Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch
Description
Spend 1 whole day with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter touring on a bus around the popular Mt. Fuji/Kawaguchiko area. Also visit the Arakurayama Sengen Park, popular on SNS sites in Japan and around the world, located halfway up Mt. Fuji, a registered World Heritage Site. Climb up 398 steps and behold the Chureito Pagoda, the symbol of Sengen Park. The scenery of the Chureito Pagoda with Mt. Fuji towering beyond in the background is just like postcard. A Japanese-style or Vegetarian meal will be served for lunch, depending on the option you book. You can choose boarding location from Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit/Entrance Hato Bus boarding area or Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus boarding area. The tour will end at each locations (same as departing station). Hato Bus, which operates this tour, is a winner of the 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards sponsored by Tripadvisor.
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The bus will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds. If Mt. Fuji's 4th or 5th Station cannot be reached due to road surface freezing, an accident on the Fuji Subaru Line, weather conditions, or other reasons, the tour will be guided to Oshino Hakkai or Fujisan World Heritage Center.
A popular photo spot with a view of Mt. Fuji towering beyond the lake.
Enjoy lunch at Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko or at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa. The meal venue may change depending on restaurant circumstances. [Standard Lunch Option] Japanese cuisine meal with meat and fish. [Vegetarian Lunch Option] Vegetarian meal without meat and fish. Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are NOT available.
Cross the Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge and gaze out at Lake Kawaguchi from the vehicle window.
This park is rich with scenic views of the city, located right in view of Mt. Fuji. Chureito Pagoda, the symbol of the park, can be reached after climbing up the 398 steps of a stairway. Especially during the cherry blossom season, this place is a greatly popular spot among local and international visitors as it offers a scenery of Mt. Fuji, Chureito Pagoda, and cherry blossoms captured all together in one photo.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons.
- Due to weather conditions, Mt. Fuji may not be visible. However, the tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be given for this reason.
- If Mt. Fuji's 4th or 5th Station cannot be reached due to road surface freezing, an accident on the Fuji Subaru Line, weather conditions, or other reasons, the tour will be guided to Oshino Hakkai or Fujisan World Heritage Center.
- For the Arakurayama Sengen Park sightseeing, the bus disembarking and boarding location will be Shimo-Yoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line. About a 10-minute walk one way takes the tour to Sengen Shrine. In addition, a long stairway with about 398 steps up to the scenic spot Chureito Pagoda, the park's symbol, takes about 15 minutes one way. Those who are not confident in their physical stamina may have to wait for a few minutes at the Sengen Shrine.
- Depending on the season and day of the week, traffic conditions may vary, and arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed.
- Drop-off is available only at Shinjuku Station (West Exit). The tour will not return to Tokyo Station.
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If a seat on the bus is required for the child, please make a booking at the Child rate.
- With Lunch: Japanese cuisine meal with meat and fish or Vegetarian meal at Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko or at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa. The meal venue may change depending on restaurant circumstances. There is a separate tour code for those who prefer a vegetarian meal, so please book that instead if preferred. Changes may not be made on the day. Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
- The bus company to be used on the tour is Hato Bus Co., Ltd. In an effort to prevent global warming, the bus will have its engine and cooling/heating turned off while waiting. In general, groups with an odd number of members will share seats with other customers. Please keep your seatbelts fastened on board the bus.
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
Reviews(156)
Guide Kiki was excellent guide. Very helpful responsive person. But due to the rain, we were not able to see Mt. Fuji that day. Other that, everything was good and fun.
We had a fantastic guide, Kiki. He was kind, flexible, knowledgable & made our day great, despite the rain! We would definitely request Kiki as our tour guide again.
Dear C125RUdaniellet Thank you so much for taking Hato Bus Mt. Fuji Tour! We also want to thank you for your lovely compliments about our guide, Kiki. It’s a shame about the rain, and although the weather is out of our hands, we are thrilled to know that you still had a fantastic day on the road with friendly Kiki. Thank you again for traveling with us and for leaving such a wonderful review.
We had an excellent trip to Mount Fuji. It was a great experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a full-day tour with Japanese-style food, beautiful stops, and stunning views along the way to Fuji. A special thank you to our guide, Makoto, who was extremely professional, informative, and friendly to everyone on the tour.
Thank you for taking a Hato Bus Mt Fuji tour and for your wonderful recommendation! It is fantastic to know that you had an excellent trip and enjoyed everything from the stunning views to the Japanese-style food. The Mount Fuji area can get quite busy and crowded, so taking a bus tour with a pre-arranged lunch, like ours, is definitely the most efficient and smart way to explore! We are also very happy to hear your compliments for Makoto. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to him, which will surely make his day. Once again, Thank you again for choosing Hato Bus, and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Japan.
We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Our guide, Aki, was so knowledgeable, water resourceful, helpful and entertaining. She made everyone feel special and took so much effort to tell us stories and we learnt so much about the Japanese culture. Mt Fuji was elusive due to the rainy weather but all locales were breathtaking. Thanks!
Thank you so much for joining Hato Bus Mt. Fuji tour and for sharing such a wonderful review! We are incredibly thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and our super friendly guide, Aki. We will certainly pass on your kind words to Aki. She will be absolutely delighted to know that her knowledge, stories, and efforts made your trip special and helped you deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. We are sorry that Mt. Fuji was being a bit shy behind the clouds due to the rain, but we are so glad that you still found the surrounding locales breathtaking. Japan has vibrant and beautiful scenery in every season, even on rainy days! Thank you again for choosing Hato Bus Mt Fuji Tour. We would love to welcome you back in the future—hopefully with clear skies and a perfect view of Mt. Fuji next time!
Aki was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She also did an incredible job connecting with everyone on the tour. The tour itself was great and the stops well worth the price.
Thank you for such an amazing review! A big shout-out to Aki! We are so proud to have guides like her who are knowledgeable and love connecting with our guests. We will definitely share your wonderful feedback with her—it will make her day! We are also very glad that you loved the itinerary and found the tour to be great value. Once again, thank you for choosing our Hato Bus Mt Fuji tour and for your wonderful review!
beautiful, the guide and driver were both excellent and friendly. We absolutely recommend it!
Grazie mille for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a "bellissimo" time on our Mt. Fuji tour. It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed the journey with our guide and driver. They always strive to make our guests' trips as enjoyable and comfortable as possible, and we will be sure to share your kind compliments with them. They will be so happy to hear it! Thank you so much for highly recommending Hato Bus Tour and sharing your wonderful review. A presto!
Teru was an excellent tour guide. We definitely enjoyed the tour. The driver, made us feel safe al through out our trip. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you highly appreciated the guiding of Teru and the safe driving of our driver. Providing a safe, enjoyable, and comfortable experience is our top priority, and your comments will surely encourage our staff. Once again, on behalf of Hato Bus team, thank you for taking our tour and for your kind feedback.
Amazing tour. Will go again next time. It is worth the money.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us and for leaving such a positive impression. We’re thrilled to hear that the tour left you with such a great experience and that you’d consider joining us again in the future. Knowing you felt it was worth the value truly encourages our team. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Our guide Miho and the driver was amazing, we had a great trip and felt we were in safe hands. Miho also answered a lot of questions about traditional Japanese living and showed us many pictures from a picture book she had. She took us through many shrines and explained how prayers are offered. I also think even if the visibility of the Mt is not super high I would still recommend this trip to explore the yamanashi area, the forest and lakes are very beautiful. The provided was also great Bento experience. Highly recommend it.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that your day around Mt. Fuji and the lake region felt both enjoyable and enriching. It’s wonderful to know that Miho and our driver helped you feel comfortable throughout the journey, and that her explanations about daily traditions and shrine customs added something special to your visit. Even on days when the mountain isn’t fully visible, the landscapes of Yamanashi have their own charm, so we’re glad you were able to appreciate the forests, lakes, and cultural sites. We’re also happy to hear the bento lunch was a pleasant part of the day. Your warm recommendation truly means a lot to our team, and we hope to welcome you again on another trip.
A great trip. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Weather was mixed which impacted scenery. However, we enjoyed our day.
Thank you for taking the time to join our tour and share your impressions. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that our guide’s friendly and knowledgeable support helped make the day worthwhile. Although the changing weather affected some of the scenery, we appreciate your positive spirit and are happy the experience was still enjoyable for you. We hope to welcome you aboard again under clearer skies.
