Majestic Mt. Fuji: a one-day sightseeing plan by bus

PLAN

Majestic Mt. Fuji:
a One-Day Sightseeing Plan by Bus

PLAN LENGTH：1 day

LOCATION：Lake Yamanaka, Gotemba

HIGHLIGHTS：Mt. Fuji, shopping

COST PER PERSON：4,100 YEN

(Excludes transportation fees)

Enjoy Mt. Fuji and get in some shopping with this one-day plan. Traveling via non-stop highway bus makes returning to Shinjuku with your purchases a breeze.

Shinjuku Station Highway Bus Terminal

Approx. 2 hours 15 min

Shinjuku Station Highway Bus Terminal → 2 hours 15 min. ride on the Keio Bus/Fujikyuko Bus “Chuo Kosoku Bus” bound for Fuji-Goko (2,050 yen) → Bus stop Yamanakako Asahigaoka bus stop → brief walk

Amphibious Bus YAMANAKAKO NO KABA

TIME NEEDED：45 min (30 min ride)
COST：2,200 YEN

Get your cameras ready for an exceptional view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Yamanaka.

Approx. 35 min

Yamanaka Asahigaoka bus stop → 25 min. ride on the Sightseeing Bus bound for Lake Yamanaka area Fujikko-go (1,030 yen for the Oshino-Hakkai/Lake Yamanaka area course all day pass) → Oshino-Hakkai bus stop → 10 min. walk

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Amphibious Bus YAMANAKAKO NO KABA(View spot details)
HOURS	9:00am-5:15pm (5-6 excursions a day), varies by time of year
CLOSED	Thu.
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Open seven days a week during summer vacation
ACCESS	Near Asahigaoka bus stop. 30 min. ride on Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus bound for Asahigaoka from Fujisan Station on Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Line.
WEBSITE	http://bus.fujikyu.co.jp/kaba/suiriku/

Oshino Hakkai

TIME NEEDED：30 min
COST：0 YEN

This spot is famous for its spring water from Mt. Fuji. The waterwheels make for picturesque scenery.

Approx. 10 min

5 min. walk → Oshino Hakkai bus stop → (5 min. ride on Sightseeing Bus bound for Lake Yamanaka area Fujikko-go (use all day pass) → Hananomiyako Koen bus stop→ 5 min. walk

Oshino Hakkai(View spot details)
ACCESS	Near Oshino Hakkai Iriguchi bus stop. 18 min. ride on Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus bound for Uchino/Zendana from Fujisan Station on Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Line.
WEBSITE	http://www.oshino.jp/

Taihou

TIME NEEDED：45 min
COST：1,200 YEN

We recommend a dish called “Hoto” made with noodles that are slightly thicker than udon noodles simmered together with vegetables.

Approx. 15 min

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Taihou(View spot details)
HOURS	11:30am-2:00pm(L.O.), 5:30pm-9:00pm(L.O.) \| 11:30am-3:00pm (L.O.) and 5:30pm-9:00pm (L.O.) on Sat./Sun. and holidays during Apr.-Nov.
CLOSED	月曜
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Closed on following day instead if a national holiday.
ACCESS	10 min. walk from Hananomiyako Koen Iriguchi bus stop. 22 min. ride on Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus from Fujisan Station on Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Line.
WEBSITE	http://www.taihou-fuji.com/

Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park

TIME NEEDED：45 min
COST：0 YEN

This four-season garden is always beautiful with seasonal flowers and a simply stunning view of Mt. Fuji.

Approx. 15 min

5 min. walk → Hananomiyako Koen bus stop → 5 min. ride on the Sightseeing Bus for Lake Yamanaka area Fujikko-go (use all day pass) → Benifuji-noyu bus stop → 5 min. walk

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Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park(View spot details)
HOURS	Park always open, Fee areas (Seiryu no Sato and Floral Dome Furara) 8:30am-5:30pm (entrance until 5:00pm), 9:00am-4:30pm (entrance until 16:00) on Oct. 15-Mar. 15
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Closed during inspections. Fee areas closed on Tue. during Dec. 1-Mar. 15
ACCESS	Near Hananomiyako Koen bus stop. 29 min. ride on Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus Fujikko-go from Fujisan Station on Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Line.
WEBSITE	http://www.hananomiyakokouen.jp/

Yamanakako Onsen Beni Fuji no Yu

TIME NEEDED：1 hour
COST：700 YEN

When the weather is clear, you can gaze upon Mt. Fuji from this hot spring.

Approx. 1 hour and 20 min

10 min. walk → Hananomiyako Koen-iriguchi bus stop→ 1 hour 10 min. ride on the Fujikyuko Bus bound for Gotemba Premium Outlet (1,130 yen) → Gotemba Premium Outlet bus stop→ brief walk

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Yamanakako Onsen Beni Fuji no Yu(View spot details)
HOURS	10:00am-9:00pm (entrance until 8:30pm, Open from 6:00am on Dec.-Feb.)
CLOSED	Tue. unless it's a national holiday. Open seven days a week on Jul.-Sep.
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Open during Golden Week, the year-end and New Year's holiday
ACCESS	Near Beni Fujinoyu bus stop. About 30 min. ride on Area Tour Bus Fujikko-go from Fujisan Station on Fujikyuko Otsuki Line.
WEBSITE	http://www.benifuji.co.jp/

Gotemba Premium Outlets

TIME NEEDED：2 hours

Enjoy shopping! There are also tons of restaurants here in case you need a little something to eat.

Approx. 1 hour and 30 min

Premium Outlet bus stop → 1 hour 30 min. ride on Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus Outlet Line bound for Shinjuku (1,650 yen) → Shinjuku-eki Nishi-guchi bus stop

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Gotemba Premium Outlets(View spot details)
HOURS	10:00am-8:00pm (varies by time of year)
CLOSED	3rd Thu. on Feb.
ACCESS	15 min. ride on Shuttle Bus from Gotemba Station on JR Gotemba Line
WEBSITE	http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/gotemba/

Shinjuku Station West Exit

Notes

The highway buses departing from Gotemba Outlet go not just to Shinjuku, but also Hakone and other areas. The bus will be crowded, so we recommend booking a ticket ahead of time. You can also return from Gotemba Station by train.

THIS ARTICLE IS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM 12 01,2015 Author：DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team