Come on, let's see what else we can find.

The most accessible

of Fuji's five lakes, Kawaguchiko is just two hours

from Tokyo by bus or train.

With so many beautiful places to visit,

it makes a perfect day trip from Tokyo all year round

and is one of the best spots for viewing Mount Fuji.

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Two of the easiest ways to access Kawaguchiko

are by the Limited Express Train

or the Highway Bus leaving from Shinjuku.

Both take just under two hours and transport you right

into the thick of things at Kawaguchiko Station.

Here you can find helpful tourist information

in English and this will be the starting point

for all transport around the lake.

We're ready to start going around

and seeing all the attractions and we were thinking

how are we going to do it?

Luckily, there is a sightseeing bus,

which you can buy a one day ticket for for 1,200 yen

from Kawaguchiko Station, and that'll get you all

around the different attractions that you wanna see

in this area.

All you need to do is take that pass

and show it to the bus driver each time you hop on the bus.

Easy as that.

Today we'll be visiting some

of the main attractions in the area,

most of which can be accessed

by the red line sightseeing bus.

However, for our first stop, Chureito Pagoda,

where you can see one of Japan's most famous views,

we'll have to hop on a train.

hop onto the Fujikyuko Line

for about 10 minutes until Shimoyoshida station.

From there, it's about a 20-minute walk to the Pagoda.

You can take any train

from Kawaguchiko Station, local or Express

but if you happen to get on the Limited Express train,

there'll be an extra 400 yen fee,

which can't be paid for with an IC card.

The walk from Shimoyoshida Station

to the Pagoda is well signed posted,

so no need to worry about getting lost.

We'd love to say it's an easy walk

but honestly, there are quite a few stairs.

If you prefer a less strenuous experience,

there's also a gradual path leading up the hill.

No matter which one you take,

I'm sure we can all agree the views are worth it.

If you've seen a better view of Mount Fuji,

let us know in the comments.

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Next up, it's time to grab some lunch.

So let's head back Kawaguchiko Station

to try a local specialty.

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Just across from Kawaguchiko Station is Houtou Fudou,

a popular restaurant selling a dish unique to the area.

So in front of us we have houtou,

which is a dish from Yamanashi.

It's flat noodles with vegetables and it's delicious.

- This restaurant has a few branches located

around the Kawaguchiko area,

all reachable using the sightseeing bus.

They're really popular with English menus, but do be aware,

you may have to line up to get in.

If you don't fancy noodles,

then another spot we recommend

is the Kawaguchiko restaurant Sanrokuen.

Here you can sit around a traditional Japanese hearth

and enjoy a whole range of delicious skewered food

cooked right in front of you.

Now that we're all filled up on noodles,

it's time to hop on the bus

and head around the lake for some sightseeing

where our first start will be Mount Fuji Panorama Ropeway.

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As the name suggests, the Ropeway is one

of the best spots to get a panorama view

of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko.

If you want to maximize your chance of good views,

then coming in winter is your best bet

when the skies are generally clearest.

The lookout also has a couple of attractions,

including a tea house, a giant swing

for a great photo opportunity in front

of Mount Fuji and a pottery dish throw

where you have the chance to gain eternal love

and prosperity depending on your throwing skills.

Hey, good relationship.

The Ropeway is 900 yen roundtrip for adults.

You can also pair it with a boat cruise that starts just

across from the Ropeway entrance.

If you're using the sightseeing bus,

then you can even buy a set ticket

that includes the bus, ropeway and boat cruise,

which gives you a great price for all three attractions.

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Just a couple of bus stops from the Ropeway,

the north side of the lake has an interesting collection

of museums and outdoor locations to check out.

One of the most peculiar is Kawaguchiko Music Forest,

a museum of a collection of automatic musical instruments.

If Japanese art is more your style, then close by

is a museum to devoted to the artist Kubota Itchiku,

a world-renowned specialist in the art of silk dying.

And if you're visiting in autumn,

then the nearby Maple Corridor is also a must-see

for the spectacular autumn colors.

For one of the best and most popular views

of Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko,

take the bus to the end of the red line

and hop off at Oishi Park.

It's not hard to see why this spot is so popular

with beautiful views of lavender

in mid-June and vibrant red summer cypress in October.

The Natural Living Center (indistinct)

is a great place to shop for souvenirs and local produce

with a small cafe selling a wide selection

of ice cream flavors.

The Kawaguchiko area has so much to offer,

including other attractions,

such as the Fuji-Q Highland Theme Park.

We've shown what's possible on a day trip

but for even more recommendations

and up-to-date information on prices and opening times,

check out our article on Kawaguchiko as well.

We're finished for the day

and it's a great place to finish the day at Oishi Park.

It's pretty oishii.

Well, not edible, but you know what I mean.

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