Mount Fuji Private Tour from Shimizu Port | Shore Excursion
Description
Our private tour is a relaxed and fully customizable experience guided by a local from the Fuji countryside. You’ll visit a selection of well known viewpoints and quiet local spots such as lakes, forests, waterfalls, lava caves, and rural tea fields. The listed stops represent a basic route, but the day is designed with extra time to allow flexibility. The total tour duration is intentionally longer than the listed spot times to allow for travel between locations, optional detours, meal breaks, and on-the-day customization. Guests may choose to skip certain stops, spend more time at others, or replace locations with alternative spots in Fujinomiya or Fuji City depending on their interests. After booking, your guide will contact you to adjust the itinerary based on your pace, preferences, and current conditions. Routes may also change due to weather, traffic, or crowd levels to ensure the best possible experience. A flexible, private way to enjoy Mt. Fuji beyond fixed schedules.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Shiraito Falls is one of the most iconic waterfall views in the Mt. Fuji area. Thin streams of spring water flow gently over a wide rock wall, creating a soft curtain-like landscape unique to Mt. Fuji’s underground water system. The area is lively and popular, but the natural beauty is always worth seeing.
A small local waterfall often missed by visitors. Unlike Shiraito Falls, this spot has a relaxed and natural atmosphere, and in summer you can cool your feet in the clear spring water. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy Mt. Fuji’s fresh water up close.
A quiet lakeside with beautiful Mt. Fuji views. On calm mornings, the surface reflects the mountain like a mirror, and with a bit of luck you may see the double-Fuji reflection. If you prefer, we can enjoy a short lakeside cycling section here.
A historic site connected to the Fuji-ko faith. The area is calm and surrounded by nature, and from here we can walk to a natural lava cave hidden from regular tourists. It offers a rare chance to feel the volcanic history of Mt. Fuji.
The head shrine of over 1,300 Sengen shrines across Japan. It features the crystal-clear Wakutama Pond, fed directly by Mt. Fuji’s underground spring water. A meaningful cultural stop where you can learn about the traditions connected to Mt. Fuji.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The standard meeting points are Shimizu Port or Shin-Fuji Station. Complimentary pickup is also available within Fujinomiya City and Fuji City upon request. For travelers coming from the Tokyo area, taking the Shinkansen is the most convenient option. Shin-Fuji Station can be reached in about one hour from Tokyo Station. Pickup and drop-off are provided free of charge within the listed areas. The tour price does not change based on the pickup location or number of guests.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- ※Strollers are usable at several major viewpoints and flat areas, but some locations are not safe for stroller access due to natural terrain. If you are traveling with infants, please contact us before booking. We will advise which areas are suitable and adjust the itinerary when possible.
- ※Most travelers can join this tour without any problem. If you have concerns such as back pain or pregnancy, please contact us before booking. Because this is a private tour, we can customize the route and skip or adjust sections like the lava cave or forest trails to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
Reviews(15)
An absolutely amazing day. The tour guide was very kind and was able to tell us all about the history and interesting facts about the sights we saw. He went over and above, we had spare time so he fitted another sight for us to see. Highly recommend. Would love to visit Japan again some day!
Thank you for your review! I’m really happy you had such a great day with our guide. One of the best things about a private tour is being able to adjust the day as we go, so I’m glad you got to squeeze in one more place too! Thank you for your kind recommendation. I hope you do make it back to Japan someday. There is still plenty more to explore!
So everything about this tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide really did look after us a million percent. Nothing was to much trouble. Wasn’t sure what to expect. But was a fantastic day out. It’s hard to know what to write as was all brilliantly worked out each step of the tour. The cave bit was my favourite. Also lunch in cafe was amazing. Worth every penny, in fact was probably to cheap. They should charge more!!
Thank you for your review! I have to say, the “you should charge more” part made me laugh! :) But more than anything, it made me really happy to know that you felt the day was worth that much. The cave is one of my favorite places too, so I’m glad that ended up being your favorite part. Thank you for spending the day with us and for writing such a lovely review. It was really nice to read!
We had the best day! Our guide was professional and so knowledgeable! He made our day unforgettable! This was my favourite tour on our whole 3 week vacation & cruise around Japan. We are a group our friends from the UK ranging from age 46 to 66! I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
Thank you for your review! It makes me so happy to hear that you had such a great day with our guide. I’ll definitely pass your kind words on to him! To hear that this was your favorite tour during three weeks of traveling and cruising around Japan is a huge compliment to our team. Thank you for choosing chilloutdoor, and I hope you took home many great memories from Japan!
We booked a private tour around Mt Fuji with Chill outdoor very last minute and it was definitely worth it. Tutsu was very helpul and pleasant. We had a wonderful day with Kosuke and Hikaru, very kind people. We recommend you to book a tour with them!
Thank you for your review! I’m so happy everything came together, even with a last-minute booking. Thank you for your kind words about me, Kousuke, and Hikaru. I’ll make sure to share your message with them. We hope to welcome you back to the Mt. Fuji area someday!
A wonderful trip with our family, superb guiding and some amazing places we would not see otherwise
Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure spending the day with your family. I’m so happy we could show you some of the hidden places that make this area so special. I hope you made many wonderful memories in Japan, and we’d love to welcome you back someday!
Our guide Kousuke, and driver Hikaru, were both fantastic and so good with our children. They showed us the beautiful spots around Mt Fuji. This was a true highlight of our time in Japan and would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your review! It means a lot to hear that your time with us became one of the highlights of your trip to Japan. Thank you also for your kind words about Kousuke and Hikaru. I’ll be sure to share your message with them. We hope your family will visit the Mt. Fuji area again someday!
Entire family enjoyed seeing lake, waterfalls, shrine and Heritage center. Kousuke and Hikaru were great guides.
Thank you for your review! I’m so happy your whole family enjoyed the day together. Thank you especially for your kind words about Kousuke and Hikaru. I’m sure they’ll be delighted to hear your feedback. We hope to welcome your family back again someday!
We had the best time! Great adventure seeing multiple sites with the flexibility of a private tour. Saw Mt fuji from station 5, waterfalls, lake, and a temple in a small town. 10/10
Thank you for your review! It was wonderful to hear that your family had such a great time exploring the Mt. Fuji area. We’re so happy you enjoyed the flexibility of the private tour and the chance to experience some of the local places we love. Seeing guests enjoy the town where we live and work always makes us happy. We hope to welcome your family back again when you return to Japan!
Fantastic private tour of the Mt Fuji region with a guide who grew up right at the base of the mountain. Tetsuya was very informative and also very willing to adjust plans as needed to suit our group’s interests. We went to a large number of locations and many of them were not at all crowded, so it felt like a very special tour of the area from someone who knew and loved it. We saw multiple waterfalls, parked and hiked to Station 6, went into a cave and saw bats!, and enjoyed the gorgeous area of Mt Fuji. Tetsuya was also very helpful and accommodating as we navigated challenging terrain and as we purchased lunch and ate at the waterfalls. Just a spectacular experience- this is the one you should book.
Thank you for your review! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring the quieter side of the Mt. Fuji area. Seeing people enjoy the town where I was born and raised always makes me very happy. Thank you for your flexibility throughout the day and for your kind words. I had a great time with your group as well. I hope to welcome you back to the Mt. Fuji area someday!
We had a wonderful family trip to Mt. Fuji and it was one of the highlights of our time in Japan. The views of the mountain were absolutely stunning. Our guide was so helpful in learning the area and having a great time. We enjoyed exploring the area, taking photos, and learning more about the history and significance of Mt. Fuji. The scenery was breathtaking, especially on a clear day when the mountain is fully visible. There were plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, and trying local food.
Thank you for your review! I’m so happy to hear that your time around Mt. Fuji became one of the highlights of your family trip to Japan. We were lucky to catch some beautiful views of Mt. Fuji during the day, and it was a pleasure spending time with your family. I hope the rest of your journey was just as memorable, and I’d love to welcome your family back someday!
