Tokyo Fuji Kawaguchiko Day Trip (including boat cruise)

Attractions

• Lake Kawaguchiko “Appare” Excursion Boat The Lake Kawaguchiko excursion boat “Appare” is designed with the motif of the naval warships of the Takeda army during Japan’s Warring States period. It features a fully open observation deck, a semi-open shaded deck, and a Japanese-style interior cabin.
• Lake Kawaguchiko Oishi Park A flower park on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mount Fuji framed by seasonal flower fields. In summer, there are lavender and sunflowers, and in autumn, cosmos and autumn leaves, making it a favorite spot for photographers.
• Oshino Hakkai Oshino Hakkai is a group of eight natural spring-fed ponds located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. These eight clear and transparent ponds are formed by the meltwater from Mount Fuji, which has been filtered for decades. It is listed as part of the “Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage” and is also one of the “100 Famous Waters of Japan” and a national natural monument.
• Arakurayama Sengen Park Climb the “Konohanasakuya-hime Stairs” with 398 steps to reach the observation deck at the top of the small hill, where you can overlook the city of Fujiyoshida and the majestic Mount Fuji.
• Arakura Sengen Shrine Arakura Sengen Shrine was built in 705 AD and belongs to Japan’s “Sengen Shrine” system, primarily dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, the goddess of Mount Fuji. Since ancient times, people have believed that Mount Fuji is a sacred mountain where deities reside, and Konohanasakuya-hime symbolizes the beauty of life like cherry blossoms and the power of protection. Therefore, many come to pray for safe childbirth, successful relationships, and peace and disaster relief.
• Hikawa Clock Shop An old-fashioned clock shop with a Showa-era atmosphere. The beautiful scenery formed by the street in front of the shop and Mount Fuji has made it a popular spot for photographers and tourists to check in.