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Crowd-Free Hidden Local Spots - Mt. Fuji Private Car Tour
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Joined 2025
This private tour takes you to hidden, crowd-free Mt. Fuji viewpoints around Lake Yamanaka, known only to locals. With hotel pickup from Tokyo and a flexible itinerary, you’ll enjoy peaceful lakeside spots, a local café, a favorite regional restaurant, and a calming spiritual site. Experience the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji and authentic local culture at a relaxed pace.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby or a location of your choice
Lake Yamanaka Viewpoint (Mt. Fuji Photo Stop)
Enjoy a peaceful, crowd-free viewpoint around Lake Yamanaka. Capture stunning photos of Mt. Fuji with beautiful lake reflections and quiet natural surroundings. Your guide will take you to a hidden local spot not found in typical guidebooks.
Local Lunch: Hoto Noodles
Experience a regional Yamanashi specialty—Hoto noodles. This hearty, warm dish made with thick noodles and seasonal vegetables is a favorite among locals. Relax and enjoy an authentic, home-style Japanese meal.
Kitaguchi-hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
Explore one of the most sacred shrines connected to Mt. Fuji. Known as a powerful spiritual site, this ancient shrine is surrounded by tall cedar trees and peaceful nature. Learn about the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Mt. Fuji region.
Ending Point
Your hotel lobby or a location of your choice
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
Private guide fee
Customizable itinerary
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private Car (Toyota Alphard)
Fuel
highway tolls
parking fees
Lunch (approx. ¥1,200–¥2,000 per person depending on restaurant)
Café drinks or snacks (approx. ¥500–¥1,200 per person)
Souvenirs or personal expenses
Entrance fees (most locations on this tour are free; if guests choose an optional paid site, the cost is usually ¥300–¥500 per person)
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 2025
About Tour Guide Rene F.
KONNICHIWA! I am Rene. I studied commerce and marketing at university and have already graduated. I also studied abroad in France, where I was deeply inspired by the positivity and openness of people from different cultures. Through that experience, I discovered the joy of connecting with others beyond language and cultural barriers.
Now, as a guide in Japan, I hope to share the authentic beauty and warmth of this country with visitors from around the world, while supporting and inspiring them during their journey!!!
Reviews
Sam P.
“ Exceptional Private Tour in Tokyo with Rene”
We had an outstanding 5-hour private tour in Tokyo with Rene, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Rene is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly passionate about Japan’s culture, history, and daily life. From the very beginning, the tour was perfectly tailored to our interests. Rene explained everything in a clear and engaging way, sharing fascinating historical insights along with local tips that you simply wouldn’t get on your own. He was extremely patient, flexible with timing, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. What really set Rene apart was her ability to bring Tokyo to life—explaining traditions, modern customs, food culture, and hidden details that made each location more meaningful. The pace was perfect for a 5-hour tour, and we never felt rushed. If you are visiting Tokyo and want a personalized, informative, and memorable experience, I cannot recommend Rene highly enough. This private tour was worth every minute, and we would absolutely book with her again on our next visit to Japan.
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Rene F.
Dear Sam, Thank you so much for your warm review. First of all, I truly appreciated you booking the tour and celebrating my birthday with me. It meant a lot to me ;) Every moment I spent with you was wonderful, and you really made my day special. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Japan. Please be sure to reach out when you visit Japan again. Hope to see you again! Rene
Nicolas W.
“Six Hours in Tokyo with Rene!”
The walking tour with Rene was dynamic, engaging, sporty, and absolutely fun! Despite the little time I had, Rene managed to keep a great pace and seamlessly blend culture, food, history, and clear, insightful facts into every stop along the way. What began as a grey, chilly morning quickly transformed, thanks to her energy, into a nice, sunny, unforgettable day. Rene didn’t just guide the tour… she brought the city to life. Thank you, Rene, for an inspiring and memorable experience!
Rene F.
Dear Nicolas, Thank you so much for your warm message! I also had a truly wonderful time with you ;) Even though our time together was limited, I really hope it became a fun and memorable part of your time in Japan. Please feel free to reach out when you visit Japan again. I would be more than happy to help! Hope to see you again someday! Rene
Austin H.
“The best layover in tokyo!!! ”
Rene is the absolute best!!!! I booked a tour with her to kill some time while we had a layover from Haneda. I gave her a comically large list of things we wanted to see and amazingly she got it all done!!!! She had an assistant with her named Kanta also! We only spent maybe 8 hours with them but they were so fun and friendly felt like we had been friends for ever! Ate Puffer fish!!!! Went to several historical sites, went to anime stores and several other must see spots. Will definitely come again and will definitely be using her in the future. Highly recommend and wish her the best success!
Rene F.
Dear Austin, Thank you very much for your warm review! Spending time with all of you was truly special for me as well, and I am very happy to hear that you had a great time ;) I really look forward to seeing you again someday, so please be sure to stay in touch!!! Rene
$527/ per group
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Yokohama Departure – Kamakura Highlights Premium Day Tour (By Private Car)
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Eat, Drink & Experience Tokyo After Dark
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Yokohama One-Day Private Tour with Car & Guide
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Tokyo West in a Day
This is not a tour about checking off sights. It’s a journey through the spaces between people and places in West Tokyo. From quiet forests to culture-filled streets, from the pulse of modern Tokyo to neighborhoods where life slows down— you walk not as a tourist, but as a temporary local. Your guide is not a narrator, but a companion. Through conversation, pauses, and shared moments, the day naturally becomes your own Tokyo story.
Tokyo West in a Day
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Asakusa / Odaiba / Umihotaru Sunset Tokyo Wonder Tour by a private car
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Tokyo Night Drive Tour on the Expressway – Enjoy the Sparkling City Lights (3 hours)
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Tokyo Night Drive Wangan Expressway and Daikoku PA
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Mt. Fuji Highlights & Shopping (Private Car Tour)
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