Lake Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Boat Appare & Mt. Fuji Cruise, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

About this place

Live Camera | Sightseeing Boat Appare Pier & Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan. Boarding the Sengoku warlord-themed excursion vessel "Appare" (modeled after the historic Takeda naval fleet), travelers enjoy a dynamic 360-degree cruise across the calm waters of Lake Kawaguchiko. The spacious open-air upper deck glides smoothly underneath the Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge, offering unbroken views of Mount Fuji towering over the lake's mirrored surface. Near the pier, guests savor Fuji-themed chiffon cakes, fresh fruit tarts at Kawaguchiko Herbkan, and golden tempura made with fresh lake pond smelt.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Sengoku Navy Theme Excursion Ship: Cruise aboard the striking red-and-gold ship inspired by warlord Takeda Shingen's historic fleet.

▸ Under-Bridge Lake Panorama of Mt. Fuji: Glide beneath the Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge with clear frontal views of Mount Fuji.

▸ Lakeside Pier Cafes & Fried Smelt: Savor Mt. Fuji chiffon cakes, freshly brewed coffee, and crisp deep-fried freshwater smelt.