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Mount Fuji Private Tour - When Mt.Fuji appears, everyone smiles!
When Mt.Fuji appears, everyone smiles!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Kawaguchiko Lake boat cruise Appare
Kawaguchiko Lake boat cruise Appare
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama)
Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama)
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Oishi Park with lavender
Oishi Park with lavender
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Kocia in autumn
Kocia in autumn
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Always lovely to walk flower garden
Always lovely to walk flower garden
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Pretty in every season!
Pretty in every season!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 3 mins ride of Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway will take you to the top of Tenjoyama mountain.
3 mins ride of Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway will take you to the top of Tenjoyama mountain.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Get some cute FUJIYAMA cookies!
Get some cute FUJIYAMA cookies!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Try tasty fruits flavored soft serves!
Try tasty fruits flavored soft serves!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Mt.Fuji view from boat cruise on Kawaguchi-ko Lake
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.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Option】Lake Saiko - quiet, lesser visitors area
【Option】Lake Saiko - quiet, lesser visitors area
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Reflection of Mt.Fuji
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.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Yashi-no-sato
Yashi-no-sato
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Option】Unique ice cave and wind caves can be seen in the underground of volcanic Mt.Fuji.
【Option】Unique ice cave and wind caves can be seen in the underground of volcanic Mt.Fuji.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Short cave adventure under rave!!
Short cave adventure under rave!!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Safe short trekking in so-called suicide forest
Safe short trekking in so-called suicide forest
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Aokigahara jukai - sea of 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.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Crystal clear water used to be purification place
Crystal clear water used to be purification place
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Hoto, thick noodle local specialty.
Hoto, thick noodle local specialty.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Sunrise and Sunset make the most impressive moment on Mt.Fuji.
Sunrise and Sunset make the most impressive moment on Mt.Fuji.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Yashi-no-sato in autumn
Yashi-no-sato in autumn
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Autumn Foliage Festival
Autumn Foliage Festival
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Oshino hakkai in winter
Oshino hakkai in winter
Mount Fuji Private Tour - [Seasonal OPTION] Shiba-sakura festival Spring
[Seasonal OPTION] Shiba-sakura festival Spring
Mount Fuji Private Tour - [SPECIAL REQUEST] Diamond Fuji for photo lovers
[SPECIAL REQUEST] Diamond Fuji for photo lovers
Mount Fuji Private Tour - [ My Family Car is available with Photo Option ]
[ My Family Car is available with Photo Option ]
Mount Fuji Private Tour - [Car OPTION] Spacious 7 seater van
[Car OPTION] Spacious 7 seater van
Mount Fuji Private Tour - [Car OPTION] We can assure best experience by car
[Car OPTION] We can assure best experience by car

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

Day Trip
Mount Fuji Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
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Mount Fuji
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Japanese (Native), English
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11 hrs 30 mins
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Private tour (only you and Kaori S.)
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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.)

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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)

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

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo

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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

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- 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

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Mount Fuji Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(106 reviews)
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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

Unforgettable Tokyo & Mt. Fuji Tour – Exceeded All Expectations!

We had the pleasure of spending 1.5 days touring Tokyo and Mt. Fuji with Kaori-san and Ichiro-san—truly a highlight of our Japan trip! They were warm, flexible, and highly accommodating. Due to rainy weather in June, we rearranged our itinerary to visit Mt. Fuji on a clearer day, which gave us beautiful views and experiences we didn’t expect during the rainy season. Everything was effortless. We were picked up and dropped off quickly at each site—no need to figure out directions. While we could’ve managed on our own, it was a true luxury to simply relax and enjoy. With their spacious Toyota Alphard, we comfortably explored the Mt. Fuji region, including the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Kawaguchi-ko Boat Cruise, Oishi Park, and Hana Terrace—all offering breathtaking views and charming shops. Kaori-san, who is from the area, shared her childhood stories, which added authenticity and depth. We enjoyed a delicious lunch featuring the local Hōtō noodles, a hearty miso-based dish with thick wheat noodles and vegetables. We then visited the peaceful Saiko Lake, explored the nearby Ice Cave, and ended at the stunning Shiraito Falls, a Japan Heritage Site known for its cascading streams and serene beauty. Good views, good food, and great company—what more could we ask for? Ichiro-san is a skilled photographer who captured beautiful family moments for us—memories we’ll always cherish. They even helped us with our luggage and drove us to a more convenient station to avoid transfers. I hold high expectations when I travel, and they exceeded them all. We began with a general plan, but they helped us see more, adding meaningful surprises along the way. My kids adored them for their warmth and kindness. We would 100% hire them again for our next trip to Japan and highly recommend them to anyone seeking an unforgettable, authentic, and seamless experience.

Henry H.

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for taking time to give a wonderful review with our memorable photos, Henry-san! It was truly a lovely day, couldn't have expected more than what we had - Mt.Fuji showing her face all day in rainy season. You gave us a good chance to visit Shiraito Falls, where my parents took me often in my childhood - which was Shizuoka prefecture side. I've always been loving the great nature of Mt.Fuji area. The wonderful time with a beautiful family like you made another memory on us. So happy to hear you liked Ichiro's photos. Beautiful indeed!! We can't wait to see you all again for another adventure. Tokyo and surroundings have a lot more to offer! Big hugs, Kaori

Amazing tour with Kaori

Kaori made our day and was a wonderful tour guide to our large family of 6 (grandparents and kids). Kaori was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the sites we toured (like Senso-Ji). It was extremely hot while we toured and Kaori was so thoughtful to help us handle the heat, packing some extra supplies to help us stay cool. She also recommended an excellent restaurant which we ended up having an excellent dinner at. We’re so happy we were able to take this tour with Kaori.

Jeff A.

Kaori S.

Thank you for taking your precious time to write the warmest review just on our tour day while you are still traveling, Jeff-san. So delighted to hear you loved dinner there! We had an unusual heat for this season, which should have been tough on you and your family. Your family's kindness and patience made our day!! Please pass my appreciation to your family too, especially cute girls! I hope the rest of your stay would be full of wonderful moments! Big hugs, Kaori

A great day

We chose the option to drive from Tokyo in Kaori's very comfortable car. That made getting around Kahone very easy. The other guide (her husband) also is a photographer and loves to take family photos! They are both very pleasant and easy to talk to. We also went to the open air museum, which was amazing. Highly recommend.

Peter S.

Kaori S.

Thank you for taking time to give us an excellent review while you are still traveling, Peter-san. Glad to hear your family loved Open Air museum. That is also my favorite museum in Hakone. It was fun to enjoy foot bath together! Your expertness in travel impressed us a lot. We really loved time with you. Thank you again for choosing our tour among a number of tours you searched for Hakone. Big hugs, Kaori

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