There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fuji-Q Highlandbus Fuji-Goko
2h 38m¥7,418–16,242Drive 120.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ikebukuro to Aokigaharacar 120.6 km
1h 42m¥2,095–3,026Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchikotrain Fuji Excursion
3h 20m¥6,318–8,342Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Kawaguchikobus
- Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 富岳風穴bus 富士山駅発 新富士駅方面行き / ...
3h 31m¥6,275–8,251
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Fuji-Q Highland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Kawaguchiko via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Ikebukuro and Aokigahara is 127 km. The road distance is 120.6 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara without a car is to bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥7000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara, including transfers.
Ikebukuro to Aokigahara bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ikebukuro to Aokigahara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara is to bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥7000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Aokigahara, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fuji-Q Highland hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–10,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Fuji-Q Highland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,400
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from 河口湖駅 to 富岳風穴
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
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More Questions & Answers
Ikebukuro to Aokigahara bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Fuji-Q Highland station.
Ikebukuro to Aokigahara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kawaguchiko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Aokigahara is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ikebukuro to Aokigahara.
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