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Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

When Mt.Fuji appears, everyone smiles!

Kawaguchiko Lake boat cruise Appare

Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama)

Oishi Park with lavender

Kocia in autumn

Always lovely to walk flower garden

Pretty in every season!

3 mins ride of Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway will take you to the top of Tenjoyama mountain.

Get some cute FUJIYAMA cookies!

Try tasty fruits flavored soft serves!

Mt.Fuji view from boat cruise on Kawaguchi-ko Lake

Mount Fuji Private Tour - Mt. Fuji is the object of worship for Shinto in Japan. It’s one of the reasons why Mt.Fuji is designated as UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage Site.

Mt. Fuji is the object of worship for Shinto in Japan. It’s one of the reasons why Mt.Fuji is designated as UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage Site.

【Option】Lake Saiko - quiet, lesser visitors area

Reflection of Mt.Fuji

Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Option】Saiko Yashi-no-sato NENBA is a folk village facility with the site of old style thatched roof houses and traditional craft shops.

【Option】Saiko Yashi-no-sato NENBA is a folk village facility with the site of old style thatched roof houses and traditional craft shops.

【Option】Yashi-no-sato village

Kimono Rental option available in Iyashi-no-sato

【Option】Unique ice cave and wind caves can be seen in the underground of volcanic Mt.Fuji.

Short cave adventure under rave!!

Safe short trekking in so-called suicide forest

Aokigahara jukai - sea of forest

Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Option】Oshino Hakkai retains 8 sacred ponds originate from snow melt water from Mt.Fuji. Used to be purification place for Mt.Fuji worshippers before climbing.

【Option】Oshino Hakkai retains 8 sacred ponds originate from snow melt water from Mt.Fuji. Used to be purification place for Mt.Fuji worshippers before climbing.

Crystal clear water used to be purification place

Hoto, thick noodle local specialty.

Sunrise and Sunset make the most impressive moment on Mt.Fuji.

Yashi-no-sato in autumn

Autumn Foliage Festival

Oshino hakkai in winter

【Seasonal OPTION】 Shiba-sakura festival Spring

【 SPECIAL REQUEST】 Diamond Fuji for photo lovers

【My Family Car is available with Photo Option ]

【Car OPTION】Spacious 7 seater van

【 Car OPTION】We can assure best experience by car

Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Day Trip

Joined 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(113 reviews)

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Mount Fuji

Japanese (Native), English

11 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Kaori S.)

Up to 4 people

Private Mt.Fuji only for your group, starts/ends at Tokyo. Basic plan takes Express Train from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko (one of the Fuji 5 Lakes). Transportation options are available upon your preferences. *Make an inquiry one month prior for train booking.

Car Option is recommended as public transportation at the destination is not good. If with public transportation, we might need to take a taxi occasionally to escape from too packed local buses. I'll support you to move smoothly.

Itinerary

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

07:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku Station

- I'll meet you at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards. Or, Shinjuku Station to take an express train to Mt.fuji area. Following itinerary is [ Basic Plan by Fuji Kaiyu Express Train ]. With Car Option, whole day could be the best flexible with more visiting spots.

08:30 AM

Take FUJI EXCURSION express train (2H)

8:30 Shinjuku - 10:27 Kawaguchiko

FUJI KAIYUU (富士回遊 or FUJI EXCURSION) is all reserved seat Ltd Exp. train to Kawaguchi-ko Lake, which is one of the 5 Lakes of Mt.Fuji.

Make sure you book this tour enough in advance to secure seats for this train, because very popular due to its imitated seats. Will be booked out soon after sales start one month prior to ride. If train tickets were booked out, we go for express bus, or you may ask for Car Option.

10:30 AM

Arriving in Mt.Fuji area ( Kawaguchi-ko Lake area )

Walk 15min to Kawaguchi-ko lake shore, or take a taxi (5min).

11:00 AM

Kawaguchi-ko Lake Sightseeing (Basic Spots to visit)

Spot 1 - Arakurayama Sengen Park/Shrine (known as Chureito Pagoda)

We walk up 398 steps to observatory. Photogenic view of whole Mt.Fuji with red five-story pagoda. Very popular in cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.

OR Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway (3min to mountain top by ropeway) *This ropeway often has long waiting line (at peak season, 60-90min). We can hike up (some 1H) to the top if you like hiking.

I'll adjust itinerary accordingly.

Spot 2 - Kawaguchi-ko Boat cruise (20min)

Spot 3 - Oishi Park (Mt.Fuji view on the lake with seasonal flowers) & Hana Terrace (Many shops of sweet treats and souvenir made in Yamanashi, and Japanese crafts in the area full of plants and flowers.)

We can enjoy lunch around the Lake area. My recommendation is Houtou noodle, local speciality here. Thick wheat noodle with lots of vegetables in miso flavored soup.

(option) Saiko-lake area (Only by taxi or Car Option case)

The more quieter, serene area for further exploration.

・Saiko Lake - one of the Mt.Fuji Five lakes, located in west of the area.

・Saiko Iyashi-no-sato NENBA - a folk village facility with the site of old style thatched roof houses and traditional craft shops.

・Ice cave or Wind Cave + short Aokigahara forest trekking

We need to hire a taxi for Saiko area, since it's far and public transportation takes too long and not frequent. 3H hired taxi will cost up to 4 people : about 24,000 yen, up to 9 people : about 28,000 yen

(option) Oshino Hakkai (Only by taxi or Car Option case)

8 sacred ponds originate from snow melt water from Mt.Fuji. Used to be purification place for Mt.Fuji worshippers before climbing. We take a taxi to move between Oshino Hakkai to Kawaguchi-ko Lake shore (about 25min, 5,000yen/one way)

04:50 PM

Take FUJI EXCURSION express train (1H52min)

・16:49 Kawaguchi-ko - 18:45 Shinjuku

( If later upon your advanced request. )

(・17:40 Kawaguchi-ko - 19:47 Shinjuku )

07:00 PM

Back to Tokyo (or end at destination in Mt.Fuji area)

I'll take you back to your hotel in Tokyo, or we can end at Shinjuku Station for your dinner afterwards.

End could be your hotel in Mt.Fuji area. Tour price would be the same, as guide goes back to Tokyo anyways. Let me know if prefer to end in Mt.Fuji Lake area.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku Station

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, hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)

Admission : Kawaguchiko Boat & Ropeway Set Ticket - Adult : 1,700 yen, Child : 850 yen

(optional admissions) Mentioned on above itinerary.

[ Major transportation fees on tour day ]

【 Basic Plan by Fuji Kaiyu Train 】*Make an inquiry early. Preferably one month prior.

Adult : 4,130 × round trip = 8,260 yen

Child : 2,170 × round trip = 4,340 yen

【 If Express bus Plan 】Only when Train was booked out.

Adult : 2,000 × round trip = 4,000 yen

Child : 1,000 × round trip = 2,000 yen

【 Private Car Option from/to Tokyo 】 Car Tour Fee 160,000JPY

- My Family Car (Toyota Alphard 7 seater) : Only available with Photo Option with my husband, who is a professional photographer, as a driver. Can assure the best experience with the best flexibleness. I'm happy to send you a proposal of Mt.Fuji by my car (160,000JPY including fuel, toll fees, parking for a whole day from Tokyo). Feel free to contact me for availability of car.

Tour Important Information

・It takes approximately 2hours one way to get the Mt.Fuji area, and traffic congestions might affect our itinerary.

・Visibility of Mt. Fuji is highly dependent on the weather.

・Diamond Fuji photo opportunity is only available with Car Option for photo enthusiasts. (Mid Oct to next Mid Feb). Ask me details.

●In the case of the rain.

We can enjoy some indoor museums and activities as your preferences.

Example alternatives in rain

・Fujisan World Heritage Center（Free of charge)

・ITCHIKU KUBOTA ART MUSEUM (kimono fabric) (adult 1,300 yen, college & high school 900 yen, junior & elementary 400 yen)

・FUJIYAMA MUSEUM（Art related to Mt.Fuji) adult : 1,000 yen, college : 800 yen, high school : 600 yen, junior 500 yen, under 12 : free

・Ice Cave / Wind Cave （adult : 350 yen, child 200 yen)

・Hot spring experience

This tour is only available on Weekdays to escape from congestion in Mt.Fuji area.

Important message from the supplier

- I'm FULLY BOOKED on OCT 2025. Sorry for inconvenince.

- Private Group only for Up To 4 People.

- Kindly make an inquiry on my available days selectable.

- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.

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 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(113 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kaori S.

Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.

I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.

As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.

I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.

・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY

・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY

・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour

I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!

Reviews

Rowena S.

5 / 5

Oct 1, 2025

Sep 30, 2025 : 7H Tokyo Customized private tour for client

Oct 1, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“Customized Private Tour in Tokyo”

I had the pleasure of having Kaori-san as our tour guide, and it turned out to be a truly special experience. Rather than just a regular sightseeing tour, it became a supportive journey that helped us with important parts of our trip across Japan. She assisted us with practical matters such as finding the necessary vouchers, issuing Shinkansen bullet train tickets, and setting up our e-SIM card, which made our travels so much smoother. Beyond the practical support, we shared wonderful moments exploring Tokyo together. Highlights included visiting Tokyo Skytree and discovering the unique charm of Yanaka on a local walking tour. Kaori-san is a friendly, kind, and very informative guide. By the end of the day, it felt less like a guide–guest relationship and more like being with a friend. I’m very grateful for the time we spent together and sincerely wish her continued success in her career.

Kaori S.

Special thanks for your kind consideration to take your time to share feedback from your clients for my tour. As soon as we met each other in the morning, I found many practical challenges they were facing for their whole Japan trip ahead. I wanted to solve them as much as possible while I was with them. We felt like friends when we departed at the end of the day. I loved to be with them. Hope to see them again. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful encounter. I truly appreciate their warmest words on my success in my career. Being a guide is such a treasure. Much thanks always, Kaori

Pam M.

5 / 5

Sep 30, 2025

Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori

Sep 30, 2025

Tokyo

11 hours

“Kaori is an excellent guide!!!”

Every aspect of our experience with Kaori was excellent!!! She corresponded responsively and frequently before our visit to help create a wonderful custom day. She persevered through several lotteries to get us sumo tickets for the day of our tour. She taught us how to use the tokyo immediately. And throughout our day she taught us about Japanese culture and customs. She recommended excellent restaurants for our lunch and dinner and suggested additional visits and restaurants for after our visit. Thank you Kaori!!!

Kaori S.

Thank you for giving an excellent review on me while you are still traveling, Pam-san. It was fortunate to win sumo tickets for us as it was getting harder these days! It was funny that Mark-san summarized our highlight as delicious (oishii!) sushi dinner after the match. He looked so happy to enjoy each sushi, which chef loved to see. Great that you are planning Japan trip No.2 already. Will be waiting for your contact early enough for Ghibli ticket next time! Enjoy the every moment of your dream trip! Big hugs, Kaori

Stanley H.

5 / 5

Sep 12, 2025

Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Sep 12, 2025

Mount Fuji

11 hours 30 mins

“My Fuji trip”

Outstanding. Kaori was an excellent guide. Friendly, knowledgeable exceptional. Had a wonderful time Highly recommend her!!!!!!

Kaori S.

Thank you so much (Arigatou gozaimasu) for giving me an excellent review just after we departed each other, Stanley-san. Though Mt.Fuji was too shy to show up, we had a wonderful day in a relaxed manner. I was so glad you mentioned us (me and my husband) as your new friends during our tour. We hope the rest of your stay is full of charming memories. Big hugs, Kaori