Mount Fuji's past eruptions and resulting lava flows have created multiple caves in the Fuji Five Lake region around the mountain's northern base.

Today, three of these caves have been developed and opened to tourists to be explored without special equipment or guides. Take caution, however, as some of the caves have passages with low ceilings and steep steps that can be slippery when wet.

The three caves are:

  • Bat Cave
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
    Closed: December 1 to March 19
    Admission: 300 yen
  • Ice Cave
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
    Closed: No closing days
    Admission: 350 yen
  • Wind Cave
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
    Closed: No closing days
    Admission: 350 yen

Getting there and around

The Omni Bus Green Line (Saiko Line) connects Kawaguchiko Station with the caves. For the Bat Cave, get off at Saiko-Komoriana (35 minutes) in front of the cave. For the Wind Cave, get off at Fugaku-Fuketsu (50 minutes; also served by the infrequent Blue Line in 30 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station). The Ice Cave is a 15 minute eastwards along the main road from the Wind Cave or a short walk from the Narusawa Hyoketsu bus stop along the Blue Line.

Alternatively, the Ice Cave and Wind Cave can be accessed by regular buses from Kawaguchiko Station in the direction of Lake Motosuko and Shin-Fuji Station. For the Ice Cave get off at Hyoketsu and for the Wind Cave at Fuketsu bus stops. The one way ride takes about 15 minutes and costs around 750 yen one way. There are departures every 1-2 hours.

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Hotels around Fuji Five Lakes

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    • Taiheikan
      Mid-range
      Well situated in the Fujikawaguchiko Onsen-kyo district of Fujikawaguchiko, Taiheikan is set 2 km from Lake Kawaguchi, 3.8 km from Fuji-Q Highland and 25 km from Mount Fuji. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with a tatami. A fridge and kettle are also featured. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge, Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway and Fujiomuro Sengen Shrine. Shizuoka Airport is 122 km away.
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    • Minshuku Iwaki
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      Located in Fujikawaguchiko and only 1.5 km from Lake Kawaguchi, Minshuku Iwaki provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 2-star guest house features lake views and is 3.9 km from Fuji-Q Highland. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a tatami and a flat-screen TV. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden. Mount Fuji is 24 km from the guest house, while Fujiomuro Sengen Shrine is 1.1 km away. Shizuoka Airport is 121 km from the property.
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    • Mizno Hotel
      Luxury
      Offering beautiful Mount Fuji views from all rooms, public baths, and restaurants, Mizno Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Train Station. Located on a hilltop and overlooking Lake Kawaguchi, the hotel serves French dinner with an advance reservation. Guests at Mizno Hotel can sleep in Western-style beds, or experience traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor in one of the Japanese-style rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and have an LCD TV and Yukata robes. The shore of Lake Kawaguchi is a 2-minute walk. Fuji-Q Highland amusement park and Fuji-Omuro Sengen Shrine are less than a 15-minute drive from the hotel. On-site parking is free, and free pick-up from Kawaguchiko Station is offered from 14:00-18:00. Mount Fuji 5th Station for climbing is a 1-hour bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. Guests can relax in the sauna or in the private open-air bath. The hotel has English-speaking staff. The bar, which also has a library, offers a variety of drinks. The sophisticated atmosphere is popular with couples.
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    • HOSTEL MICHIKUSA-YA
      Mid-range
      Set in Fujikawaguchiko, less than 1 km from Lake Kawaguchi, HOSTEL MICHIKUSA-YA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. Fuji-Q Highland is 4.6 km from the hostel, while Mount Fuji is 25 km away. Shizuoka Airport is 121 km from the property.
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    • Guesthouse Honobono
      Budget-friendly
      Renovated in September 2018, Guesthouseق̂ڂ offers an accommodation with free WiFi in Fujikawaguchiko, 1.3 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Free private parking is available on site on a first-come, first-serve basis as well as prior reservation. Free shuttle service is available upon prior request from the property to Kawaguchiko Station. There is a shared kitchen and lounge at the property. Guests can make some coffee and tea free of charge. Bath amenities including towels, toiletries and toothbrushes are available at the front desk for a fee. Mount Fuji is 16 km from Guesthouseق̂ڂ, while Shimobe Hot Spring is 26 km away.
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    • Fuji Guest House Ao
      Budget-friendly
      Located in Fujikawaguchiko, 1.7 km from Fuji-Q Highland, Fuji Guest House Ao provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking and a terrace. With free bikes, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 3 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Mount Fuji is 22 km from the hostel, while Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway is 1.8 km away. Shizuoka Airport is 122 km from the property.
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    • Kawaguchiko Lakeside Hotel
      Budget-friendly
      Located just a minute's walk from Kawaguchiko Lake, Kawaguchiko Lakeside Hotel offers accommodation in Fujikawaguchiko, near Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. The hotel is a minutes' walk away from the shores of Kawaguchiko and Kawaguchiko Herbkan. The hotel offers shuttle service from Kawaguchiko Station, which takes 5-minutes to the hotel. Fuji-Q Highland is a 10-minute drive away, while Fujimuro-sengen Shrine is a 15-minute drive away. Mt. Fuji 5th Station is an hour bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hair dryer. There is free shuttle service at the property. Oike Park is a 2-minute walk away, while Yamanashi Gem Museum is a 4-minute walk from Lakeside Hotel Kawaguchiko.
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    • Fujikawaguchiko Onsen Konanso
      Luxury
      Featuring great views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, Konanso boasts natural hot spring baths and large Japanese-style rooms with traditional tatami (woven-straw) flooring. It is only a 2-minute walk from a ferry stop, where guests can board sightseeing cruises. Free WiFi is offered in all areas. Konanso offers indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, a private-use bath (charges apply), and a foot bath on the rooftop. Relaxing massage services can be arranged. Other facilities include karaoke rooms and a lounge bar. A souvenir shop can be found on the ground floor. Guest rooms at Konanso are fitted with futon bedding, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. A Fridge and an electric kettle are also provided. Guests can try on Yukata robes or enjoy free green tea in their room. Some rooms feature an open-air hot spring bath. The property is a 10-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Train Station. A free pick-up service from the station is available upon request. Mount Fuji 5th Station for climbing is a 1-hour bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. Popular Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park is a 5-minute drive away, while Gotemba Outlet Shopping Mall can be reached within a 40-minute drive. Seasonal Japanese multi-course meals are served either in a private dining room or in the guestroom. Breakfast can be enjoyed at the dining room.
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    • Hotel Asafuji
      Mid-range
      Boasting views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi for all rooms and hot-spring baths, Hotel Asafuji provides air-conditioned Japanese-style rooms with a green tea set. Free WiFi available throughout the hotel and free on-site parking is available. Free pick-up service is available from Kawaguchiko Station upon request. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Asafuji have Shoji paper screens and a low table with floor chairs and cushions. Each room includes a fridge, private toilet, and guests bathe at the hot-spring baths. Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor is provided. Yukata robes are offered for guests. Massages are available, and the reception can store luggage. The public hot-spring baths are open from 06:00-09:30 and from 15:00-23:30 daily. A Japanese set breakfast and kaiseki multi-course dinner are available at the on-site restaurant for an extra fee with an advance reservation. Kawaguchiko Station is a 10-minute drive, while Kawaguchiko Ropeway and Lake Kawaguchi's boat dock is a 3-minute drive away from the hotel. Kawaguchiko Music Forest and Kawaguchiko Museum Of Art is a 7-minute drive. Oishi Parkand is a 10-minute drive away, while Fuji-Q Highland amusement park is a 15-minute drive away.
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    • Fujikawaguchiko Crescendo
      Budget-friendly
      Located a 10-minute walk away from Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko Crescendo welcomes guests with a complimentary drink. Kawaguchiko Train Station is located a 12-minute taxi ride from the property. Free WiFi is available in public areas, which features a bar and dining area with darts and live music. Certain rooms feature views of Mount Fuji. At Fujikawaguchiko Crescendo guests can soak in the private hot springs bath, enjoy the fluorescing stars of the mini planetarium while relaxing in the hot tub, or grab a drink at the bar and enjoy a game of darts. Drinks vending machines and luggage storage services are also available on site. Rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning/heating. All rooms are equipped with a hairdryer. A Western-style set breakfast is served at the dining lounge. Property staff provides a music performance and sings Japanese and English songs including some original music. Over 100 cocktails are provided at the bar on site, including fruit juice cocktails made from home-grown fruits. Guests can make a visit to the Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum with a 15-minute walk. Kawaguchiko Sarumawashi Gekijo-mae bus stop is a 10-minute walk from the property. Fuji-Q Highland can be reached within a 15-minute taxi ride while JR Tokyo Station is a 2-hour drive away. The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum is a 10-minute walk from the property and Sengen Shrine is a 15-minute walk away.
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