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How to get from Aomori to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Every practical way to travel from Aomori to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji), compared on time, cost and changes.
Shin-Aomori Station → Kawaguchiko Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 5h 10m
- Typical fare
- ¥22,140
- Changes
- 1
Via Aomori → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku
Book tickets on KlookJR East Pass (Tohoku Area) on Klook
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 9h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥18,200
- Changes
- 2
Via Aomori → Sendai → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Terminal
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥44,280 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Aomori to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h 10m for a typical fare of ¥22,140.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Aomori to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Highway Bus — about 9h 30m for a typical fare of ¥18,200.
- How long does it take to get from Aomori to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h 10m for a typical fare of ¥22,140.