Shinjuku → Kawaguchiko
Direct Highway Bus to Kawaguchiko
65+ departures daily · 1h 45m · From ¥2,000
Travel directly from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko Station — no transfers required.
65+ departures daily
Choose a departure time that fits your travel plans, with services running from early morning to evening.
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal → Kawaguchiko Station
6:45
First departure
6:55
7:05
7:05
7:15
7:25
7:25
7:35
7:45
7:55
8:05
8:15
8:25
8:35
8:45
8:55
9:15
9:25
9:35
9:45
9:55
10:05
10:15
10:25
10:35
10:45
10:55
11:05
11:15
11:25
11:45
11:55
12:05
12:15
12:35
12:45
13:15
13:45
14:05
14:45
15:15
15:45
16:15
16:45
17:15
17:45
18:15
18:45
19:15
19:45
20:15
21:15
22:25
Last departure
6:30
First departure
7:00
7:40
8:10
8:40
9:10
9:40
10:10
10:50
11:00
11:10
11:40
12:10
12:50
13:00
13:10
13:40
14:00
14:10
14:40
15:00
15:10
15:20
15:40
15:50
15:55
16:10
16:20
16:30
16:40
16:55
17:00
17:10
17:25
17:40
17:50
18:00
18:10
18:20
18:25
18:40
19:00
19:10
20:15
Last departure
All departures shown here are from the current public timetable. Live seat availability is shown on the booking page.
Departure times may vary by date. Please check the latest timetable when booking.
Relax on the direct ride to Kawaguchiko
As a direct service, there is no need to change trains or transfer — you simply stay seated the whole way. And with Wi-Fi, a restroom and a reserved seat on board, the ride up to Mount Fuji is comfortable from start to finish.
Free Wi-Fi on board
Stay connected for the whole trip — free onboard Wi-Fi is available on the coach.
Onboard restroom
A restroom is fitted on board, so there is no need to wait for the next service area.
Reserved seating
Pick and reserve your own seat when you book — no need to rush for a good spot.
Suitcase storage
Large suitcases are kept safely in the luggage hold, so you can travel hands-free.
Where to board the bus
Find exactly where to board at Shinjuku and Kawaguchiko. Both stops are easy to find and well connected.
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Busta), 4F, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
- Highway bus platforms are on the 4th floor of Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, directly connected to JR Shinjuku Station's New South Gate (Shin-Minamiguchi) — about a 2-minute walk.
- Follow the Busta signs from JR Shinjuku Station and take the elevator or escalator up to the 4th floor.
Kawaguchiko Station
Kawaguchiko Station, 3641 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi
- The bus stops right in front of Kawaguchiko Station — the gateway to Lake Kawaguchi.
- Local buses to Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji viewpoints depart from the same station.
- Luggage storage and coin lockers are available near Kawaguchiko Station.
Bus fares from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko
Booking online through Fujiyama Connect is cheaper than paying at the counter. Children under 12 travel at half price.
Book via Fujiyama Connect to save more
Fujiyama Connect is the official Fujikyu Bus online booking site. Booking there unlocks web-exclusive plans and prices that can work out cheaper than buying at the counter, so it is worth checking before you travel.
Book your seat in 3 steps
The whole process takes just a couple of minutes, from any device.
Search
Choose your travel date and departure time.
- Same-day booking is OK
Book
Purchase your ticket online and check your booking details.
- No membership registration required to purchase
Board
Go to the designated boarding point and show your ticket when boarding.
- Screenshots are not accepted. Please present your digital or printed ticket.
Questions travelers ask most
It takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes each way. Please note that travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Tickets cannot be purchased on board the bus. Please purchase your ticket in advance through the official reservation site, Fujiyama Connect, or at a station ticket counter.
Yes. Large suitcases can be stored free of charge in the luggage compartment underneath the bus. One piece of luggage per person is allowed.
You board at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The highway bus platforms are on the 4th floor, directly connected to JR Shinjuku Station's New South Gate (Shin-Minamiguchi) — about a 2-minute walk.
You do not need to print your ticket — you can show your web ticket on your phone screen when boarding. Screenshots are not accepted, so please display the ticket in the browser.
Changes or refunds are not available after the scheduled departure time. Reservations can be changed before departure. Please check the terms and conditions provided at the time of booking for details.
Official Fujikyu Bus Service
Travel on a service operated by Fujikyu Bus, a company of the Fujikyu Group. You are booking directly with the operator that runs the service.
Official operator
Operated by Fujikyu Bus, a Fujikyu Group company.
Direct route
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station with no transfers.
65 departures daily
Direct departures from early morning to night, every day.