Lake Kawaguchi : Exclusive Private Customized Tour w/ Local Guide





Description
Experience the Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko region on a high-quality, fully customizable 8-to-9 hour private tour. Your entire day is built around your interests and pace. Your dedicated, English-speaking local guide is an expert in culture, history, and outdoor activities, offering insights that only insiders know. [Personalized Day] -Total Customization: You choose where to visit! Your guide offers expert recommendations to design your perfect itinerary for your special day. - Your guide would take photos for you - Flexible start time available -Door-to-Door Service: Free pick-up/drop-off across the wider area (Lake Kawaguchi, other Fuji Five lakes, Fujiyoshida city). -Amenities: Includes water & a hand-made tourism booklet. [Optional Adventures] Hiking: Choose from several options tailored to your ability and time. Nature walk: walk in the unique lava forest and see some local lava caves.
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Itinerary
This historic village was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Here, you can admire eight crystal-clear ponds fed by the pristine snowmelt waters of Mt. Fuji. The area beautifully preserves traditional Japanese architecture, offering a glimpse into the country's timeless heritage.
Lake Yamanaka is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and is famous for being the closest to Mt. Fuji. Visitors can enjoy stunning, up-close views of the mountain, relax by the water, or try out the popular swan pedal boats. Your guide will tailor the stop to ensure you have a wonderful experience.
This historic shrine was built centuries ago and is a must-see destination when visiting the Mt. Fuji area. It features beautiful spots for taking photos and allows you to experience ancient Japanese culture firsthand. Your guide can explain its history and religious significance upon your request.
We can stop at any scenic spot around Lake Kawaguchi to capture stunning photos! Since this is a private tour, just let your guide know whenever you see a view of Mt. Fuji or the lake that you love.
Oishi Park is one of the most popular destinations on Lake Kawaguchiko. It features lovely seasonal gardens that change throughout the year, offering fantastic opportunities to admire and photograph Lake Kawaguchi with a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Aokigahara Forest is a famous and unique woodland located near the base of Mt. Fuji. It is known for its beautiful moss, ancient trees, and peaceful atmosphere. Exploring this natural wonder with a private guide ensures a safe, relaxing, and highly informative walk through one of Japan's most fascinating natural landmarks.
Considered the most beautiful of the Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Motosu offers an iconic view of Mt. Fuji. It is a fantastic place to take memorable photos when the weather is clear. Upon request, your guide can also arrange a casual hike to scenic spots, and all necessary gear is included for free.
This open-air museum village brings the old history of rural Japan to life. It features beautifully preserved traditional thatched-roof houses, making it a wonderful place to visit and experience ancient Japanese culture firsthand.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please tell us your preferred pick-up time at least a day before 8pm, so your guide will be ready for your tour. The start time is flexible to change. If you have suitcases with you during the tour, please let us know before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Ryo was a fantastic guide for our family of 4. He quickly adjusted our schedule as the weather changed and showed us some wonderful sights. I would highly recommend Forest Kraft Outdoors tour services and would definitely use them again during a return trip to this area!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure guiding your family around the Mt. Fuji area. I'm so glad that the weather cleared up and we got to see Fuji beautifully at the end! Thank you for choosing our tour, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan.
Beautiful day thanks to a private tour with Ryo. He has taken all our wishes into account and has responded very well to our needs. A big thank you for the great day and the unforgettable impressions in this beautiful Kawaguchiko region. Thank you Ryo.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am truly happy to hear that you had a beautiful day exploring the Kawaguchiko area with me. It was a pleasure tailoring the tour to your specific wishes and needs. Thank you again for your kind words, and I hope to see you back in Japan someday!
The tour was very enjoyable, our tour guide Ryo took us to all the best locations to view Fuji. The company was also very flexible with pick up and drop locations. I highly recommended this tour and our guide Ryo.
Ryo was kind, polite, punctual, and helpful. He accommodated my elderly mom to make our Fuji sightseeing trip a pleasant and memorable experience.
My husband and I wanted to tour the Mt. Fuji area looking for great places to photograph. We chose Forest Kraft Outdoors with Ryo as our guide. He was super informative, punctual, and went out of his way to accommodate us. Even though our full-day tour was interrupted by rain, we were only charged for half a day. Ryo took us to a great restaurant for lunch where we had the specialty - Hoto noodles! He graciously picked us up the next morning (sunny) and took us to a couple places to shoot photos before we left later that morning to return home to Ohio.
Thank you for joining our tour! It was so pressure to meet you. I was happy that I could give an additional time on next day to take nice picture of Mt. Fuji. Thank you guys and hope you cook Hoto at your home!
Our tour around Mt. Fuji with Ryo was absolutely amazing! Even though the weather didn’t fully cooperate, Ryo handled everything with such professionalism, flexibility, and a great attitude. He adjusted the itinerary seamlessly to make sure we still experienced the best of the area. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine care made the whole day unforgettable. Even though we did not get to see Mt. Fuji itself on the day of our tour, we learned so much and still got incredible views from various spots despite the conditions. Highly recommend Ryo to anyone looking for a personal, well-organized, and enjoyable Mt. Fuji experience! Thank you so much!
Ryohei was our tour guide for a group of 3 including a teen,he was well prepared, very knowledgeable and so accommodating of our schedule and very punctual. treated everyone with respect and considerate of our dietary restrictions .The tour was comprehensive, thoughtful, and well-prepared. It was the perfect way to spend a day in Kawaguchiko. We learned so much and had a delightful time. would definitly recommend him to family and friends.
Despite unlucky rainy weather obscuring our view of Mt. Fuji all day, we really enjoyed seeing the waterfalls, caves, lakes, and shrine around the area. Ryo made great suggestions where to go and we appreciated the option of being picked up all the way at our hotel near Mishima Station. They also offered to reschedule our tour due to the rainy weather which was very considerate (although we stuck with the rainy day due to our itinerary). Overall we were very happy with our tour!
Thank you for joining our tour. Grad to hear that you guys enjoyed the private tour even it was rainy day. Thank you!
Our tour with Ryo today was quite special. He spoke great English, and drove skillfully to the different scenic locations only locals would know. He is attentive and perceptive enough to gauge our preferences and was able to recommend some amazing sites not covered by regular Mt fuji bus tours. This is a day well spent. Excellent tour. Thank you, Mr. Ryo Kato.
A lot of thanks to you too! I was a nice day and I also enjoyed the time with you. Thank you for joining our tour!
Fantastic day! Ryo was generous with his time, and planned a day where we got to see Mt Fuji and explore the surrounding areas. He took us to some hidden spots which were two of our highlights. Highly recommend!
Thank you guys! I'm very grad that I could take you guys to some local places. Have a nice trip in Japan.



