Mt Fuji and Kawaguchiko Private Tour
Description
Visiting Mt Fuji is a must-do experience when you're in Tokyo, but most people only stop for the snap panoramic photos of the formidable beauty. On this tour, your knowledgeable local guide not only takes you to see the iconic mountain, but also to a Shinto shrine that is known to have the deity of Mt Fuji enshrined. Your day trip to 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi includes lunch with transport by private vehicle.
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Itinerary
This Shinto Shrine is known for its iconic view of Mt. Fuji and its pagoda.
The 5th station is located at an altitude approx 2,300 meters, and is a popular starting point for climbers. Between May to Oct if weather permits, you may visit the 5th station of Mt. Fuji. The months between Nov and Apr, access to the 5th station would depend on local conditions (snow and ice).
You can see one of Japan's notable spring water ponds and buildings in traditional thatched roof farmhouses.
For this portion of the tour, you may choose ONE of the following inclusions: - the Fuji panoramic ropeway, OR - Ichibu Kubota Art Museum, OR - Ide Sake Brewery. Please inform us ahead of time so we can check availability. Also please also note that the availability of these options are subject to certain conditions (weather, holidays, etc)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The meeting point should be in Tokyo 23 ward (central area). If your hotel is not listed, please let us know the name of the hotel. If you are staying at Airbnb, please let us know the address.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 passengers per booking is required
- Minimum age is 12 years. Passengers 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Moderate clothing is recommended for entry to temples and shrines; knees and shoulders must be covered
- Access to Mt Fuji's 5th Station may be unavailable depending on weather conditions. Tour will ascend to the highest point allowed
- Check the weather of the area a night before as you may need extra jacket.
- The itinerary may change depending on the open status and weather conditions on the day.
- The Mt Fuji 5th station will be closed from mid-December to late April due to snow. During that period, the itinerary will change to alternative options such as the Fuji Panorama Ropeway.
Reviews(10)
We (4 people) had a great experience! Our guide, Roy, was punctual, and gave very interesting history and cultural facts along the drive to yamanashi. Mt fuji was a bit shy, but we enjoyed a detour to the shibazakura festival, before proceeding with Mt Fuji 5th station, local lunch, and panoramic ropeway. A great day trip, picked up and dropped off at hotel with no issues. Thanks Roy and our driver!
Thank you of the recommendation and 5 star review for our custom Fuji Day Trip and leader Roy. We love to receive these great comments and are always glad people have a great time with us in and around Tokyo, especially getting out into the countryside. Happy travels and please contact us again for anything you need while in Japan.
This was a big family trip to visit my brother stationed in Japan in the Air Force. Mt. Fuji was always something I wanted to see and this trip did not disappoint. Machiko was our guide and she was amazing! Very knowledgeable, adjusted our tour to include options better than originally intended. I would highly suggest this tour to anybody and if we can ever go back I would definitely like to do this again!
This was an amazing trip. Our guide spoke great English and Japanese. The highlight was him asking the maiden to ask the priest to give us a blessing, which I was able to pass onto my son. His lunch selection was great. We loved the railway and boat ride.
Thank you for the positive review and recommendation for our Fuji trip Timothy. We really appreciate the feedback and detailed positive comments. Please reach out when you are next back in Japan.
<p>Excellent tour. Our guide, Silvia, was very knowledgable and our meeting with the priest at the Sengen Shrine was amazing.</p>
<p>Meg was our guide, and she is terrific. The day was cold, snowy/rainy, and very overcast, so we thought there was no chance we would get to see Mt. Fuji. With a little patience, however, we did get a peek from station 4, and then another peek from a nearby crafts village. Because it is a private tour, there is flexibility in what you do and how much time you spend doing it. That flexibility is especially helpful when the weather is not cooperating, as was the case with us. Meg is such a pleasant tour guide, and we felt entirely comfortable expressing our thoughts on different activities we could do. FYI, we are a family of four, 2 parents and two teenagers, and everyone had a great time.</p>
<p>The exclusive visit with priests did not go as expected. I was expecting some private moments with a priest. Yet I was only offered to take part in a ceremony. Disappointed, but the overall experience is great.</p>
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any miscommunication that may have happened throughout the tour. We have sent your feedback to our local supplier to ensure that this will not happen in the future.
<p>This tour was one of the highlights of an amazing vacation.Although it is a longish day every moment was special.We felt so well cared for by both our guide and our driver in The Mt Fuji area.The train ride was fun and sometimes scenic during which our amazing guide Sylvia gave us history and information that enhanced the trip greatly.The mountain itself was spectacular and we lucked out with perfect weather.The views were amazing.My only comment is that the promised meeting with the monk was nothing like it was described in the brochure.Minor but worth noting.Although it was disappointing it in no way deterred from an amazing day that our incredible guide Sylvia provided for us.</p>
<p>our guide Mrs. Yuka Yoshida made this being an unforgettable excursion</p>
<p>Very well organized, very good guide. It was a nice and funny tour. We see everything what was possible in the short time. Absolut top and worthy the money.</p>
<p>Meg was a great guide and we had perfect weather for our Mt Fuji visit<br/> Highly recommend the tour</p>
