Information checked: July 31, 2026, 8:32 AM JST.
The Yamanakako no KABA amphibious sightseeing bus resumed operation on July 13 after track work and safety checks. The operator posted updated boarding guidance on July 26, making this a good moment to review reservations, summer fares, and child seating rules.
Key Facts For Travelers
Every Child Needs A Seat
The updated rule defines the child category as age three through elementary-school age. Lap riding is not allowed, and preschool children must travel with someone of junior-high-school age or older.
A child aged two or younger may ride only if able to sit independently in a seat. In that case, the operator requires a child-fare seat; there is no separate infant fare. If the child cannot sit alone, boarding is not allowed.
Reservations Do Not Guarantee The Weather
Online reservations open 30 days before travel and remain available until 30 minutes before departure. Same-day counter tickets are sold only when seats remain, and the system assigns the vehicle and seat automatically.
Wind, fog, lightning, water level, or other operating conditions can cause a cancellation without advance notice. Check the official operating status again before traveling to Lake Yamanaka.
Traveler Actions
- Reserve early for weekends and summer-event dates around Lake Yamanaka.
- Log in to Fujiyama Connect on your phone before reaching the counter.
- Check in with the live QR code at least 10 minutes before departure.
- Book a child-fare seat for every child, including an independently seated child aged two or younger.
- Recheck weather and operating status before setting out.
Official Sources
- Yamanakako no KABA official service and boarding notices
- Yamanakako no KABA official fares, times, and reservation rules
Update History
- July 31, 2026: Created from the official resumed-service notice and the July 26 boarding guidance, with current summer fares and timetable.
