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How to get from Beppu to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Every practical way to travel from Beppu to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji), compared on time, cost and changes.
Beppu Station → Kawaguchiko Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 8h 50m
- Typical fare
- ¥33,990
- Changes
- 2
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Limited Express Sonic
Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 21h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥21,670
- Changes
- 3
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Osaka → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Limited Express Sonic
Overnight highway bus
Overnight highway bus
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 ¥67,980 return — enough that a 7-day Japan Rail Pass (¥50,000) can pay for itself before you add anything else.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Beppu to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 8h 50m for a typical fare of ¥33,990.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Beppu to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Highway Bus — about 21h 45m for a typical fare of ¥21,670.
- How long does it take to get from Beppu to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 8h 50m for a typical fare of ¥33,990.