A new express train that can go directly from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji Part 1 -Tokyo City View-

"FUJI-EXCURSION" is a new direct express train connecting Tokyo with Mt.Fuji area.
In part 1, I overview this train and introduce some interesting (even strange) spots of Tokyo from the window.
In part 2, I visit a famous Mt.Fuji photo-spot "Chureito Pagoda", eat local cuisine "Yoshida-Udon" (wheat noodle), and ride funny resort trains of Fujikyu-Railway. Please watch it later.
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JR-EAST and Fujikyu-Railway
Ltd. Exp. "FUJI-EXCURSION"
Chiba - Shinjuku(Tokyo) - Mt.Fuji - Kawaguchiko
0:00 Overview of this trip
0:40 Instruction of train
2:50 Departure
3:38 TOKYO SKYTREE
5:36 Sacred place of "Sumo" Ryogoku
6:55 Animation and Idle city Akihabara
7:20 Metropolitan of Tokyo (Shinjuku etc...)
12:20 Mt.Fuji area
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*LINK*
Japan Sumo Association
www.sumo.or.jp/En/
*NOTIFICATION*
Tickets
JAPAN RAIL PASS and JR EAST PASS are not valid on Fujikyu Railway. You have to pay additional fee JPY 1,770 (if you get off at Kawaguchiko terminal) one way (including fare ticket and express ticket). You can pay on the train to the conductor, or at a fare adjustment office of the station.
Timetable
When you actually use this train, please check the recent timetable by using train company's website as below. In addition, timetable differs on weekdays/weekends, please be careful.
JR-EAST
www.jreast.co.jp
Fujikyu-Railway
e.fujikyu-railway.jp
BGM：GT-K（DOVA-SYNDROME）

[@worldcooking]

Interesting pictures from this train route!

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thanks☺️

[@thevigarfeeling]

We love Japan 🌸

[@visitjapanchannel]

🫶

[@janettsoi]

thank you so much of this VLOG, this is the most informative one compared with others , well done 🥰

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@reregovoregovore5298]

🎉🎉

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thanks🙏

[@tohhsakarin]

Hi, thanks for the videos, I find your descriptions really informative (for example the train separation part and maglev route). For this train from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko, which side should we choose for better views? Is it the left side or right side?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for cheering comment on my video! I recommend left side (seat number D) when going from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko. You can see Mt.Fuji on Fujikyu Railway. Also, you can enjoy mountainous scenery or beautiful lake “Sagamiko” on JR Chuo-Line. Please try it!

[@tohhsakarin]

@@visitjapanchannel noted and thanks for your suggestion, I will book the train tickets in March for April visit!

[@taipenn8963]

Is this train cover by JR Rail Pass?

[@bonilla1240]

​@taipenn8963 It is covered part of the way (until Otsuki). After that, purchase your ticket for the remainder of the way at Otsuki station (you'll have to get off the train anyway because the train splits. One half goes to Kawaguchi/Mt Fuji, the other goes somewhere else).

[@rubensalim4671]

Hi, can i get to shimoyoshida station using the same jr train? Or should i stopped at kawaguchiko station first?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for watching! As you say, you can drop off at Shimoyoshida directly, it’s located before Kawaguchiko. Your don’t have to go to Kawaguchiko once.

[@suettsui3934]

How to get the ticket

[@acdchannel1]

What time is the train going to Kawaguchiko Station from Shinjuku Station?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for question. I’ll show all the timetable of FUJI EXCURSION. March 18th, 2023 ~ @Weekday Shinjuku-Kawaguchiko (Going) 7:30-9:26 8:30-10:26 9:30-11:26 Kawaguchiko-Shinjuku (Return) 15:03-16:57 16:51-18:45 17:36-19:31 @Weekend Shinjuku-Kawaguchiko (Going) 7:30-9:26 8:30-10:26 9:02-11:07 9:30-11:26 Kawaguchiko-Shinjuku (Return) 15:03-16:58 16:25-18:27 16:51-18:45 17:36-19:28

[@anonymousgazelle]

I'm going to Fuji via JR Tokyo Wide Pass, is it required to reserve a seat prior to riding the Fuji Excursion train?

[@visitjapanchannel]

I really really recommend to reserve seats in advance. Since this train has only 3 cars, almost all seats are usually sold out. If you have Tokyo Wide Pass, you can use this train for free without reservation. But you may have to spend uncomfortable time with standing for 2 hours. You can book seat at JR-EAST ticket counter for free very easily, so I definitely recommend to do it! It makes your 2 hours much more comfortable.

[@rejgrace5504]

@@visitjapanchannel ​ hello, I keep on repeating this video but really need help. I hope you can help: 1. do you mean for Tokyo Wide pass, I can use it for the Fuji excursion train? So from shinjuku to kawaguchiko no need to change trains? All covered by Tokyo wide pass? 2. How advance book do you mean? Can I do reserve book on the same day like 2hrs before departure? Or reserve only works day before? Thank you so much

[@visitjapanchannel]

@@rejgrace5504 Thank you for giving questions. 1. That’s right. Tokyo Wide Pass covers all sections from Shinjuku to all the way to Kawaguchiko. You can use for free. 2. The booking itself can be done by the departure time, but this train is so popular that all seats tend to be sold out. So I recommend to book as soon as possible.

[@indiantitpjapanlife5493]

How much train tickets

[@lannavarro967]

I'm coming from chiba Station. Is JR pass covered fuji excursion?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Yes! It covers. It’s valid from Chiba to Kawaguchiko terminal.

[@bukitmerah8831]

Good video. For this Fuji-Excursion, Fujisan Express and Fujisan View Express, may we enquire for the seal reservations, how could JR pass holders reserved the seats as these are not JR trains. Will the JR counters at the various stations such as Tokyo Station allow seat reservations for these private trains?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for giving important questions. Basically, we can’t reserve private companies’ tickets at JR ticket counter except “direct trains” which running through JR and private companies. Fuji-Excursion is the case, so you can buy it at JR stations like Tokyo or Narita Airport. On the other hand, seats of trains running only within a private company aren’t sold at JR counter. Fujisan Express and Fujisan View Express are the case. You can buy these tickets only at a private company’s ticket counter. But nowadays, most of companies have their own reservation website. You can buy reservation tickets in advance online. But payment system differs among companies. Credit card payment on website is available in most cases. But there are some cases you can only “book” seat online, and have to visit counter to purchase it later. Fujikyu Railway is the latter. Please check the website below. Thank you for comment. express-reserve.fujikyu.co.jp/en/customer

[@bukitmerah8831]

@@visitjapanchannel Great information. Thanks. Keep up the good work in producing informative videos.

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for encouragement! I’ll do my best to give you interesting, beneficial, and unique information as possible. Please look forward to it.

[@tanjikoong2445]

Hi , can I take the Fuji-Excusion train from Tokyo station without reservation? What time is the train going to Kawaguchiko Station from Tokyo Station?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Hi! Thank you for comment! “Fuji Excursion” departs from Shinjuku station, not Tokyo (central) station. Please be careful. *From Tokyo station to Shinjuku station ,it takes about 15 minutes. If you have JR Tokyo Wide Pass or unreserved express ticket, you can take this train even without reservation. Timetable from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko No.3 7:30-9:26 No.7 8:30-10:26 No.11 9:30-11:26 *There are also additional trains Weekdays No.71 11:32-13:28 Weekend No.81 9:02-11:07

[@wai-manyuen3789]

Hi, thanks for sharing the video. I have purchased the JR Pass and reserved the JR Excursion 7 (car 2). The JR reservation can only reserve up to Otsuki. Is it true I don't need to get off the train at Otsuki, and just wait until the conductor comes and I pay the additional fare from Otsuki to Kawahuchiko which is not covered by JR Pass? If not, what is the best way to secure my seats all the way to Kawaguchiko? Thanks for your help!

[@Xxxxxxxxxxcxccc]

my same question!!

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for giving important question for everyone. Simply put, you only have to pay additional fare (1,770) for the conductor on the train. Let me explain in details. Japan Rail Pass (nation wide type) is valid only until JR Otsuki station. On the Japan Rail Pass seat reservation website or JR ticket counter, you can book your seat until Otsuki station as well. Though you don’t have reservation from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko, the vehicle doesn’t change, just keeps on going to Kawaguchiko. So you only have to stay your seat. After leaving Otsuki, the conductor will start checking passengers tickets, so please ask him or her to buy additional fare(1,770) Actually, booking seats only from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko cannot be permitted by the regulations. Instead, passengers can buy “vacant seat or standing ticket”. Passengers getting on at Otsuki station try to find vacant seats. Therefore, if you leave your seat to buy something or for toilet, someone may rob your seat. So, I recommend to remain seated after Otsuki station. Sorry to be too long… If you need more information, you can ask me.

[@chrissybunnyify]

​@@visitjapanchannelthis is the answer I've been looking for! So in short, if I reserved my seat for Shinjuku-Otsuki, I should not get off the Otsuki Station (I'm a JR pass holder) and instead buy ticket from the conductor. Thank you!!

[@visitjapanchannel]

Yes! Exactly! But please make sure your car number is 1, 2, or 3. 4 to 12 is another combined train going to other direction afrer Otsuki. Please be careful (^^)

[@chrissybunnyify]

@@visitjapanchannel thank you so much! I hope we'll still have seats left

[@ilhamm3373]

Hallo i want to go fuji q highland from shinjuku station, can all the train in this video use the JR PASS? Thanks

[@visitjapanchannel]

Hi! Shinjuku-Otsuki (middle station) is covered by JR-PASS, but later part, Otsuki-Fuji Q hiland is not covered. So, please purchase supplemental ticket on the train from the conductor. Fuji Q hiland is so exciting amusement park! (Really sorry for the late reply)

[@superskittles482]

Hi, thanks for a very informative video especially for tourists like us. My family would be staying at a Kinshicho hotel, and we would like to take this Limited Express train all the way to Otsuki Sta. Can I buy the Limited Express train tickets from Kinshicho Sta itself? Do I need advance booking for it? Thanks in advance!

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for your comment. At JR Kinshicho Station, there is a JR ticket counter where the nation-wide ticket is available. So, you can buy there and book seat from Kinshicho to Otsuki as well. Actually, on the express “Fuji-Excursion”, all seats are reserved. So, Please book seat beforehand. (Really sorry for the late reply)

[@superskittles482]

@@visitjapanchannel no worries and thanks for responding. Our trip will be in another 2 months. So that means, it will be safe to buy the reserved tickets 1-2 days before our Mt Fuji trip there at JR Kinshicho Station itself, right?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for reply! Exactly. It’s safe to book seat at Kinshicho station as soon as possible. If you use use Narita airport (NRT), you can also buy it at the JR office there when you arrive Japan. Or you can also purchase on the JR-EAST official website. Please try it!

[@superskittles482]

@@visitjapanchannel thank you.. you have been so helpful. 🙏🏻

[@visitjapanchannel]

My pleasure! I hope you enjoy your great trip!

[@tarkohandayani1492]

Im planning to use JR Pass Nationwide 7 day. Can i use this for this one express fuji train? If cannot, would you mind to explain the alternatives and easier way to go there? Is it worthy for 1 day trip from Tokyo to Kawaguchi?

[@visitjapanchannel]

★You can use the JR-PASS (nationwide), but in this case, you have to pay additional fee for Fujikyu Railway. ・Tokyo-Otsuki : JR ・Otsuki-Kawaguchiko : Fujikyu Railway You can book the seat at JR ticket counter for free (JR-PASS holders can book trains any times for free) Please pay additional JPY 1,770 when you get off at Kawaguchiko terminal. Staffs are standing at fare adjustment office. If you possess JR-PASS(nationwide) , this way is the most convenient and efficient. ★Kawaguchiko area is worth visiting during Tokyo trip. Kawaguchiko is known as one of the best Mt.Fuji view spot. You can enjoy watching from rope way or sightseeing boat. In addition, this area is designated as National Park. Not only Kawaguchiko (Kawaguchi lake), there are other beautiful lakes here (called Fuji Five Lakes). You can travel around these spots by sightseeing bus. Also, the spot called ‘’Oshino Hakkai’’ is really nice (though a little bit crowded) If you like, I would really like you to visit this area at once! Please experience great Mt.Fuji🗻 Thank you .

[@luvathrun]

@@visitjapanchannel hello! nice video with really helpful information! i want to ask.... when you said "You can book the seat at JR ticket counter for free", you mean the seat for fuji excursion, right? so we can book it at any JR station office or only at narita airport?

[@visitjapanchannel]

@luvathrun Thank you for comment! I answer your question. You’re right! I mean you can book seat of Fuji Excursion at any JR ticket counter. Though you have to pay additional fare ticket and express ticket at Kawaguchiko later, the seat reservation is valid for all sections (both JR & Fujikyu Railway) You can book at any stations with ticket counter all over Japan. Please be careful, not all the stations have ticket counters. Small stations or rural stations tend to have no ticket office with staff. But most major stations have. If you tell a staff “I would like to book Fuji Excursion”, you can get the ticket immediately😃

[@ielfrancisco]

@@visitjapanchannel Hi I also watched your videos and they are very pleasing and informative! We also appreciate you answering questions of fellow tourists as I also have same questions. thank you so much keep up the good work!! will be in japan this may. more power to your channel i subscribe

[@Xxxxxxxxxxcxccc]

@@visitjapanchannel do i have to get off at otsuki station ?

[@jamescc2010]

How are views from Mount Fuji station?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Please look at 15:27 scene. At Mt. Fuji station, you can see so clear Mt. Fuji on your right side. The train stops at this station for a few minutes, you have time for taking photos outside.

[@markiieomg]

Hi there can i know where can i book these tickets without rail pass? With an english site?

[@visitjapanchannel]

You can book seats on the JR-EAST official booking website even without rail pass. You can buy single ticket by using your credit card! Please search just by “jr east website”

[@AisyahZK]

how long does it take to reach mt fuji

[@visitjapanchannel]

From Mt. Fuji station or Kawaguchiko station, there’s a bus going to Mt. Fuji 5th point. It runs every an hour. From the 5th point, you can walk up to the summit (3,776m)

[@musikain]

Hello! How can I purchase tickets with reserved seats for this train? Travelling from Chiba to Kawaguchiko. 7 adults and 1 child (3 y/o). Thank you!

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for your comment! JR-EAST official reservation website “eki-net” is very convenient. You can do seat reservation with seat map, and payment with credit card. You can get through reservation operations without issuing paper ticket. Please check the official website below. www.eki-net.com But, as I mentioned in other comments, JR TOKYO Wide Pass is highly recommended. Once you do round trip from NRT airport to Kawaguchiko, you can break even. Anyway, I recommend to book as soon as possible, at least one week before your journey, because this train tends to be full every day. I really hope you enjoy your trip!

[@suettsui3934]

I want to know how to get the ticket. Please

[@fayeanneurbano113]

If I want to go to chureito pagoda I will the take the Fuji Excursion and drop off at Shimoya Shida Station. Is this correct?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Absolutely. Please get off at Shimoyoshida station (FJ14)🚃. It takes about 20 minutes from the station to the Chureito pagoda on foot🚶‍♀️, or you can take a taxi🚗

[@1989jocelynhuang]

@@visitjapanchannel Hi! Your video really helps a lot. Sorry for riding on this question, if we get off at Shimoyoshida station and get back on to Fuji Excursion towards Kawaguchiko station, is it possible to do so? Do we have to pay again?

[@visitjapanchannel]

@1989jocelynhuang Thank you for comment. I’m really glad to be of help. Answering your question, ①It is possible. There are 3 (or 4 on weekends) Fuji-Excursion express trains running a day. So, you can once get off at Shimoyoshida station (maybe walk around there or visit Chureito pagoda?) , and ride next Fuji-Excursion express to go to Kawaguchiko. 🙆‍♀️ ②You have to pay express ticket for each train in such case. Otsuki to Shimoyoshida: JPY600 Shimoyoshida to Kawaguchiko: JPY400 By the way, Shimoyoshida and Kawaguchiko are very close. It takes only 13-15 minutes regardless of express or local. It may be more convenient to choose any trains you like on timetable depending on your travel schedule. If you like, please check the official timetable of Fujikyu Line below (PDF) www.fujikyu-railway.jp/pdf/timetable20220312.pdf

[@1989jocelynhuang]

@@visitjapanchannel very much appreciated for you advices!

[@tesskrit561]

@@visitjapanchannel Hi, if we have Tokyo Wide Pass, is it possible to get off at Shimoyoshida Station (to visit the Pagoda) then get back on Fuji Excursion without having to buy any additional train ticket?

[@Irfan-tr7jt]

can we buy the tickets from the vending machine?

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for comment! You can buy ticket and book reservation at JR “Reserved-seat” vending machines. You can select your seat watching the seat map.

[@Irfan-tr7jt]

@@visitjapanchannel is there a video for buy ticket from machine?

[@user-ys3pt6tu1p]

新宿駅で出発したら新宿駅のどこで乗ればいいですか？

[@visitjapanchannel]

新宿駅では、JR中央線の特急ホームである9番ないしは10番線から出発します。 At Shinjuku station, it departs from platform No. 9 or 10, the designated platform for JR Chuo-Line express trains.

[@user-ys3pt6tu1p]

@@visitjapanchannel ありがとうございます！

[@nickzou8310]

Hi, Thank you for making this video. Im wondering if I can purchase train ticket and get seat reservation online couple month in advance. Thanks

[@visitjapanchannel]

Thank you for comment, I’m really glad to hear that. On the JR seat reservation system, the booking will start a month before the departure date. (Time is 10:00 AM) For example, if you want to book a train on May 7, you can book after 10:00 AM on April 7. Thanks.