Last reviewed: · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.
Aperçu Général
This relaxed-paced 5-day itinerary uses 2 bases — Shizuoka (3 nights), Fujikawaguchiko (2 nights) — to keep hotel changes low while covering Shizuoka, Fujikawaguchiko. Daily spend for mid-range travelers is around ¥16,000 per person including accommodation.
Day-by-day
Arrive in Shizuoka
Arrive, pick up an IC card and settle in. Easy first afternoon: Nihondaira Fuji views, Kunozan Toshogu and green tea fields.
Flexible day in Shizuoka
Free day in Shizuoka: revisit favourites, shop, or rest at an onsen/sento. Ideas: Nihondaira Fuji views, Kunozan Toshogu and green tea fields.
Flexible day in Shizuoka
Free day in Shizuoka: revisit favourites, shop, or rest at an onsen/sento. Ideas: Nihondaira Fuji views, Kunozan Toshogu and green tea fields.
Travel to Fujikawaguchiko
Morning transfer to Fujikawaguchiko (forward big luggage with takkyubin the day before). Afternoon: Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko Fuji views and Oishi Park.
Flexible day in Fujikawaguchiko · depart
Free day in Fujikawaguchiko: revisit favourites, shop, or rest at an onsen/sento. Ideas: Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko Fuji views and Oishi Park. Head to the airport in the afternoon.
Accès & Transports
Use an IC card (Suica/ICOCA) for local trains and buses. Point-to-point tickets are usually cheaper than a JR Pass for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 days enough for Shizuoka, Fujikawaguchiko?
Yes — this plan gives Shizuoka (3 nights), Fujikawaguchiko (2 nights), which is enough for the main highlights at a relaxed pace.
How much does this 5-day Japan trip cost?
Roughly ¥80,000 per person for 5 days (≈¥16,000/day) excluding international flights.
Do I need a JR Pass for this itinerary?
Enter your legs in our JR Pass Calculator; single tickets or regional passes are often cheaper.
When is the best time to do this route?
Late March–May and October–November for the best weather.