Begin your day early by traveling from Toyoko-inn Tawaramachi Mae to Kawaguchiko. Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Tawaramachi station to Shimbashi, transfer to JR Chuo Line to Otsuki, then take the Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko Station (approximately 3.5 hours total).
Ride the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway from Kawaguchiko Station area up to Mount Tenjo for breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko. The ropeway operates from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Visit this charming European-style theme park filled with antique automatic musical instruments, beautiful gardens, and seasonal flower displays. Open from 9:30am to 5:30pm, it provides a peaceful musical atmosphere.
Enjoy a traditional Houtou noodle soup lunch here, a regional specialty featuring thick noodles in miso-based broth with vegetables. Open from 11am to 9pm, it’s a great spot to recharge before more sightseeing.
Relax and stroll through Oishi Park located on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi. It offers fantastic views of Mount Fuji across the lake and seasonal flowers. Open 24/7 and free entrance.
Travel about 30 minutes by bus or taxi to Saiko Iyashi no Sato, a reconstructed traditional Japanese village with thatched-roof houses featuring crafts, food stalls, and cultural experiences. It’s open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Try another delicious bowl of Houtou noodles or local specialties at Hoto Senmaida, located conveniently near the station. Open typically until 8:30pm.