There are 4 ways to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Stationtrain Shounan Shinjuku Rain
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
3h 23m¥3,385–12,158Drive 97.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kamakura to Kawaguchikocar 97.8 km
1h 39m¥1,486–2,147Train
- Take the train from Yokohama to Hachiojitrain Yokohamasen / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
3h 44m¥2,238–3,862Bus
- Take the bus from Fujisawa Sta. to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fujisawa/Tsujidō/Hon-Atsugi
3h 40m¥2,622–11,246
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from Fujisawa Sta. and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from Kamakura and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Kamakura and Kawaguchi-ko is 167 km. The road distance is 97.8 km.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3300 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko, including transfers.
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Fujisawa Sta. station.
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yokohama station.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥12000 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Kawaguchi-ko, Japan?
You can take a train from Kamakura to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Fujisawa Sta. to Kawaguchiko Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,500–11,000 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yokohama to Hachioji
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- 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
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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
Bus from Fujisawa Sta. to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachioji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko.
There are 1388+ hotels available in Kawaguchi-ko.