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Transportation
How to book FUJI EXCURSION
Mount Fuji, Japan
FUJI EXCURSION is direct train to Mt.Fuji FUJI EXCURSION is Limited Express train to Mt.Fuji area. This is only direct train to Mt.Fuji at the present (July 2024). It takes 1H52min from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko Lake, 4130JPY one way. It's operated by the...
Kaori S.
Oct 18, 2024
Transportation
How to get to Mt.Fuji from Tokyo?
Mount Fuji, Japan
There are some ways to get to Mt.Fuji from Tokyo. (1) Express bus(2) Express train (FUJI EXCURSION) (3) Hired car(4) NEW!! Car tour offered by licensed tour guide (5) Rental car with international drivers’ license(6) Bullet train to Mt.Fuji? (not conven...
Kaori S.
Sep 17, 2024
Transportation
Buying a ticket on Limited Express trains in Japan
Mount Fuji, Japan
Buying a seat ticket on Express trains in Japan can feel confusing, challenging, and even intimidating. The train fare system in Japan has multiple categories, but I'll focus on the three main ones you need to know: the base fare, the limited express fare...
Ro Mi
Aug 27, 2024
Transportation
No easy access between Mt.Fuji and Hakone
Mount Fuji, Japan
Since being a tour guide, I’ve got lots of inquires about Mt.Fuji and Hakone. “I want to visit Mt.Fuji by bullet train.””Can we use JR-pass for Mt.Fuji?”“Is it possible to do Mt.Fuji and Hakone in a day from Tokyo?”“I want to visit Mt.Fuji from my hotel i...
Kaori S.
Jun 18, 2024
Things To Do
Top Things To Do And Places To Visit In Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji, Japan
Mt. Fuji, iconic landmark, and has been worshiped as holy place in Japan. It is also one of the famous mountains in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world climb Mt. Fuji every year. Even if you are not a climb lover, there are ...
RICH LIN
Jan 19, 2024
General
Top 10 Mt. Fuji Things to Do
Mount Fuji, Japan
1. Shibazakura Festival (Fuji Five Lakes)Photo by PlanetyzeThe Fuji Shibazakura Festival held annually from April to June is an event only in the spring where you can walk among the scenery of 800,000 blossoms of shibazakura. The towering sight of Mt. Fuj...
GoWithGuide Official blogger
Jan 05, 2024
Things To Do
Four Impressive Tottori Sights for Tourists
Mount Fuji, Japan
Do you like sand? Then take a trip to Tottori! 100,000 year old sand dunes, and the biggest area like it in Japan is certain to impress. Tottori also boasts the third highest peak in Japan, only Mount Fuji and Yarigatake beat it on height. So, want to rea...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
General
Chureirto Pagoda and sakura (Dec. 2, 2022)
Mount Fuji, Japan
Haven't you seen this five storied Pagoda with Mount Fuji?Chureito Pagoda which became the cover of the Michelin Guide is popular among the international tourists but Mount Fuji from Chureirto Pagoda is not always perfect as you see pictures in pamphlets...
Yoko T.
Jan 02, 2023
General
You cannot travel easily from Hakone to Mount Fuji area
Mount Fuji, Japan
So many people think that they can easily go from Hakone to Lake Kawaguchiko area because both of the pictures have Mount Fuji in the background, but there are in different prefectures (States). So tours give false image even they are only going to Hakone...
Yoko T.
Dec 26, 2022
General
Live Cameras of Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, Japan
If you would like to see Mount Fuji, the most important thing is checking the WEATHER FORECAST. Moisture could prevent the sight of it, so also check the humidity. On a rainy day, you could hardly see her. https://www.jnto.go.jp/weather/eng/area_detail.p...
Yoko T.
Dec 20, 2022
General
Cool Video by our British YouTuber Guests
Mount Fuji, Japan
We welcomed amazing Youtuber guests, Mr. Saunders Carmichael Brown and Mr. Phil Cooper, from London in mid August.Here's the video of "Saunders Says" supported by four GoWithGuide guides.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8bbtASlKZg&t=65s If you'd like to ...
Yoko T.
Apr 28, 2022
Travel Tips
Winter - The Best Season to See Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji, Japan
Do you know which is the best season to see Mt. Fuji? The answer is "Winter" without any possibility of doubt! The main reasons are: 1) There is a higher possibility of seeing Mt. Fuji in winter due to clean and cold air. 2) We can see beautiful snow capp...
Nobu S.
Apr 28, 2022
Things To Do
Four Starting Points for Climbing Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, Japan
Thinking about climbing Mount Fuji this year? The climbing season starts from early July to the middle of September. If you are not sure where to start, then read on for our guide to the four different mountain routes available for climbing: Mount Fuji Ba...
Luke Kinsella
Mar 02, 2021
Events & Festivals
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Mount Fuji, Japan
The Fuji Moss pink Festival is a special spring attraction of Mt. Fuji with some 800,000 shibazakura (moss phlox or moss pink) plants spreading over the natural expanse of the mountain. It is one of the largest collections of shibazakura around the Tokyo ...
Okamoto Naoki
Apr 27, 2013