2 Day Scenic Mount Fuji Train Trip | Tokyo to Mount Fuji 🇯🇵

2 Day Scenic Mount Fuji Train Trip | Tokyo to Mount Fuji 🇯🇵

Today, we travel through Japan’s mountains to experience spring at its most iconic site, Mount Fuji and its stunning surroundings! From local food to scenic views—all in a 2-day journey. Please enjoy the trip! Good morning. It’s a chilly morning in Tokyo. Today we ride on the Fuji Excursion and 
the Fuji View Express to visit Mount Fuji! This is the route for the day: We start our journey from Tokyo Station. There’s a direct train from Shinjuku Station 
to Kawaguchiko Station, so we’ll head there. It’s about a 2-hour ride 
from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko. One-way ticket: around ¥4,130. Let’s begin our journey. The journey starts off at the bento store. I don’t know if there’s any good bento 
store in Shinjuku, so I’ll buy some here. There are many, many, many, many 
types of bentos from all over Japan. From famous self-heating bentos to regional 
specialties—it’s something you can’t miss out on. I feel hungry, so I’m going to buy two bentos. Alright, we need to go now. Heading to Platform 2. There is now an ordinary commuter 
train with first-class seats. I’ll use it today. Wow—very comfortable. With tables and power outlets. WIFI as well. I’ve made it to Shinjuku. Platform 9. This is the train we’re boarding today. The Kaiji Express is attached to the E353 Fuji Excursion Express. This PS5-looking train would take you all the way to Kawaguchiko Station without any transfers, but on a beautiful clear day like this, getting a seat all the way through is almost impossible. So instead, I’ll ride this train to Ōtsuki, then transfer to another train there. The train will split at Ōtsuki, with each section heading to a different destination. The train’s departing soon, so I’ll board. Let’s go. Here’s my seat. I’ve booked Seat D. The train has departed. Let’s go. On a nice day, you get Mount Fuji in the distance. Here’s my first meal: the 
ルイベ漬け弁当 (Ruibe-zuke Bento) The Ruibe-zuke Bento is from 
the northern island of Hokkaido. Wait—look at that! It’s Mount Fuji! We’re going to head there today. It’s quite popular, I think. It has roots in the aboriginal 
community of Hokkaido—the Ainu. Ruibe: A traditional Hokkaido dish 
where fish—usually salmon—is frozen,   then sliced thin and eaten while still partly frozen, similar to sashimi. It’s marinated with a soy-based sauce. Ruibe means “a thing that melts,” referring to how   the frozen fish gently melts 
in your mouth as you eat it—  especially when sliced thinly 
and served partially thawed. Comes with salmon and salmon roe. And edible fake leaves. I think it’s kelp. Thanks for the food. canned corn soup. It’s time to open my second bento. Wow, I’m not full. This is the oyster bento. Look here. There’s a pull-string labeled. You tug it—and within seconds, steam 
starts rising from the bottom of the bento. Three… two… one… It makes a faint sound. You wait about 5–7 minutes, and the 
whole bento box starts to warm up. Let’s wait. It’s surprisingly exciting. A mini ritual. Open. A rich, savory oyster aroma hits you. The oysters are plump, juicy, and simmered 
in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. They soak into the rice. The rice is infused with oyster juices 
and dashi—it’s flavorful and moist,   not just a plain base. There are mushrooms, a slice of carrot shaped like 
a flower, and a bit of pickled veggie on the side. Thanks for the food. We’re arriving soon at our station. We made it to Otsuki Station. This is where the train to 
Kawaguchiko and Kofu uncouples. The train to Kofu departs first. Okay, now I head to another train company—it’s 
just beside the station we’re currently in: The Fujikyu Railway. I’ll ride this one. Wait, guys… I lost something. I might have left something on the train seat. Wait a second… Oh my goodness me. Trip delayed—going to Kofu 
to see if I can get it back. Not found. I’m going to cry. I’m back on a different day. Continuing my delayed trip. Otsuki Station. My train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko 
will be on the Fuji View Express. Close to the station, there was a famous 
confectionary shop—so I made a visit. The train is here. This is the Fuji View Express. Wow—the red really stands out. Unlike the bold red color of the exterior, 
the interior features a strong contrast. It’s like if every colorful bug 
were splattered onto the seat. It’s quite a unique train—with 
colorful seats and warm wood accents. It’s colorful. I’m at the washroom right now 
and… well, lots of goods. Wow—art. Not gonna lie, that’s art. And it’s even labeled art. The train departs. Oh, look! There’s even a 
cute-looking Mount Fuji train. Remember to book your ticket when 
you know it’s a nice day like today. There are a billion foreigners who 
did not buy reservation tickets. Make sure you don’t make that mistake. Oh! Look! It’s Mount Fuji! Let’s go! It’s very floral in this season. Nice. Let’s head to a seat tour. Looks like there’s a table… Cup holder… And a side table. This big frame thing—I think it’s to 
make the scenery look like a painting,   if that wasn’t obvious. There is no power outlet, 
which is important to know. There isn’t one, right? Right. Sad. Well, there’s this thing I bought at the station. Observe. This. And this. Wowza. What could be inside? Wait—I don’t remember buying this. Peach mochi thing. And, well—it’s the season, so: Sakura mochi. There’s even a sakura blossom in there. I didn’t know they were edible. It looks like there are purchasable food and beverages. and even souvenirs. The peach mochi tastes slightly like peach. My first time eating cherry blossom. Cherry blossom mochi is… It’s pretty tasty. This leaf tastes good! I don’t know if it’s because this 
is a special express train, but… The train makes a stop at a nice viewing point. The train slows down… 
like, really slows down. Wow—look at that view of Mount Fuji. Beautiful. Beautiful. There’s even people wearing 
their backpacks already. A nice gesture from the train crew. We’re arriving at the Chureito Pagoda Station. This is the place known for 
the pagoda and Mount Fuji. It’s featured in every “Travel Japan” thing ever. You can kinda see the pagoda. BTW—I’ll be visiting this place tomorrow. And this is the most famous mochi in this area: Shingen mochi. Made it to Mount Fuji Station. One stop away from the end. I still had this little snack left. it’s mochi with black sugar syrup and soybean flour There’s mochi inside. One stop away from the end. Sorry—there was one more stop in between: Fuji-Q Highland Station. We made it! Kawaguchiko Station. Dang—this station can’t handle 
the number of people coming here. This might be worse than Kyoto. Now I’d like to visit that 
Lawson—see how that wall is doing. There’s a 7/11 here! I did not know that. There’s even a police station 
just beside the conbini.  Guys—there’s so many people that the 
line extended to the fridge area. And it smelled like no Lawson I’ve ever visited. It smelled like… Like a foreign country lol. Looks like the fence was removed. Tourist attraction, lol. Please give it a visit to experience. It’s already past 3, so I’m going to eat lunch. This is Hōtō. A local specialty—featuring hearty 
vegetable soup with flat noodles. Guys—I’m only halfway done and I’m almost full. All this for ¥1,320. This is good value right here. Good stuff. Thanks for the food. Now heading to… What’s it called? The Mount Fuji Panorama Ropeway. What the heck are these prices… I was recommended to visit 
this place on a sunny day. Cool beans. My ears are crackling. Wowza, this view. Climbed a trail. I found a small shrine. It’s a miracle to see Mount Fuji this clearly. I’m going to shut up now. Please enjoy the view. You can see Lake Kawaguchi from here! Now it’s 6 p.m.—I’m going to the famous 
garden where you can see Mount Fuji. All these foreign tourists 
seem happy to see Mount Fuji. Dang—¥2,000 for 30 minutes? It’s closed now, but I’d like to ride it someday. I arrived to Oishi Park just a bit late. I was going to eat something 
here—tempura—but it’s kinda expensive. I’ve made it to my hotel. Today my hotel is Noborizakawa Hotel. It was the only hotel open on the day. ¥9,000. And it’s supposed to have a Mount Fuji view. It has that nice 80s feel. The golden age of Japan. The toilet seems like a newer model. Wow—very Mount Fuji view. Nice. Wait—there’s even a bath! There’s a lot of restaurants around: Sushiro, Lawson… I want to eat meat. Gyu-Kaku. The biggest BBQ chain in Japan. Might be 10 years since I’ve had Gyu-Kaku. Let’s give it a try. Aged Thick-Cut Kalbi Family Kalbi Addictive Harami Premium Lean Wagyu Kurashita Pork Kalbi raw seasoned meat this meat looks kinda raw Now that’s better. Wait—it’s kinda good. Kalbi is good. At Gyu-Kaku,   order the Kalbi. Total: ¥3,410 Maybe I should’ve tried the 
all-you-can-eat for like ¥4,000… Thanks for the meal. I need to bathe and rest. Goodbye. There’s even a rest place. And for the final, -196°C drink. Never tried this before. And this. And chicken. This drink really hurts my lips. Tomorrow morning: I’ll head to the pagoda place. Early morning. I hope I can wake up. Wait—you can kinda see Mount Fuji? What the— Good nighters. Good morning. What a very nice, clear day. It’s cold, 3°C out. I’ll wait until it gets warmer—14°C. This seems ideal. Let’s head out. You can really see Mount 
Fuji from the ground floor. It’s really that big. It was a pretty nice hotel. I almost lost my earbuds. I remember now—I had a dream about 
riding this in yesterday’s dream. Holy—that’s a lot of people. Let’s go. I made it to Arakurayama Sengen Park. I got a crane with a broken neck! That is a lot of people! It’s worse than Kyoto, not gonna lie. What the heckkkkkkkkk. Is this lineeeee?? An hour-long line to take a photo. The line is insane theres even people taking pictures of a picture. Long waiting time… Wowzers. Beautiful. You’ve probably seen this view at least once before. What a beautiful sight. あ、お参りしよう I bought a good luck charm. It’s like the perfect souvenir. I got the “wish come true” charm. Got a nice cherry blossom feel—pretty cool. I got a treat for myself. It’s not just a soft serve. It’s a Japanese-style monaka ice cream. There’s even mochi inside. Japan is home to many famous udon spots, but today I’m trying “Yoshida no Udon,” known for being the hardest udon noodles in Japan. They’re seriously jaw-droppingly firm! It’s good. Thanks for the udon. Now that I ate something, 
I realized I was starving. I’ll go get something to eat. It’s also a good time for lunch. I’d like to relax away from all the tourists. This place seems great. You can even see Mount Fuji. I got the sakura braised pork set—¥1,400. As expected—it’s good. The rice is good. I think they cook the rice 
in a traditional rice cooker. Thanks for the food. Now heading to Oshino Hakkai. There isn’t really an entrance here since it’s free to enter. You’ve got to follow the crowd. I got a rice cake—it’s too hot. Green. Oshino Hakkai! A set of eight natural spring water 
ponds located in the village of Oshino,   between Lake Kawaguchi and Mount
Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. The ponds are fed by snowmelt 
from Mount Fuji, filtered through   porous lava underground over decades—
making the water extremely clear and pure. Each pond has a name and spiritual 
significance—historically tied to   purification and the worship of Mount Fuji. Recognized as part of the Fujisan 
Cultural World Heritage site. Today, it’s a popular tourist spot 
with traditional thatched-roof houses. That was number 5. This stuff tastes like grass. Dang—look! Number 3—it’s like a jewel. There’s still a fountain springing out. Number 6—unlike the other 
lakes, this one is murky. Number 8… my stomach hurts. Imagine living here… Wow, so peaceful. Number 4. Number 2—it’s a puddle. I couldn’t find pond number 1 for some reason. It might be far from here. So I’ll call this one the number 1 pond. We’ve had enough fun looking at ponds. Now it’s time to head to my last destination: Oishi Garden—revenge time. Wowza. What a beautiful sight. The light blue hues of the flowers 
really complement the mountains. Smells like spring. somebody is fishing. They’re planting new flowers. There are more flowers than yesterday. Raspberry and pistachio… Might be the worst combo. Welp—you got the angle wrong. Wait—he’s correcting it. You learn from your mistakes. Well, thanks all for today. Thanks for watching! Have a nice day!

Today, we travel through Japan’s mountains to experience spring at its most iconic site, Mount Fuji, and its stunning surroundings! From local food to scenic views—all in a 2-day journey.

Fee: (Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko) ¥4,130/$30/£20/₹2,400/€25/C$40/₩30,000/₽2,400
(Otsuki to Kawaguchiko) ¥1,770/$12/£9/₹1,000/€10/C$15/₩15,000/₽1,000
Train: The Fuji Excursion & Fujisan View Express
Seat: Seat D from Shinjuku for Mount Fuji views
Experience: Spring is the best season.

0:00 Introduction
0:36 Map & Cost
3:03 The Fuji Excursion
11:48 The Fujisan View Express
22:05 Day 1 Mount Fuji Scenic Spots & Kawaguchiko
35:32 Day 2 Mount Fuji Scenic Spots & Kawaguchiko
50:36 Thanks for watching!