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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.

Yashi-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

Name: Mount Fuji Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 533 USD
Rating: 5.0 (100 reviews)

Day Trip

Joined 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(100 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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 (1H55min)

8:30 Shinjuku - 10:25 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)

・16:51 Kawaguchi-ko - 18:43 Shinjuku

( If later upon your advanced request. )

(・17:36 Kawaguchi-ko - 19:27 Shinjuku )

06:40 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 inquire 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 from/to Tokyo 】

- Hired Car : I'm happy to do this tour by a hired car you arranged at your end.

- 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.

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

- Kindly make an inquiry only for my available days on my calendar on GoWithGuide.

- I do tours up to 4 people to maximize each person's experience.

- 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

(100 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

Jun 3, 2025

May 28, 2025 : 7H Tokyo Customized private tour for client

Jun 3, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“Customized private tour for client”

Hello Kaori san, thank you so much for your taking care of our guests. We are glad to know that they enjoyed their day with you. Looking forward to working with you again.

Kaori S.

Thank you very much for taking your time to write an excellent review. It was a great honor to be given the opportunity to guide your precious clients. I look forward to working with you again for your clients anytime into the future! With much appreciation, Kaori

Ulrike H.

5 / 5

Jun 1, 2025

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Jun 1, 2025

Kamakura

11 hours

“Private Kamakura – One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori”

We had a wonderful one-day trip with Kaori from Tokyo to Kamakura, and we highly recommend her as a guide. She is already responsive before you even arrive in Japan and has great tips, e.g. she is flexible in adapting the trip and even Provided us a guide recommendation for Kanazawa. She then picks you up at the hotel and is super organized, e.g. we had to travel with public transportation, and she had IC cards for my wife and myself, which makes the travel much easier with no ticketing queues. During the visits she provides you lot of information about the history, the country, and the habits, which was really amazing. She is also fully flexible to change the program during the trip if requested by her clients. And finally she brings you safely and on-time back to the hotel. Therefore we fully enjoyed the trip with her and would / will book her again if we again visit Japan in the future.

Kaori S.

Thank you very much for giving me a superb feedback and recommendation, Ulrike-san. I'm so honored as a guide. It was a really lovely relaxing day with charming flowers in full bloom everywhere. Could not be grateful enough Mt.Fuji (my friend!) appeared from Enoshima island finally at the last of your trip in Japan! Thank you again for choosing me as your guide and giving me the opportunity to appreciate the seasonal beauty of Kamakura together with you. Can't wait to see you again on next trip!! Big hugs, Kaori

Cheryl S.

5 / 5

Jun 1, 2025

2 days custom Tokyo tour for Cheryl-san

Jun 1, 2025

Tokyo

2 days

Customized

“Unique Tokyo”

Kaori, helped me create a 2 day tailor-made unique itinerary. Her professionalism and research prior to my arriving in Tokyo was exceptional. Included in my notes were two special requests. One was a tea ceremony and the other a visit to a Ukiyoe workshop. Both experiences were incredibly memorable. Kaori is super friendly and fun and I will cherish my visit to Tokyo.

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for the warmest review, Cheryl-san. I’m so delighted that I was with you on your memorable trip in your life. Your story touched my heart. Tea ceremony and Ukiyoe workshop with you are valuable memory I would never forget. Being a tour guide is such a joyful opportunity for me to get personal touch with person like you. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. Big hugs, Kaori