Behold the silent giant. From the shores of the Five Lakes to the crimson stairs of Chureito, this is where the mountain meets the sky.
Angles of the mountain that define the Japanese spirit.
Climb the 398 steps for the legendary postcard view: the five-storied pagoda, the cherry blossoms, and Mount Fuji in one frame.
Ascend to the observation deck of Mt. Tenjo for an unobstructed view of the mountain and the entire Kawaguchi lake basin below.
Rent a boat at dawn. If the water is still, you will witness 'Sakasa Fuji' the perfectly symmetrical upside-down reflection of the mountain.
Oishi Park is where the flowers bloom in Fuji's shadow. From the summer lavender to the autumn red Kochia bushes, the landscape is a rotating gallery of color.
Walk the "Flowers Road" along the north shore. Here, the lack of modern buildings allows for an ancient, pure connection with the mountain's massive presence.
Traveler Tip
Visibility is best in the winter and early morning. Summer clouds often hide the peak by noon!
Legend says Takeda Shingen, the great warlord, ate these flat miso noodles before every battle. Hearty, thick, and packed with pumpkin and mountain vegetables, it is the ultimate comfort food after a cold day by the lake.
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A Note to our Guests
Kawaguchiko is the home of the sacred. Thank you for moving through these lands with the same quiet grace as the mountain itself.
— The Kawaguchiko Travel Team