Here are the Best things To Do around Lake Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi – where you can enjoy the great view of the lake and Mt. Fuji, local food, and more! You can visit there as a daytrip from Tokyo.
Lake Kawaguchiko Travel Guide
Is Lake Kawaguchiko Worth Visiting?
Yes! If you love nature, want to see Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko.
Lake Kawaguchiko Day Trip from Tokyo
Lake Kawaguchiko is a great daytrip destination from Tokyo! It takes only a couple of hours to get Lake Kawaguchiko from Tokyo by car.
Oishi Park – Lake Front & Great View of Mt. Fuji
Oishi Park is located by the Lake Kawaguchiko. It’s a peaceful place with many kinds of flowers and plants that add more colors on the view!
My favorite spot is the right side from the parking.
Oishi Park, Kawaguchiko – Travel Info
- Entrance : Free
- Parking : Available
- Public Bathroom : Available
Kawaguchi Asama Jinja Shrine
Kawaguchi Asama Jinja Shrine was established in 865 by the order from the government in Kyoto (at the time). It was a year after the volcano in 864.
The pictures hanging are also very beautiful. I’d recommend checking the trees outside and a small pond!
Kawaguchi Asama Jinja Shrine – Travel Info
Entrance : Free
Tenku no Torii – Torii Gate with the View of Mt. Fuji
You might have seen the picture of this place. You need to pay 100 yen as maintenance fee, 3 mins to take your time in front of the Torii gate since it easily gets a long line. it’s very popular..
Tenku no Torii – Travel Info
- Entrance Fee : 100 yen
- Parking : Available (not many)
It’s a very narrow road to go get/back. If you are not comfortable to drive, I’d recommend to park close to the shrine, and walk up to the Torii Gate.
Ubugayasaki Shrine Nearby Lake Kawaguchiko
Ubugayasaki Shrine is a Very very unique and small shrine.
You need to go up on unstable and uneven sized stairs. It’s a bit difficult.. I would be very cautious if it’s wet by rain.
Ubugayasaki Shrine – Travel Info
Entrance : Free
Museums around Lake Kawaguchiko
There are some museums around Lake Kawaguchiko.
- Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
- Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
- Kubota Itchiku Art Museum
I was planning to visit Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, however I couldn’t go. I will try next time!
Kawaguchiko Base Tabi no Eki – Find Local Speciality
Kawaguchiko Base is a station (not train station) where you can stop by for resting, shopping, eating, and etc.
Shopping
Local Vegetables & Fruits
There are fresh local veggies and fruits! Also souvenirs.
Snack, Beverage, Souvenirs
Bring your reusable bag or plastic bag!
Restaurant & Cafe
You can also eat there.
Tabi no Eki, Kawaguchiko Base – Travel Info
- Entrance : Free
- Parking – available
Enjoy Local Food from Yamanashi
Hoto Noodle is famous in Yamanashi. It’s like a flat udon noodle in Miso-based soup with much veggies. Shine muscat is also famous fruit from Yamanashi, too.
Kawaguchiko : Best Things to do in Autumn
Kochia x Mt. Fuji at Oishi Park
The view, combination of Mt. Fuji and Kochia turning red is just so amazing. I highly recommend it if you go in Autumn, maybe late October to early November.
Momiji Festival at Momiji Corridor
There is a Momiji Festival around Momiji Corridor. One of local people told me that it’s very beautiful as locals go even though
Momiji Tunnel
It’s nice to just drive through.
There are a lot of things to do around Lake Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan. Hope you can enjoy your time there!
