There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to KawaguchikoFuji Excursion
3h 35m¥3,577–4,949Bus via 渋谷駅（マークシティ）
cheapest- Take the bus from 渋谷駅（マークシティ） to 河口湖駅高速
3h 43m¥449–487Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko StationTokyo Sta. ⇔ Yamanakako Asahigaoka
3h 43m¥2,389–2,689Drive 113.9 km
- Drive from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko113.9 km
1h 36m¥1,925–2,781
Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko is to bus via 渋谷駅（マークシティ） which costs ¥440 - ¥490 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko station. However, there are services departing from 花川戸 and arriving at Kawaguchiko Station via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Oshiage and arriving at Kawaguchiko via Jimbocho and Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Tokyo Skytree and Kawaguchiko is 119 km. The road distance is 113.9 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥2700 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Tokyo Skytree, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,500 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,200–2,500 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
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- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,800–4,300
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,200–4,500
- Green Seat
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- traffic@fujikyu.co.jp
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,500
- Schedules at
- bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog
- Phone
- 03-6412-0190
- Website
- tokyubus.co.jp
Bus from 渋谷駅（マークシティ） to 河口湖駅
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220
- Website
- https://www.tokyubus.co.jp/
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Station.
Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kawaguchiko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Tokyo Skytree to Kawaguchiko.
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