Haneda Airport 2 hr
Lake Kawaguchi (25 min) Second-largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, this scenic getaway is known for fishing, camping & hiking. Eejanaika (21 min) High-speed roller coaster best known for seats that rotate back & forth during drops & twists. Takabisha (18 min) Oshino Hakkai (12 min) Small village in a scenic setting with 8 ponds, views of Mt. Fuji & vendors of food & souvenirs. Fuji-Q Highland (17 min) Amusement park with huge roller coasters, haunted-theme rides & a kids' area, plus shops & cafes. Lake Yamanaka (10 min) Lakeside walks, bike rides & water activities in a picturesque site with Mount Fuji in the distance. Do Dodonpa (20 min) Amusement park at Mount Fuji's base featuring rides, food, horror experiences & anime attractions. Fujiyama (20 min) High-speed steel roller coaster renowned for its tall height & series of intense drops. Arakurayama Sengen Park (28 min) Park with many stairs leading to seasonal cherry blossoms, a pagoda & dramatic views of Mt. Fuji. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway (24 min) Aerial lift ascending to an observation deck with wide-open vistas of Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi. Aokigahara (33 min) Vast natural area on the slopes of Mt. Fuji featuring a dense forest with a rugged lava-rock floor. Kitaguchi-hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine (19 min) Shinto shrine complex with wooden structures & stone lanterns lining the paths through the forest. Mount Fuji (1 hr 4) Iconic snow-capped peak & volcano, the highest in Japan & the 7th highest island peak on earth. Chureito Pagoda (28 min) Iconic pagoda on a hilltop facing Mt. Fuji in Arakurayama Sengen Park, reached via 398 steps. Saiko Lake (35 min) Tranquil lake area offering forested hills, hiking paths, fishing & boating spots & Mt. Fuji views. |