3-Day Escape to Mount Fuji

🌸 Trip Review: 3 Days 2 Nights - Escape the City to Enjoy Mount Fuji at Kawaguchiko 🍃 Route: Shinjuku → Kawaguchiko → Tokyo Travel Period: Spring (Recommended: April–May) 🗓️ Day 1: Travel from Shinjuku - Experience Fuji Views by the Lake • Morning: Depart from Shinjuku Station by bus directly to Kawaguchiko Station. The journey takes about 2.5–3 hours. 🚍 Tip: Book in advance (Highway Bus or Fujikyu Bus) for a comfortable ride. • Late Afternoon: Arrive at Kawaguchiko Station and check in at accommodations near Kawaguchiko Lake. • Evening: Stroll and enjoy the view of Mount Fuji reflected on the lake's surface. 📸 Recommended Viewpoints: • Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge • Lakeside area near Kozantei Ubuya Hotel 🌅 The evening light here is stunning, and Mount Fuji often reveals itself from dusk till night. ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2: A Full Day of Highlights Around Mount Fuji • Morning: Visit Chureito Pagoda (Red Pagoda) in Fujiyoshida City. 🛤 Take a train from Kawaguchiko to Shimo-Yoshida Station, then climb approximately 400 steps. 🌸 If visiting during cherry blossom season (early–mid April), the view is spectacular. • Noon: Head to Oshino Hakkai, the village of clear water. 💧 Stroll around the eight natural ponds, so clear you can see fish swimming, with Mount Fuji as the backdrop. 🥟 Try local delicacies like grilled mochi and matcha soft serve. • Late Afternoon–Evening: End the day at Lake Yamanakako. 🛶 Rent a bike to cycle around the lake or take a swan boat ride to enjoy the scenery. 📸 The view of Mount Fuji from Yamanakako is serene and more tranquil compared to Kawaguchiko. • Return to your accommodation and relax, preparing for the journey back to Tokyo. ⸻ 🗓️ Day 3: Farewell to Mount Fuji - Return to Tokyo • Morning: Check out and travel back to Tokyo by direct bus or Fujikyu Railway. 🧳 For time efficiency, opt for buses departing around 8:00–9:00 AM to arrive in Tokyo by late morning. ⸻ 🏡 Recommended Accommodations in Kawaguchiko • Kozantei Ubuya – Offers Mount Fuji views from onsen-style rooms. • Fuji View Hotel – Features flower gardens and plenty of photo spots. • K’s House Fuji View – Budget-friendly for backpackers. ⸻ ✨ Summary of Impressions This trip is perfect for those who want to see Mount Fuji from various perspectives—lakes, traditional Japanese villages, and the iconic red pagoda! The serene and breathtaking nature provides a true "escape from Tokyo." ⸻