Route map
The West Road is an area that includes Lake Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture and Shinfuji and Fujinomiya in Shizuoka Prefecture, which lie midway between Tokyo and Osaka. This area extends beyond the broad plateau of the foothills of Mt. Fuji and can be covered in 2 hours by scheduled bus.
Recommended sightseeing spots
The Mt. Fuji West Side area includes numerous spots for viewing Mt. Fuji that most tourists don't know about.
You can also find many striking natural beauty and historic places of worship in the foothills of Mt. Fuji.
Here we'll show you how to reach some of these recommended spots by scheduled bus.
Suggested Sightseeing Plans
Take the best shot of Mt. Fuji!
Tour the mysterious locations and the blessed waters of Mt. Fuji!
Things to do on Mt. Fuji!
Bus routes
Shinfuji Station - Fujinomiya Station - Kawaguchiko Station - Mt. Fuji Station Route
Narusawa/Lake Shojiko/Lake Motosuko sightseeing bus “BLUE LINE”
Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing bus “RED LINE”
Departs every 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center.
Lake Saiko sightseeing bus “GREEN LINE”
Fujinomiya Station - Shiraito-no-Taki Waterfall - Kyukamura Fuji Route
Fujinomiya Station - Taisekiji Temple Ent. - Kamijo Route
“Goriki-kun”, a sightseeing bus tour which takes you around Fujinomiya City