Fuji Five Lakes · Lakeside near Kawaguchiko Station (Funatsu)
Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
Photo: redlegsfan21・CC BY-SA 2.0
A ropeway from the lakeshore up to the top of Mt. Tenjo (about 1,075 m). From the viewing deck you look straight across the lake at Mt. Fuji.
- Nearest station
- About 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station on foot or by sightseeing bus
- Hours
- 8:30-17:00 (last descent 17:20); varies by season. From 1 Dec to 28 Feb the last ascent is 16:20
- Admission
- Round trip: adults 1,000 yen, children 500 yen (as of October 2026). From 1 November 2026: adults 1,200 yen, children 600 yen
What to see
- Summit viewing deck: Mt. Fuji and the lake lie straight ahead; on a clear day the Southern Alps can be seen too.
- Kachi-kachi Yama swing: a swing about 3.5 m high that you pump toward Mt. Fuji. 500 yen per person (110 cm or taller, under 100 kg); closed in bad weather.
- Bell of Heaven: a bell facing Mt. Fuji that you can ring and photograph.
- Rabbit shrine: a small shrine praying for the safety of hikers and visitors, guarded by two stone rabbits instead of the usual lion-dogs.
- Tanuki Chaya: a snack stand at the top selling dumplings, soft-serve ice cream and hot drinks.
Seasons
- Autumn leaves at the summit peak in early to mid November; hydrangeas usually in mid-July to early August.
History
The mountain is said to be the setting of the folktale "Kachi-kachi Yama" retold by the writer Osamu Dazai. Tanuki (raccoon dog) and rabbit figures decorate the gondolas and the deck.
Getting there
About 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station, on foot or by the sightseeing bus. Take the Red Line bus and get off at "Yuransen" (the cruise pier); the ropeway is right there.
Address：1163-1 Asagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Before you go
Shortened hours on 25-26 November 2026 (last ascent 15:00). Planned closure for annual inspection from 7 to 18 December 2026. It may also stop in strong wind or lightning. There are many stairs.
Around Lake Kawaguchi
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Nearby sights
← Fuji Five Lakes guide: trains from Tokyo
Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
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- 富士河口湖町観光連盟（checked 2026-10-24）
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