Spend the day at one of Japan’s most popular Mount Fuji viewing spots!

Lake Kawaguchiko is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and renowned for its majestic views of Mount Fuji and plethora of outdoor activities. Thanks to its prime Fuji-viewing location, the lake’s eastern shore is well-developed and features a host of tourist facilities, including hotels, museums, and hot springs. At the Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, peruse an assortment of automatic musical instruments and take a stroll through its European-styled gardens. Another noteworthy museum is the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, which displays a number of beautifully dyed silk kimonos.

As highlighted above, Lake Kawaguchiko is home to an assortment of entertainment facilities and outdoor fun. Closest to Kawaguchiko Station, on the lake’s southeastern shore, are a number of hotels and ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), as well as the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway. This eastern side also features numerous art museums. Of course, the lake’s northern shore—the side facing Mount Fuji—has a cluster of accommodations, from glamping sites to hotels. Given the area’s surreal natural beauty, the entire perimeter also has plenty of waterside parks where you can enjoy seasonal landscapes.