This tour allows you to enjoy splendid views of Mt. Fuji from various locations around Lake Kawaguchi. I can guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the views of Mt. Fuji, although this depends on the weather. In addition to viewing Mt. Fuji, you can experience the tranquil, traditional Japanese landscape. If you wish, you can also enjoy hot spring bathing.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Shinjuku Station or at your hotel (Tokyo)
- If you know how to get to Shinjuku Station, we will meet there. If you’re unsure how to reach Shinjuku Station, I will pick you up at your hotel. In that case, our meeting time may be earlier than 7:00 am.
Shinjuku Station
We will take the Fuji Kaiyu No.3 to head toward Shimoyoshida. Fuji Kaiyu is the fastest transportation to get to the region, arriving at 9:11.
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
This is one of the most famous photogenic spots. A photo featuring the red 5-story pagoda, pale pink cherry blossoms, and beautiful Mt. Fuji covered in snow has been widely shared around the world, attracting more visitors to Japan. We need to climb up the mountain along a steep slope, so if you have difficulties walking, this may not be the best choice for you. The round trip from Shimoyoshida Station at the foot of the mountain takes about 40 minutes for relatively fast walkers.
Fujiyoshida Honcho Street
This is also a very famous photogenic spot on social media, so you may have seen photos taken here. It is located nearby, so we will take a walk to see the real view in person.
Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai, comprised of eight ponds, is famous for its spring water from Mt. Fuji. You will be amazed at how clean and clear the water in the ponds is. It is also well-known for offering beautiful views of Mt. Fuji through a traditional village landscape.
Historically, these ponds of natural spring water were associated with a religious group called 'Fujiko' and were registered as components of the World Cultural Heritage Site designation for Mt. Fuji.
Lake Kawaguchi: Activity 1
■Sightseeing Boat Appare
Lake Kawaguchi is one of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering splendid views of Mt. Fuji. While enjoying a 20-minute cruising on the lake, we can see the nearly perfect conical shape of Mt. Fuji from the north side.
Lake Kawaguchi: Activity 2
■Hotel Mifujien/ Panorama Ropeway/ Oishi Park
After the cruise, you can choose one activity from the following options:
==Option 1: Hotel Mifujien
Enjoy a day-use hot spring bath with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji.
==Option 2: Panorama Ropeway
Take a ropeway ride up Tenjo Mountain for a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji.
==Option 3: Oishi Park
Take a bus to the other side of the lake for a picturesque view of Mt. Fuji.
Lake Kawaguchi Station
We will take the 16:28 train to back to Shinjuku, arriving at 18:45.
On the weekends, we will take the 16:45 train, arriving at 18:45, with additional cost of 600 yen, or the 17:01 train, arriving at 19:28, with no additional cost.
Ending Point
At Shinjuku Sation or at your hotel (Tokyo)
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee and hotel pick-up within 23 wards in Tokyo
Transportation fees (for you and your guide)
Food and drinks (for you and your guide)
Entrance/ Admission Fee (for you and your guide)
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The total of additional fees for this tour, beyond the guiding fee, varies depending on the option you choose:
Option 1: Hotel Mifujien - 10,956 yen per person
Option 2: Panorama Ropeway - 10,756 yen per person
Option 3: Oishi Park - 9,756 yen per person
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour involves climbing up the mountain, so it is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems, or for guests over the age of 80.
* This tour involves traveling by local buses, where you may be required to stand for a period of time.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* Day-use hot spring bathing is not private but public, where you bathe with others of the same gender. Additionally, wearing swimsuits is not allowed.
* Day-use hot spring at Hotel Mifujien may not be available on the day of this tour.
*Pick-up service will not be provided for those staying outside Tokyo, including Yokohama.
Hello. I am Keiko, a nationally licensed tour guide for English-speaking tourists. I love traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting new people. When I was young, I embarked on a long journey to explore more about my life. I settled in a small town in Illinois, USA, enjoying a new life while studying at the state university, and then moved to Florida to work for a while.
After coming back to Japan, I have been working in downtown Tokyo since 2008, mainly as a translator and sometimes as an interpreter in various fields, including central government offices, TV stations, and a university. Seeing the increased opportunities around the Tokyo Olympics 2020, I transitioned into the tourism industry and am currently working as a tour guide, basically giving day tours of downtown Tokyo, Fuji & Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko.
I love meeting people from different backgrounds, talking with them, and learning new things. That's why I enjoy hosting guests from abroad who want to explore Japan. Many local people helped me during my journey, and now it's time for me to give back. Come and meet me here; I will show you around amazing places in Japan.
Richard E.
“Day tour of Tokyo”
Excellent guide, very informative and a pleasure to be with
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Keiko T.
Thank you. I enjoyed being with you as well.
Jay R.
“Such a great experience!”
Keiko is a wonderful guide - my wife and I spent a whole day with her and managed to do much without ever feeling rushed. She is knowledgeable and flexible and just a very pleasant person. If you're looking for someone in Tokyo I highly recommend Keiko!
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Keiko T.
Thank you for your kind review. I truly enjoyed showing you around. You and your wife were so friendly and kind, which made my job much easier. This evening, I was able to see a perfect view of Mt. Fuji from my home again. I hope you’ll also have a chance to see a beautiful one from the bullet train on your way to Kyoto. If you ever come back to Tokyo, please let me know. I’d be more than happy to show you around again.
Ann R.
“Two Days with Keiko”
We had a fantastic two days touring with Keiko — the east side the first day and the west side the second day. Since this was our first trip to Japan, she made sure that she included a great deal of history and Japanese culture. We felt very well educated when our time with her was over. We believe we hit all the areas that mattered. She even took us shopping and went over and above by making a reservation for us at a high end restaurant, and made sure we got there. We felt like we got the full Tokyo experience — every thing from the food, to the subway and taxis, and even the mass of people crossing the street. The only downside was the constant rain—but she did not control that. We just took that as another facet of life in Tokyo. We highly recommend her! Thank you, Keiko. Howard & Ann
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Keiko T.
Howard and Ann, thank you very much for your kind review. I truly enjoyed spending time with you. I believe you had quite a unique adventure here in Tokyo. As you mentioned, the weather wasn’t great, and we couldn’t see anything from Tokyo Skytree — which, by the way, was a first for me as well! Perhaps because it was a busy weekend, everywhere we went was crowded and sometimes difficult to walk through. But through that, you were able to experience just how large and densely populated Tokyo is. Each of these moments made your trip truly unique and original. I hope they will all remain wonderful memories for you, and I’m very glad that I could be a part of them.
$273/ per group
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