Mount Fuji Travel Guide 

On my last trip to Japan in Autumn, I had a trip to Mount Fuji 🗻🍂 It was my first time to the area and glad to be able to see Fuji San. The Fujikawaguchiko town was so pretty and serene despite of the foggy weather when I reached. The air was chilly and spending time standing in awe looking at the mesmerizing landscape is definitely a little joy in life. Honestly, I was very happy and grateful to be able to explore the nature again 😊

DAY 1: Exploring the Fujikawaguchiko town

I took the express bus from Tokyo station bus terminal to Kawaguchiko station. The journey took about two and a half hours. The bus option is quite convenient as we don't need to do another transit unlike the train. For lunch I had Beef Cutlet Koushuya. This Gyukatsu restaurant is a treasured find 🤤 and is located around 5 minutes walk away from Fujiawaguchiko Station. After lunch I made a walk to the Fujisan Coffee Roastery. This little coffee shop is tucked on a corner road a few minutes walk away from the station as well. The town is not so busy but the station area is quite packed.

DAY 1: Oishi Park

富士山 - Admiring the beauty of the symmetry and the contrast of its peaceful surrounding. Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and is an active volcano. It is also considered as a sacred mountain and a pilgrimage site. To go to this spot, i took the bus from the Kawaguchiko station and bought the red line sightseeing bus pass for two days. Oishi park in autumn doesn't have a lot of lowers, but the view is still lovely. It is located around Lake Kawaguchiko and is the last stop for the red line bus. You can view the mount Fuji across the lake. When i went there the summit was unfortunately hidden by cloud but the view is still stunning.

DAY 2: Kawaguchiko Music Forest

I stopped by the Kawaguchiko Music Forest with the lake view. The Music Forest itself is a museum and performance space with European style design and interior. Expect to find a live piano and violin performance in an indoor mini theatre. I think it was a right decision to have a little break from the rain. They played several theme songs from the classic Sleeping Beauty. Along the space, you can also find a restaurant, mini museum, and a gift shop. It has a lovely park with benches outside as well. For lunch I had Kanjyukuya Hoto Noodle which was located just across the Music Forest and is perfect to be savoured during the rainy day.

DAY 2: Lake Kawaguchiko

It was raining on day two afternoon, so I didn't really explore much as the view is very foggy. I went to the several pit stop around the lake. I checked out from the hotel and put the luggage in a coin locker in Kawaguchiko station then hop on to the red line bus again to visit the Lake Kawaguchiko. I stopped near the Funatsu Hama Onsen Town.

For the last stop, I dropped by the Fujisan Shokupan which sells delicate shokupan and flavourful pudding for take away. Afterwards, I am making my way back to Tokyo. Overall Mount Fuji trip is a lovely nature getaway not too far from Central Tokyo. I would love to be back again next time to explore the other part of the town and visit other viewpoints. 

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