[2025 Fujikawaguchiko ] Travel Guide for Kawaguchiko Onsen (Updated Jul)

#summervacay Exploring the area around Mount Fuji offers a blend of stunning lake and mountain scenery. Beyond Lake Kawaguchiko, you can also visit nearby Lake Motosuko, Lake Saiko, and Aokigahara Forest for a comprehensive tour. There are plenty of camping sites available if you plan to stay longer and fully soak in the fresh air and beautiful landscape. From Lake Kawaguchiko, it's about a 15-minute drive to the Lawson convenience store that became famous for its iconic view of Mount Fuji. However, for a clear shot of the mountain, you absolutely need sunny weather. On my cloudy day, it was incredibly difficult to see Fuji's full glory; only occasionally did the clouds part for a brief glimpse. Also, note that the infamous "black screen" has now been removed. After leaving Lawson, I set my navigation to the Nichikawa Clock Shop, which leads to the well-known street offering a fantastic view of Mount Fuji. Since I arrived early, there was hardly anyone around and very few cars, making it perfect for photos. The "Heavenly Ladder Town" is also nearby. My final stop was Oshino Hakkai. This is a free attraction and surprisingly uncrowded. The water here is incredibly clear; one pond is even 8 meters deep and quite a sight to behold! You can also purchase bottles to fill with natural spring water from Mount Fuji, and the ice cream here has a unique, delicious flavor. #MountFuji #Kawaguchiko #OshinoHakkai #LakeMotosuko #LakeSaiko

🚗🚗🚗 Travel Route Day 1: Fuji Five Lakes → Mount Fuji World Heritage Center → Lake Kawaguchi Hot Springs → Lake Kawaguchi Sightseeing Boat → Lake Kawaguchi → Oishi Park → Tokyo Station 📍 First Stop: Tokyo Station Depart at 8am. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance to avoid queuing and delays. Head directly to Mount Fuji and start a perfect day! 📍 Second Stop: Fuji Five Lakes At an altitude of 2,305 meters, you can see a panoramic view of Mount Fuji on a clear day! It's windy at the top of the mountain, so remember to dress warmly. Keeping warm is key! 🗻 📍 Third Stop: Lake Kawaguchi It's a 30-minute drive from the Five Lakes. The lake is crystal clear, and the reflection of Mount Fuji is stunning! Buy some snacks at the small shops by the lake and enjoy the scenery while eating. Super relaxing! 🌊 📍 Fourth Stop: Oishi Park Next to Lake Kawaguchi, within walking distance. With flowers blooming in all seasons, every photo is a masterpiece! The observation deck overlooks Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji, offering a superb view! 🌸🌿🍁❄️ 📍 Fifth Stop: Lake Kawaguchi Hot Springs After a day of fun, relax in a hot spring! Hotels with open-air hot springs are recommended, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji while soaking. Remember to book in advance! ♨️ 📍 Sixth Stop: Lake Kawaguchi Sightseeing Boat Take a boat tour in the evening, and the sunset view of Mount Fuji is breathtaking! There are explanations on board about the history and legends of Mount Fuji, which is super meaningful! 🚤 📌 Important Notes: 1. Weather: The weather on Mount Fuji is changeable, so check the weather forecast and bring rain gear and warm clothing. 2. Transportation: Self-driving or chartered cars are recommended, as the distance between attractions is long and public transportation is inconvenient. 3. Time Management: Depart early to avoid peak crowds. 4. Photography: The beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji makes every shot a masterpiece, so bring a portable charger and camera! 🌟 Summary: The area around Mount Fuji is super beautiful, and every attraction is worth visiting! Follow this itinerary to enjoy the trip without getting tired and take beautiful photos! Plan now and start your Mount Fuji journey! 💖

[Yamanashi, Lake Kawaguchi - Listen to the birds singing and enjoy music boxes at the Kawaguchiko Music and Forest Museum, surrounded by flowers] We enjoyed music boxes and music at the Kawaguchiko Music and Forest Museum, located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture. Japan's summer resorts are dotted with private museums of music boxes and antique dolls that serve as tourist and entertainment service facilities, but this museum's collection of automata and music boxes from the 17th to 20th centuries, collected from Switzerland, Germany, and France, is a valuable collection that combines entertainment and academics with a certain degree of systematic content. The museum offers a quality and quantity that is second only to the Horie Music Box Museum in Kobe, where you can learn about part of the lineage of craftsmen's handicrafts, such as the automatic instruments that masters such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn entrusted to preserve the music they created for history, and the reproducing pianos that Vladimir Horowitz and others generously cooperated to pass on their virtuoso playing techniques to future generations. You can also get a good sense of the fairy-tale-like "hobbies" that were popular in the aristocratic culture of each era, and the relaxing atmosphere these people spent their time in. The museum regularly hosts concerts featuring an automatic organ, automatic instruments, and opera singing, as well as concerts in the restaurant, which are sure to be a highlight. 🌸Lake Kawaguchi Music and Forest Museum🌳 ❗️Closed from Tuesday, February 25th to Wednesday, March 5th for maintenance. Please check as the closing days are irregular from January to March. 🕰️Opening hours: 10:00-17:30 💰Price per person: 1,000-2,300 yen. Prices vary on weekdays, weekends, holidays, and during high season. 📍Location: 3077-20 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, 401-0304 #0 yen travel February 2025 #domestic travel #domestic travel strategy #Lake Kawaguchi #classical #Music and Forest Museum #museum