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Mount Fuji Private Tour - When Mt.Fuji appears, everyone smiles!
When Mt.Fuji appears, everyone smiles!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Kawaguchiko Lake boat cruise Appare
Kawaguchiko Lake boat cruise Appare
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama)
Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama)
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Oishi Park with lavender
Oishi Park with lavender
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Kocia in autumn
Kocia in autumn
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Always lovely to walk flower garden
Always lovely to walk flower garden
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Pretty in every season!
Pretty in every season!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 3 mins ride of Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway will take you to the top of Tenjoyama mountain.
3 mins ride of Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway will take you to the top of Tenjoyama mountain.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Get some cute FUJIYAMA cookies!
Get some cute FUJIYAMA cookies!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Try tasty fruits flavored soft serves!
Try tasty fruits flavored soft serves!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Mt.Fuji view from boat cruise on Kawaguchi-ko Lake
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.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Option】Lake Saiko - quiet, lesser visitors area
【Option】Lake Saiko - quiet, lesser visitors area
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Reflection of Mt.Fuji
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.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Option】Yashi-no-sato village
【Option】Yashi-no-sato village
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Kimono Rental option available in Iyashi-no-sato
Kimono Rental option available in Iyashi-no-sato
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Kimono Rental option available in Iyashi-no-sato
Kimono Rental option available in Iyashi-no-sato
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Option】Unique ice cave and wind caves can be seen in the underground of volcanic Mt.Fuji.
【Option】Unique ice cave and wind caves can be seen in the underground of volcanic Mt.Fuji.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Short cave adventure under rave!!
Short cave adventure under rave!!
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Safe short trekking in so-called suicide forest
Safe short trekking in so-called suicide forest
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Aokigahara jukai - sea of 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.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Crystal clear water used to be purification place
Crystal clear water used to be purification place
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Hoto, thick noodle local specialty.
Hoto, thick noodle local specialty.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Sunrise and Sunset make the most impressive moment on Mt.Fuji.
Sunrise and Sunset make the most impressive moment on Mt.Fuji.
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Yashi-no-sato in autumn
Yashi-no-sato in autumn
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Autumn Foliage Festival
Autumn Foliage Festival
Mount Fuji Private Tour - Oshino hakkai in winter
Oshino hakkai in winter
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Seasonal OPTION】 Shiba-sakura festival Spring
【Seasonal OPTION】 Shiba-sakura festival Spring
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【 SPECIAL REQUEST】 Diamond Fuji for photo lovers
【 SPECIAL REQUEST】 Diamond Fuji for photo lovers
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【My Family Car is available with Photo Option ]
【My Family Car is available with Photo Option ]
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【Car OPTION】Spacious 7 seater van
【Car OPTION】Spacious 7 seater van
Mount Fuji Private Tour - 【 Car OPTION】We can assure best experience by car
【 Car OPTION】We can assure best experience by car

Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Day Trip
Mount Fuji Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(109 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.)

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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

- Kindly make an inquiry only for my available days on my calendar.

- I do tours only for a private group (up to 4 people) to maximize each person's experience.

- 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.

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
Mount Fuji Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(109 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.


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. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.


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'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

Kamakura trip

We met Kaori San for the first time was in 2019. It was our first time visiting Japan.We were so touched by how personal she was treating my family back then. She is the epitome of a guide you want to be with, when it was a first time being in Japan. She was friendly, very dependable, caring a lot about our enjoyment & satisfaction that we get from her tour. Every time we visit Japan, we always have her in our mind. So when it was time to send my kids (age 25, 18 and 16) to travel alone to Japan, I think about no one but Kaori-San. She crafted a Kamakura trip for them. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The one aspect that made them really enjoy the Kamakura Tour was all the history background of the places they got to see with Kaori’s help. She was as sweet and never forgot to add personal touches to her tour. She brought each kid a cute gift and she even sent me a gift though I was not part of the tour. I am so touched! Thank you so very much Kaori-San for a very thoughtful gift. I truly love it! We will always look for you the next time we are in Tokyo. Until we meet again !! <3 Please take care.

Dian D.

Kaori S.

Hello Dian san, THANK YOU so much for taking time to give me a heartfelt review. You wouldn't imagine how much I felt happy when I got your request. What could be more than happy to meet your kids again 6 years after we met in 2019. Felt like a mother or aunt to see them all grown up and traveled on their own now. I'm so grateful that you kindly gave me your trust and opportunity to guide for your precious ones as as the culmination of their celebratory visit to Japan. The sunset we enjoyed from Enoshima was one of the most impressive ones for me too. Also, lunturn lit-up festival made a special bonus for us! Glad to hear you loved a small gift. I wanted to give you something related to hydrangea, the flower you really loved, as we missed the season this time. Cannot wait to see you and your family again. Please pass my love to all of your family. Big hugs, Kaori

Fantastic wedding anniversary trip in Tokyo

We had an amazing 6 day tour with Kaori. She is very knowledgeable and kind person. Every day was full of nice surprises and views and we learned a lot about Japanese people, enjoyed its foods, visited beautiful places, and immersed in the culture. We can't thank you Kaori enough for such a memorable experience. We will be back to visit other areas in the future. Kaori is the best!

Teresa W.

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for taking time to give me an excellent review just after you back home, Teresa-san. Moreover, I appreciate your trust that you booked me for your whole trip this time. I’m so honored to be your guide on your anniversary trip. Congratulations again for your wedding anniversary. It was such a joy to guide a lovely couple like you and Mike-san. Also thank you for attaching beautiful photos here. Unforgettable memories! Can’t wait for your coming back to Japan for next adventure! Big hugs, Kaori

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