There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Kawaguchikobus
2h 13m¥2,200–6,500Drive 108.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropewaycar 108.5 km
1h 31m¥1,665–2,405Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Ōtsukitrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
2h 58m¥1,687–3,241Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
2h 46m¥2,617–11,241
Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ikebukuro Station East Exit station and arriving at Kawaguchiko. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Shinjuku Station and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is 111 km. The road distance is 108.5 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway without a car is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
The bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Kawaguchiko takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Ikebukuro Station East Exit.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1600 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Kawaguchiko twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–6,500 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ikebukuro to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway via Shinjuku Station, Ōtsuki, 大月 Otsuki, and 河口湖 Kawaguchiko in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,500
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko station.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōtsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.
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