Hello,
We are planning on going to the Fuji 5 lakes this April. We bought a JR pass so we'd like to use it as much as possible. Could any one tell us how we're supposed to travel from Tokyo to the Fuji 5 lakes area and Hakone (and back to Tokyo)?
Also, we're planning on a 7 day trip from that is Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo, is the JR pass going to be worth it?
Thank you!
Hi there,
A 7 day JR Pass will certainly be worth it for Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo.
For travel to Hakone, you can use the Tokaido Shinkansen to Odawara station. From where local transport runs throughout the Hakone area.
Fuji Five Lakes is a bit more difficult, the first of the five lakes, named Kawaguchiko is reached by a private railway company (Fujikyu) and this is not covered by the JR Pass. Getting to Kawaguchiko goes as follows, use the JR Pass to travel from Tokyo - Otsuki station, from where you can use the Fujikyu line to Kawaguchiko (1,140yen fare).
Hope this helps,
Daniel
Hi Daniel,
Thank you so much for the helpful response. One last question though, is the 1140 yen fare a day pass or a one-way bus ticket?
Thanks again! :D
Hi again,
The 1,140yen fare is the cost of the Fujikyu railway between Otsuki and Kawaguchi-ko stations.
Hope this explains it!
Daniel
Learn from over 17433 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts
Ask Question
Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.
Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.
We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes