Fuji Five Lakes · Lakeside near Kawaguchiko Station (Funatsu)
Fujisan World Heritage Center
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
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A prefectural exhibition centre on Mt. Fuji's nature, culture and religious meaning. Admission is free, so it is an easy way to get the basics in a short stop.
- Nearest station
- By bus from Kawaguchiko Station, then a one-minute walk
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00 (July-August 8:30-18:00; December-February 9:00-16:30). Last entry 15 minutes before closing
- Admission
- Free (according to the Fujikawaguchiko tourism federation)
What to see
- Fugaku 360: a large model of Mt. Fuji made of special washi paper in the south hall, with light and sound showing the changing seasons.
- Mt. Fuji films: the large-screen nature films also run in English, Chinese and other languages.
- Multilingual guide system: exhibits can be explained in several languages.
- Two buildings: the exhibits are split between a north and a south hall.
Getting there
From Kawaguchiko Station take a Fujikyu bus to "Fujisan Sekai Isan Center" and walk one minute. The tourism federation lists the Shoji-Motosu sightseeing bus (Blue Line, 25 minutes) and the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station bus (3 minutes).
Address：6663-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Before you go
The north hall is open every day; the south hall is closed on the fourth Tuesday of each month (the next day if it is a holiday).
Around Lake Kawaguchi
Tap a red pin to open that sight's page.
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.
- 山梨県立富士山世界遺産センター（アクセス）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 同（センターについて）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 富士河口湖町観光連盟（checked 2026-10-24）
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