Be there early as queues can take up to an hour to get on the ropeway. The cost is 500 Yen one way and a 40 minute walk return to the bottom or 900 Yen return. The ride itself only takes approx 3 minutes, be sure to stand at the back going up to get good views over the lake. At the top there are excellent views of Mt Fuji on a clear day.

This should be the best place to see Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from one place. There was a long queue when we came and we waited for about 45 minutes until we get in the gondola. From the top we could see the Mt. Fuji and from the other side we could see Lake Kawaguchi.

To see Mt Fuji is wonderful and this is a clear vantage point. However I want to record that the facility and precinct are tired, poorly maintained and understaffed. Japan trains are spotless and cared for. The ropeway trolley windows were unwashed obscuring the view. The kiosk food and vending machines were closed. The toilets were overflowing with rubbish. The sunny day crowds were enormous and each paid for a ticket. Not a yen has been spent on this private facility for many, many years. It was not typical of Japanese excellence. Thanks Fujisan, but not the Ropeway Company owners. If anyone can tell me who to write to, I will write.

A great way to get a different view if Mount Fuji if you visit Fujikawaguchiko. The initial entrance is a steep climb, then stairs, to access the ticket office for your journey up the ropeway. The views over Lake Kawaguchi are lovely, but you don't really get to see Fuji until the top. There are lots of things for children to look at, cute signs & characters to follow & a squirrel area. There are food outlets & toilets. But it's all about the view, so don't go up on a cloudy day

At the base of Mount Fuji, there are five lakes: Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Sai, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Shoji, and Lake Motosu. All of them are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and each of them gives a stunning and mesmerizing view of beautiful Mount Fuji from different perspectives. Lake Kawaguchi is the second largest of the 5 lakes and the calmness of the lake seamlessly matched well with the beauty of Mt Fuji at her background. On the second day of our Central Japan tour, we arrived at the eastern shore of Lake Kawaguchi after visiting Kawaguchi Oishi Park. The ropeway station is located at a higher platform from a Fujiyama Cookie shop. The Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ascends 400 meters up to an observation deck near the peak of Mount Tenjo. The ticket cost 1000 yen for one person. Lake Kawaguchi sparkles like a spectacular sapphire gem from the observation deck. It was like enjoying an aerial view of Singapore amazing island of Sentosa from the cable car. Unlike the cable car, the momentum of the ropeway is slower, and my knees did not turn jelly because of height phobia. It took just less than 5 mins for the ropeway to alight us at the peak. Beside the scenic Lake Kawaguchi, we are supposed to be able to view the awe-inspiring snowcapped Mount Fuji waving at us from the observation deck. But it was a great disappointment as Mount Fuji decided to hide herself in the cloudy weather on that day. It was only on the 3rd day of our tour that we managed to see the magnificent Mt Fuji in her full splendor at Motosuko Shibazakura resort. Nevertheless, the iconic panoramic view is breathtaking though minus Mt Fuji. We took a group photo near to the torii. There is a wishing Bell of Tenjo and a small cafe near the observation deck. Mt Tenjo is also a starting point for hikers climbing Mt Mitsutoge. I noticed the staff were very courteous and polite and they bowed at us to say goodbye as we disembarked from the ropeway.

We really liked the view from up there. If you don't have time, I think just walking around the lake is enough to get a good view of it. But if you can get up here, I think it's worth it. You can really see it from the base to the summit, in all its extension.

Short ride in an old ropeway to the top of the mountain. On top you have a great overview of the lake. On the other side you see mount Fuji, when visible. We had seen the mountain in clouds all day, we were surprised to see the top of mount Fuji when we took the ropeway. This was already more than expected. Even if you can not see mount Fuji it is worth the effort just for the view on the lake, and who knows you might get lucky like we did and see the mountain