Full day tour at Lake Kawaguchiko
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 the scenery, but also you have great tour at the sake brewery.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kawaguchiko station
9:00 Kawaguchiko station
Meet you at Kawaguchiko station (The terminal of train and highway bus in Mt Fuji area)
9:30 Ide jyozo(sake brewery)
The Sake brewery uses the spring water from Mt Fuji. You taste several sake after the formative tour about sake making.
11:00 Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
You take the rope way 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.
12:00 Lunch
I recommend that you have local noodles called Hoto, which includes a lot of vegetables with Miso soup.
13:30 Cruise at Lake Kawaguchiko
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.
14:30 Oishi park
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.
15:30 Kawaguhciko station
See you off there
Ending Point
kawaguchiko station
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, guide transportation to meeting point
Ropeway 900 yen per person
Cruse boat 900 yen per person
Ide sake brewery 2200 yen per person
lunch (you and guide)
Gas for guide's car 3000yen
Tour Important Information
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 when 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.
Also, when the rope way is very busy and we have to wait for long time, I will suggest alternative place.
Sake tour depends on the brewery opens
Important message from the supplier
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.
I am afraid that I will not pick you up outside Yamanashi such as Tokyo or Hakone.
However, I will give you advise how to get Mt Fuji or Yamanashi.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Chinami N.
Hello!My name is Chinami.
I have a national licence as a tour guide. I know well not only the nature of Mt Fuji area, but also history of Mt Fuji as a world cultural heritage site.I like to talk with people from all aver the world.So I want to have great time with you and enjoy local meals, wine, and so on.
Let's share a wonderful moment in Japan!
Reviews
Yasmin B.
“Perfect day at Mt. Fuji!”
Our family had a great experience with Chinami at Mt. Fuji/ Lake Ashii area. Chinami helped arrange a car service for us from Hakone to Mt. Fuji to meet her. She then took us to the pagoda that has amazing views of Mt. Fuji. She knew all the best spots for photos and was always happy to snap a picture for us. My son is gluten-free, and she was so kind to help us find a good restaurant for lunch that met his needs. She was very flexible when the kids wanted to spend more time walking around the lake or the 7 ponds area. We would recommend Chinami to any family looking for a guide from the Mt. Fuji area.
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Chinami N.
Thank you very much for writing the review. Your family is so friendly and cheerful. So, I enjoyed guiding all. It was about to start rainy season, however, you could see Mt Fuji time to time on the day. I knew you like hiking. You should hike mountains surrounded in the area next time. I hope you stay in Mt Fuji longer next time. Enjoy yourselves rest of days in Japan, especially in Yakushima island!!!
Andrew J.
“Japan makes wine?!? You bet it does!!”
Even if you only have the mildest interest in wine, this tour is for you. Although Chinami gives an excellent and educational tour of the Yamanashi wine region, the beauty of the vineyards and the mountains is all the excuse you need to escape Tokyo for the day. Chinami was waiting for us at the train station when we arrived and straight away we were off to our first winery … one that I suggested which she was happy to fit into the itinerary for the day. Her knowledge of the area is exceptional and she was able to give us the highlights of the area in the short time we had. If your into trying something different the regional varieties of Japanese grapes are worth trying especially Koshu and Muscat Bailey A. We visited 5 wineries while there and had lunch at Maruki Winery which had a fantastic deck over looking the mountains. Burgers were great!!! All in all a great day and totally recommend if you want to do something different and escape the tourist crowds. Thank you Chinami for looking after us for the day!!
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Chinami N.
Wow! Thank you so much for wonderful review!!I didn't t realize we went five wineries because you left Yamanashi earlier. And I am happy that you got one you wanted to buy in Budo no Oka! I have more wineries that I would like to take you to. Remember Grape festival is the first Saturday of Oct. And Yamanashi Nouveau is Nov 3. I think your children would like them. Also, if you have a couple hours, you could go to the Fruits Park that has a good view of Mt Fuji. Take care everyone and enjoy wines from Japan!
Dale I.
“Yamanashi and Mt Fuji day trip”
Chinami was amazing, nothing was too much trouble. I had to send some extra luggage home to Australia and Chinami helped with getting it done, interpreting and assisting a somewhat difficult task for the post office. She made it easy. We found Chinami a wealth of knowledge and shared information about the area throughout the day. Local understanding of history and customs, found her as a guide exactly what you want. There were several times she stopped for photo opportunities we would not have seen if we had driven ourselves. Places with great views and no other tourist. Lunch selection was great as we jam packed the day with stops and activities, and didn't miss any! Overall thoroughly recommend! Thank you Chinami.
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Chinami N.
Thank you very much for the review. It took one hour to send the box in the post office. I hope you get it within a month... I enjoyed guiding and talking with all of you as well since you know about Yamanashi well. You must be happy to come back to the area with your family. I will let you know if I have a chance to go to Australia. Keep in touch!
$244/ per group
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Walking in Aokigahara,the sea of trees, and exploring caves
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Visiting historic wineries and wine tasting
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Hiking for the view of Mt Fuji and Aokigahara forest
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