Fuji Five Lakes · North shore of Lake Kawaguchi (by sightseeing bus)
Oishi Park
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
A lakeside park on the north shore, popular for photos of Mt. Fuji across the water. Lavender fills it in early summer and kochia (summer cypress) in autumn.
- Nearest station
- About 30 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station by sightseeing bus
- Hours
- Always open; free to enter; no closing days
- Admission
- Free entry; no admission charge is listed
What to see
- Mt. Fuji over the lake: few things block the view, so lake and mountain line up.
- Lavender: from late June to mid-July, with Mt. Fuji beyond the purple flowers.
- Kochia: turns red in October.
- Flower road: a walking path about 350 m long.
- Kawaguchiko Nature Living Center: next door, with local products and snacks.
Seasons
- Lavender in early summer (late June to mid-July) and kochia in autumn (October).
Getting there
About 30 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station on the Red Line sightseeing bus; get off at "Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan". Since July 2026 you can also take a boat from the Funatsu pier (about 15 minutes one way).
Address:2525-11 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Before you go
The Oishi Park Line boat costs 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children one way, and may be cancelled in bad weather.
Around Lake Kawaguchi
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Nearby sights
- Kawaguchiko Museum of ArtAbout 25 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station by sightseeing bus
- Kawaguchiko Music Forest MuseumAbout 26 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station by retro bus
- Itchiku Kubota Art Museum20-30 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station by sightseeing bus, then a 5-minute walk
- Kawaguchi Asama ShrineAbout 30 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station by sightseeing bus, then a 25-minute walk
← 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.
- 富士河口湖町観光連盟(大石公園)(checked 2026-10-24)
- 富士河口湖ふるさと振興財団(晴れたら行きたい公園)(checked 2026-10-24)
- 富士五湖汽船(大石公園ライン)(checked 2026-10-24)
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