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Mountainous beauty and blessing, Yamanashi local tour

Kofu Station

Shosenkyo Gorge

Sengataki Waterfall

Takeda Shrine

Grape Vineyard

Sake Factory

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Mountainous beauty and blessing, Yamanashi local tour

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2018

Motoyuki H.

4.95 / 5

(43 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

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

Transportation: Private Car (Toyota RIZE) including fuel and toll

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

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

Joined 2018

Motoyuki H.

4.95 / 5

(43 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

Patrick M.

5 / 5

Oct 19, 2025

Shore excursion from Shimizu port, more closer to Mt.Fuji

Oct 19, 2025

Shimizu

8 hours

“Shore excursion from Shimizu port”

Moto met us at the port as soon as we disembarked and we were quickly on our way. Our excursion included the Kobayashien Tea Firm - Tea ceremony experience, Shiraito Waterfalls, lunch at a very nice local area restaurant, the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine and Mt. Fuji Heritage Center. We were very pleased with the selection of sites we visited and the information Moto provided at each of them. He is very knowledgeable and we found our time with him to be a very rewarding experience. THANKS, MOTO!

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for sending the review! It was a cloudy day and less visible of Mt. Fuji, but you could realize that there are many places worth seeing in the area. I appreciate your interest in and understanding of our culture. So happy to guide you again. Of course, with Mt. Fuji view next time!

Judy D.

5 / 5

Oct 18, 2025

Shore excursion from Shimizu port, more closer to Mt.Fuji

Oct 18, 2025

Shimizu

5 hours

“The best day!”

Moto, our guide and the beautiful large comfortable van for 6 he arranged for us, took us to the beautiful lake I requested, close to Mt Fuji. Moto told me about a waterfall nearby that was spectacular and then to a sake shop for tasting. Last but not least, a ride up the mountain to see the harbor and town night view. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for the review and scoring! It was a beautiful day with the gorgeous view of Mt. Fuji. I felt very happy to see you were so energetic to enjoy the tour, even though it was the last port in your journey. Hope all the fortune will be coiled in your family!

Deanna H.

5 / 5

Oct 10, 2025

Shore excursion from Shimizu port, more closer to Mt.Fuji

Oct 10, 2025

Shimizu

8 hours

“Had the Best Day”

Our tour was fantastic from start to finish. Moto was an awesome guide and we had so much fun. His English is excellent and he made the tour fun and unique.

Motoyuki H.

Thanks for the review and rating! The tour included some of the off-the-beaten and some of the tourist sites. I am happy to know you enjoyed it. Hope to see and guide you again!