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Yamanashi
Available Daily
English, Japanese, Chinese
Pick-up not available
What to expect
Overview
Schedule
Meet at Lake Yamanaka Asahigaoka Bus Terminal Ticket Window
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the bus' scheduled departure

Take some memorable photos in front of the uniquely designed Kaba bus. Climb the ladder to board and grab a seat which, of course, is adorned with adorable hippos (kaba)!

Get ready for departure and start your journey while enjoying the view from the windows as well as the see-through roof.

Continue on through the forest near the lake shore. Enjoy a fun ride as you learn about the nature and the history of the lake from the attendant on board or through your multilingual audio guide.

Get ready to dive into the lake and experience the Kaba bus' amphibious power. Count down with the attendant with a "3, 2, 1...splash!" as the bus leaps into Lake Yamanaka.

Cruise the lake for a beautiful 360-degree view of World Heritage Site Mt. Fuji and its surrounding area. Lake Yamanaka is the closest to Mt. Fuji, so be sure to get plenty of pictures of this rare view.

Once the Kaba bus is back on the shore, head back to Mori no Eki where your picture from the beginning of the trip will be ready for you! Receive a card size photo for free or even purchase a larger one to remember your experience.
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Notes
Restrictions
- Please be at the ticket window at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Boarding will begin 10 minutes before departure. Reservations made by customers who do not board on time will be considered canceled and the bus will depart. If you are stuck in traffic, it is possible that your reservation may be changed to the next departing bus, so please contact the Kaba ticket window as soon as possible:
090-6160-4696 (Japanese only).
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 10.
Additional notes
- The Kaba bus has a roof, so the tour will operate in rainy weather. However, in the case of extreme weather conditions such as high winds, lightning, thunder storms, or a change in the lake's water level, the activity may be canceled.
- Seating is not assigned by ticket, so customers may not always be able to choose the seat they like. Buses may change and the type of bus also may not be selected. However, Mt. Fuji can be seen from either side of the bus while on the lake.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking inside the bus are prohibited. Please keep your hands and feet inside the bus at all times.
- You may bring drinks with lids (such as water bottles) onto the bus.
- Audio guides are available in English, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian and may be used for free. The information on the guide may differ from that of the attendant on board.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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- Please be at the ticket window at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Boarding will begin 10 minutes before departure. Reservations made by customers who do not board on time will be considered canceled and the bus will depart. If you are stuck in traffic, it is possible that your reservation may be changed to the next departing bus, so please contact the Kaba ticket window as soon as possible:
090-6160-4696 (Japanese only).
- The Kaba bus has a roof, so the tour will operate in rainy weather. However, in the case of extreme weather conditions such as high winds, lightning, thunder storms, or a change in the lake's water level, the activity may be canceled.
- Seating is not assigned by ticket, so customers may not always be able to choose the seat they like. Buses may change and the type of bus also may not be selected. However, Mt. Fuji can be seen from either side of the bus while on the lake.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking inside the bus are prohibited. Please keep your hands and feet inside the bus at all times.
- You may bring drinks with lids (such as water bottles) onto the bus.
- Audio guides are available in English, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian and may be used for free. The information on the guide may differ from that of the attendant on board.
- You can book a maximum of 10.