The JR "FUJI EXCURSION" train 富士回遊
Fuji Excursion JR 353 Kawaguchiko (Fujikyu Railway)
Discover Lake Kawaguchiko, at the foot of Mount Fuji!
From March 16, 2019, a new train has started running from JR Shinjuku Station twice a day (at 8:30am and 9:30am) to reach Kawaguchiko in less than 2 hours!
The new "Fuji Excursion" train
Seated in a modern and comfortable train, you'll see the city gradually become less and less dense as you travel. In good weather, Mount Fuji can be seen on your left after a twenty minute ride, at Tachikawa. Once you pass Hachioji station, the landscape changes completely and you'll discover the true Japanese countryside.
- To read: Mount Fuji
On the way, the train stops at Fujikyu Highland (or Fuji-Q Highland), Japan's largest amusement park. The park is full of roller coasters, attractions and much more.
- Discover: Fuji-Q Highland
Kawaguchiko
Located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Kawaguchiko is one of five famous lakes surrounding Mount Fuji.
Around Kawaguchiko many activities are on offer: hiking around the lake on foot or by bike, panoramic views of the lake and Mount Fuji from a cable car, or you can visit one of the many museums (like Itchiku Kubota Art Museum).
- Discover: Kawaguchiko
Kawaguchiko
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Traveling with a Japan Rail Pass
This train can be used with a Japan Rail Pass if you pay a surcharge of 1,140 yen. A reservation is not mandatory, but without one you aren't guaranteed a seat.
When you activate your Japan Rail Pass, or at a later point during your stay in Tokyo, just go to a JR station to reserve your seat and enjoy this experience!
Fujiyama, Kawaguchiko (JLM)
