Experience the beauty of Mount Fuji on a private tour with an English-speaking driver. Customize your itinerary and explore the nearest points to this magnificent mountain.
- Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station - The highest point of Mt. Fuji (2200m) accessible by car, popular among hikers. This is the nearest spot to view the summit of Mt. Fuji. You can enjoy a splendid view of the city from the viewpoints.
P.S. The station is accessed via the Fuji Subaru Line, a scenic toll road that ascends Mount Fuji’s lower northern slopes, starting in Fujikawaguchiko Town. The toll road costs 2100 yen and may be partially closed in winter due to heavy snow. Additionally, the road is closed to private vehicles during most of the climbing season (July 5 to September 10, 2024), with shuttle buses operating between designated parking lots at the base of the mountain and the 5th station.
- Arakurayama Sengen Park - A peace memorial park with Shinto shrines and around 400 stairs leading to breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji at various elevations. The Chureito Pagoda at the top was built in memory of soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in World War I and II. It is famous for viewing and photographing the majestic Mt. Fuji from the observatory deck.
- Oshino Hakkai - Oshino Hakkai consists of eight springs found in Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan. The aquifer water from Mount Fuji surfaces to form these springs. They are a Natural Monument of Japan and part of the Mount Fuji World Heritage Site. Winter offers a particularly stunning view of the iconic mountain, including the striking “Diamond Fuji” phenomenon, where the rising or setting sun aligns perfectly with the peak of Mt. Fuji. A small open-air museum, the Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan, surrounds the largest pond, with a small admission fee required. The water in the Waku Pond is especially clear and clean, and visitors are encouraged to drink it and even take some home in a bottle. It’s a great place to buy gifts and souvenirs, and the street food is amazing as well.
- Lake Kawaguchiko - Lake Kawaguchi is the second largest of the Mt. Fuji Five Lakes, offering beautiful views of Mt. Fuji. The Kachi Kachi Ropeway ascends to an observation point near the summit of Mount Tenjo, from where Lake Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji can be seen. There are also many hot springs in the area where you can relax.
- Oishi Park - Oishi Park is a public park located on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi. From the park, you can enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. The park features a 350m walking path with many flowers planted along it; from early April to late May, the moss phlox flowers spread out like a pink carpet, from late June to late July, the gorgeous lavender plants bloom, and from mid to late October, the kokia shrubs display their beautiful red autumn colors. The contrast between the various flowers and Mt. Fuji is spectacular. The park is also home to the Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center, where you can enjoy making fruit jam and an all-you-can-eat cherry and blueberry picking course. They also feature a café where you can try specialty-made blueberry ice cream.
- Gotemba Premium Outlets - A shopping mall with premium outlets of well-known brands. This is optional, and if you wish to include it in your itinerary, please discuss it with the driver in the morning.
- Pickup and Drop off in Tokyo
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking driver/guide
- Highway/Tolls
- Gas/petrol
- Meet & Greet
- Food and beverage
- Entrance fee requires for activities
- Entrance fee of Fuji Sabaru Line (5th Station) costs 2100 yen
Mount Fuji represents Japan in a unique way. This mountain embodies Japanese physical, cultural, and spiritual attributes. It reigns as Japan’s highest peak, with a staggering height of 3,776 meters (12,380 feet). Surprisingly, the zenith of Mt Fuji isn’t owned by an individual - it actually is a part of the Sengen Grand Shrine. Mount Fuji is a stratovolcano or a composite cone. These cones, created by forceful eruptions, comprise of layers of rock, ash, and lava. This trip is centered around the fascinating view of this extraordinary mountain from the closest points indicated. The itinerary can be flexible or completely customized.
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