Hike

2 hours
Lake Kawaguchiko Cycling
4:30 PM

Lake Kawaguchiko Cycling

2 hours
Onsen Ryokan Check-in & Kaiseki Dinner
7:00 PM

Onsen Ryokan Check-in & Kaiseki Dinner

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Houtou NoodlesKaiseki DinnerFujiyama Cookie
Must Visit
Chureito PagodaLake KawaguchikoMt. Fuji Views
Day 2

Mt. Fuji Climb (Summer Only)

Mt. Fuji
1 Night

Ascend Japan's highest peak for a sunrise from the summit - a bucket-list experience during climbing season (July-September).

Today's Schedule

Bus to Fuji 5th Station
8:00 AM

Bus to Fuji 5th Station

1 hour
Begin Yoshida Trail Ascent
10:00 AM

Begin Yoshida Trail Ascent

5 hours
Arrive Mountain Hut (7th/8th Station)
4:00 PM

Arrive Mountain Hut (7th/8th Station)

1 hour
Mountain Hut Dinner & Rest
6:00 PM

Mountain Hut Dinner & Rest

5 hours
Summit Push for Sunrise (Goraiko)
1:00 AM

Summit Push for Sunrise (Goraiko)

4 hours
Sunrise at Summit & Crater Walk
5:00 AM

Sunrise at Summit & Crater Walk

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Mountain Hut CurrySummit RamenEnergy Snacks
Must Visit
Mt. Fuji SummitGoraiko SunriseCrater Walk
Day 3

Descent & Relaxation

Kawaguchiko
Day Trip

Descend Mt. Fuji, recover with hot springs, and explore the beautiful Oshino Hakkai springs before returning to Tokyo.

Today's Schedule

Descend via Yoshida Trail
6:30 AM

Descend via Yoshida Trail

4 hours
Return to Kawaguchiko & Onsen
11:00 AM

Return to Kawaguchiko & Onsen

2 hours
Celebratory Lunch
1:30 PM

Celebratory Lunch

1 hour
Oshino Hakkai Village
3:00 PM

Oshino Hakkai Village

1.5 hours
Return Bus to Tokyo
5:00 PM

Return Bus to Tokyo

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Recovery OnsenOshino SobaFuji Spring Water
Must Visit
Oshino HakkaiFuji OnsenKawaguchiko Station

Extend Your Journey

Hakone

Hakone

1.5h by bus
Tokyo

Tokyo

2h by bus