Tokyo Surroundings | Tourist Sightseeing Sites & Resorts
Kawaguchiko
Kawaguchiko is a lake and a resort region in the Kanagawa prefecture in the central region of Honshu in Japan. (see Prefectures of Japan in the Maps section) The Kawaguchiko lake is famous for its views of Mount Fuji, hot springs (onsen) and ryokan's. Kawaguchiko is included in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, where the central feature is Mount Fuji.
Kawaguchiko is quickly accessible from Tokyo. You can easily take day trips to Lake Kawachiko from downtown Tokyo to enjoy the serene nature, as well as enjoy fantastic views of Mount Fuji. The views of Mt. Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi are very picturesque.
Kawaguchiko has a terminal rail station which is a convenience for travelers who visit the Fujigoko area or Mt. Fuji. As the most developed resort area among the 5 lakes, Kawaguchiko has many attractions such as art museums and lake cruises.If you are interested in climbing up Mt.Fuji, there is a mountain bus for the 5th level of Mt .Fuji available from Kawaguchiko Station.
There is a TIC (Tourist Information Center) in front of the Kawaguchiko Station:
Kawaguchiko Tourist Information
3631-5 Fujikwawguchiko-machi, Minami-tsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Tel (0555) 72-6700
Office Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
KAWAGUCHIKO > Kawaguchiko Feature Attractions > How to get to Kawaguchiko
MAPS
Maps of the surrounding areas of Tokyo, Japan
See here for a map showing Yokohama in lower Kanto region of Japan
See here for a Rail transit map showing route from Yokohama to Tokyo
See here for a map showing the Surrounding area around Tokyo
See here for a detailed map showing the Kawaguchik area
See here for a map of Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lake Area
See here for a map showing Kamakura in the Kanto Region
See here for a map of the Hakone area in Japan
Essential Links - Related sources of information about Tokyo Surroundings
