Private Car Tour to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone Lake Ashi

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  • Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Akasaka, Japan
  • Product code: 40436P1
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Pass By: Mount Fuji, Chubu

See the highest peak and Icon of Japan. World cultural heritage since 2013.


Stop At: Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, 2-chōme-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0031, Japan

One of the most desired destination around Mt. Fuji. Take the best panoramic shot of Mt. Fuji with the Chureito Pagoda ( 5 storied pagoda)


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Arakurayama Sengen Park, 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture

One of the most desired destinations around Mt. Fuji. Take the best panoramic shot of Mt. Fuji with the Chureito 5 storied Pagoda. (30 to 60mn)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chureito Pagoda, 3360-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture

Take the panoramic shot of Mt. Fuji with the Chureito Pagoda (5-storied pagoda) at Arakura Sengen Shrine.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, 3353 Arakura Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture

Sengen Shrine which enshrines the goddess of Fire, the symbol of Mt. Fuji with the famous view of Mt. Fuji with the 5 storied Pagoda. (30 to 60 mn)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fujisan World Heritage Center(Mt.Fuji World Heritage Center), 6663-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 400-0046 Yamanashi Prefecture

Watch a video to learn visually about Mt. Fuji and know the ritual of the region. (20 to 60mn)


Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0300 Yamanashi Prefecture

The most visited lake out of the 5 lakes of Mt. Fuji. possible to make a photo stop from various locations per season.

Stop At: Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, 1-1 Miyacho, Fujinomiya 418-0067 Shizuoka Prefecture

The most visited and main Shrine in the northern part of Mt. Fuji protecting its region also known as the first step of the Mt. Fuji ascension. One of the World Heritage of the Fujisan Cultural Site. (20 to 60mn)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace, 1477-1 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture

Find regional crafts, souvenirs and enjoy some of the best ice cream and sorbets made with the local fruits in a relaxing space. (20 to 90mn)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Oishi Park, Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture

Enjoy the over 90 different flowers throughout the 4 seasons. Well known for its lavender. (20 to 90mn)


Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0320 Yamanashi Prefecture

2300m high on Mt. Fuji closest point you can go up with a car.
To go to the 5th station we need to ask you to pay the toll fee of 2100 yen on the spot.
This activity usually requires about 2 hours.

Please note that access to the 5th station is closed from July 10th to September 10th due to the climbing season for the climbers and also in the winter season.

Stop At: Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, 2710 Saikonemba, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture

A picturesque spot with Mt. Fuji in the background, old Japanese houses with straw roofs have been removed where you can find local crafts and meet local artists. Rental kimonos and samurai armors are available upon reservation. (30 to 90mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Saiko Lake, Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0302 Yamanashi Prefecture

One of the five lakes of Mt. Fuji, known as the Maiden Lake. Possible of making a photo stop.


Stop At: Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, 3077-20 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0304 Yamanashi Prefecture

European-style theme park with a wide collection of precious automatic musical instruments over a hundred years old. A place for all music lovers with beautiful seasonal flowers. (30 to 120mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Oshino Hakkai, 151 Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0511 Yamanashi Prefecture

Discover the beautiful 8 ponds formed from the snow-melted water of Mt. Fuji, taking part in the World Heritage of the Fujisan Cultural Site. You can enjoy different Japanese street food and shopping. (20 to 60mn)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Oshino Shinobi no Sato, 2845 Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0511 Yamanashi Prefecture

Enjoy the exciting Ninja show. Rental ninja costumes for all ages are available to enjoy the ninja village. (30 to 90mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ide Sake Brewery, 8 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0301 Yamanashi Prefecture

The only sake brewery at Lake Kawaguchiko city using Mt. Fuji snow-melted water. You can enjoy sake tasting and a visit to the brewery every day from 3 pm for just 1500 yen upon reservation. (20mn for just tasting, 90mn for the guided tour)

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Lake Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0500 Yamanashi Prefecture

The biggest lake out of the five lakes of Mt. Fuji. Possible to make a photo stop.

Pass By: Aokigahara Forest, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture

The famous sea of forest, possible to hike. (30mn)

Stop At: Narusawa Ice Cave, 8533, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0320 Yamanashi Prefecture

Adventure in the cave in the Aokigahara forest. (15 to 30mn)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Fugaku Wind Cave, 2068-1 Aokigahara Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture

Adventure in the cave in the Aokigahara forest. (15 to 30mn)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Saiko Bat Cave, 2068 Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 400-0334 Yamanashi Prefecture

Adventure inside the biggest cave in the Aokigahara forest where bats hibernate. (20 to 45 mn)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, 1163-1 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303, Japan

Be at 1,075m high above sea level in just 3 minutes from the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko to enjoy the panoramic view of Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Fuji Yoshida city. (30 to 90mn depending on the queue)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, 2255 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0304 Yamanashi Prefecture

Collection of beautiful rare Kimonos in unique architecture all designed and created by the same artist Icchiku Kubota. (30 to 90mn)

You can find original souvenirs where locals love to buy at the museum shop too.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kaba (Hippo) Of Lake Yamanaka, 506-296 Hirano, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0502, Japan

30 minutes of ride and cruise at lake Yamanakako on the amphibious bus, KABA (Hippo in Japanese) (30 mn to 45)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yamanashi Gem Museum, 6713 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0301 Yamanashi Prefecture

Yamanashi is also known for its gems and could find a variety in certain areas. The cutting technique is still here today and you can find a wide collection of different gems of the world. (30 to 60mn)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park, 1650 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0501 Yamanashi Prefecture

From spring to fall, enjoy seasonal flowers in a 30 ha (74 acres) garden. You can enjoy Diamond Fuji (sunset on top of Mt. Fuji) in winter. (20 to 60mn)

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Fujiten Snow Resort, Japan, 401-0320 Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Narusawa, 字富士山85451

Enjoy snow and ski on Mt. Fuji. Easy course for beginners, rental outfits ski, snowboard, and sled are available.
(1 to 2 hours depending on your requests)

Pass By: Fuji Shibazakura Festival, 212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0337 Yamanashi Prefecture

From mid-April to the end of May, the Fuji Motosu resort will be filled with the photogenic Shibazakura (moss phlox).
(about 1 hour)

Pass By: Yamanashi Fuji Fruits Park, 888 Misakacho Kanegawabara, Fuefuki 406-0802 Yamanashi Prefecture

Enjoy and savor seasonal fresh fruits from Yamanashi, the kingdom of fruits in Japan.
Strawberry, cherry, peach, grape, shine muscat, etc.,
Reservation is needed.

Pass By: Nakajima Farm Strawberry Land, 2905 Minami Strawberry Land No.1 & 2, Yamanashi 405-0042 Yamanashi Prefecture

Enjoy 30 minutes of all you can eat sweet Japanese strawberries.

Pass By: Katsunuma Winery, 371 Shimoiwasaki, Katsunumacho, Koshu 409-1313 Yamanashi Prefecture

From family businesses to major beverage brands, over 80 wineries are found in Yamanashi prefecture known for its largest production of Japanese vine.
Please inform us for a visit and tasting.

Pass By: Shichiken Sake Brewery, 2283 Daigahara, Hakushucho, Hokuto 408-0312 Yamanashi Prefecture

Visiting and tasting one of the famous regional Japanese sake in Yamanashi.
Due to it's inconvenient location we recommend combining it with the Hakushu Distillery (30 to 60mn)

Pass By: Suntory Hakushu Distillery, 2913-1 Torihara Hakushucho, Hokuto 408-0316 Yamanashi Prefecture

The visit to the distillery needs a reservation.
Visit the Suntory distillery located in a beautiful forest in Yamanashi and savor the famous Hakushu whiskey. The bar inside the complex offers a variety of Suntory whiskey and unblended whiskey, a precious experience for whisky lovers.
Guided tour inside the distillery with tasting upon request.

Pass By: Fuji Five Lakes, Yamanashi Prefecture

The most popular destination for Japanese to spend weekend in summer.


Stop At: Shiraito Falls, Kamiide, Fujinomiya 418-0103 Shizuoka Prefecture

With its 150 meters wide cascade, Shiraito Falls is ranked as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan and listed as part of the World Heritage of the Fujisan Cultural Site.
Please note that it takes about 2 hours for the round trip from Lake Kawaguchiko.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hakone Ropeway, 1251 Sengokubara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0521 Kanagawa Prefecture

The best viewing point of Mt Fuji in the Hakone area. Take the best aerial shot of Mt. Fuji and from 1350m (4430 feet) high. (45 to 90mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Owaku-dani Valley, 1251 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture

See the volcanic activity from the famous valley and try the famous black eggs and add 7 extra years to your life.
You can also get a great view of Mt. Fuji on a clear day. (30 to 60mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture

A very powerful Shrine which was built about 1260 years ago. It has been visited by many of our Shogun in our history. It is also known for its Instagrammable Tori gate. (30 to 90mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Hakone Open-Air Museum, 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0493 Kanagawa Prefecture

Meet sculptures made by popular Japanese and Western artists where all ages can enjoy in an outdoor open space.
Everyplace is Instagrammable and photos are OK. Another ideal place for your social media to share with your friends. (45 to 90mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Lake Ashinoko, Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0521 Kanagawa Prefecture

Big lake formed after a gigantic eruption inside a kaldera.

It is believed that a nine Head Dragon is living in the lake. Known for lake cruising and Hakone Shrine.

2 cruisers for sightseeing Lake Ashi the Pirate ship if famous but take the regular cruise ship if you prefer to avoid the crowd.

Stop At: Odawara Castle, 6-1 Jonai, Odawara 250-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture

Discover the history of samurai and ninjas from the medieval period of Japan, so-called the warring state of Japan by visiting the nearest castle from Tokyo. You can also see real samurai armors and swords at its museum. (30 to 90mn)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum, 1 Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0521 Kanagawa Prefecture

Know more about the life of Edo period and the duty of the samurai during the rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate. (10 to 45mn)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, 161 Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0521, Japan

Enjoy Lake Ashi on a cruise ship. Choose from the famous Pirate cruise ship or the normal cruise ship.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti, 字藤原-2428 Suyama, Susono, Shizuoka 410-1231, Japan

Enjoy snow and ski on Mt. Fuji. Courses are easy for beginners, rental outfits ski, snowboard, and sled for kids are available.
(1 to 2 hours depending on your requests)

Stop At: Mishima Skywalk, 313 Sasahara Shinden, Mishima 411-0012 Shizuoka Prefecture

Get a super scenic view from Japan's longest suspended pedestrian bridge, beautiful view of Mt. Fuji is expected on a clear day. (30 to 90mn depending on the options of your activity)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Onshi Hakone Park, 171 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture

Stroll the beautiful former garden of the Imperial family. Plants and trees are beautifully maintained, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and red maples in autumn and a perfect view of Mt. Fuji with the Lake Ashi can be seen on a clear day. (15 to 60mn)

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: MOA Museum of Art, 26-2 Momoyamacho, Atami 413-8511 Shizuoka Prefecture

It has one of the largest collections of Japanese masterpieces. A must-see for art fans and a good place to recommend even if you are not familiar with art, located in Atami about 30mn from Hakone. (1 to 2.5h)

Pass By: Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, 940-48 Sengokubara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture

A little Venetia in Hakone, see nice pieces of glass art. Seasonal events are also held in so please ask if you are interested. (30 to 90mn)


Pass By: Hakone Museum of Art, 1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0408 Kanagawa Prefecture

A collection of Japanese and Oriental art in a beautiful Japanese garden.(30 to 60mn)

Pass By: Pola Museum of Art, 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture

Enjoy a large collection of impressionists such as Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, August Renoir, Paul Cezanne, etc., and Japanese artists including contemporary arts. (45 to 90mn)

Pass By: Lalique Museum Hakone, 186-1 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture

Meet the beautiful collection of glass art by René Lalique. (30 to 60mn)

Pass By: Narukawa Art Museum, 570 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture

A Japanese art museum in a relaxing place in front of Lake Ashi, with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji from the cafe. (30mn to 60mn

Pass By: Hakone Bushi-no-Sato Museum, 817-580 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture

A compact museum to see a collection of real samurai weapons.
You can also try real samurai armor to take a new portrait to add into your new profile. (20 to 60mn)

Pass By: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 0320 Yamanashi Prefecture

Fuji Hakone Izu National Park



Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
  • One bottled water per person

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.)
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

Traveler pickup is offered
Don't worry if your hotel is not on the list, we do pick up from any location in Tokyo including air BnB. Please type your pick-up information when you book.
If your pick-up or drop-off will be somewhere outside of Tokyo, except the Tokyo Disney resort area, the start and end times will be calculated from Tokyo Station (central Tokyo) which usually requires 1h to 2h.

Airports

  • Haneda Airport, 3-3-2 Hanedakuko, Ota 144-0041 Tokyo Prefecture


Ports

  • Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, Japan, 135-0064 Tokyo, Koto City, Aomi, 2-chōme8, 地先 東京国際クルーズターミナル

Duration

10 to 11 hours(approx.)

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Additional Information

The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.

You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.

Wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible

Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.

Service animals allowed

Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate

The tour will not be cancelled or refunded even if some spots are not fully visible due to weather conditions. The activity schedule is subject to change/cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.

Bathing suits, bath towel, or any form of clothing is not permitted inside the hot springs. Men's and women's tubs are separate. Tattoos or body paint is prohibited from using the hot spring facility.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Tamitha_N
This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. If you’re looking for a fun family tour, this is the one for you! Toshi was an amazing driver who informed us about the sights of Tokyo on our way to Mt. Fuji - he even gave us a bag of Japanese snacks when he picked us up! Tomomi was our tour guide and she was incredible. She had informative pictures about the mountain and answered every question we had about Mt. Fuji and the villages that surround the mountain. She also made sure our group was comfortable every step of the way. Tomomi and Toshi were also super flexible since we had an unusually clear day and we were able to change our itinerary on the day to go to more viewpoints. They also took us to view spots not on the official itinerary and not crowded with tourists. We were also able to change the itinerary in the middle of the tour as clouds started to cover Mt. Fuji. The views and cultural spots we visited were all incredible and Tomomi made sure we did everything we wanted to. For lunch Tomomi and Toshi took us to a local restaurant with incredible food. And it was so nice to experience the local cuisine. The flexibility, kindness and wholesome experience Tomomi and Toshi provided my family made this Mt. Fuji trip an amazing one. If you are thinking about this tour, please try it out!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15


Posted By : tamim809
This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. If you’re looking for a fun family tour, this is the one for you! Toshi was an amazing driver who informed us about the sights of Tokyo on our way to Mt. Fuji - he even gave us a bag of Japanese snacks when he picked us up! Tomomi was our tour guide and she was incredible. She had informative pictures about the mountain and answered every question we had about Mt. Fuji and the villages that surround the mountain. She also made sure our group was comfortable every step of the way. Tomomi and Toshi were also super flexible since we had an unusually clear day and we were able to change our itinerary on the day to go to more viewpoints. They also took us to view spots not on the official itinerary and not crowded with tourists. We were also able to change the itinerary in the middle of the tour as clouds started to cover Mt. Fuji. For lunch Tomomi and Toshi took us to a local restaurant with incredible food. And it was so nice to experience the local cuisine. The flexibility, kindness and wholesome experience Tomomi and Toshi provided my family made this Mt. Fuji trip an amazing one. If you are thinking about this tour, please try it out!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15


Posted By : Deborah_S
The trip was fantastic. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and our guide, Mihoko, was terrific. So knowledgeable about the area (and facts about the Tokyo area and Japan) in general. Incredibly well prepared and with impeccable English. A terrific experience overall.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12


Posted By : GrandTour03717325400
Toshi and Tack were amazing company as we travelled to Hakone for the day! They gave great recommendations, knew a lot about the history of Japan and Hakone. They made the day much more fun and were very accommodating to our requests. Meeting them was one of the highlights of my trip! If you are looking for great company during your travels I highly recommend Toshi and Tack!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10


Posted By : Hadar_G
Great experience. Mr Kenji was excellent together with the driver , Mr Toshi , we had unforgettable time. Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-29


Posted By : iritgo
We had a wonderful trip to Mt. Fugi with Kenji the tour guide and Toshi. The trip was amazing and interesting due to Kenji's professional knowledge and Toshi's surprises during the trip. We highly recommend the tour with Kenji as a tour guide and Toshi
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Posted On : 2024-04-29


Posted By : lentay
We went on a tour of Mt. Fuji (& the Oshino/Kawaguchiko area) end of March 2024. Our tour guide was Bob-san & my family & I felt very blessed to have him as our tour guide (& kudos to our very patient driver, Haru-san!). Both Bob-san & Haru-san really helped to make sure we had a fun & memorable tour. We had the bad luck of lots of traffic going to Fuji. Bob-san entertained us with a fun quiz during most of the ride. All of us had fun answering the questions & learning a little more about Japan, Mt. Fuji & Japanese history. Thankfully we were blessed with the good luck of having a perfectly clear view of Fuji all day! Bob-san consistently made sure to ask if we wanted to take pictures & helped us take them! We had a stroke of bad luck trying to reach Oshino lake & last minute he helped us find a place to at least take some pretty pictures of Lake Oshino w Mt. Fuji in the background! With the very busy weekend plus high tourist season we were unable to go Strawberry picking (one of our pre-chosen activities). But Bob-san still made sure we got to eat & buy some strawberries (which we brought back to our hotel & ate throughout the rest of the trip!). The strawberries were delicious & everything (& more than) what we expected. We also explored the Shinobi no Sato (ninja village), which included letting the kids (8 & 4 years old) rent ninja costumes, play on a really fun obstacle course/playground, explore a trick house (where we learned about the many tricks & secrets ninjas used to hide & enter houses) & watch a ninja arts show! We also visited the Tabi no Eki (kawaguchiko base store). We didn’t get to fully explore this place but there were so many crafts & foods here. It would make a great last minute pit stop for souvenirs or just to rest. It was very peaceful & beautiful, a wonderful mix of modern & nature. Finally, we were able to spend some time at the Arakurayama Sengen Park, including the famous Pagoda & small visit to the shrine. The stairs were arduous for us to climb, but in retrospect it was worth it for the stunning views. We also loved visiting the temple: we washed our hands & mouths with the waters from Mt. Fuji & got some fortunes (thankfully all generally lucky!!). We didn’t get to explore as much or try a lot of the food due to time constraints, but definitely if you’re visiting the Sengen park check out some of the vendors here!! Everything looked delicious & interesting. Bob-san really went above & beyond to make this tour special for us. He really helped us out & accommodated us, especially the young kids & my elderly parents. We had some itinerary issues because of the crowds & high tourist season, but Bob-san really made sure we got our money’s worth. He stayed in long lines for us so we wouldn’t waste too much time in lines & pointed out activities & places to take photos or check out. He was also very flexible - helping us to change plans on the fly! He was also very communicative & easy to talk to. I highly recommend taking a tour with Bob-san! He was very kind, so accommodating & did his absolute best to make sure our trip was amazing. My niece missed him a lot the rest of the week! We definitely would do this tour again & especially with Bob-san!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27


Posted By : Evelia_L
Our guide Tomomi and our driver Mr. Hayashi were wonderful! They truly did their best to give my husband and I a great tour. Our favorite parts were seeing the cherry blossoms, the Aokigahara forest, and the Bat Cave national monument. And to top off a great day we were able to see a peek of Mt. Fuji despite the cloudy day. We also had a delicious lunch of a local dish. We loved learning more about the history of this wonderful country. We would do this tour again if we returned 😊
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Posted On : 2024-04-23


Posted By : Flyer23326416325
We requested a tour to Mt. FUJI, Kawaguchiko Lake, and Ashi Lake with car and private guide. It was a wonderfull experience. Our guide was very professional and precise managing the schedule perfectly not leaving out anything that qas scheduled. Strongly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21


Posted By : O9531XCbrandonc
My family and I booked the Tokyo Star Agency's private car tour of the Mount Fuji 5-lakes region in early-April (2024). The tour was definitely one of the highlights of our entire vacation. Our guide, Taisho, and our driver, Tak, provided an incredible experience that our family will cherish and remember throughout our lifetime. They were able to accommodate our customized itinerary as well as take us to several other popular and historic sites within the area. The sights were breathtaking, but the historical information both Taisho and Tak provided made everything that much more amazing. It really felt like we were travelling with two close friends. If you have an opportunity to take a tour with them, I would highly recommend it. Thank you again, Taisho and Tak!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-21