Haneda Airport 2 hr 24
Takabisha (1 hr 9) Fuji-Q Highland (1 hr 8) Amusement park with huge roller coasters, haunted-theme rides & a kids' area, plus shops & cafes. Lake Kawaguchi (1 hr 16) Second-largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, this scenic getaway is known for fishing, camping & hiking. Saiko Lake (1 hr 25) Tranquil lake area offering forested hills, hiking paths, fishing & boating spots & Mt. Fuji views. Oshino Hakkai (1 hr 5) Small village in a scenic setting with 8 ponds, views of Mt. Fuji & vendors of food & souvenirs. Grinpa (35 min) Kid-focused amusement park with rides & play rooms, plus winter sledding & spring flower festivals. Lake Yamanaka (1 hr 7) Lakeside walks, bike rides & water activities in a picturesque site with Mount Fuji in the distance. Fujiten Snow Resort (1 hr 26) Ski resort with a kids' area, snow park & views of Mt. Fuji, plus a lodge, cafe & equipment rentals. Aokigahara (1 hr 14) Vast natural area on the slopes of Mt. Fuji featuring a dense forest with a rugged lava-rock floor. Narusawa Ice Cave (1 hr 22) Small lava tube cave featuring pillarlike ice formations during the winter months. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway (1 hr 14) Aerial lift ascending to an observation deck with wide-open vistas of Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi. Fuji Safari Park (46 min) Zoo & wildlife park offering safaris by bus, rental 4WD or on foot through simulated habitats. Lake Motosu (1 hr 18) Lake with a Mount Fuji backdrop & depths of nearly 400 ft., popular for camping, boating & fishing. Shiraito Falls (52 min) Unique, wide waterfall in the scenic, lush surrounds of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Mount Fuji (23 min) Iconic snow-capped peak & volcano, the highest in Japan & the 7th highest island peak on earth. |