Mt.Fuji 5th station, a short hike of Ochudo & Okuniwa
Joined 2018
The Ochudo, also known as Middle Road, was a special trail for ascetic practitioners that circled Mt.Fuji at the level of the fifth station. The trail is adorned by beautiful flora such as Japanese larch, Rhododendron, and Lingonberry and offers a majestic view of Mt.Fuji.
The trail continues to Okuniwa, as Inner Garden which used to be a lateral crater. As it is named, pine trees and volcanic rocks create artistic landscapes by all nature.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kawaguchiko Station or hotels in the area
Mt. Fuji Heritage Center (of Yamanashi Prefecture)
Mt.Fuji was designated as a UNESCO world cultural heritage in 2013. It is the ideal place to learn about the mountain, which makes your experience ongoing more meaningful.
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
Enjoy lunch and shopping.
Ochudo & Okuniwa Trail
The Ochudo trail starts from the 5th station. After 1.5 hours of walking, it reaches Okuniwa and loops for more 1 hour. The trail is covered by volcanic gravels but well maintained. It is almost flat but around 50 meters down the slope or steps to Okuniwa.
Ending Point
Kawaguchiko Station or hotels in the area
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
Transportation:
- Taxi = JPY1,000 per car (from Kawaguchiko Station to Mt. Fuji Heritage Center)
- Public bus = JPY2,800 per person (From Mt.Fuji Heritage Center to the 5th station and back to Kawaguchiko Station)
Miscellaneous:
- Lunch
Tour Important Information
Hiking shoes and clothes are required.
Wheelchairs are not accessible.
The tour should be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
The tour operates from the middle of May to the middle of November.
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
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
Dave P.
“Excellent comprehensive tour of Shimizu ”
Moto was a wonderful tour guide. He gave us choices of things to do and see. After being picked up from our cruise ship in a clean, air conditioned van, we took the Nihondaira ropeway tram to look out over Suruga Bay. The six of us experienced a traditional tea ceremony at a small green shop with a tea field where we also got to pick some new tea leaves. Lunch was at a lovely hotel restaurant. The hotel, to me, appeared to be beautifully maintained from many years ago. It was not a tourist restaurant, but one that locals went to for a special lunchtime experience. There was a young couple in traditional wedding apparel having their wedding pictures taken in the beautiful Japanese gardens. We climbed high to view a shrine and Mt Fuji. It was a beautiful clear day and our views of the mountain were perfect. There were vendors selling sweet strawberries and delicious Fuji apples larger than softballs that were sliced and cored for us. At one of the Five Lakes, our group was given a motor boat ride around the perimeter of the lake, where once again we viewed Mt Fuji in a very different way. Visited Miho sea coast with black sand beach and the green pine grove where the pine trees are twisted into unusual, but beautiful configurations. Moto always provided us with lots of history and answered our questions. Restrooms everywhere were clean and very modern. At the end of our very full tour, Moto returned us to our cruise ship. Shimizu was the Japan I had always imagined and wanted to visit.
Motoyuki H.
Thanks for your excellent review! I appreciate your interest in our nature and culture. I always intend to offer something surprising to guests. What will you discover in the next time? I'm waiting for the chance to guide you again. Good days!
Lin K.
“Amazing day with Moto”
We had a fantastic day with Moto. He met us at the port of our ship and had a car waiting to take the four of us driving for the day. We drove up in the mountains to a peaceful lake that had great views of Mt Fuji. Then to a waterfall with beautiful flowers and trees We stopped at a little sake store and sampled many different varieties. Moto was so professional and knowledgeable. He made us feel so welcome. We would recommend him to anyone
Motoyuki H.
It was a wonderful day with a beautiful view of Mt Fuji. And you had figured out that there are so many places to see worth seeing in the area. Why don't you come again and stay a few more days to explore? I am waiting for your next contact!
Rebecca N.
“Fabulous day with Moto”
Had a fantastic day trying to get the perfect shot of Mt Fuji. Unfortunately the shy lady stayed hidden behind the clouds but we loved the day anyway. We saw beautiful tea fields, cedar forests, waterfalls and so much more. We enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thanks Moto: you are a great guide.
Motoyuki H.
Thanks for the rating and review! It was delightful that you wore Mt Fuji T-shirts all together. I believe your hope reached the mountain, and finally, she was revealed! Thanks for sharing a wonderful time with me.
$314/ per group
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