Day trip to Lake Kawaguchiko from Tokyo, Shinjuku by Bus

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Join me on a day trip to Lake Kawaguchiko from Tokyo. I will be taking bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal.
Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the many ideal spots to view Mount Fuji. As Mount Fuji tends to be shy and hides behind clouds, the best times to go will be December to February.
Here's the link to book your bus tickets online:
www.highwaybus.com/gp/inbound...
Here's the link for the tour bus map:
en.kawaguchiko.net/img/pdf/gu...
Timestamp:
00:00 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal バスタ新宿
00:47 Boarding the bus
02:41 Kawaguchigo Station 河口湖駅
03:49 Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway 河口湖富士山パノラマロープウェイ
15:02 Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center ブルーベリーの里河口湖自然生活館
19:25 Hotou Fudo Kawaguchiko Station ほうとう不動河口湖駅前店
21:44 Thank you for watching
Oishi Park
大石公園

Пікірлер: 53

@aRVeesBlog 4 ай бұрын

wow very nice experience friend

@mixeriaa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a helpful video. I had so many questions answered with your help!

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

It was a pleasure! (:

@flyingmongrel 4 ай бұрын

13:25 what a great view! nice vid dude

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. (:

@olivierferrer4573 2 ай бұрын

J'y ai passé 3 jours en début décembre et j'ai fait tranquillement le tour du lac mon petit hotel( style ryokan ) était tout à côté du lac et j'avais un bus que pouvais me balader jusqu'au Mont et le matin je voyais le magnifique Fuji . Séjour inoubliable . Un peu frais le matin . Soleil la journée.

@GodAtum 4 ай бұрын

I am planning to get up much earlier and take the train 04:59 Tokyo station - 06:10 Takao station (JR Chuo Rapid) 06:15 Takao station - 06:51 Otsuki station (JR Chuo Main) 07:03 Otsuki station - 07:44 Shimoyoshida station (Fujikyuko Line)

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good plan! Starting early gives you more time to explore and avoid the crowd.

@mapbelds5 3 ай бұрын

I learned so much! How much does the bus cost each time in Kawaguchiko if you use the ic card?

@wendyquintanilla6149 3 ай бұрын

Is this the Shinjuku - Fujigoko・Mt. Fuji 5th Station Line route that you did?

@subhamacharya4472 23 күн бұрын

Hi, great video . I have a query: for the sightseeing bus , does it drop off and then wait for you to come back within a timeframe or how does this work ? It will be helpful to me if you can provide this information. Thanks

@2393034 2 ай бұрын

Great Video! Did you use a DJI action 2 hanging around your neck to film most of the scenes? Seem like no one notice that you were filming which is great since you can blur the people later. Thank you Very much.

@cozyoasis 2 күн бұрын

Hi there. I used the Gopro Hero 10, the camera is small enough so not many people noticed it.

@RG....... 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful video and information! Can you tell me how many days in advance did you buy the Highway bus ticket? Also the IC card can be used for all regular metro and bus in Tokyo and Kawaguchiko? How much did this IC card cost and was it best option? I am not buying JR pass. Thanks

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your words of affirmation. I bought the highway bus tickets about 2 days in advance. However, I highly recommend purchasing your tickets even earlier, especially if it is peak season or on the weekend. Tickets can be sold out pretty fast. The IC card can be used for all metro and bus rides in Tokyo. There will be a deposit of ¥500 for the card. You can get it refunded when you return the card. If you need to top-up the card, there are plenty of machines in every train station in Japan. Hope this helps.

@RG....... 4 ай бұрын

@@cozyoasis You think the IC card was the best option to use? Just keep topping up and then you pay for each bus or train ride?

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Hmm... for me it was the best option as it was convenient, I use the IC card for most of my commuting in Japan. I would usually top up a lump sum (¥2000 - ¥4000), so I don't have to consistently keep topping up the card. You can get a refund for any unused credits.

@RosseBernadette Ай бұрын

Hi! May I ask how much did you pay in the red line bus using your IC card every time you ride going to each stop in red lines?

@IceCream-hp7mm 4 ай бұрын

Hi, how much were the sightseeing bus individual tickets? Why did you choose the bus & not the train? I was thinking of visiting with the Limited Excursion Fuji Express Train as it seems faster & traffic free, do you happen to know if it is possible to stop at Chureito Pagoda and then grab the next one to continue on to Kawaguchiko? I read somewhere that you can't hop on-off like you can with the JR pass.

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Hi there. Both train or bus are good options to get to Lake kawaguchiko. I just happened to decide to go with the bus ride. The sightseeing buses are a loop service and they stop at the Chureito Pagoda and various areas in Kawaguchiko. You may refer to the map below for the price and bus route information: en.kawaguchiko.net/img/pdf/guide_map_en.pdf

@rachelleprzybyla9171 3 ай бұрын

Hi! The Ropeway looks really empty. Which day did you go? Any tips on avoiding the crowded days?

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

I guess I was really fortunate. It is hard to predict the crowd levels. As a general rule, avoid the holiday seasons in Japan - last week of dec, first week of Jan, end Apr to May & mid-August. Hope this helps.

@UnTamedHeart129 3 ай бұрын

Hi, after going down from the ropeway do we need to take a bus again going to Oishi Park? And what is the name of the store near the park?

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

Yeah. You will need to take the bus again. The name of the shop is Oishi Park Cafe.

@ekkymahesa8708 4 ай бұрын

Hello, where can I see more of the map you have shown at 2:51 ?

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Hi there, here you go: en.kawaguchiko.net/img/pdf/guide_map_en.pdf

@ekkymahesa8708 4 ай бұрын

@@cozyoasis thank you for fast reply, really appreciate it!

@sssurajcr7 3 ай бұрын

In which month this video was recorded?

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

Hi there. This was recorded in Jan 2024.

@Vincehunting336 4 ай бұрын

Do Long distance buses in Japan have toilets/bathrooms?

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Yeah. Most of the buses have a restroom. However, you will not know if the bus you are taking will have one. If the bus does not have a restroom, you can request for a rest stop.

@kjk8861 7 күн бұрын

Can I ask you some questions , I wanna know what time that you take the roupway to mt.Fuji panoramic Rope way

@cozyoasis 2 күн бұрын

I believe I took the ropeway between 10am to 11am.

@petersim7198 4 ай бұрын

Do you have seat selection when you book a ticket online?

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

You get to select either window or aisle seat, and whether you prefer to sit in the front or back of the bus. Once you have done your selection, they will assign you a seat based on your preference. Unfortunately, you don't get to select a specific seat. Hope this helps.

@petersim7198 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!@@cozyoasis

@hakim4925 4 ай бұрын

Hai, what’s date you visited?

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

It was on 13 Jan 2024

@Karina.w8 3 ай бұрын

Hello, what time you visit the mt fuji panoramic ropeway? Seems not too crowded when u visit

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

Hi there. I went around 11am. Though the crowd levels can be unpredictable.

@Karina.w8 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your respond. For the seat, what side you choose on the bus for best viewing? Right or left? Really enjoy the video ❤️

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

When you are departing from Kawaguchiko Station on the loop bus, seat on the left side. The view of the lake will be on your left. When you are heading back towards Kawaguchiko Station, seat on the right side. The view of the lake will be on your right.

@Karina.w8 3 ай бұрын

@@cozyoasis how about when using bus goiing back to shinjuku, which side you recommend to get best view of fuji during journey?

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, you won't be able to select either the left or right seat for the bus trips between Shinjuku and Kawaguchiko. The system will auto select and allocate the seats to you.

@nancyong881 4 ай бұрын

The Bus ticket is round trip

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Yeah the 2 day bus pass gives you unlimited rides in the kawaguchiko area.

@abigaelmaenicolas2302 3 ай бұрын

is there a specific time to get back to tokyo if you purchased round trip bus ticket? can u purchased a ticket back to tokyo at kawaguchi station at your preferred time to leave?

@cozyoasis 3 ай бұрын

You may select your preferred time to depart from kawaguchiko.

@ginay4878 4 ай бұрын

Too bad the beautiful ride up is bombarded with ads

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Oh yikes. What ads are you referring to? If it is KZfaq ads, sadly I have no control over that. Only content creators with more than 1000 subscribers can control the ads and where to put them. Thanks for the feedback. Will make changes when I have the access rights to do it.

@ginay4878 4 ай бұрын

It’s the background talking on the gondola. I thought they were advertisements

@cozyoasis 4 ай бұрын

Oh that's what you meant. I am not sure if they are ads as I don't speak Japanese. I would believe that they are describing the place.