Tours and Tickets to Experience Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko)

There are plenty of ways to experience the Fuji Five Lakes. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Car Tour to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone Lake Ashi
• Private Car Mt. Fuji and Gotemba Outlet in One Day from Tokyo
• Hokkaido Photo Tour and Workshop-9 Day Tour
• Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo DEP)

The cost of visiting Fuji Five Lakes depends on the type of tour you book. Private full-day tours from Tokyo that visit some of the Fuji Five Lakes can cost as little as US$275 per person or upwards of US$1,200 per group of up to eight people.

Winter is the best time to visit the Five Fuji Lakes area for views of Mount Fuji, but the weather can be cold, so bundle up. If you're more interested in hiking and other outdoor adventures, visit in summer (expect crowds) or late spring or early fall.

Yes, the Fuji Five Lakes area is accessible by public transportation. You can take a bus from Shinjuku's south exit bus terminal to Kawaguchiko Station or take the Chuo Line Limited Express Super Azusa to Otsuki Station, where you can switch to the Fujikyuko Line.

Yes, there are plenty of places to stay in the Fuji Five Lakes area. You'll find hotels near Lake Yamanaka (the largest of the lakes) and on the northern side of Lake Shoji (the smallest lake). Camping is available at both lakes and in the Lake Saiko area.

How long you spend in the Fuji Five Lakes area depends on your interests and how much time you have. Many people explore the area on day trips from Tokyo. However, with three days in the area, you’ll have time to hike, explore caves, and be on the water.