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Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo
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 such as Express bus and Hired cars/vans on your preferences. My tour is flexible. Feel free to ask me the spots you like to visit. The transportation at the destination is not as good as cities. You might need some support to move smoothly.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku Station
Start from Tokyo
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】. Train is much preferable as infection control measures, also to avoid delay caused by traffic jam.
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 with enough time for me to book seats for this train, because very popular due to its limitation. If train tickets are not available in advance, we go for an express bus.
Arriving Kawaguchi-ko Lake station
Walk 15min to Kawaguchi-ko lake shore, or take a taxi (5min).
Kawaguchi-ko Lake Sightseeing (Basic Spots to visit)
Spot 1 - Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway (3min to mountain top by ropeway)
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 best recommendation is Hoto noodle, local speciality here. Thick wheat noodle with lots of vegetables in miso flavored soup.
(option A) Arakurayama Sengen Shrine（Mt.Fuji view with 5 story pagoda)
Very popular in cherry blossom seasons. We walk up 398 steps to observatory. Photogenic view of whole Mt.Fuji with red five-story pagoda. If you choose this spot as an option, we can cut Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway's observatory.
(option B) Saiko-lake 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 20,000 yen, up to 9 people : about 23,000 yen
(option C) Oshino Hakkai
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 from Oshino Hakkai to Kawaguchi-ko Lake shore (about 25min, 5,000yen)
(Seasonal option) 5th station of Mt.Fuji （*Seasonal)
・Available only when Fuji Subaru Line (toll road) is open. Generally from the end of April or the beginning of May to autumn every year. Not available in winter season.
・ If take a local bus from Kawaguchi-ko station, takes about 1H.
→Return : Adult 2,300yen, Child 1,150 yen (One way : Adult 1,540 yen, Child 770 yen )
・If take a taxi from Kawaguchi-ko station,
→Hired taxi (3H) : 7,020 yen×3h＝21,060 yen＋Toll Fee 2,100 yen＝23,160 yen
・If take Direct Bus to 5th station from Shinjuku, (only July & August）(adult 2,950 yen, child 1,480 yen/ one way)
07:55 Shinjuku → 09:40 Kawaguchiko → 10:30 5th station（2H35min)
09:05 Shinjuku → 10:50 Kawaguchiko → 11:40 5th station（2H35min)
Take FUJI EXCURSION express train (1H52min)
We take either of below train upon your request.
・16:51 Kawaguchi-ko - 18:43 Shinjuku
(・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.
We can end the tour at your accommodation in Mt.Fuji area if you like. Let me know.
At your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up, hotel drop-off
transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
Admission : Kawaguchiko Boat & Ropeway Set Ticket - Adult : 1,600 yen, Child : 800 yen
(optional admissions) Mentioned on above itinerary.
[ Major transportation fees on tour day ]
【 Basic Plan by Fuji Kaiyu Train 】
Adult : 4,130 × round trip = 8,260 yen
Child : 2,170 × round trip = 4,340 yen
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【 If Express bus Plan 】
Adult : 2,000 × round trip = 4,000 yen
Child : 1,000 × round trip = 2,000 yen
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【 Private Car from/to Tokyo 】
I'm happy to do this tour by a hired car you arranged at your end.
Tour Important Information
・Be noted it takes at least 1H30min 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.
●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)
・Kawaguchiko Craft Park
・Hot spring experience
This tour is only available on Weekdays to escape from congestion in Mt.Fuji area.
Important message from the supplier
- I do tours with a small private group up to 4 people.
- Please kindly make an inquiry for available days on my GWG calendar.
- My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, my transportation fee from/to there should be covered. 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
Tokyo Tour Reviews
“Wonderful person to spend the day with!”
Kaori San is super reliable, punctual, responsive and knowledgeable guide. But the most important- she is a wonderful and caring person. We had fantastic experience with her today. I highly recommend her! Thank you again, Kaori San!
Kaori S.
(73 reviews)Let me give you a big THANK YOU, Tetyana-san, you took time to write a warmest review for me just after the tour. But the most important, thank you for treating me as a part of your family today. Now I've got a new friend of mine, a funny face Totoro at my desk by your happy surprise! Every time I see my Totoro, I’ll remind of time with your family. So happy to be a tour guide. Hope to see you again for maybe Yanaka adventure! Hugs and kisses, Kaori
Michelle C.
June 28, 2024 Custom Tokyo tour for Michelle-san and Leon-kun
Customized
“Wonderful cultural insights!!”
Kaori was a wonderful tour guide! She went above and beyond to understand what our interests were and then designed a tour specifically tailored to us. The time with her flew by! Our tour was an incredible mix of history, culture, and anime! Her kindness, warmth, and professionalism made our first day in Tokyo very special. Highly recommend!!
Kaori S.
(73 reviews)Thank you for giving me an excellent review, Michelle-san! I was so happy to be with you and your cute boy for a day in Asakusa and Akihabara for anime and gaming culture! Was so fun to chat with Leo-kun about favorite anime and character. Of course with you about culture and history too! Hope to see you again next time also with your busy husband! Hugs and kisses, Kaori
“Great day ”
We enjoyed our day very much. Got to visit a range of places but the best thing was, we learnt a lot about Japanese culture which we loved.
Kaori S.
(73 reviews)Thank you Susan-san for giving an excellent review just after the tour! It was so fun for me to talk with each of your family. Yes, we have learnt a lot each other, but also had a great laugh all the day. Happy to hear Japan is now No.1 popular destination from Australia!! I hope we have another adventure together on your next trip, maybe for off-the-beaten next time! Enjoy the rest of your stay! Hugs and kisses, Kaori
