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How to get from Fukuoka to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Every practical way to travel from Fukuoka to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji), compared on time, cost and changes.
Hakata Station → Kawaguchiko Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 6h 50m
- Typical fare
- ¥27,520
- Changes
- 1
Via Fukuoka → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 19h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,200
- Changes
- 2
Via Fukuoka → Osaka → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
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 ¥55,040 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 Fukuoka to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 6h 50m for a typical fare of ¥27,520.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Highway Bus — about 19h 45m for a typical fare of ¥15,200.
- How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 6h 50m for a typical fare of ¥27,520.