There are 4 ways to get from Aokigahara to Shinjuku by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Aokigahara to Ichinomiyataxi
- Take the bus from Ichinomiya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2h 35m¥17,547–23,082Drive 115.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Aokigahara to Shinjukucar 115.6 km
1h 36m¥2,011–2,904Train
- Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj / ...
- Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jc
2h 46m¥6,411–8,594Bus
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Fuji-Goko
5h 1m¥5,591–13,784
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aokigahara to Shinjuku is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Aokigahara to Shinjuku is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Aokigahara to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from 富岳風穴 and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via Kawaguchiko Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Aokigahara to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via 大月 Ōtsuki and 八王子 Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Aokigahara and Shinjuku is 458 km. The road distance is 115.6 km.
The best way to get from Aokigahara to Shinjuku without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥17000 - ¥24000.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Aokigahara to Shinjuku, including transfers.
Aokigahara to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Aokigahara to Shinjuku train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko station.
The best way to get from Aokigahara to Shinjuku is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥14000 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Aokigahara, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Aokigahara to 新宿 Shinjuku via 河口湖 Kawaguchiko, 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 八王子 Hachiōji in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–10,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 新宿 Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Ichinomiya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–20,000
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More Questions & Answers
Aokigahara to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Aokigahara to Shinjuku train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aokigahara to Shinjuku is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Aokigahara to Shinjuku.
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