Kawaguchiko is the most popular lake among five lakes at the foot of Mt Fuji.There are many places to go in all seasons.You see Mt Fuji from different directions.Not only enjoying sceanery, but also you have great tour at the sake brewery.
Kawaguchiko station
Meet you at Kawaguchiko station (The terminal of train and highway bus in Mt Fuji area)
The Sake brewery use the spring water from Mt Fuji. You taste several sake after the formative tour about sake making.
You take the rope sway called Fuji Panoramic Ropeway. You see whole Mt Fuji from the top of mountain if the weather permits. You also see Lake Kawaguchiko from there.
I suggest that you have local noodles called Hoto. Hoto includes a lot of vegetables with Miso soup.
You enjoy cruising by APPARE(means well done!) in lake Kawaguchiko. The sight seeing ship is traditional and similar one used during the warring States period.
There are many different type of flowers depending on seasons. You can shop, have food or drinks as well as a good view of Mt Fuji at the end of the tour.
See you off there
kawaguchiko station
Guide fee, guide transportation to meeting point
transportation fee about 900 yen (you and guide)
ropeway and cruise ticket 1700 yen per person (you)
Ide sake brewery 1500 yen per person(you)
lunch (you and guide)
If you can not arrive at Kawaguchiko station around 9, I will change the tour in order to fit your plan.
I might change the itinerary if we expect bad weather. In that case, I will tell you in advance.
I recommend you go to the world heritage center or Kubota Ichiku art museum instead.
I can guide you in Shizuoka(Shimizu) and Nagano if you pay for my transportation fee (and accommodation depending on time a tour starts and where).
If you would like me to pick up in Tokyo, I have to ask you pick up fee as well.
I am available to guide only in Yamanashi and Mt Fuji from May to July.
Also, I have only customized tour in April because it might be hard to complete all sight seeing spots due to peak tourist season.
“Excellent Guide”
Chinami (Cindy) was wonderful. Explanations about the places we visited were great. English is very good. We basically asked to visit many places we had researched before visiting the area and deciding that Chinami would be the best choice. We are very happy that we made the investment of taking a guided tour Thank you again ありがとう Arigato
Chinami N.
(59 reviews)Thank you very much for such a wonderful review. I am sorry that my reply was late. The weather was not great, however, we could visit five lakes and other places you are interested in. I appreciated that you agreed to hire a taxi. How about traveling by cruise ship? Take care of yourselves and keep in touch Chinami
“Wonderful day around Mt Fuji”
My two sons and I had a wonderful day exploring the nearby sites of Mt Fuji. Chinami was essential to the success of the trip. She picked a set of interesting sites to explore and was extraordinarily knowledgeable about the history of the shrines and temples, the geography of the mountain, and good places to eat. Chinami kept a high tempo throughout the six plus hours we spent together and timed everything perfectly. Plus, she provided a lot of help with the logistics of travel from Tokyo. Overall a five star plus review.
Chinami N.
(59 reviews)Thank you so much for the review. I am sorry that I couldn't make the tour you requested since it was the year end. However, I am so happy we could see mt Fuji beautifully and feel new year atmosphere in Japan. Also, you enjoyed carp sashimi with other local noodles. Please come to visit the area in different seasons and spend more. Take care and keep in touch. Chinami
“Best day of our holiday”
We had the most amazing day with Chinami visiting the Mt Fuji area. She was a wonderful tour guide who was extremely organised, efficient, kind and informative. She went above and beyond with every detail of the day from start to end making the day run so smoothly. We learnt so much from her that we would have otherwise missed and just had the most enjoyable experience. Nothing was too much trouble for Chinami and we highly recommend her and look forward to hopefully one day coming back to Japan and taking another tour with her. Leigh, Sharon, Ella and Siara Australia.
Chinami N.
(59 reviews)Thank you so much for the review just after the tour. I appreciated that you agreed changing the date (not during new year holidays), so that we could go around more smoothly. I am glad if I could help you had a great holiday in Mt Fuji area. The area has different scenery in each season as I told, so please come back in other season, including trying roller coasters in The Guiness Book! Take care and enjoying skiing in Japan as well! Chinami