Kawaguchiko

Why go

A day trip from Tokyo, or one night by Fuji, which is enough if you know where to stay.

Or Hakone: Lake Ashi has more to do, like the Open Air Museum, the ropeway and the pirate ship, and hotels with a private hot spring in the room.

What to see

• Oishi Park on the lake, one of the best views, especially in autumn.
• Chureito Pagoda and the lake.
• In autumn: the maple corridor and the Koyodai lookout.