Lake Kawaguchiko: things to do and how it compares
Lake Kawaguchiko is the Fuji Five Lake with the train station, the most hotels and the best-known Fuji photo spots.
Fuji-Q Highland: tickets, prices and getting there
Fuji-Q Highland, the roller coaster park at the foot of Mt Fuji in Fujiyoshida, is free to enter. You pay for rides: a One Day Pass costs ¥6,000 to ¥7,900 for adults depending on the date, or buy single ride tickets. The park has its own station, and Lake Yamanaka is about 22 minutes away by car.
Fuji-Q Highland is free to enter. The park, run by the Fujikyu railway group in Fujiyoshida, charges for rides, not for the gate. The One Day Pass, with unlimited rides, cost ¥6,000 to ¥7,900 for an adult in October 2026 depending on the date. Single ride tickets cover anyone who wants one coaster and a look at Fuji.
It sits right under the mountain. On a clear day the coaster tracks rise against Fuji, as in the photo above. Lake Yamanaka is about 15 km east, roughly 22 minutes by car, so a stay at the lake works for a park day with a quieter evening after it.
Fuji-Q Highland tickets and prices
Prices from the park’s ticket page, checked October 2026. The One Day Pass and Afternoon Pass change with the date; the park posts a price table for each month.
| Ticket | Adult (18 to 64) | Junior high and high school | Primary | Infant (1+) and senior (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission only | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| One Day Pass (all day, unlimited rides) | ¥6,000 to ¥7,900 | ¥5,500 to ¥7,400 | ¥4,400 to ¥5,100 | ¥2,100 to ¥2,600 |
| One Day Pass with priority entry | One Day Pass price + ¥2,000 | Same | Same | See park site |
| Afternoon Pass (from 13:00) | ¥4,100 to ¥6,000 | ¥3,800 to ¥5,700 | ¥3,500 to ¥4,200 | ¥1,700 to ¥2,100 |
| Thomas Land Pass | ¥3,000 to ¥3,500 | ¥3,000 to ¥3,500 | ¥2,500 to ¥2,800 | ¥2,000 to ¥2,300 |
| Sunset Night Pass (from 16:00, late-opening days) | ¥3,700 or ¥4,000 | See park site | See park site | See park site |
| Annual pass | ¥26,300 | See park site | See park site | See park site |
A few rules from the park’s own pages:
- Priority entry gets you in before the park opens, but during that early slot only the big coasters run.
- No refunds or changes. Once bought, a pass cannot be refunded or moved to another date, number of people or age group.
- Not every ride is included. The park publishes a list of attractions each pass does not cover. Check it before you buy if one ride is the reason you are going.
- Infants buy at the gate or with a QR ticket, not with face registration. Pregnant visitors buy at the gate.
Which ticket to buy
If you want to ride the big coasters more than a couple of times, the One Day Pass is the ticket, and priority entry is worth the extra ¥2,000 on a busy day if those coasters are what you came for. If you arrive after lunch, the Afternoon Pass from 13:00 costs ¥1,900 less for an adult. With young children, the Thomas Land Pass covers the children’s area for about half the price of a full pass.
If you only want one ride and a look round, skip the passes: take the free admission ticket and buy ride tickets inside.
How the free admission ticket works
You still need a ticket to get through the gate, even though it costs nothing. There are three ways:
- Face registration online. Register a photo by 20:00 the day before, then walk through the face-recognition gate.
- Online QR ticket. Get it online on the day, print the QR ticket at the machines by the gate, then register your face at the gate.
- At the window. Ask at the admission counter.
One Day Pass holders skip this step: the pass is the entry ticket.
Rides
The park’s English site leads with four big coasters: Fujiyama, Takabisha, Eejanaika and Tentekomai. Fujiyama, which the park bills as the “King of Coasters”, marks its 30th year, and the park labels Takabisha the steepest roller coaster. Thomas Land is the area for young children. A new splash coaster is announced for summer 2027.
Opening hours
Hours change from day to day. On 15 October 2026 the park was open 9:00 to 19:00. The ticket page links a price and opening table for each month, and the Sunset Night Pass is only sold on days the park stays open after 19:00. Check the park’s calendar for your date before you plan the day round it.
Getting to Fuji-Q Highland
From Lake Yamanaka
| How | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Car | About 22 min, 14.5 km | From Asahigaoka, free-flow estimate |
| Fujikko-go bus from Fujisan Yamanakako stop | About 40 min | Hourly, via Oshino Hakkai and Fujisan Station |
| Fujikko-go bus from Asahigaoka | 47 min | Every two hours |
Times from Fujikyu’s timetable, checked October 2026. The Fujikko-go stops at the Fuji-Q Highland bus stop and costs ¥1,800 for a one-day pass, which also covers Oshino Hakkai on the way. The park has two car parks for drivers: the Fujiyama car parks for cars and coaches, and the Eejanaika car park for vehicles up to 2.1 m high.
From Tokyo
- Highway bus: about 1 hour 40 minutes from Busta Shinjuku. Buses stop at the terminal in the car park of the Highland Resort Hotel & Spa, next to the park. From Tokyo Station the fare is ¥2,300.
- Train: the Fuji Excursion limited express from Shinjuku stops at Fujikyu Highland Station, by the park’s second gate. Otherwise take the JR line to Otsuki and change to the Fujikyu Line.
The park also sells bundles of a One Day Pass with return trains, highway buses, rental cars or a hotel. Tokyo to Mt Fuji compares the bus and train in more detail.
Fuji-Q Highland and Lake Yamanaka in one trip
Fuji-Q Highland sits between Kawaguchiko Station and Fujisan Station on the Fujikyu Line, a short hop from both the Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchiko. A two-day plan that works well: one full day at the park, and one day for the lakes and springs, staying at Lake Yamanaka in between. The Lake Yamanaka hotels guide lists places to stay, and where to stay near Mt Fuji compares the lake with Kawaguchiko and Fujiyoshida.
The coach day tours from Tokyo on our tours page do not include the park; they cover the lakes, Oshino Hakkai and the pagoda. For more ideas in the area, see things to do near Mt Fuji.
Questions people ask
How much are Fuji-Q Highland tickets?
Entry is free. A One Day Pass with unlimited rides costs ¥6,000 to ¥7,900 for adults aged 18 to 64, ¥5,500 to ¥7,400 for junior high and high school students, ¥4,400 to ¥5,100 for primary pupils and ¥2,100 to ¥2,600 for infants and over-65s, depending on the date (checked October 2026). Afternoon and evening passes cost less, and single ride tickets are sold too.
Is Fuji-Q Highland free to enter?
Yes. The park says entry is free. You still need a free admission ticket: register your face online the day before, get a QR ticket online and print it at the gate machines, or ask at the window. If you buy a One Day Pass you do not need a separate admission ticket. Rides are then paid per ride or covered by a pass.
Do Fuji-Q Highland ticket prices change by day?
Yes. The One Day Pass and the Afternoon Pass use seasonal pricing that changes by date, and the park publishes a price table for each month along with the early-entry times. Buy online for the date you want. The park says passes cannot be refunded or changed to another date, number of people or age group after purchase.
How do you get to Fuji-Q Highland from Lake Yamanaka?
By car it is about 15 km, roughly 22 minutes from the south shore. By bus, the Fujikyu Fujikko-go loop runs hourly from the Fujisan Yamanakako stop near Hotel Mount Fuji and reaches the Fuji-Q Highland stop in about 40 minutes; from Asahigaoka it takes 47 minutes. A one-day pass for that bus costs ¥1,800 (checked October 2026).
How do you get to Fuji-Q Highland from Tokyo?
Highway buses from Busta Shinjuku take about 1 hour 40 minutes to Fuji-Q Highland, stopping at the bus terminal by the Highland Resort Hotel next to the park. Buses from Tokyo Station cost ¥2,300. By train, the Fuji Excursion limited express from Shinjuku stops at Fujikyu Highland Station, and local Fujikyu trains run from Otsuki.
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