Kawaguchiko to Tokyo Bus: Mt. Fuji stop, direct to Yaesu

Ride from the Mt. Fuji foothills straight into central Tokyo without moving your bags

A one-way bus transfer from Kawaguchiko or Fuji Q Highland Resort Hotel to Tokyo's Yaesu Bus Terminal, with a short stop at Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center en route. The journey takes under three hours and includes luggage transportation, an air-conditioned coach, and free Wi-Fi. You pick your departure point, watch the countryside pass, and arrive steps from Tokyo Station.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bus trip from Kawaguchiko to Tokyo

• Meet at Kawaguchiko Station
• Depart Kawaguchiko Station
• Meet at Fuji Q Highland Hotel
• Depart Fuji Q Highland Hotel
• Stop at Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center
• Arrive at Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal

The experience

The bus departs Kawaguchiko Station at 15:45 or Fuji Q Highland Hotel at 16:00, depending on which pickup you choose at checkout. The route passes through Yamanashi Prefecture toward Tokyo, stopping for 20 minutes at Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center: a museum with views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. From there, the coach continues to Yaesu Bus Terminal, arriving at 18:40. Yaesu sits directly beside Tokyo Station, the city's central rail hub, so you can connect to trains heading to your accommodation without backtracking.

Your luggage travels with you and is stored on the coach, so you don't manage bags during the stop or at the terminal. The coach is air-conditioned and equipped with free Wi-Fi for the journey. An English-speaking guide is on board, and the coach also offers real-time voice and text translation in up to 75 languages if you need it. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The schedule can shift due to traffic or weather, and the vehicle type may change based on passenger numbers, which can affect Wi-Fi availability.

What’s included

• Luggage transportation and storage on the coach.
• air-conditioned coach for the full journey.
• free Wi-Fi on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Kawaguchiko to Tokyo15:45Departs from Platform 7 at Kawaguchiko Station at 15:45. Starting point: Kawaguchiko Sta., Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan

Highland to Tokyo16:00Meet in front of the hotel lobby at 15:50. Starting point: Highland Resort Hotel & Spa, 5-chōme-6-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 403-0017, Japan

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:45 and 16:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 36

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by LIMON Tours

Is this one for you?Choose Kawaguchiko Station if you're staying near the lake and want the earliest departure. Pick Fuji Q Highland if you're at the resort and prefer a later start. Either way, you arrive at Tokyo Station's main rail hub with time to catch evening trains to your accommodation.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center stop like?

Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center is a museum in Yamanashi Prefecture where the bus stops for 20 minutes. On clear days, it offers views of Mt. Fuji from the building. The stop is short, so you can step inside and look around without rushing, but this is self-guided sightseeing: no tour or entry fee is included.

Where exactly does the bus arrive in Tokyo?

The bus arrives at Yaesu Bus Terminal at 18:40. Yaesu is located directly next to Tokyo Station, one of the city's main transportation hubs with connections to many train lines, so you can reach most Tokyo neighborhoods by train from there.

Do I need to arrange anything for my luggage?

No. Your luggage is transported on the coach and stored there throughout the journey, including during the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center stop. You don't handle it until you reach Yaesu Bus Terminal.

Can I choose which pickup point I use?

Yes. At checkout, you select either Kawaguchiko Station (departure 15:45) or Fuji Q Highland Resort Hotel (departure 16:00). Both routes meet in Tokyo at the same terminal at 18:40.

Is there a guide on the bus?

An English-speaking guide travels on the coach. The bus also offers real-time voice and text translation in up to 75 languages, so you can communicate if you need help. This is a transport service, so sightseeing at stops is self-guided.