Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

The Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is such a fun and scenic experience! The cable car ride takes you up to a viewpoint where, on a clear day, you get an incredible view of Mount Fuji. Unfortunately, it was super cloudy when I visited, so we didn’t get to see Fuji in all its glory but that’s just how Mother Nature works sometimes! At the top, there’s a small food and ice cream stand. I totally recommend grabbing some ice cream, especially if you’re visiting in June when it’s starting to get hot. There’s also a swing you can ride for a small fee (I believe it was around 500 yen) a fun little bonus if you're into unique photo ops. If you keep walking past the main viewing area, there’s a higher spot that gives you even better views and more photo opportunities. Just be careful it gets pretty steep and hilly, and if you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to slip or lose your footing. Overall, even though I didn’t get the perfect view of Mount Fuji, the experience was still really cute and enjoyable. Definitely worth a visit!

Went here last November 2024. The ropeway is a quick ride but you’ll still get views of the lake and a better view of Mt. Fuji on top. Also caught sight of a deer!

Very nice view of Mt. Fuji here. You ride a cable car up and down (if you wish or you can hike or go one way). The system of riding is orderly and the props in the park are nice as foreground for a Mt. Fuji photo as background. Highly recommended visit if you are in the Lake Kawaguchi area.

I got lucky that Mount Fuji wasn't shy; I could see most of it clearly. The view of the lake from the top was also fantastic. One main drawback was the wait times. I spent over 30 minutes in line to go up and about 20 minutes to come back down. Also, because it was so busy, the cars were packed with people, similar to a rush hour subway in Tokyo. However, the views from the top were definitely worth the crowd and the wait. A quick tip: I'd suggest trying to go up closer to closing time. The lines were much shorter then, making the trip up and down a lot more convenient.

Very popular attraction I joined the queue at 9am and takes 20mins to reach the boarding point. Able to have a panoramic view area of the lake and mt Fuji although Mt Fuji peak is already covered with clouds by that timing. There are also shops selling souvenirs and food at the top. Nice view but prepare for long queue for the swing and almost everything on top.