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How to get from Kanazawa to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Every practical way to travel from Kanazawa to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji), compared on time, cost and changes.
Kanazawa Station → Kawaguchiko Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 38m
- Typical fare
- ¥18,510
- Changes
- 1
Via Kanazawa → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku
Book tickets on KlookJR Hokuriku Arch Pass (7-day)
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 13h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥11,400
- Changes
- 2
Via Kanazawa → Kyoto → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
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 ¥37,020 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 Kanazawa to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 38m for a typical fare of ¥18,510.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Highway Bus — about 13h 45m for a typical fare of ¥11,400.
- How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 38m for a typical fare of ¥18,510.