Traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto? Why don't you break your journey at Fujinomiya? It is at the southwestern skirt of Mt. Fuji, and is easily accessible for people traveling on Shinkansen train. Why don't you enjoy view of Mt. Fuji, a historical shrine worshipping the sacred mountain (World Heritage Site), a fine museum and a green tea farm?
Shin-Fuji Station (JR Shinkansen), Fuji Station (JR local Tokaido line) or place of your choice
Meet your guide at the gate, drop your luggage (if you have any) at a tourist center, and let's start the tour (we will use either a bus, combination of a taxi & a local train, or a taxi).
Museum featuring Mt. Fuji
Lunch in the vicinity, such as popular fast food, Fujinomiya yakisoba (fried noodles)
After enjoying the view of Mt. Fuji from the green tea field, we will walk to the house/shop to enjoy afternoon green tea with madame of the farm (green tea instructor).
Back to the Shinkansen station, pick up your luggage and travel on to your lodging for the night.
Shin-Fuji Station, Fuji Station or place of your choice
guide fee, and making reservation of necessary services during the tour
Transportation fee (you and the guide);
Taxi (Estimated fare by the distance is around ¥10,000 for a small car for a group of 3 guests. The fare goes up by a meter. Parts of the taxi ride may be substituted with public transportation or walking. Depending on the number of people in your group, you may need to hire a car longer to travel between tea farmer's house and tea field, or a larger car. In such cases, car fare may vary.)
It is possible to charter cars for the whole tour. Please ask the guide for details.
Green tea experience; ¥1100/person for 1 hour course,
Admission fee at the World Heritage Center; ¥300/person,
Lunch (if you wish to have it) for you and the guide
!! Total costs outside the tour varies depending on the number of people and detailed itinerary. Ask your guide if you wish to obtain total estimated costs.
View of Mt. Fuji is weather dependent. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Please ask the guide in advance, if you wish to extend your tour to cover other places in the vicinity, such as inside tour of sake brewery, Shiraito Waterfalls (World Heritage Site), a nice lunch at a reserved table, etc.
The tour uses a combination of public transportation and taxis (please look at the expense not inclusive section). The tour requires some walking (about 30 min. in total). If you wish to hire a car, I can make a reservation on your behalf.
I can work for you in other cities if my travel cost is covered.
I am sorry I can not work for male solo travelers.
Christpher R.
A Pleasant Day at Hakone--Nature, History, Fine Art & more!
“The best rainy day in Hakone”
Fumie is an amazing guide from first contact to the last. She was very consistent with communication. By the time our family of 5 met Fumie outside of the JR gate, Fumie had already set our itinerary including making us dinner reservations based on previous emails. Our time in Hakone was misty and rainy, but Fumie made the trip well worth the time. She expertly navigated the tricky trip up to Owakudani for the famous kuro tamago. She had lots to knowledge about pretty much everything Japan. Lake Ashi, with the mist on our day, added to its mystique. Hakone shrine in a light drizzle was amazingly peaceful. Fumie helped us make Hakone memorable by allowing us to go at our own pace but still hit all the high notes. She was patient and courteous. She took very good care of us and our 3 children. Hakone will forever be in our memories as a lovely day strolling in the light sprinkle, enjoying the views, and appreciating its beauty. Many thanks to Fumie for strolling alongside us.
Fumie U.
(18 reviews)Thank you, all the members of Chris-san’s family. It was my great pleasure working for you, and I want to send my big hugs to you all. I was initially worried that the ropeway and the excursion boat on the lake might be suspended because of the weather, but they operated, thanks probably to your deeds, always kind to other people (we say that, somehow, in Japan). You were a charming family who are great at seeing positive sides of things. May I ask a favor? Will you send me the photo you took at the end, of all of us? Thank you!
“What an enjoyable day!”
Fumie was such enjoyable company. She was very efficient, did more than expected and I wish we could have spent more time with her and its environment. She kindly accommodated my 'bum leg" which developed a few days prior. Unexpectedly and amusingly, at a garden two of my high school school mates of 60 years ago were there; she got to meet them. To Fumie: Doumo arigatou gozaimashita! Thank you very much! Yokatta deshita. Hope to return...soon!
Fumie U.
(18 reviews)Thank you, Joyce-san, for the nice comment. It was my pleasure and privilege to be a part of your wonderful trip. I wish you all the best and hope to see you again.
Roger C.
Extension of 4 hours, for a day trip from Shimizu port, customized for you
Customized
“A wonderful day in Shimizu with Fumie”
My wife and I and our friends were on a Viking cruise and stopped at the port of Shimizu. Fortunately for us the cruise ship was staying overnight in Shimizu and we were able to book an eight hour tour. Fumie met us at the cruise port at 9 AM. Fumie had arranged for a private car and driver for the four of us to visit a tea plantation, have a delicious lunch in a "farm to table" restaurant, go to the World Heritage site and museum of Mt. Fuji, visit the waterfalls by Mt. Fuji and taste sake at a sake factory. It was a busy day but because we were a small group we did a lot. Fumie is truly a professional. She offered us options on things to do in and around Mt. Fuji. Her English and her personality are excellent and she gave us insights into the people of Japan. She respected our physical abilities as senior citizens and planned a pace accordingly. I highly recommend Fumie as a tour guide.
Fumie U.
(18 reviews)Thank you, Roger-san, for the great words on me. It was a pleasure serving your team and I hope you will come back in the future. Wishing you the best, Fumie