Mt. Fuji Area & Limited Express Fuji Excusrion

Hello Daniel,

I read your blog about traveling to the Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo and have a few questions regarding the new limited express train that can take us to the Mt. Fuji area from Shinjuku.

1. If traveling on the Limited Express Fuji Excursion.from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko Station, is it fully covered by our JR Pass?
2. Is the ride directly to Kawaguchiko Station or do we need to transfer?
3. Once at Kawaguchiko Station is the walk or local bus far from Lake Kawaguchiko?
4. Is there a specific area at Lake Kawaguchiko that gets us the best views of Mt. Fuji?
5. Would you happen to know if we can purchase tickets to canoe on Lake Kawaguchiko on the same day or do we need to book through an agency?

Thank you for your advice!

Sincerely,

Mary