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Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Joined 2019
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!
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.
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.
Arriving in Mt.Fuji area ( Kawaguchi-ko Lake area )
Walk 15min to Kawaguchi-ko lake shore, or take a taxi (5min).
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.)
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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)
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 )
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
guide fee, hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo
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
- Sorry, I'm BOOKED OUT on MARCH & APRIL this year.
- Please kindly make an inquiry only for my available days on my calendar on GoWithGuide.
- I do tours up to 4 people to maximize your 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
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 : 7,500 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
Fred F.
“A day in western Tokyo”
Amazing experience with Kaori. We started communication long before the trip began to get a feel for what our wishes were. She showed up as promised at our hotel and (even though the weather was unbelievable awful) we had a great time. She was knowledgeable and pointed out many things that we didn't know. World highly recommend her for anyone looking for an excellent guide.
Malavika N.
“Amazing experience! ”
We had the pleasure of having Kaori-san as our guide in Tokyo, and she was absolutely fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to assist us—even helping with a small medical issue. Her ability to engage everyone in our group, regardless of age, made the experience even more enjoyable. She shared fascinating insights about the city, ensuring that we learned a lot while having a great time. We hope to return to beautiful Tokyo in the future, and when we do, we will definitely want to see Kaori-san again. If you’re looking for a guide in Tokyo, we highly recommend her services!
Kaori S.
Thank you for your lovely heartwarming feedback. Truly appreciate your recommendation. I thank that every member of your family was so kind to me and took time to chat with me during time together even though it was short introductory tour this time. Actually, your daughter's words of telling "arigato" meant a lot to me. Knowing having been able to help someone is one of the greatest joys for a tour guide. How happy person I am! Cannot wait to welcome you and your family for another bigger adventure! Tokyo and surroundings have lots to offer! Will be waiting to hear from you!! Big hugs, Kaori
David Z.
“Good time with Kaori”
We had a group of 5 adults with 1 1/2 days to spend in Tokyo to see the highlights. Kaori put together a nice plan to see the key spots in the city. Very flexible and accommodating. We ate lunch at one of her favorite places…something we never would have found…and it was good. Had a good 1 1/2 days with her.
Kaori S.
Thank you for taking your precious time to give an excellent feedback for me when you are still beginning of your trip, David-san. We covered the best seaonal highlights of Tokyo in 1 1/2 days thank to a hired car you kindly arranged on GoWithGuide. Glad you enjoyed local lunch, cherry blossoms and some extra shopping for ladies! Wishing you all the best and safe travels ahead. Big hugs, Kaori
$508/ per group
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