Two-Day Concise Travel Guide to Mount Fuji

📅 Itinerary Overview | Time | Area | Key Attractions | Unique Experiences | |----------|----------|--------------|--------------| | DAY1 | Kawaguchiko Area | Lawson Convenience Store, Tenjōyama Park, Hikawa Clock Shop, Oshino Hakkai | Mount Fuji Panorama Photography, Hot Spring Culture, Spring Water Cuisine | | DAY2 | Yamanakako Area | Flower Festival Park, Oshino Ninja Village, Return via Kawaguchiko | Flower Field Stroll, Ninja Experience, Foot Bath with Mountain Views | 🌄 Day 1: Classic Mount Fuji Panorama Tour 1. Kawaguchiko Photo Route (Morning) - Lawson Convenience Store at Kawaguchiko: Capture the iconic composition of Mount Fuji with the store, best in early morning with soft light and fewer crowds1 - Tenjōyama Park (Kachi Kachi Ropeway): Take the cable car to the summit observatory for a 360° view of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Visit the rabbit shrine and try dango snacks at the top1 - Hikawa Clock Shop Street View: A popular photo spot with Mount Fuji at the end of the street. Recommended to use a telephoto lens1 2. Oshino Hakkai Exploration (Afternoon) - Oshino Hakkai (Suggested visit: 2-3 hours): A mystical water mirror formed by eight natural spring ponds with crystal-clear water. Must-try experiences: ✓ Taste spring water tofu, kusamochi (grass rice cakes), and coffee brewed with snowmelt water2 ✓ Capture Mount Fuji's reflection at "Okama Pond" (best on windless days) - Flower Festival Park at Yamanakako: Just 3 km from Oshino Hakkai, featuring 300,000㎡ of flower fields framed by Mount Fuji. Sunflowers and cosmos bloom in summer, and the greenhouse waterfall area is also photogenic2 3. Overnight at Hot Spring Hotel Recommended hot spring inns in Kawaguchiko or Oshino Village (e.g., "Kaze no Terrace KUKUNA" or "Oshino Lakeside Villa")⛩️. Relax in hot springs to relieve fatigue; some rooms offer nighttime views of Mount Fuji2 ⛩️ Day 2: Cultural Experience & Nature Therapy 1. Oshino Ninja Village (Morning) - Ninja Theme Park: Watch the "Raifūjin" ninja show, try shuriken throwing and secret training dojo, or dress up in ninja costumes for photos2 - Japanese Garden Foot Bath: Soak your feet while admiring Mount Fuji and enjoy matcha dango or local fruit ice cream2 2. Yamanakako In-Depth Tour (Afternoon) - Cycling Around Yamanakako: Rent a bike for a ~2-hour lakeside ride. Hidden photo spots include swan boats and shallow waters reflecting Mount Fuji3 - Return via Kawaguchiko: Revisit missed photo spots or buy Mount Fuji-themed souvenirs (recommended: Merchandise from Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum) ⚠️ Key Tips 1. Transportation Guide - Round trip from Tokyo: Take the express bus from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko Station (~2 hours, ¥2,200 one way)🚌. The "Fuji-Kawaguchiko Pass" offers better value1 - Local transport: Rent a bike (~¥1,000/day) or use the "Fujikko" sightseeing bus (covers Oshino Hakkai and Yamanakako)2 2. Cost Reference - Budget: ¥800-1,000 per person (accommodation is the major expense). Budget options include Kawaguchiko guesthouses (~¥300/person/night)4 3. Climbing Special Notes For Mount Fuji summit climbs (open only July-September): ✓ New 2025 rule: ¥4,000 climbing fee + mandatory safety training📢, capped at 4,000 climbers/day ✓ Recommended Yoshida Trail (beginner-friendly), two-day itinerary (stay at 8th Station mountain hut)5 4. Other Reminders - Weather: Large temperature swings at summit (5-8°C even in summer). Pack windproof jackets + rain gear5 - Payments: Many shops in Oshino Village accept cash only. Exchange yen in advance