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Yamanashi Private Tour - Kofu Station
Kofu Station
Yamanashi Private Tour - Shosenkyo Gorge
Shosenkyo Gorge
Yamanashi Private Tour - Sengataki Waterfall
Sengataki Waterfall
Yamanashi Private Tour - Takeda Shrine
Takeda Shrine
Yamanashi Private Tour - Grape Vineyard
Grape Vineyard
Yamanashi Private Tour - Sake Factory
Sake Factory
Yamanashi Private Tour - Car of Transportation
Car of Transportation

Mountainous beauty and blessing, Yamanashi local tour

Car Tour (driving guide)
Yamanashi Tour Guide - Motoyuki H.

Joined 2018

Motoyuki H.
4.96 / 5
(50 reviews)
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Yamanashi
Japanese (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Motoyuki H.)
Up to 3 people

Yamanashi is located around 100 kilometers east of Tokyo.

This province is surrounded by mountains, including Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps. Its locations deserve tremendous beauty and blessings from the mountains.

Scenic valleys, wineries, Sake breweries, and fruits as peaches, grapes...

Also, the terrain of a basin has territorial advantage, and the famous lord of Shingen Takeda ruled the area in the Samurai era.

Find the charms of the local of Yamanashi. You must be captivated!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kofu or Isawa Onsen

- Kofu or Isawa Onsen station, or a hotel surrounding

09:30 AM

Shosenkyo Gorge

Ride a ropeway to Mount Rakanji (40 minutes walk roundtrip from the ropeway station on the hilltop).

Walk along the gorge alongside Sengataki Waterfall and overlooking Kausenhou Peak (30 minutes).

12:00 PM

Lunch at a local restaurant

A local delicacy of Hoto noodle is recommended.

01:30 PM

Winery or Sake brewery

Winery tour including factory, orchard, and tasting *Shirayuri winery or others (1 hour).

Sake brewery tour including factory, warehouse, and tasting *Shunnoten brewery or others (1 hour).

03:00 PM

Takeda Shrine

The famous samurai of Shingen Takeda has been enshrined. This place used to be the fortress of the Takeda clan, which dominated the area. The treasure house exhibits swards and armors used by the Takeda clan. (30 minutes)

Ending Point

Kofu or Isawa Onsen

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Transportation: Private Car (Toyota RIZE)

What‘s not included

Ropeway at Shosenkyo = JPY1,500 per person

Winery Tour (at Shirayuri) = JPY2,200 per person *as a similar price for other wineries and Sake breweries.

Treasure house of Takeda Shrine = JPY300 per person

Fuel charge = JPY3,000

Lunch

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* This tour is not appropriate for wheelchairs.

Important message from the supplier

If the booking is far ahead over 9 months, please ask me the availability.

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
Yamanashi Tour Guide - Motoyuki H.

Joined 2018

Motoyuki H.
4.96 / 5
(50 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Motoyuki H.

My name is Moto, National Licensed Guide Interpreter living in Yamanashi, Kofu-city.

I can offer real experiences of Japanese nature, culture and commoner's life.

Check tour inventory and contact me soon if you are interested in !!

Reviews

A great day with Moto-unforgettable

Moto picked us up at the cruise terminal .We went to the mountains in a special Tea plantation.The teamaster made a special Matcha tee ceremony for us.It was a very quiet place ,only for us .No other tourists were there. Unforgetable! After this we went to a special japanese restaurant in Downton Shimizu-delicous japanes food ,very kindly people. Later we go to the top of the mountain to have a great view to the fuji. aA the end we visted a beautiful beach with a view to the view. Moto was always very friendly .We met us as strangers and left as friends

Hildegard B.

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for the review and rating! The day was my first work in 2026. The tour was completed successfully thanks to the kind client and the beautiful Mt.Fuji. It brings good luck for me in this year, and you as well, I believe!

Yamanashi Day Trip

We had an amazing Yamanashi day trip with Mr. Motoyuki, visiting Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchi, and the ice cave. He was extremely informative and knowledgeable, sharing not only details about each destination but also the cultural background and historical context that made the experience much more meaningful. His explanations were clear, engaging, and showed his deep understanding of the region. I highly recommend Mr. Motoyuki to anyone looking for a guided tour around Yamanashi. As he is originally from Shizuoka Prefecture and studied in Kanazawa, he is also well qualified to conduct tours in those regions.

Gobby W.

Motoyuki H.

Thank you for your review and for recommending me to potential customers. I felt very happy to go out with a bang for the last work in 2025. I deeply hope all the fortune will bless your family. See you again!

Yamanashi Day trip

Right after exiting Kofu station Moto san, has been very thoughtful and informative on history and culture on Yamanashi. During the trip I have had an amazing experience that I will never forget from the views of Fuji, the lakes, and sake brewery. I would highly recommend him as a guide if you want to discover Yamanashi. I will definitely book with him again on my next trip to Japan.

Emanuel M.

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for your review. I was so happy to show you Yamanashi, where I live! I hope more tourists will become interested in and explore Japan's local cities, like you. I will support them, and it is my pleasure, see you again!

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$342/ per group

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