How to travel from Sendai to Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sendai to Fujikawaguchiko by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae 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 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tokyo, Tachikawa then Otsuki and then to Kawaguchiko then take the bus to 鳴沢.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
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Drive

Drive to Fujikawaguchiko.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance451km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Fujikawaguchiko by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,005 ($95).

The distance between Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 360km (224 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Fujikawaguchiko is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥13,005 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo, Tachikawa then Otsuki and then to Kawaguchiko then take the bus to 鳴沢. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sendai 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 25m.

Keio Dentetsu Bus, Fujikyuko Express Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku and Willer Express run regular bus services between Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Fujikawaguchiko. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka) then take the bus to 富士緑の休暇村. 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 Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Fujikawaguchiko is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Fujikawaguchiko

Transport options from Sendai to Fujikawaguchiko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 25m
¥13,005($95)
every 4 hours543km (338 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 45m
¥23,135($170)
every 20 mins842km (523 miles)
Bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae, plane and train6h 20m
¥25,875($190)
every 20 mins829km (515 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and bus6h 55m
¥37,235($270)
every 20 mins1,076km (669 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
¥10,950($80)
twice daily488km (303 miles)
Bus via Basuta Shinjuku, Tokyo8h 10m
¥8,900($65)
every 4 hours483km (300 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 55m
¥13,005($95)
every 3 hours448km (278 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
¥6,845($50)
on demand451km (280 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