Walk the Ancient Pilgrim Paths of Mt. Fuji – Private Tour
Description
【The pickup service is available only for guests who are already staying in Kawaguchiko or Fujiyoshida area, or for those who can come to the areas on their own.】 Escape the crowds and experience the peaceful side of Mt. Fuji! At 2,305m (7,500ft), the 5th Station offers stunning views and clean mountain air—perfect for a relaxing walk. On this tour, we’ll hike a 2.5 km (1.6 mile) section of the historic Ochudo Trail, once used by pilgrims on spiritual journeys. The path is mostly flat with gentle slopes, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. A certified local English mountain guide will share stories about Mt.Fuji’s unique nature and culture. After the hike, enjoy an authentic local specialty at a local restaurant! This tour is available from May to December, and we provide free rental gear so even outdoor beginners or travelers without hiking equipment can join! Take your time, walk slowly and let Mt.Fuji’s quiet beauty leave a lasting impression.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You can enjoy the best combination of Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt.Fuji on sunnydays.
This is the road to reach for the 5th station of Mt.Fuji.
Once, only people who had climbed Mt.Fuji more than 3times are allowed to walk on Ochudo-trail for pilgrimage. Now only 2.5 km(1.5 miles) is open because of safty issues but we still can enjoy the dynamic view below our eyes!
This is the entrance for peoplo who climb up Mt.Fuji. It is the most popular of the four 5th stations on Mount Fuji and the best developed station. There is Komitake shrine which is an ancient shrine built more than 1,000 years ago. Let's start the tour after praying for the goddess of Mt.Fuji!
Let's enjoy lunch at a local mountain hut! They have authentic Japanese food!
Going back to the city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer tours locally in the Kawaguchiko and Fujiyoshida areas for clients coming in themselves or are already in the areas. Please note that pick up service is available only in Kawaguchiko and Fujiyoshida areas.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- 最小遂行人数は2名からとさせていただきます
Reviews(13)
Yuki was an amazing guide, teaching us all about the culture, topography, and Mt Fuji area. The drive and hike were interesting and lovely, the food was excellent with hospitable service and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Yuki went above and beyond in all aspects.
Yuki is a very experienced mountain guide and an excellent connoisseur of the region. He has been to Mount Fuji 50 times, shares interesting stories about Mount Fuji during the ascent, is attentive, very friendly, and accommodates personal wishes, always considering individual fitness. It was a thoroughly successful climb in perfect weather. All expectations were met. Afterwards, we enjoyed excellent udon at a local restaurant. Yuki organized everything perfectly. Yuki speaks perfect English. Five stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yuki is a highly experienced mountain guide and an excellent expert on the region. He has climbed Mount Fuji more than 50 times and shares fascinating stories about Mount Fuji throughout the ascent. He is attentive, very friendly, and always takes personal wishes and individual fitness levels into account. It was a thoroughly successful climb in perfect weather, and all expectations were fully met. Afterwards, we enjoyed excellent udon at a local restaurant. Yuki organized everything perfectly and speaks excellent English. Five stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had a great time with Yuki! He showed us some really amazing spots and views, and he was very knowledgeable of the whole area. Really fun, great conversations too. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area
So glad I signed up with Yuki to be my guide on this easy hike on Mt Fuji. He is very personable and speaks english well. My hike on the 5th Staion trail was a combination nature hike and forest bathing. Beautiful! I highly recommend this pilgrim walk with Yuki as a guide.
Yuki was an excellent Guide. We were fortunate to be able to actually do this walk from the Fifth Station in perfect weather. The lunch at the mountain restaurant was absolutely delicious (we paid for that). All in all, it was a really worthwhile 5 hours spent in beautiful surroundings with a companiable Guide.
We spent the day with Yuki!! It was an absolutely incredible day and Yuki has a beautiful way of telling the stories of Mt.Fuji. He does a great job explaining the history of the mountain and the historical periods that led to the region as it is today. Despite all the questions that we had, he was patient and answered them all. His climbing and hiking experience is clear and he was 100% committed to us while on the tour. I would highly recommend Yuki to anybody wanting an experienced guide for Mt Fuji!!!
The trail was amazing. Not too strenuous. Yuki was an amazing tour guide with lots of interesting facts and materials to help us learn about the history of Mt. Fuji. I highly recommend booking with Yuki. His kindness and knowledge are unmatched!
It was a loo tour, where I could fully enjoy Mt. Fuji without climbing to the top! My guide Yuki guided me through the history and plants of Mt. From the fifth station, I could see the summit up close and was simply overwhelmed by the majesty of Mt. I also got to see the Five Lakes of Fuji and the Sea of Clouds below, which gave me a wonderful view that I would never see in my daily life. Yuki's guided tour, full of humor in Kansai dialect, is super recommended!!!
Amazing tour and hike, Yuki is very helpful and knowledgeable! The scenery was great and I highly recommend this tour!!
Thank you for your great comment Loubna! I also enjoyed guiding you a lot^^ Hope I'll see you again in Canada or Morocco one day!
Guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Was fun and enjoyable experience with him. Lot's of cultural exchange, easy to converse with and with the weather was able to come up with alternative solutions for the itinerary.
Thank you very much for a great comment Doron! I also enjoyed the cultural exchange! Hope you enjoy experiencing it more during the Japan trip(^^)
