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How to get from Sapporo to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Every practical way to travel from Sapporo to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji), compared on time, cost and changes.
Sapporo Station → Kawaguchiko Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 9h 40m
- Typical fare
- ¥39,080
- Changes
- 4
Via Sapporo → Hakodate → Aomori → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Limited Express Hokuto
Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 14h
- Typical fare
- ¥35,140
- Changes
- 5
Via Sapporo → Hakodate → Aomori → Sendai → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Limited Express Hokuto
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 ¥78,160 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 Sapporo to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 9h 40m for a typical fare of ¥39,080.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Highway Bus — about 14h for a typical fare of ¥35,140.
- How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 9h 40m for a typical fare of ¥39,080.