Tokyo Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji Fall Foliage Guide

🗻Itinerary:
Day 1️⃣ Shinjuku—Gotemba Outlet—Kawaguchiko (It rained on this day, so I changed my ticket to go shopping in Gotemba) Stay at Hotel Fuyokaku
Day 2️⃣ Kawaguchiko for a day Stay at Shuhoukaku Kogetsu
🏠Hotel:
1️⃣ Hotel Fuyokaku: The room faces Mount Fuji, 💰 it's cheap for Kawaguchiko, the room is like a 3-star hotel in China, with an open-air bath and breakfast and dinner included
2️⃣ Shuhoukaku Kogetsu: The hotel is in a great location, with an unobstructed view of Mount Fuji, and also has an open-air bath and breakfast and dinner included. The only downside is that it's hard to book.
⚠️ It's better to choose a hotel with dinner included in Kawaguchiko, as transportation is inconvenient at night and many restaurants have long lines.
🚄Transportation
Shinjuku～Kawaguchiko
1️⃣ Shinjuku Express Bus: I always take this bus to Kawaguchiko. You can reserve a ticket in advance or buy it on the spot, which is very convenient.
2️⃣ Chartered car: The second day's itinerary includes Lake Yamanaka and the ranch, which are far away, so a chartered car is very convenient. However, this itinerary is 10 hours long, and if there is a traffic jam, it will be delayed. Discuss the itinerary and time with the driver in advance, or there will be a delay fee.
📷Photo spots
【Tenjozan Park】In autumn, the mountain is full of maple leaves.
【Arakurayama Sengen Park】The prototype of Mount Fuji in Hayao Miyazaki's works. Take the "Otsuki Line" from Kawaguchiko Station to Shimoyoshida Station. The scenery on the way is beautiful. You need to climb the mountain here, so plan more time.
【Kawaguchiko Station】The train on the right side of the exit looks great in photos. If there are too many people at Lawson, don't go there. The railway crossing next to it is also a great photo spot.
【Fujisan Train】Take the train from Shimoyoshida back to Kawaguchiko Station. It's recommended to sit at the front of the train to take photos of the train heading towards Mount Fuji.
☁️Weather
Check the Mount Fuji visibility forecast and the weather forecast on your phone. Generally, when it shows ☀️, the visibility of the mountain is high.