Small Group Tour Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo
Description
Explore Mount Fuji’s surroundings with our Small Group Tour: Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo. Join an expert guide in a small-group setting as you travel through the countryside to Oishi Park. Soak in the landscape views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. Later, visit Arakurayama to take photos of the iconic Chureito Pagoda and nearby shrine. Shop for traditional souvenirs in Fujiyoshida and walk among the spring ponds of Oshino Hakkai. Finish with panoramic views at the famous 5th Station. Our Small Group Tour: Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo promises more than just Mount Fuji views. With a small group, discover the cultural icons that surround the mountain, from Chureito Pagoda to Oshino Hakkai. Enjoy a personalized experience with an expert local guide and smooth round-trip transfers from Tokyo.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at a centralized meeting location and head to Mount Fuji
Visit Arakurayama, home to the famous Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Drive to Oishi Park and enjoy scenic views of Lake Kawaguchi & Mount Fuji
Discover Oshino Hakkai’s crystal-clear ponds and thatched houses
Head up to the 5th Station for panoramic views (weather conditions may affect the visibility of the mountain)
In Fujiyoshida, enjoy free time for lunch and shop for souvenirs in traditional shops
The tour ends at the same location you started your day from
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour involves a significant amount of physical activity, including climbing 400 steps (optional); please ensure you're physically capable of participating
- While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather, heavy traffic during the peak season, or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites, or some visits may be cancelled on the spot. Due to heavy traffic during the Japanese holiday season, weekends, or peak season, the return time may be delayed.
- Weather conditions may affect the visibility of Mount Fuji during your visit to the 5th Station
Reviews(112)
Sofia was amazing! So kind to my family. I really recommend booking this tour. I had a blast and the views were incredible.
Sofia was amazing. Very friendly and easy to connect with. Answered our questions with honesty and was very knowledgeable. Our trip to Mount Fuji was great and worth it. I highly recommend her as a guide.
Sofia was hands down the best addition to my trip to Japan, so very insightful. She actually knew so much about where we went and what we were going to do. Never a dull moment with her, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent experience. 100/10!!!!!
Amazing first day in Japan, visiting all the viewing and cultural hotspots around Mount Fuji. Unfortunately it was cloudy and we couldn't see Mt Fuji, but the gardens around Lake Kawaguchi were beautiful. We really enjoyed the Chureito Pagoda and shrines in the forest. We stopped off at Oshino Hakkai to see the stunning crystal clear waters and water wheels. It had lovely old buildings and street food style markets. We had a really great time and really valued having a private tour take us between all these places
Thank you for such a detailed review! We're sorry the clouds kept Mount Fuji hidden that day, but we're so glad the gardens at Lake Kawaguchi, the Chureito Pagoda, and the crystal-clear waters of Oshino Hakkai made for such a memorable first day in Japan. Having a private tour to move between all these spots at your own pace is exactly the experience we aim to offer. We hope to welcome you back for clearer Mount Fuji views next time!
We travelled with our tour guide Sofia to Nikko. Unfortunately it was rainy which brought down the experience. The length of the trip was probably ideal, 10 hours. The stops except Toshogu shrine and lunch were hasty, but that is what the schedule allowed given that 5 hours were spent on transportation back and forth. Sofia is very friendly and helpful, and she managed to make the whole tour group get to know each other. Maybe I would have appreciated more narration about history and sights from the tour.
Thank you for such honest feedback! We're glad the 10-hour Nikko tour length felt right, though we're sorry the rain affected your day - unfortunately that's one thing even Sofia can't control. We appreciate you letting us know the stops outside Toshogu Shrine and lunch felt rushed; we're always reviewing our scheduling to help future guests get the most out of each stop. We hope you'll give Nikko another visit with us on a sunnier day!
Tomoko was very lovely and kind, but not very informative. We were hoping to learn more about Fuji and the places that we visited. We were also disappointed that Mount Fuji stayed hidden in the clouds, but I know that there is no way to control for that…
Hi Shiri, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad Tomoko's warmth and kindness came through. We completely understand the disappointment about Mount Fuji staying hidden in the clouds - visibility really does vary day to day and is one of the few things entirely out of anyone's control, even for our most experienced guides. We work closely with our guides to make sure every group gets rich context on the places we visit, and we've shared your comments with our team to help keep that consistent across all our Mount Fuji tours. We hope you'll consider joining us again on a clearer day for the full Mount Fuji experience.
Sophia was a great guide and my family greatly enjoyed her as our tour guide to Nikko.
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad your family enjoyed touring Nikko with Sofia - her warmth and local knowledge make her a guest favorite. We hope to welcome your family back to Japan again soon!
Sofia took us on the Nikko tour. It was amazing and she gave great historical context and was very personable. And the best Ramen! Highly recommend!
Thank you for the lovely review! We're delighted Sofia brought the history of Nikko to life for you and pointed you toward the best ramen in town. We hope to welcome you back for another Tourist Japan adventure soon!
Sofia was amazing. She was really kind, funny and caring and great with children. She also gave us recommendations and knows the best cheesecake in Nikko.
Thank you! We're so glad Sofia's kindness, humor, and care made the day special for the whole family - cheesecake recommendation included! We hope to welcome you back on another Tourist Japan tour to Nikko or beyond.
Nabeel was very informative and catered to the needs of our family. We loved touring with him and would definately recommend him to others travelling in Japan!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted Nabeel took such great care of your family on the Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi small group tour from Tokyo, and that you'd recommend him to fellow travelers. We hope to welcome your family back to Japan again soon!
