Mt. Fuji View from Lake Kawaguchi Area
Joined 2024
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.
*Changes to the itinerary after booking are not encouraged, so please finalize the itinerary before making a reservation.
Itinerary
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)
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
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)
<Note>
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
Tour Important Information
* 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.
*Guiding services are provided in English only. Therefore, guests who are not fluent in spoken English or may have difficulty communicating are kindly advised to find a guide who speaks their native language in order to avoid possible miscommunication.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Keiko T.
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.
Reviews
Sarah K.
“Memorable day in Hakone”
Even though the weather was rainy on our second day with Keiko, we still managed to see so much. Keiko had booked tickets for us on the Romance Car a month in advance. When the weather didn’t cooperate, she rearranged our itinerary and made sure that we got to see as much as we could. The views from the ropeway were stunning, even though Mt. Fuji wasn’t visible. We really enjoyed our visit to the Hakone Open Air Museum. My family loved exploring the unique sculptures and beautiful outdoor exhibits. We also took the bullet train back to Tokyo, which was a great experience. Keiko truly went above and beyond to make sure our day was memorable, even when the weather didn’t cooperate. I highly recommend her!
Keiko T.
Sarah, thank you for your kind review. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the day trip to Hakone despite the bad weather. Your positive attitude and ability to focus on the good parts really helped create a fun atmosphere that we all enjoyed together. I believe that’s the key to a successful tour. I still remember the moment when I said goodbye to you at Tokyo Station. Thank you so much for choosing me as your guide!
Sarah K.
“Highly Recommend”
This was our first day in Tokyo, and we couldn't have asked for a better start. Keiko was an outstanding guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly helpful. She packed our day with fascinating sights and shared insightful stories about Tokyo's history and Japanese culture. She also helped us learn how to use the subway so that the rest of our trip was successful. She was extremely well organized and provided us with an itinerary for the day. It was also amazing to have Keiko taking family photos for us.
Keiko T.
Sarah, thank you very much for your kind review. I’m glad to hear that you truly enjoyed the Tokyo day tour with me. I also really enjoyed spending time with all of you—it’s a wonderful memory for me. If you ever plan to visit Japan again or have any questions about traveling here, please don’t hesitate to reach out. It would be my pleasure to guide you again. Wishing you all the best and hoping to see you someday!
Anne marie Y.
“Wonderful Tour of Tokyo”
We had a fantastic time spending the day in Tokyo with Keiko. It was a great tour for first time visitors like ourselves, with lots of nice stops and at a good pace. I traveled with my parents and would not have been able to see as much in a day on our own. Keiko met us in our hotel and we traveled to the Shinto temple Meiji Jingu. It was a wonderful place and we even saw several couples getting married in traditional dress. A highlight of the day for all of us, and a nice historical site in nature that is very worth visiting. We then went to Harajuku and Shiboya, and stopped for ramen for lunch. The afternoon was up to us and we picked the scenic overlook in the municipal building, 3D Cat, and the Godzilla street. We loved it all! We then ended our day in Odaiba which was a nice coastal area with shopping and waterfront cafes. It was a great day and so well thought out. Keiko was so informative and helpful as a guide, and she accompanied us back to our hotel at the end of the tour. It was really delightful to get to know her and talk about life in Japan, and learn about Tokyo through her. Our family spent two days with her touring and I would highly recommend booking Keiko as a guide! She is a lovely person and such an organized guide. We are glad that we worked with her and plan to book with her again on a return trip— we loved Tokyo and our time with her.
Keiko T.
Anne marie, thank you again for your kind reviews. I'm glad to hear that you all enjoyed the Tokyo Highlights Day Tour. It was a pleasure for me as well to spend the day with you and your parents. I still remember the moments we shared, talking and learning from one another. I hope those memories will stay in your hearts as fondly as they do in mine.
$273/ per group
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