Lake Kawaguchi is the most important attraction in Fuji Five Lakes sightseeing, which is popular among tourists because of its convenient transportation and excellent dining and entertainment facilities. Follow to see the introduction of Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Tourism in Japan.
1. Oshino Hakkai between Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi
Oshino Hakkai is a group of gushing springs in Oshino Village, between Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The snow on Mount Fuji melts and seeps into the ground, then over the long years gushes back out of the earth to form eight pools, hence the name Oshino Hakkai. The pools were formed about 1,200 years ago, and the water in the pools was selected as one of the "100 Famous Waters" in Showa 60 (1985). The average temperature of the spring water is about 13℃, and the water is so fresh and sweet that you can drink it directly, making it a national natural monument of Japan. Tourists often choose to visit Oshino Village on their return trip after visiting Mt.
2. Lake Kawaguchiko Flower City Park
Lake Yamanaka Flower City Park, a place where you can see Mount Fuji in a sea of flowers, has a variety of flowers that bloom from spring to fall on 300,000 square meters of land. In the park's "Seiryu no Sato", there is an all-weather greenhouse Hananomiya and a waterfall, where you can experience "flowers" and "water" to your heart's content.
3. Lake Kawaguchiko Herb Museum
The museum has a large collection of herbs, and on the second floor, there is an experience area where you can make wreaths, applique bookmarks, and more. It's also a good idea to step out into the backyard, stroll through the herb garden, and then savor some herb tea in the tea room.
4. Lake Kawaguchiko Art Monkey Acrobatic Theater
The Lake Kawaguchiko Art Monkey Acrobatic Theater is a large-scale theater with a capacity of 650 spectators, and is a must-visit recommended by tourists and local tourism organizations alike. Suo-O (eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture) Artistic monkeys are a traditional Japanese art that has been practiced for thousands of years. The performance is so gripping that those who have seen it exclaim that they want to see it again. Visitors can also try to get up close to the little monkeys.
5. Hachibakushi-no-Mori
Hachibakushi-no-Mori is a small town of medieval Swiss-style architecture located in a forest of trees on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Inside the town are five European-style chalets, including the Octave Museum, restaurants, cafes and galleries, which not only have beautiful views, but also have elegant music floating in the middle. In the museum, there is a collection of precious music boxes from all over the world, the biggest one is as big as a standing cabinet, and the smallest one can be put in your hand; the appearance is even more varied, which is breathtaking.
6. Lake Kawaguchiko Yagisaki Park
Yagisaki Park is located on the south side of Lake Kawaguchiko, and is home to 80,000 lavender plants, making it the largest lavender park in the Kanto region, and is the main venue for the Lake Kawaguchiko Vanilla Festival, which is held during the flowering season of June and July. "It is also the main venue for the Lake Kawaguchiko Herb Festival, which is held from June to July when the flowers are in bloom. In addition to lavender, the park also has a variety of colorful flowers; while enjoying the beautiful scenery, don't forget to visit the souvenir store in the park, which has lavender perfume, pillows, sachets, etc., and the most special of all is lavender ice cream, which is a must-try for the local food!
7. Lake Kawaguchiko Natural Life Museum
The Natural Life Museum is a place where you can get close to blueberries. Visitors can look out over Mt. Fuji in front of them while enjoying the beauty of blueberries and lavender as far as the eye can see. The museum also has a jam-making class where visitors can experience making "blueberry" jam. From early July to mid-August, there is also a blueberry picking experience.
8. Kachi-Kachi-San Gondola
In just 3 minutes, the gondola takes you directly to the top of the mountain, which is 1,075 meters above sea level. From the exhibition platform at the top of the mountain, you can see not only the whole of Lake Kawaguchi, but even a stunning view of Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps of Japan. It is also the stage for the story of "Mt. Ka-cha-cha-cha-cha", which is known to all Japanese children.
9. Lake Yamanakako Hippo - Amphibious Bus
Take an amphibious bus and enjoy the stunning views of Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanako from the surrounding roads and lakes. Take a guided tour and enjoy two different views of Lake Yamanaka, one on land and the other on the lake. You can also enjoy the beautiful splash of water when you dive into the lake with a plunge from the land.
10. Sightseeing Bus
A very cute yellow colored old-fashioned bus that departs from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fuji Highway to the Kawaguchiko Herb Museum, Pachinko no Mori, and the Kachikachi-Kachikachi-San Ropeway, which are all connected to each attraction by a fun means of transportation.