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How to get from Sendai to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Every practical way to travel from Sendai to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji), compared on time, cost and changes.
Sendai Station → Kawaguchiko Station
Your options
Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 3h 25m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,540
- Changes
- 1
Via Sendai → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 7h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥6,200
- Changes
- 1
Via Sendai → Tokyo → Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)
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 ¥31,080 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 Sendai to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 25m for a typical fare of ¥15,540.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Highway Bus — about 7h 45m for a typical fare of ¥6,200.
- How long does it take to get from Sendai to Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji)?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 25m for a typical fare of ¥15,540.