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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

(116 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 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.

- Please kindly make an inquiry only for my available days.

- I offer tours up to 4 People to maximize each person's experience.

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

(116 reviews)

Identity Verified

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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. I myself love travel freely. That's how I love helping individual travelers like you. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love and sharing my seasonal favorites.

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 often spend multiple days with the same group to accommodate itinerary for multi days by including my seasonal favorites.

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. 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

Angelica Z.

5 / 5

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 7th : Private Mt.Fuji by Car from Tokyo for Angelica san couple

Nov 13, 2025

Mount Fuji

11 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Epic Mount Fuji Day trip ”

Our Mount Fuji day trip was absolutely epic! Not only did we have a private tour guide, but we were also joined by a professional photographer, which made the experience even more special. The entire day was seamless — from the drive and scenic stops to the Mount Fuji Raceway and Museum, everything was so well organized and personalized. My husband and I had a fantastic time and truly appreciated how our guide made every moment memorable. We’re so thankful for the hospitality, local insights, and incredible photos to remember it all. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo! Brian and Angelica O

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for an excellent review on our Mt.Fuji tour, Brian-san and Angelica-san. So glad to hear you like photos! We were fortunate to have a beautiful day in the peak of autumn foliage season. We were delighted to see Brian-san was so excited to be at race track and Fuji Motorsports Museum. He looked more than a curator of the museum! Also, I would like to show a special appreciation for your contacting me again since our tours with your daughter in 2019. Reunion with past guests is one of the biggest pleasure for tour guides. Hope to see your family again, maybe with your son and daughter together next time! Big hugs, Kaori and Ichiro

Saira C.

5 / 5

Nov 11, 2025

Eastern Tokyo Highlights -Asakusa, Tsukiji, Imperial Palace

Nov 11, 2025

Tokyo

8 hours

“A wonderful 3 days ”

I spent three days with Kaori-san at the beginning of my Japan trip. She planned a fantastic itinerary leaving plenty of options, which combined the usual tourist spots as well as lesser known places! Her knowledge of the metro is incredible, and she helped me get used to it which has been beneficial for the rest of my trip. To top it off, she is a wonderful and kind person, and I really enjoyed her company and chatting with her about other things as well as learning all about Japanese history. I will remember the start to my first trip to Japan forever ️

Kaori S.

Thank you very much for the warmest review, Saira-san. It was truly a pleasure spending three days together with you like old friends. I’m amazed by how you are an experienced traveler. Your words - remembering the start of Japan trip forever - touched my heart. It was encouraging words and meant a lot to me. Indeed, we had many memorable moments which I’ll remind time to time and make me smile such as a music gift given out of blue in Mt.Fuji! Wishing to meet you again sometime into the future! Arigatou. Big hugs, Kaori

Rowena S.

5 / 5

Oct 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2025 : 7H Tokyo Customized private tour for client

Oct 15, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“Thank you Kaori san”

Thank you Kaori san

Kaori S.

Thank you always for your kindness to give me the warmest words. I’m more than happy to work with you and offer tours for your clients. Wishing to have another wonderful encounter in the future. Much thanks always, Kaori