Comparison Between Kyoto to Fuji or Kyoto to Tokyo Then Fuji

Kyoto To Fuji Or Kyoto To Tokyo Then Fuji?

Comparison	🚄 Kyoto → Mt Fuji → Tokyo	👶 Kyoto → Tokyo → Mt Fuji ⭐ Recommended for Families
Main Route	Kyoto → Shinkansen → Mishima → Bus → Kawaguchiko → Train → Tokyo	Kyoto → Shinkansen → Tokyo → Fuji Excursion / Bus → Kawaguchiko
Total Duration	~3.5 – 5 hrs (Kyoto → Fuji) + ~2 hrs (Fuji → Tokyo) Varies due to Mishima transfer OR Shinjuku + Fuji Excursion route	~2h15 (Kyoto → Tokyo) + ~2 hrs (Tokyo → Fuji) More consistent timing with direct Shinkansen + fixed Fuji transport
Train Types	• Hikari / Nozomi Shinkansen • JR Bus (Mishima → Kawaguchiko) • Fuji Excursion (optional return)	• Hikari / Nozomi Shinkansen • Fuji Excursion Limited Express • JR Chuo Line + Fujikyu Railway (backup)
Estimated Cost (MYR / adult)	RM 220 – RM 320	RM 180 – RM 260
Baby Friendly	⭐⭐⭐☆☆ More transfers + longer travel day	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple Shinkansen first → easier pacing
Luggage Handling	Moderate difficulty (bus + transfers)	Easier (can store luggage in Tokyo hotel before Fuji)
Weather Flexibility	Based on luck to see Mt Fuji Fuji Visibility website https://isfujivisible.com/#visibility-forecast https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/fujisanwatcher/live/index.html	High chances (can swap Tokyo/Fuji days easily) Fuji Visibility website https://isfujivisible.com/#visibility-forecast https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/fujisanwatcher/live/index.html
Overall	Best for efficient routing (no backtracking)	Best for first-time Japan + family travel