Kawaguchiko Kojosai 2026 Trains: 17 Extra Services, IC Card Advice, and Tokyo Connections

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Information checked: July 20, 2026, 08:55 JST.

Kawaguchiko Kojosai is easier by train than by car once the lakeside roads and parking areas start tightening up. Fujikyu Railway’s official August 5 operating notice matters because it adds both extra local trains and named limited express connections for festival visitors coming from Tokyo.

Short answerFujikyu Railway says 17 extra trains will run for Kawaguchiko Kojosai on Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 9 added services toward Kawaguchiko and 8 added services toward Otsuki. The operator also says two limited express connections will run as Kawaguchiko Lake Festival Nos. 13 and 5, and advises visitors to preload IC cards or buy round-trip tickets in advance.

Key Facts For Travelers

Event dateWednesday, August 5, 2026.

Extra trains17 total: 9 toward Kawaguchiko and 8 toward Otsuki.

Tokyo-side connectionsTwo named festival trains connect from Limited Express Kaiji services out of Shinjuku.

Ticket warningThe operator expects crowding at ticket windows, machines, and charging points.

What The Operator Added

The official railway notice says the added southbound services are timed mainly for arrivals before the event, while the added northbound services are timed for departures after the fireworks. It also says the festival-branded Kawaguchiko Lake Festival No. 13 connects from Kaiji 27 from Shinjuku and reaches Kawaguchiko at 3:51 PM, while Kawaguchiko Lake Festival No. 5 connects from Kaiji 39 and reaches Kawaguchiko at 6:38 PM.

Traveler Actions

Use rail as the default August 5 access plan instead of assuming parking will stay easy around the lake.
Charge your Suica or PASMO before reaching the Fujikyu line because the operator warns local top-up points can get congested.
Buy your round-trip ticket in advance if you are not using IC cards, especially if you will leave after the fireworks.
Check whether you need a local extra train or one of the named limited express connections before booking from Tokyo.

Useful Timing Details

The operator says one added downbound train leaving Otsuki at 10:31 PM and two added upbound trains leaving Kawaguchiko at 9:24 PM and 10:28 PM will use JR E233 rolling stock. It also reminds passengers that Otsuki to Kawaguchiko costs 1,170 yen one way, or 1,161 yen by IC card.

Official Sources

Update History

July 20, 2026: Created after checking the official Fujikyu Railway special-train notice and the official event page.