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Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi, Tokyo — where to start?

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Tax-free & shopping guide

Tax-freeFrom November 1, it switches to a 'refund system.' You pay tax-inclusive prices in stores and get the tax back after a customs check at the airport when you leave. Be sure to bring your passport.

SouvenirsShingen mochi, Mt. Fuji-shaped sweets and goods, and Yamanashi wine

Shopping tipShops are clustered around Kawaguchiko and Fujisan stations; lakeside shops close early in the evening.

Shopping spots in Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
Getting around Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi

MainFujikyu Line — Otsuki, Shimoyoshida, Fujisan and Kawaguchiko

BusLake sightseeing buses (Red, Green and Blue Lines) leave from Kawaguchiko Sta.

PassIf you'll ride the sightseeing buses several times, an unlimited-ride pass pays off

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Shopping

Shopping streets & markets in Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi, Tokyo · 1

Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026

Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.

  1. Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
  2. When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
  3. Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax

Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.

SouvenirsMt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi

Q-STA (Fujisan Sta.)

Q-STA 富士山駅

The station building at Fujisan Sta., with Yamanashi sweets and Mt. Fuji-themed goods.

Fujisan Sta. (Fujikyu Line)

Local products & gift ideas

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SweetsAsakusa

Ningyo-yaki

人形焼

Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.

SweetsGinza

Ginza West Leaf Pie

銀座ウエスト リーフパイ

Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.

FoodYokohama

Kiyoken Shumai

崎陽軒 シウマイ

Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.

SweetsKamakura

Hato Sablé

鳩サブレー

Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.

Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.