There are 5 ways to get from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus via 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
3h 8m¥2,670–11,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
3h 59m¥1,940–3,313Drive 113.1 km
- Drive from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchikocar 113.1 km
1h 36m¥1,961–2,833Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Stationbus Tokyo Sta. ⇔ Yamanakako Asahigaoka
3h 31m¥2,477–11,177Bus #2
- Take the bus from 二天門 to 池袋駅東口bus 草６４
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Kawaguchikobus
3h 53m¥3,310–4,610
Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Tōkyō Station and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Sensō-ji and Kawaguchiko is 123 km. The road distance is 113.1 km.
The best way to get from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus via 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥2600 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko is to bus via 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥2600 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1900 - ¥3400 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Sensō-ji, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta. hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–11,000 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sensō-ji to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 浅草 Asakusa, 日本橋 Nihombashi, Tōkyō Station, Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- 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
- ¥1,100–1,300
- 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 Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–11,000
- 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
- Fujikyuko Bus
- Phone
- 03-3816-5711
- Website
- Toei Transportation
Bus from 二天門 to 池袋駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210
- Website
- Toei Transportation
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More Questions & Answers
Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōtsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Sensō-ji to Kawaguchiko.
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