There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko 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 Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
2h 53m¥2,670–11,170Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
3h 53m¥1,860–3,314Drive 107.2 km
- Drive from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchikocar 107.2 km
1h 33m¥1,861–2,687Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Stationbus Tokyo Sta. ⇔ Yamanakako Asahigaoka
3h 21m¥2,550–11,500
Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Tōkyō Station and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Tokyo Tower and Kawaguchiko is 119 km. The road distance is 107.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥2600 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko is to bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥2600 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1800 - ¥3400 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Tokyo Tower, 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 Tokyo Tower to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō, Tōkyō Station, Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
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
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōtsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Tokyo Tower to Kawaguchiko.
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