Safest Neighbourhoods in Mt Fuji / Kawaguchiko (and Areas to Avoid)
Where to stay — Kawaguchiko, Yamanaka, Fujiyoshida
Kawaguchiko: most hotels and ryokan; closest to Chureito Pagoda; lake views (north shore best). Hotel Mystays Fuji Onsen Resort, Konansou, Hoshinoya Fuji are popular ranges from mid to luxury.
Lake Yamanaka: quieter, larger lake, less direct Fuji-view but more scenic; private accommodations.
Fujiyoshida: the town between Kawaguchiko and the climbing trail; cheaper guesthouses; the Lawson photo spot is here.
Don't stay at Mt Fuji itself unless you're climbing — mountain huts are functional dormitories, not hotels.
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