All routes · Japan Transportation

How to get from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Kanazawa

Every practical way to travel from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Kanazawa, compared on time, cost and changes.

Kawaguchiko Station → Kanazawa Station

Your options

Sort by

  • Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

    Fastest
    Journey time
    4h 38m
    Typical fare
    ¥18,510
    Changes
    1

    Via Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) → Tokyo → Kanazawa

    Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku

    Book tickets on Klook

    JR Hokuriku Arch Pass (7-day)

  • Highway Bus

    Cheapest
    Journey time
    13h 45m
    Typical fare
    ¥11,400
    Changes
    2

    Via Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) → Tokyo → Kyoto → Kanazawa

    Highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Terminal

    Overnight highway bus

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.

Some links are affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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 Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Kanazawa?
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 38m for a typical fare of ¥18,510.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Kanazawa?
Highway Bus — about 13h 45m for a typical fare of ¥11,400.
How long does it take to get from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Kanazawa?
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 38m for a typical fare of ¥18,510.

Before you travel

Other journeys from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)