Lake Kawaguchi

So beautiful villa!! Very close to the lake. Even if you stay in the villa, you could take a nice picture. It's so convenient! There is also a public hot spring with a good view. The host is also very welcoming and provided detailed introductions. The house is all very comfortable. Really a nice place, highly recommended.

Experiencing the best view of Mount Fuji often requires a stroke of good luck. Whether it's the weather cooperating, the skies being clear, or finding the perfect vantage point, catching a glimpse of Japan's iconic peak in all its majesty can feel like a fortunate moment indeed.

Lake Kawaguchiko It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and is located at the lowest elevation. It also has the longest shoreline of any of the Fuji Five Lakes. Which in my opinion has the best view of Mount Fuji. that is also why this lake has the most number of people. I suppose this area is crowded as there are a couple of varying accommodation facilities in the area. There are many lakeside hotels, windsurfing facilities, camp sites, and excursion boats etc. Definitely worth a visit, i also think Mount Fuji has a view that i would never get tired of. We took a very long stroll along the coastline and this is one of the natural attractions that i stopped to take a photo of every few steps. I think its cuz the view although very much similar, is a bit different at different view points. This especially more so where the sun is setting and every minute that passes, the sun rays strike the mountain at a different angle. Definitely stay till after the golden hour till the blue hour. Well worth your time. Although do come dressed warmly. Maybe it is just me but i had on heat tech and a scarf and at times had to pull up my hoodie so the wind doesn't get to me. I visited on 2 April 2024.

It was a cloudy day so we couldn't see Mount Fuji. But the duck ride was fun (2,000 yen per boat, 30 mins) and the temperature is good

If you stay any hotels in the hot spring street, you can go out in early morning to see the reflection of the mountain on the lake. Go out early to take photos and back to hotel for breakfast, follow to other attractions nearby.

Lake was lovely, even though Fuji didn't appear through the clouds. Rented a pedalo for ¥2000, had fun out on the lake. Lots of shops/restaurants on the east side that are worth a little stroll also. Ropeway looked good, but didn't bother due to no mountain visible.

A peaceful lake offering amazing views of Mt Fuji, boating experience, and a walkway dotted with picnic spots and cafes. Worth slowing down to soak it all in.

If you are first timer to visit Japan, Lake Kawaguchi is one of your must visit spot. May you have a good luck, sometimes Fujisan in shy mode, it won’t appear…! Besides cloud. So i was lucky this time to see most beautiful mountain in the world… this mountain got it own emoji.. it’s Fujisan ..!! 🗻 Attention, i visited here during winter, end of december ,2023. I totally forgot to bring my gloves. My palms is freezing. Luckily there are many vending machines. So i bought hot drink to keep my palms warm.

You want your Mt. Fuji and lake shot? This place is it...if she decides to show herself, of course. Depending on the day and time you visit there may be clouds covering the top of Mt. Fuji, but if you catch it on the right time you want to be here. There are some a few restaurants in the area where you can grab a bite to eat and then stroll around the lake.

" Great View of the Lake & Mt. Fuji Even Better " Our family was traveling to Mt. Fuji when we stopped at Lake Kawaguchiko. We viewed the Lake and had lunch at the Miharashi-Tei Coffee Restaurant. From the 3rd story of the restaurant we had a wonderful view of the lake with it's long whit bridges and boats. We could also see mt. Fuji over looking the lake which was a nice site to see. If you are going to Mt. Fuji, stopping at Lake Kawaguchiko is a must stop along the way.

Another great spot for viewing Mt. Fuji. I think among the five lakes this is one of the most touristy. Lots of hotels and ryokans. Even still it is still beautiful.

Super scenic and tranquil. A must see when visiting the Mt. Fuji area. Great photo opportunities will arise depending on cloud cover. Many hotels along the lake. It's quite peaceful waking up to this vista.

Great view of Mt Fuji on a clear day! I recommend renting a car and driving around the various lakes to find the best spot. We spent an afternoon here chilling, walking around the lake, and came back again towards the end of the evening for the sunset view. It was spectacular.

One of the most serene bases to explore Mt Fuji. Convenient to reach, with lots of direct buses from Tokyo (even Narita airport). Several theme parks nearby for young children to enjoy. If you stay on the north shore, on clear days, you can see both Fuji-san and the lake.

Day 2/3 of my Staycation/vacation bring me to Kawaguchiko. I'm really liking this area. The lake is beautiful and calm. Two minute walk from our hotel. Walking trail that wraps around the lake. Wasn't too cold for -1C. Watched some local fisherman catch some 1ft fish. The biggest plus is when visibility clear you can see Mt. Fuji from different viewing areas around the lake. Very peaceful. Will have to stop by during the summer for the fireworks and possible water sports. 23/100 Japan Yelp Challenge

What is there to say? I think the pictures speak for themselves. Fantastic lake town at the foot of Mount Fuji. Dotted with many little hotels and onsens, this is a perfect spot for a few days away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. We stayed on the north side of the lake and our hotel room had a perfect view across with Fujisan in the background. There are also plenty of boating activities on the lake if that's something you are into.

Pro Tip: Check online for live webcams of Mt Fuji before going so you actually get to see the mountain instead of just clouds. It's quite an annoyance getting here from Tokyo. I would suggest taking the JR Rail all the way to Kawaguchiko station IF there is bad traffic in and out of Tokyo. Otherwise, it will always be quicker to do a direct bus from Shinjuku Station. There are many buses during the day, and you must have a reserved seat. Kawaguchiko is the city on Lake Kawaguchi. To get views of Mt Fuji, you'll need to take the tourist bus over the bridge and along the northern rim of the lake. This bus can be a bit of disaster on your way back to the city. We waited for 45mins to get a bus as it runs every 15 mins, but with the huge crowds, each bus heading back to the city was completely full. So the whole trip can be a logistical nightmare. Notwithstanding, the views are incredible and the little village on the north rim of the lake is very cute and even had a festival while we were there complete with a fall maple leaf walk, street food, and lit up laterns along a river walk. Really gorgeous over here. Excellent day trip from Tokyo.

So much water. Right where Google said it would be! Land all around it, also mountains. Many fish.

Great spot for a combined view of the water front and Mt. Fuji. There are residencies and shops all around, but the one closest to the water has a cafe and souvenir shop. Prices are quite high for the Mt. Fuji specific items, and a lot of the other wares you can find at a duty free or back in Tokyo for cheaper (surprisingly). The area is known for their blueberry products, so give that a shot.

On a clear day, it has spectacular views of Mt. Fuji!

We initially were going to go to Hakone as a pit-stop to see Mt. Fuji on our way from Tokyo to Osaka, but due to logistics of closing part of the Ropeway (and the fact we MAY or MAY NOT be able to see Mt Fuji), we figure if our JR pass can get us closer to Mt Fuji (which was the entire purpose of the pit-stop) then what better way than to go to the foot of it! The JR pass will get you to Otsuki, which you then transfer to the Fujikyu Railway and for about 1140Yen, it will get you to Kawaguchi Station. Beware there are Express trains that have larger windows/views, but they fill up where you might have to stand. The Express versions are 400Y more which they will sell to you at the turnstiles. If you stay longer than a day, there are passes you can get to use the Fujikyu Railway to stop at other stations. I believe there was a stop (Chureito Pagoda) where there are nice cherry blossoms. We just went to Lake Kawaguchi and walked around to the bridge side to catch a beautiful view of Mt Fuji! They also rent out swan boats where you can go into the water and see the view from there. Luckily, on the day we went, it was absolutely beautiful and CLEAR! Also at Lake Kawaguchi, there are nearby shops and places to stay if you want to make it more than a day trip, but for us, a few hours was enough. While walking back to the station from the Lake (about a 20 minute walk), we found an awesome ice cream shop that sold lavender and vanilla ice cream. Highly recommend! Also if you were interested in the Kachi Kachi Ropeway (be prepared for long queues!) it is by the Lake as well. I believe there are buses that will get you to certain places, but we opted to walk! If you have your luggage, there is a nice restaurant/hotel across the street of the station (if the coin lockers are full!) that will charge 300Yen per piece of luggage to store it with them. It was a great last minute choice! Probably one of my favorite things from our trip!

Magnificent lake to walk around; best views of Mt Fuji! You can take tiny paddleboats out onto the lake, as well as larger ferry-type boats and speedboats. This was one of the highlights of my trip to Japan, I've never seen anything quite like it.