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Mt.Fuji 5th station, a short hike of Ochudo & Okuniwa

Mt. Fuji 5th Station

Overlook from the Ochudo

Autumn Leaves (Japanese Larch)

Rhododendron flowers

Bonsai shape of Pine trees

Mt. Fuji Heritage Center (Yamanashi)

Mt.Fuji 5th station, a short hike of Ochudo & Okuniwa

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2018

Motoyuki H.

4.95 / 5

(41 reviews)

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Mount Fuji

Japanese (Native), English

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Motoyuki H.)

Up to 6 people

The Ochudo, also known as Middle Road, was a special trail for ascetic practitioners that circled Mt.Fuji at the level of the fifth station. The trail is adorned by beautiful flora such as Japanese larch, Rhododendron, and Lingonberry and offers a majestic view of Mt.Fuji.

The trail continues to Okuniwa, as Inner Garden which used to be a lateral crater. As it is named, pine trees and volcanic rocks create artistic landscapes by all nature.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kawaguchiko Station or hotels in the area

09:30 AM

Mt. Fuji Heritage Center (of Yamanashi Prefecture)

Mt.Fuji was designated as a UNESCO world cultural heritage in 2013. It is the ideal place to learn about the mountain, which makes your experience ongoing more meaningful.

11:30 AM

Mt. Fuji 5th Station

Enjoy lunch and shopping.

12:30 PM

Ochudo & Okuniwa Trail

The Ochudo trail starts from the 5th station. After 1.5 hours of walking, it reaches Okuniwa and loops for more 1 hour. The trail is covered by volcanic gravels but well maintained. It is almost flat but around 50 meters down the slope or steps to Okuniwa.

Ending Point

Kawaguchiko Station or hotels in the area

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Transportation:

- Taxi = JPY1,000 per car (from Kawaguchiko Station to Mt. Fuji Heritage Center)

- Public bus = JPY2,800 per person (From Mt.Fuji Heritage Center to the 5th station and back to Kawaguchiko Station)

Miscellaneous:

- Lunch

Tour Important Information

Hiking shoes and clothes are required.

Wheelchairs are not accessible.

The tour should be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

The tour operates from the middle of May to the middle of November.

Important message from the supplier

If the booking is far ahead over 9 months, please ask me the availability.

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

Joined 2018

Motoyuki H.

4.95 / 5

(41 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Motoyuki H.

My name is Moto, National Licensed Guide Interpreter living in Yamanashi, Kofu-city.

I can offer real experiences of Japanese nature, culture and commoner's life.

Check tour inventory and contact me soon if you are interested in !!

Reviews

Deanna H.

5 / 5

Oct 10, 2025

Shore excursion from Shimizu port, more closer to Mt.Fuji

Oct 10, 2025

Shimizu

8 hours

“Had the Best Day”

Our tour was fantastic from start to finish. Moto was an awesome guide and we had so much fun. His English is excellent and he made the tour fun and unique.

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for the review and rating! The tour included some of the off-the-beaten and some of the tourist sites. I am happy to know you enjoyed it. Hope to see and guide you again!

Mary D.

5 / 5

Aug 18, 2025

Shore excursion from Shimizu port, the land of Mt.Fuji

Aug 18, 2025

Shimizu

6 hours

“Great day, shame about the rain!!!!”

Motoyuki was prompt and ready to go for our trip to Mt Fuji and beyond. His enthusiasm is wonderful and he is very adaptable to changing the timetable is you request a change. Local knowledge and history is very strong. And we really appreciated visiting the Saki Distillery as an extra side trip. I have one wish, and that is the entire cost of the day had been prepaid. Don’t misunderstand, Motoyuki had advised that we needed to pay for the rental car on the day, we just wish everything had been fully paid before the trip. We highly recommend Motoyuki, he is knowledgeable, kind & loved to laugh.

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for your delightful review and for posting pictures! Even though Mt. Fuji had been embarrassed to reveal her figure, I am happy to know that you enjoyed the tour. Actually, Shizuoka is still local for foreign tourist but there are so many attractive place to visit. Hope to come again and explore more! All my best,

Steven D.

5 / 5

Aug 9, 2025

Shore excursion from Shimizu port, the land of Mt.Fuji

Aug 9, 2025

Shimizu

6 hours

“Private Shore Excursion to Mt. Fuji/Shimizu with Moto-san”

After our 12 day cruise of Japan, our group of 5 compared notes and declared that Moto's private guided tour of Mt. Fuji/Shimizu was our favorite of all of our excursions. Mainly this was due to his curated selection of visit sites that spanned different cultural aspects of the area. In a short period of time, we saw waterfalls and lakes with a view of Mt. Fuji, ate peaches from a local vendor, went to an authentic tea house, ate lunch at an authentic non-touristy restaurant, and visited a local sake shop that used 200 year old water from Mt. Fuji to make its own sake. I don't much care for sake, but this stuff was light years ahead of what I've ever had in the States. Moto was interesting, responsive, and very helpful. You can't go wrong with this selection.

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for the review and rating! I am so happy to know that my tour was the best for you. Also, I appreciate that you were interested in and well understood our nature, culture, and society. I am preparing to show you much more. Hope you come again!