Mount Fuji Private Custom Tour with Local English Speaking Guide

Lucas is an amazing guide. He picked us up on time at our hotel in Hakone and we did a tour of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding sites. Lucas is fluent in 3 languages including English and is from Japan. He is also very friendly and is incredibly knowledgeable about all things Japan. My family and I learned a ton and saw some amazing sites. Highly recommended!

Amazing day around mount Fuji with Lucas as our guide. We took the tour at the beginning of our trip to Japan, so it was also really great to learn about Japan's history as we were visiting the various sites around mount Fuji. Unfortunately, the day was cloudy and we did not get to see mount Fuji despite our guide's best efforts, but we felt it was still worth it thanks to Lucas' knowledge of the region and history.

Lucas is a fantastic tour guide. He is so easy to talk to, very flexible and is a wealth of knowledge. I had such a fun time even though weather wasn’t great around Mount Fuji. If you don’t mind the early start I highly recommended the 5 am start time. We hit no traffic and pretty much had everywhere to ourselves before the tour buses start to arrive. We were then back in Tokyo around 1:30 pm.

We were a family of four on a 10 day trip of a lifetime to Japan! This tour was simply amazing! I booked with Yokohama Private tours due to our tour guide's (Lucas) prompt response and willingness to accommodate the customization of the tour. We were traveling from Tokyo to Osaka and wanted to see the Mt. Fuji on our way - which is not an easy to get to via public transportation and 12 pieces of luggage/bags. We booked the Alphard Toyota van - which was quite luxurious and comfortable for our 10 hour tour. We made arrangements for Lucas to pick us up from our hotel with all of our luggage and got to relax after days of navigating public transport in Tokyo. It was very nice being driven around by someone who knew the area well. Lucas was incredibly knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and was an awesome safe driver. In addition to seeing traditional tourist spots (Lake Kawaguchi and Chureita Pagoda), we stopped for lunch at a small traditional restaurant (delicious). Lucas then helped us find the small fishing village where my Grandmother spent her childhood - Matsunaga Village, Numazu, Shizuoka prefecture. He researched and help us find the beach where she played! This was an incredible memory for us. At the end of our tour, Lucas dropped us off at the Fuji Shinkansen station, helping us figure out the tickets/entry, before we parted ways. I highly recommend Lucas of Yokohama Private Tours! If and when we return, I would book again in a heartbeat! Worth every yen spent!

We didn't get to see Mount Fuji (weather), but I'm so happy we took the trip! Yuriko and Mr. Saito picked my family and friends up at our hotel at 6 AM, and the adventure began. From the start, Lucas and Yokohama Private Tours had been communicative and making sure the trip was setup to our request, even including checking for food allergies. We came during the height of rainy season, so it rained most of the day. But that didn't matter. My van (Toyota Alphard - highly recommend!) was driven by Yuriko, and it was so nice to hear about this and that. Fun facts, answers to any questions we came up with, everything. She was very interactive and personable. I can't speak for the van that Mr. Saito drove, but from what I've gathered, he was great as well! When we got to our stops, Yuriko would go with us and answer any questions we had. Part of the trip was to take my daughter's "5th Birthday" pictures, and Yuriko would help us with suggestions of places to make it great. One of the benefits to going during the rain: LESS PEOPLE. Maple Corridor had no one there (granted is most popular in autumn). Oishi Park had beautiful flowers and Lake Kawaguchiko. Chureito Pagoda did not disappoint even with overcast sky. The steps are NO JOKE 😆. And even sans Mount Fuji, Honcho St. was beautiful. By the time we started traveling back, we wanted to ask Yuiko and Mr. Saito to be our personal guides the rest of our Tokyo trip, but honestly, it was more of a, "Hey, friends, would you want to hang out?" They were great, and we were sad or trip was coming to an end, but fully satisfied with everything. We didn't get to see Mount Fuji, but that just means we need to come back and try again. And I'll tell you what, I won't hesitate to look at another trip with Yokohama Private Tours with Lucas and his crew! And I'll recommend them to ANYONE I encounter that is going to be heading to Japan! Thank you, Lucas, Yuriko, and Mr. Saito!

Our tour was amazing. Lucas is a fantastic guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed our day with him. We were traveling as a family of 7, and Lucas had no problem with that size group. We upgraded to a larger passenger van for comfort, and that was a great suggestion. Lucas also provided his suggested itinerary but adapted it to our needs with no issues at all. I highly recommend Yokohama Private Tours, and Lucas specifically!

We had a fabulous day from start to finish with Luke who was extremely friendly and professional. Highlight views of Mt Fuji, lunch at a local restaurant and a great end to the day at a traditional Onsen. Can’t recommend Luke highly enough.

We had a wonderful private tour of Mount Fuji with Lucas. He was incredibly helpful in finding us the best possible view on the day, which turned out to be the only clear visible view of Mount Fuji. He also took us to an authentic local place for lunch, which we really enjoyed. Lucas spoke excellent English and shared lots of interesting and fun facts throughout the trip. His car was very comfortable, and he kindly provided complimentary snacks and drinks, which was a lovely touch. He also took us to some great spots for family photos and was patient, friendly, and helpful the entire time. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend Lucas to anyone looking for a private Mount Fuji tour. And yes, Lucas is Japanese — don’t let the name fool you!

The perfect Mt. Fuji experience! This tour could not have been better. Our guide Lucas was so kind, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, making a unique itinerary based off our interests. We set our start time for 6:30 a.m., and, even though it might seem early, it was perfect. We missed morning rush hour traffic and took in some beautiful views before the clouds and crowds formed. We got to see so many different locations and views around Mt. Fuji, ranging from iconic selfie spots, to beautiful flower fields, to an outdoor traditional village museum, to even a sake brewery. Suffice it to say, this tour had it all and is a must do for anyone visiting.

We had an outstanding experience with Yokohama Private Tours (YPT) during our trip to Asia, and equally important, even before we arrived in Japan. We have explored many countries, and planning an in-depth and extensive international trip can sometimes be challenging. From our very first inquiry with YPT, Lucas was responsive and answered our questions promptly, professionally, and his English was excellent. He helped us build a customized itinerary and his attention to detail was very impressive. Equally important, was his knowledge of Japan and his recommendations of what to see so as to make the most of our time in such a beautiful country. A pleasant surprise for us, was his skill at taking professional photos and videos of us at scenic sites. He captured many memorable moments we will treasure for a lifetime! Our first tour was a private excursion from Yokohama to the Mount Fuji area. We were picked up directly at our hotel and taken to several beautiful locations throughout the day. One of the best aspects of the tour was the freedom to have a completely flexible schedule. Unlike structured bus tours, we were never rushed or tied to someone else’s timeline. The itinerary could be adjusted as we went, allowing us to spend more time at places we especially enjoyed. We also used Yokohama Private Tours for a full-day private tour of the Tokyo area. Once again, Lucas did not disappoint us and did an excellent job working with us to create a unique itinerary focused on the sites we specifically wanted to see. If we wanted to stay longer somewhere, it was never a problem. In addition to the tours, we used their service for three private transfers: - A transfer to Ashikaga Flower Park, which was absolutely amazing - A transfer from the Yokohama cruise port to our Tokyo hotel - A transfer from Tokyo to the airport We were traveling with several large pieces of luggage, and standard Japanese taxis and Ubers simply could not accommodate us comfortably. Having a spacious vehicle waiting for us provided tremendous peace of mind and convenience. Every driver was professional, and all of the vehicles were extremely comfortable. Lucas also provided the names and contact information for each driver the day before our scheduled pickups, which added another level of reassurance and professionalism. Bottom line: we would absolutely use this company again and highly recommend them to anyone traveling to Japan. We wish there were more private touring companies like YPT and especially a “Lucas” in every country that we plan to visit in the future! Travel would be as carefree and close to perfect as you can get!