Mt Fuji Views Tour by Bullet Train Hokusai Train and Wasabi Farm
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji and Shizuoka's hidden gems! This tour departs from Tokyo by Shinkansen, leading you to an exclusive Hokusai Special Train that immerses you in the world of Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji." Explore the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, visit the sacred Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, and marvel at the majestic Shiraito and Otodome Falls. Experience the unique Mazuma wasabi farm, grating and tasting Japan's finest wasabi. Enjoy a delicious lunch with options including Japanese, vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, or Indian thali. Committed to sustainable tourism, this enriching experience offers flexible return options to Tokyo Station, Mishima Station, or Gotemba Premium Outlets for shopping.
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Itinerary
Board the Tokaido Shinkansen (ordinary car, reserved seating) and head to Mishima. While reserved seating will be provided for the outbound Shinkansen transfer, non-reserved seating may be provided depending on congestion conditions.
Arrive at Mishima Station and transfer to the Hokusai Special Train for a scenic ride toward Fujinomiya Station. Be immersed in the worldview of Katsushika Hokusai, who was famous for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Enjoy stopping for photos and slow driving at spots depicted in the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. Look forward to learning a lot about Katsushika Hokusai through talks about his woodblock print series, the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
Enjoy the scenic views of Mt. Fuji from the train window as you travel to Fujinomiya Station.
Arrive at Fujinomiya Station and transfer to a Wi-Fiequipped, air-conditioned bus heading to Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka. At the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka, gain a deeper insight into Mt. Fuji's history and faith. Enjoy stunning 4K theater screenings of the impressive Mt. Fuji held every 15 minutes.
Visit the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the center of Mt. Fuji worship. This is the head shrine of Sengen shrines in the country, and has long been worshipped for quelling the eruptions of Mt. Fuji. Feel revitalized at this shrine, where Sengoku warlords Takeda Shingen and Tokugawa Ieyasu also worshipped.
Take in the sight of Shiraito Falls, a beautiful scenery woven by water as snowmelt from Mt. Fuji gushes out from the cliffs.
The powerful Otodome Falls, where a large amount of water forms columns cascading with a reverberating sound. Enjoy the contrast between these two waterfalls, which have completely different characters.
The bus will pass through the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy the scenery from the bus window.
For lunch, select from four options: Japanese-style meal, vegetarian meal, Muslim-friendly meal, and Indian thali meal with tea or coffee.
After touring around a field cultivating Japan's world renowned wasabi, enjoy an experience of grating and trying out Mazuma wasabi, the pinnacle of wasabi in Japan. Look forward to enjoying Japanese wasabi with all the senses as customers themselves can experience grating wasabi and tasting it. If a facility cannot be visited due to its circumstances, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility below. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason. Alternative Facilities: Gotemba Premium Outlets, Kakita River Park, Mishima Taisha Shrine.
[Only for customers selecting the Gotemba Premium Outlets drop-off option] Please note that visiting Gotemba Premium Outlets is not included in the tour; only drop-off is available when selecting the “End at Gotemba Premium Outlets” option. You are responsible for your own shopping expenses and must arrange transportation to your next destination.
[Only for customers selecting the Mishima Station drop-off option] Tour ends upon arrival at Mishima Station. Make your own way to their next destination.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
- While reserved seating will be provided for the outbound Shinkansen transfer, non-reserved seating may be provided depending on congestion conditions
- The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
- This tour is a bus tour that takes customers around the Fuji area. A view of the beautiful Mt. Fuji is not guaranteed. Mt. Fuji may not be visible in its entirety depending on the weather, but the tour will not be canceled, and refunds will not be given for this reason
- If the transportation service is suspended due to a natural disaster or other reason, the conducting company will take necessary measures to provide travel service where possible, including arranging alternative services
- If a facility cannot be visited due to its circumstances, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility below. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason. Alternative Facilities: Gotemba Premium Outlets, Kakita River Park, Mishima Taisha Shrine
- There is an accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen and bus seats or lunch. If Shinkansen and bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate
- You can select from four lunch options: Japanese-style meal, vegetarian meal, Muslim-friendly meal, and Indian thali meal with tea or coffee.
- Muslim-friendly Meals: A menu that does not use pork or alcohol will be provided. Please note that these are not halal certified.
- Indian Thali Meals: A vegetarian menu that does not use meat and fish will be served.
- Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available
- Participating wearing athletic footwear is recommended
- Large luggage such as suitcases are not allowed. Please leave them at your accommodation prior to participating
- Visiting Gotemba Premium Outlets is not included in the tour; only drop-off is available when selecting the “End at Gotemba Premium Outlets” option
Reviews(44)
All parts of this tour were excellent. Our family were the only ones who booked for our day, so we basically got a private tour. Our guide (Shin) was great, and it was good to get away from the typical “touristy” stuff. The lunch was especially good and the wasabi farm was a unique experience. Even my son the picky eater liked eating the super-fresh wasabi. The only bad part was trying to find the guide in the super-crowded Tokyo station. although it probably would have been easier if we could read the Japanese Station signs. Would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting a unique Japan experience.
Riding a Hokusai train to take in a scenery of regional Japan while looking at the very same Mt. Fuji that Ukiyoe artists once saw was a rare and special experience for me. Shizuoka Hongu Senngen Shrine and Shiraito Waterfall might be a bit off the beaten path so there were fewer tourists. We could enjoy our visit at a peaceful and relaxed pace. Wasabi farm was also a precious farm visit opportunity for me.
The guide was so wonderful and he gave us so many information and showed us touched places.
Taking the specially designed train with Hokusai pictures was a very unique experience and also we were able to Mt. Fuji from the various angles and really enjoyed the view. We learned more about Mt. Fuji at the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, Shizuoka. The big shrine near the center was enormous with rich history. Visiting a Wasabi farm was another unique experience. We learned a lot about growing Wasabi and had a chance to grate it and ate it in a Japanese style room. Taking bullet trains round trip was very efficient and comfortable. This tour became a memorable thing. We would recommend this tour to the visitors from outside Japan.
What left the deepest impression on me was the special train arranged exclusively for our tour group after we alighted from the Shinkansen at Mishima Station. We had a wonderful time on that special train as it travelled through the foothills of Mount Fuji. Experiencing Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka side, including the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre and Shiraito Falls, was truly special. The authentic wasabi we sampled at the wasabi farm we visited was so delicious that it completely changed my perception of wasabi. I think this is an excellent tour for anyone looking for a unique experience of Mount Fuji.
I really enjoyed this tour. It was very well organized and offered a unique combination of nature, culture, and local experiences. The itinerary included the Shinkansen, the Hokusai Special Train, Shiraito Falls, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, and a fun wasabi farm experience. Our guide Sunny was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. I also appreciated the small group size, which made the tour more comfortable, and the different lunch options available. I would especially recommend this tour to repeat visitors to Japan looking for something different from the classic Hakone & Mt. Fuji route.
Fabulous experience with a variety of activities in addition to the bullet train. Highly recommend
Thank you very much for your comments. We are happy that we could make your day memorable. We hope you will share your Mt. Fuji adventure with your family and friends, and we look forward to welcoming you on another journey in Japan in the future.
Good variety of activities on this tour and the bullet train experience! The lunch was also very good and the tour guide was awesome.
Thank you again for traveling with us. We hope you will share your adventure to Mt. Fuji, Wasabi farm and special train with your family and friends, and we look forward to welcoming you on another journey in Japan in the future.
Fuji was an amazing tour guide - he was very helpful and we had a wonderful experience on the tour! Special mention to the Hokusai train with the Mt Fuji decorations!
We are happy to know that you enjoyed the Hokusai train's unique Mt. Fuji decorations. We hope you will share your experience with your family and friends, and we look forward to welcoming you again in Japan.
I just wanted to share how amazing our tour was, thanks to Mr Nao! From start to finish, he was patient, knowledgeable and made sure my family felt safe and comfortable the whole time. 10/10 would recommend. Mr Nao is truly an asset to your team. Thank you for making our Japan trip unforgettable. Mr & Mrs Guerrero and Ethan the birthday boy.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. And happy birthday once again to Ethan! We are delighted to hear that you and your family had an unforgettable experience. Your kind words about Mr. Nao mean a great deal to us, and we will be sure to share your compliments with him. Thank you for recommending our tour. We hope you will share your Mt. Fuji adventure with your family and friends, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Japan in the future.
