| Kawaguchi Lake 河口湖; Kawaguchi-ko | |
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| Area type | The needle |
|---|---|
| State | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Territory | Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Surface | 6.13 km² |
| Tourism site | |
Kawaguchi Lake is located in the Chūbu.
To know
It is the most accessible and the most touristic lake of the five; it is also the only one with an island in the middle.
Territories and tourist destinations
Kawaguchi Lake: full screen map.Urban centers
- 1 Fujikawaguchiko - Town on the south side of Lake Kawaguchi
How to get
 | To learn more, see: Five Lakes Region # How to get there. |
On the train
- 1 Kawaguchiko Station (河口湖 駅, kawaguchiko-ek). From Shinjuku, it takes about 2 hours by express train.
- Take the express train Azusa or Super Azusa on the JR Chūō Line for Ōtsuki (1 hour), then change to the private line Fujikyuko that crosses Fujiyoshida and ends at Kawaguchiko (¥ 1,140 this route is not covered by the JR Pass).
By bus
From Tokyo it is certainly more convenient to use a bus service (being less expensive than the train and faster) from the station Shinjuku with Kawaguchiko station e Yamanakako. The journey takes 1 hour and 45 minutes and costs ¥ 1,750 (in 2019) with the company Keio Bus Higashi (the site is in Japanese only), with the company Fujikyuko with departures also from the station of Akihabara. The JR runs from Tokyo station although the ticket is slightly more expensive 2000 ¥. There are many races that intensify in the tourist season (the same company also makes connections with Osaka is Kyoto). The buses are equipped with toilets and baggage compartments and a seat will be assigned. There are also buses from Tokyo Station.
How to get around
By public transport
- Retro-bus / Omni-bus.
The service runs from 9:00 to 17:00. The red line starts at 9:00 am and ends at 5:45 pm, the green line at 9:10 am and ends at 4:40 pm, the blue line from 9:35 am to 3:35 pm. All lines have their terminus at Kawaguchiko station except the brown one which makes a loop connecting Kawaguchiko station with Mount Fuji station.
The service runs from 9:00 to 17:00. The red line starts at 9:00 am and ends at 5:45 pm, the green line at 9:10 am and ends at 4:40 pm, the blue line from 9:35 am to 3:35 pm. All lines have their terminus at Kawaguchiko station except the brown one which makes a loop connecting Kawaguchiko station with Mount Fuji station.- These small tour buses go around the lakes having Kawaguchiko station as their terminus (note that it says "Sightseeing Bus" on the bus and the bus stop).
- There Red line serves the eastern half of Lake Kawaguchiko, giving access to many tourist attractions such as museums or parks. A bus every 30 minutes.
- There green Line pass by the shore of Lake Kawaguchi before taking a tour of Lake Saiko (one bus per hour). It also stops at the caves to the west of this lake.
Some buses run from Kawaguchiko Station to Shojiko and Motosuko Lakes, but traffic is more erratic. Again, buses no longer run after 5pm. There are passes for these lines.
A bus service also runs from Kawaguchiko Station to Kawaguchi Fifth Station (in about 50 minutes), the most popular place to start climbing the Mount Fuji. Please note that this excursion is not recommended outside the official season (July and August) and that the buses only run during the day. Therefore, if you want to climb you will need to book a taxi and leave early in the morning or late at night to reach the fifth station. In September 2009, the trip cost around ¥ 13,000
By car
- 2 Free parking (near the cable car).
By bike
The roads separating the lakes are not too steep, it can be convenient to rent a bicycle to go from one lake to another without worrying about bus timetables.
- 3 Soranoshita, Yamanashi-ken, Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Funatsu, 3631-2, 丸 文 ビ ル デ ィ ン グ １F 西側 (In front of Kawagichiko station), ☎ 81 80-5882-8850.
bike for one day for ¥ 1500, electric for ¥ 4000. Mon-Sun 9: 00-18: 00. This shop allows you to rent a bike or sports equipment for Mount Fuji and even luggage storage. - 4 Fujisanbike, Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko, Funatsu, 3634-2, ☎ 81 90-5789-3776. Mon-Sun 9: 00-17: 00. Bike rental and luggage storage.
- 5 Pu-San (レ ン タ サ イ ク ル ぷ ー さ ん), 3636 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 90-2469-3373. bike: 400 ¥ / h, 1000 ¥ 3 hours, 1500 ¥ one day. Electric bike: 500 ¥ / h, 1500 ¥ 3 hours, 2500 ¥ one day. Mon-Sun 9: 00-18: 00. Bike rent. For those who rent a bike, luggage storage is ¥ 300 per day.
bike for one day for ¥ 1500, electric for ¥ 4000. What see
The Momiji Tunnel
- 1 Momiji Tunnel (紅葉 ト ン ネ ル, Momiji tonneru) (On the north bank; on foot, from the last stop of the Retro Bus, walk (carefully) west along the road (no side lane).). In autumn, the beautiful orange and yellow hues of the changing leaves ("momiji") are beautiful, and there is also a beautiful view of the lake and Mount Fuji.
2 Asama shrine (河口 浅 間 神社), 1 Kawaguchi, 富士 河口湖 町 Fujikawaguchiko-machi (In the northern outskirts of the town around Lake Kawaguchi), ☎ 81 555-76-7186. Shinto shrine inscribed on the Unesco list as part of the cultural heritage of Mount Fuji. - 3 Omuro Sengen shrine, 3951 番 Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, ☎ 81 555-83-2399. Shinto shrine inscribed on the Unesco list as part of the cultural heritage of Mount Fuji.
- 4 Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida, Arakura, 浅 間 ２ ー ３３５３ (Shimoyoshida Station, 14 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station. Then walk for 20 minutes), ☎ 81 555-22-1111. This park becomes splendid on the occasion of the cherry blossom when it is stormed by visitors.
- 5 View from the north side of the lake. From this point, placed near a series of hotels, the lakefront shows the volcano and the city in the background.
- 6 Ubuyagasaki, Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun. From this point you can admire Mount Fuji and the Kawaguchiko-ohashi bridge, just as it appears in the banner of this article.
Kawaguchiko-ohashi bridge
- 7 Kawaguchiko-ohashi bridge. This bridge connects the two shores of the lake making connections easier.
- 8 Tatamiiwa, Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun. A part of the lake where lava rock emerges.
Museums
Kawaguchiko kinohana Museum
- 9 Kawaguchiko Konohana Museum (河口湖 木 ノ 花 美術館, kawaguchiko konoha bijutsukan), 3026-1 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minami-tsuru-gun (Retro bus - Fuji Kyuko line), ☎ 81 555-76-6789. adults 500 ¥, children 300 ¥. Tue-Nov: 09: 00-17: 00; Dec-Feb: Mon-Thu 10: 00-16: 00, Fri-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. A museum about the popular children's book "Dayan the cat" by Ikeda Akiko. Shows many works from the artist's books on the world of Wachifields. It has a nice gift shop and a coffee shop.
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
- 10 Itchiku Kubota Art Museum (久保 田 一 竹 美術館, kubota itchiku bijutsukan), 2255 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi-ken (On the northeastern coast of Lake Kawaguchi; take the Retro Bus and ask the driver to stop at the Kubota Museum. Walk a few steps from the lake and you will see the signs. The museum will be on the left in the woods, just a minute's walk away, surrounded by beautiful gardens), ☎ 81 555-76-8811. 1300 yen adults. Thu-Mon 09: 30-17: 30. This small but beautiful museum was designed by the artist himself: it actually looks a lot like Park Güell in Barcelona. Kubota was a great designer of the modern kimono. The museum is home to his amazing series called "Symphony of Light". It is worth a visit. A part of the collection of carefully colored and worked silk kimonos can be found here, while others are exhibited in galleries around the world. Each kimono is designed to have a fluid image relative to another. The museum also has two separate tea rooms, one Western and one Japanese, which allow for a nice break on a day of sightseeing. The places themselves are a work of art with its stylized entrance in the form of a door frame standing alone in the forest.
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Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
- 11 Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, 3077-20 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-20-4111. Mon-Sun 9: 00-18: 00. A musical theme park and pavilion style similar to that of European Alpine buildings.
Kawaguchiko Muse Museum
- 12 Kawaguchiko Muse Museum (河口湖 ミ ュ ー ズ 館 ・ 与 勇 輝 館), Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko, Kodachi, 923, ☎ 81 555-72-5258. Mon-Sun 9: 00-17: 00. Museum dedicated to the permanent exhibition of the works of Yuki Atae, master of dolls dressed in extraordinary human and expressive features.
- 13 Kawaguchiko museum of art, 3170 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-73-8666. Wed-Mon 9: 30-17: 00. Municipal museum with works dedicated to Mount Fuji.
What to do
View from the cable car
- 1 Mount Tenjō cable car (天上 山 公園 カ チ カ チ 山 ロ ー プ ウ ェ イ tenjōyama kōen kachikachiyama rōpuwei) (East of Lake Kawaguchi, by red line bus stop n ° 11). One way 500 ¥, children 250 ¥. A / r 900 ¥, children 450 ¥ (May 2019). This small cable car takes you to a lookout point near Mount Tenjo. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake below and Mount Fuji, and drink tea and eat dango (glutinous rice balls).
The entrance to the amusement park
- 2 Fuji-Q Highland (Bus brown line stop A or B.). One of the largest amusement parks in Japan. You will find Fujiyama (1996), one of the largest roller coasters in the world, and the Dodonpa (2001), which was the fastest built.
- 3 Ensoleille Excursion Ship Pleasure Boat Kawaguchiko (河口湖 遊 覧 船) (red line bus stop n ° 11), ☎ 81 555-72-0029. 950 ¥. Mon-Sun 09: 00-16: 30. This boat takes frequent 20-minute walks on Lake Kawaguchi throughout the day. A little expensive for such a short walk, but the views of Mount Fuji are excellent, and it's a good chance to get a better view of the lake. Tickets are on sale at a vending machine near the pier; an attendant will also be there to answer questions.
- 4 Fujiyama onsen, 4-chōme-17-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida, ☎ 81 555-22-1126.
- 5 Houto labo (cooking school), 2746-1 Kawaguchi, ☎ 81 555-76-8228. from 3,500 ¥ to 15,000 ¥ (minimum two people). Mon-Sun 11: 00-20: 00. In this restaurant Japanese cooking school sessions are held to learn how to cook different dishes: i noodles, the Tempura and prepare a bento.
Shopping
- 1 Kawaguchiko Herb Hall, 6713-18 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-72-3082. Mon-Sun 9: 00-18: 00. Japanese tea and souvenir shop
- 2 [link not working]Ide Sake Brewery, 8 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-72-0006. Mon-Sun 9: 00-17: 30. Sake factory where obviously in addition to being able to make tastings you can buy bottles.
Where to eat
- 1 Houtou Fudou, 707 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-76-7011. Mon-Sun 11: 00-19: 00. In this restaurant, Hōtō is prepared.
- 2 , 1165 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, ☎ 81 555-72-2220. vanilla biscuit 130 ¥, almond biscuit 140 ¥, chocolate 140 ¥. Mon-Sun 10 am-5pm. A restaurant specializing in biscuits
- 3 Dallas Village, 479-29 Hirano, Yamanakako, ☎ 81 555-62-2774. Western restaurant with Japanese influences with an area dedicated to the creation of the veto and ceramics.
- 4 Chianti Como, Yamanakako, Yamanaka, 213-7, ☎ 81 555-62-9010. Mon-Sun 11: 30-23: 00. Italian restaurant
Where stay
- 1 K's House mt Fuji, Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District (It is a 10-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Train Station and a 2-minute walk from the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko.). from ¥ 2,500 for a bed in a dormitory. In this hotel there is a kitchen with dishes (which must be washed after use, of course!), Internet access, washing machines and discounts for various local attractions (onsen, caves, ...). The quality / price ratio is excellent.
- 2 Kawaguchiko Station Inn, ３６３９−１２ Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-72-0015. Small inn / hostel directly opposite the train station, very convenient location. Single rooms available. Clean, cozy place with shared bathrooms on each floor, free internet, Japanese showers / laundry / toilets on the top floor, small restaurant.
- 3 Fuji Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko (ロ イ ヤ ル ホ テ ル 河口湖), Minamitsuru District, Fujikawaguchiko, 船津 ６７１３−２２, ☎ 81 555-73-2228. Most reasonable hostel with hot spring in Kawaguchiko area.
- 4 Fuji Lake Hotel, 1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-72-2209. Guests can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji from both the bedroom and the bathroom. Barrier-free open-air baths are also popular.
- 5 Kozantei Ubuya (湖山 亭 う ぶ や), 10 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-72-1145. A high-class Japanese-style inn with views of Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko from both bedrooms and large bathrooms. The bathrooms also have an open-air bath.
- 6 Kasuitei-Ooya, 4025 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-72-1212. Kasuitei Ooya is a contemporary Japanese-style inn located right on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. It has renovated rooms with private outdoor bathrooms and observation bathrooms. Guests can enjoy multiple hot springs.
- 7 Fuji-View Hotel (富士 ビ ュ ー ホ テ ル), ５１１ Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, ☎ 81 555-83-2211. Fuji View Hotel is located right on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Guests can appreciate the natural beauty including the garden on the hotel property. The garden hosts a beautiful view of the blossoms of over 300 cherry trees in over 99,000 square meters.
- 8 Shuhokaku Kogetsu, Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Kawaguchi, 南 都 留 郡 富士 河口湖 町 河口 ２３１２, ☎ 81 555-76-8888. This hotel is located near Kawaguchiko and all rooms and spas have a magnificent view of Mount Fuji. Guests can enjoy the beautiful Mount Fuji changing its feature from season to season.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Useful information
- 6 Information Office, ３６４１−１ Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi-ken, ☎ 81 555-72-6700. 9:00-17:00. Kawaguchiko's office.
- 7 Mount Fuji Visitor Center (山 梨 県 立 富士山 世界 遺産 セ ン タ ー Fujisan World Heritage Center), Yamanashi-ken, Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Funatsu, 6663−1 旧 ： 富士 ビ ジ タ ー セ ン タ, ☎ 81 555-72-0259. 08:30-17:00. This information center offers information and videos about Mount Fuji.
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