How to travel from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

The distance between Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FujikawaguchikoFukushima if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Otsuki and then to Kawaguchiko then take the bus to 三湖台下.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,745($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Kawaguchiko Station.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,570($48)
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Drive

Drive to Fujikawaguchiko.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko

There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,570 ($48) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,615 ($41).

The distance between Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥5,615 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,570 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you drive to Fujikawaguchiko. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Kawaguchiko Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Willer Express, Fujikyuko Express Bus and JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you take the train to Sakurambohigashine then fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Otsuki and then to Kawaguchiko then take the bus to 三湖台下. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Fujikawaguchiko is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fukushima and Fujikawaguchiko. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around ¥6,570 ($48).

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Transport options from Fukushima to Fujikawaguchiko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥15,745($115)
every 4 hours576km (358 miles)
Train to Sakurambohigashine, plane and bus6h 40m
¥28,610($210)
every 20 mins862km (536 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 5m
¥6,570($48)
twice daily410km (255 miles)
Bus via Basuta Shinjuku7h 15m
¥8,215($60)
twice daily466km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
¥5,615($41)
on demand374km (232 miles)

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Airports near Fujikawaguchiko

The following major airports near Fujikawaguchiko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Fujikawaguchiko