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Can you take the train to Mt Fuji?
Running on the Fujikyu Railway Line, the Limited Express Fuji Excursion runs direct from Shinjuku to stations including Otsuki, Mt Fuji and Kawaguchiko – taking around 115 minutes / JPY4130 to make the journey. There are however only a limited number of these services each day.
Which city is the closest to Mount Fuji?
Fujinomiya city
Fujinomiya is between Tokyo and Kyoto and is the closest city to the majestic Mount Fuji. Fujinomiya city is a short drive from Shin-Fuji station, which takes just over an hour from Tokyo station on the bullet train.
Can I use JR Pass from Tokyo to Mt Fuji?
Tokyo to Mount Fuji via Gotemba Apart from the Yoshida trail, the Gotemba trail is one of the most popular routes among visitors, here is how to get to it (travel time by train should be a little over 2 hours from Tokyo): Take JR Tokaido line for Kozu from Tokyo Station, using your JR Pass.
Is Mt Fuji A day trip from Tokyo?
Mount Fuji is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It’s located less than 100 kilometers away from Tokyo. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013 and has always been a popular destination for day trips from Tokyo.
Where is the best place to see Mt. Fuji?
The 10 Best Places to View Mt. Fuji
- Shores of the Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko, and Motosuko)
- Mt.
- Koyo-Dai Lookout Platform.
- Sanko-Dai Lookout Platform.
- Iyashi no Sato Open Air Museum and Oshino Hakkai.
- Fuji Q Highland Amusement Park.
- Rooftop of Fujisan (Mount Fuji) Station.
Are trains expensive in Japan?
Train fares in Japan are very expensive, with no cheap advance-purchase fares just one hefty fixed price for each journey. Even if you are only planning one round trip, a Japan Rail Pass may well save you money over point-to-point tickets. For example, a 7-day Japan Rail Pass costs ¥29,110 = £215 or $268.