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Private Full-Day Guided Tour in Mount Fuji Lakes

11–13 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Full-Day Guided Tour in Mount Fuji Lakes

About this activity

Jomon's tours are recommended during good weather. Aboard Jomon's well-equipped air conditioned minibus, our guests avoid the hassles & wasted time of figuring out Japanese public transportation, navigation and best places to see & enjoy.

With over 25 years in the region, our experienced English guide will pick you up in Tokyo & share with you the best photographic locations & experiences, whilst touring the lake districts of Fuji.

Guests who join Jomon tours often say our friendly & bespoke service is the highlight of their trip of Japan.

No other supplier offers the same choices of rich experience and local & seasonal familiarity: Spend part of your day soaking in a natural hot spring, see breathtaking views of Fuji ,shoot incredible pictures & explore attractions!

We tailor our tour with up to 6 bespoke stops that interest you most, for your excursion.

An unforgettable tour to experience many delights of Fuji's beautiful lakes, is what we are dedicated to, just for you.

Historical Tours Private Drivers Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
11–13 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
Portuguese, English
Operated by
Jomon Guided Tours.

What is included

Included

  • Included: USB, USB-C & 100V power Supplies.
  • Included: Highway / Tolls from Tokyo to the lake tour region & return.
  • Included: Facilities incl. in the vehicle. For example, if you want to stop and make coffee, the vehicle is equipped with a gas stove, fridge, etc. Please note we don't cover costs of food & drink supplies.
  • Included: Fuel / Gasoline
  • Included: Internet Access whilst aboard our vehicle, via mobile hotspot.
  • Included: Private Tour - Only you and your group will be aboard as passengers.
  • Included: Air Conditioned Minibus with Curtains
  • Included: Private Dining Area Equipped, Spacious Vehicle
  • Included: English Driver / Guide (+ Portuguese, Spanish & Japanese speaker).
  • Included: Fridge / Sink / Stove / Bag Storage.
  • Included: Meet & Greet

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch: We do not provide food & beverages, but you are welcome to bring your own. The vehicle has facilities such as a fridge, sink, etc. We can also stop at your choice of restaurant / cafe along our route.
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission for Chichibu No Miya Memorial Park. Adults ¥1,500, Children ¥750.
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission for Fuji International Speedway. Adult: ¥1,100, 16-18 yrs: ¥800. Child: FREE
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission to Odawara Castle & Samirai Building. Adult: ¥610. Student: ¥220
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission to Hakone Turnpike. Toll charge for vehicle occupant group: ¥730.
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission for Hakone Ropeway. Round Trip per person: ¥2,500
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission to Hakone Open Air Museum. Adult: ¥1,600, Student: ¥1,200, Child: ¥800
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission Hakone Cruise - Normal Fare (Round Trip). Adult: ¥2,220. Child: ¥1,110
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission to Hakone Venetian Glass Museum. Adult: ¥1,800, Student: ¥1,300, Child: ¥600
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station. (Pre-booked) toll charge for vehicle: ¥2,100.
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission for Yurari Hot Spring. Weekday/Weekend - Adult: ¥1300/¥1,500. Child: ¥700/¥650
  • Not included: Entrance / Admission for Saiko Bat Cave. Adult: ¥300. Child: ¥150.

Itinerary

  1. Hakone Turnpike Daikanyama Parking lot

    15 min

    We will meet you & your group at your Tokyo, or Haneda Airport hotel from 08:50, and aim to set off at 09:00, or as an alternative, we can drive to meet at Haneda airport T3 at 09:20, setting off at 09:30. It takes around 2 to 2.30 hours from Tokyo, to reach where our tour begins in Shizuoka.

    Please feel free to bring food & drinks you may wish to enjoy during our excursion. Our vehicles are each equipped with a fridge & a small freezer and there is a sink where you can wash hands, etc. It's possible to enjoy food whilst we drive & there is a large central table with drink holders in the (rear) seating area.

    As you join our driver, we will share with you a list of many options you can choose from (Your choice will comprise up to 6 locations along our route to explore Fuji's lakes) - and he will be able to advise on the best itinerary, depending on your preferred destinations & on the weather we are likely to encounter on our day trip together.

  2. Chichibunomiya Memorial Park

    30 min Admission not included

    Having lived in this region ourselves, we may recommend a longer route which would take us over the Hakone turnpike, where on a day of no low clouds, you can see Ashinoko at the summit, with Fuji majestically towering behind, after which we will drop into Ashinoko town, which includes a beautiful temple to visit.

    Our tours are best enjoyed during good weather, but we realize some guests are constrained by available time. In the event the forecast is for cloudy or wet weather, don't worry - we can still tailor an unforgettable & enjoyable trip for you.

    There are beautiful temples and waterfalls, we can visit on our way around the lakes, and also great museums. There are so many beautiful & unforgettable places to visit. We are also very familiar with the best photographic locations, and are happy to accompany & take pictures for you.

    Our Fuji lakes touring route takes then us through Gotemba, our guests usually enjoy a stop at stunning Chichibu No Mia.

  3. Fuji Reien Cemetry

    Passing by

    This was the emperor's summer retreat, with a stunning traditional Japanese home, and gardens to explore.

    From there, we most often drive past the beautiful Fuji cemetery, where Soichiro Honda was laid to rest, which is a short drive from Fuji Raceway. For race-car enthusiasts, we offer a pit-stop for you check out the large paddock & pits there - where usually there are always amazing sports cars to see.

  4. Fuji Speedway

    Passing by

    One of Japan's premier (F1 grade) Motorsports circuits. A must stop for sports car enthusiasts. We will only stop here on request, however. Note there is an entry fee payable per person & also for the vehicle. This varies, depending on events taking place, etc.

  5. Lake Yamanaka

    30 min

    Driving up the mountain road nearby, once we pass over the summit, if it's a clear day we shall be greeted by lake Yamanaka which offers stunning views at the foothills of mount Fuji. If the weather is clear, you can see the minami alps too. This is a prime spot where many photography enthusiasts travel from all over Japan to take pictures.

  6. Yamanakako-mura

    10 min

    As we drive down, we also know the best location for Yamanaka lakeside pictures. There is also a great cafe in town we recommend if you want to take a rest, or if you want to try traditional Hoto noodles, we know several great restaurants too.

  7. Lake Kawaguchiko

    30 min

    We then proceed onward to lake Kawaguchi, with Fuji towering from behind it, where there are more great photo opportunities.

  8. Saiko Lake

    15 min

    Our day's drive will take us on scenic lakeside roads to lake Saiko, followed by lake Shoji, and lake Motosu. This route typically takes all day to complete.

    If we stay a little longer, we can sometimes see the moon rise beside Fuji - this being the location of the beautiful picture on the back of a ¥1000 note

    By this time, the sun will be setting and our return trip then begins. You can relax & enjoy the trip back, which takes approx. 2 ½ hours. We would normally drop you off back at your hotel, or at Haneda T3, at the location we picked you up from.

  9. Lake Shoji

    15 min

    This is the smallest of the lakes around the Fuji region, but also very beautiful and often missed by visitors who are unable to be driven around it. Please feel free to ask our driver-guide to stop at the best photo-taking locations!

  10. Motosuko Lake

    15 min

    This is the last, and possibly the most beautiful and picturesque of all the lakes, weather permitting. On the back of a Japanese ¥1000 note, is a picture of the view we will take you to see at the end of our tour of the lakes.

  11. Odawara Castle

    Passing by

    This is an optional stop, which can be chosen if you would like to customise our trip itinerary & route. Odawara Castle was originally built in the 15th Century, and is located at the entrance to Hakone. The castle keep is three stories on the outside and four stories on the inside. The interior features exhibits on the history of the castle as well as displays of items such as armor and swords. The top floor offers nice views of the park and surrounding city. The castle is also a famous spot for cherry blossoms (typically in bloom around late March to early April) and many other flowers, including plum blossoms, azalea, wisteria, iris, hydrangea and lotus blossoms.

  12. Hakone Jinja

    15 min

    Lake Ashi is an optional stop, which can be chosen if you would like to customise our trip itinerary & route. There are wonderful attractions to see, including the beautiful Hakone Shrine with its famous gate on the edge of lake Ashi, huge Japanese cedar trees, and beautiful & ornate buildings.

    The Hakone Shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine which is also known as the Hakone Gongen.

  13. Hakone Ropeway

    2 hours Admission not included

    Hakone Ropeway an optional stop, which can be chosen if you would like to customise our trip itinerary & route, for example if distant visibility of mount Fuji is obscured.

    The ropeway's gondolas depart every minute and fit around ten people each. Traveling the full length of the ropeway takes around 30 minutes. Along the journey, passengers can enjoy views of the active, sulfuric hot spring sources of the Owakudani Valley between Sounzan and Owakudani and of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji between Owakudani and Togendai if visibility allows. A transfer of gondolas is necessary at Owakudani, but no transfer is needed at Ubako.

  14. Yurari Day-use hot spring

    one hour Admission not included

    Fuji Yurari Hot Spring is an optional stop, recommended if you'd like to enjoy a relaxing hot spring from which - on a clear day, you can enjoy a wonderful view of mount Fuji!

    An unforgettable experience!

  15. Fuji Subaru Line

    2 hours Admission not included

    Fuji 5th Station an optional stop, which can be chosen if you would like to customise our trip itinerary & route.

    The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station is accessible almost year round, snow conditions permitting, and is a popular sightseeing spot even outside of the hiking / climbing season.

    The station is reached by the Fuji Subaru Line, a scenic toll road up Mount Fuji's lower northern slopes, that begins in Fujikawaguchiko Town. The toll road costs 2100 yen and may temporarily get partially closed in winter in times of heavy snow. Furthermore, the road is closed to private vehicles during the majority of the climbing season (July 14 to September 10, 2023), during which shuttle buses operate between designated parking lots at the base of the mountain and the 5th station.

    At 2300 meters above sea level, the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station offers a commanding view of the Fuji Five Lakes area below, making it a popular spot even for those who are not intent on climbing the mountain.

  16. The Hakone Open-Air Museum

    one hour Admission not included

    The Hakone Open Air Museum creates a harmonic balance between nature and art by exhibiting various sculptures on its grounds in combination with views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

    There are various different sections and exhibition spaces outdoors and indoors. The Picasso Exhibition Hall showcases two stories of paintings, sculptures and ceramic works by this world famous artist, in addition to a photographic history of him at various points during his life.

    Outside, the verdant lawns of the museum delight with abstract sculptures from Japanese and international artists. One of the larger pieces is the Symphonic Sculpture. Visitors can enter and ascend a spiral staircase surrounded by colorful stained glass, to a viewing platform of the park and the surrounding mountains.

    The museum offers several more exhibition halls with rotating exhibitions, shops and cafes. There are multiple kids spaces including Zig Zag World where children can play among a soft art installation.

  17. Hakone-machi

    45 min

    This is an optional Stop. A sightseeing cruise aboard a pirate ship, from Togendai-ko to Hakone-machi-ko/Moto-Hakone-ko. The Hakone scenery seen from the lake is very beautiful, especially during spring and autumn, and is great fun for children too.

  18. Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

    one hour Admission not included

    This is an optional stop. The Hakone Glass no Mori features Italian styled buildings housing a museum and shops. Outside is a beautiful strolling garden surrounding a canal-like pond. The garden has a number of large glass sculptures laid about it, as well as a cafe with an open terrace at one end where live canzoni (Italian ballads) performances are held.

    The Glass no Mori's Venetian Glass Museum houses a collection of over 100 pieces of Venetian glassware. It displays both modern and classical works in all forms including vases, goblets, lamps and sculptures.

  19. Saiko Bat Cave

    30 min Admission not included

    Saiko Bat Cave(saikokoumoriana) is the biggest cave around Mt. Fuji, and spans over 350 m in total length. It was formed from Mt. Fuji’s lava rock. Because of its depth, the temperatures inside the cave are steady through the year.

    This makes it an ideal breeding ground for natural bats. There are three different species of bat inhabiting the cave.

    There are also many lava domes, lava stalactites and lava plates inside cave.

    Usually enjoyed by children especially. Although they won't ever fly into people, visits are not recommended for persons who are afraid of bats.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • For Haneda Airport Terminal 3, we meet outside Terminal 3, before where other minibuses park.

    Go to the point pinned on the map for location.

    Find our white Toyota Hiace minibus, with "Jomon" logo on the sides, front & back.

    If you are delayed, please be sure to let us know in advance.

End point

  • For Haneda Airport Terminal 3, we meet outside Terminal 3, before where other minibuses park.

    Go to the point pinned on the map for location.

    Find our white Toyota Hiace minibus, with "Jomon" logo on the sides, front & back.

    If you are delayed, please be sure to let us know in advance.

Pickup points

  • HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi
  • Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
  • Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
  • Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage
  • Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
  • Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
  • Business Hotel Inamoto
  • The Hideout Tokyo
  • APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita
  • Business Hotel Yamayuri
  • Horai
  • Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa

and 1,314 more pickup points

Please be sure to let us know your hotel's or air BnB name & complete address, when entering your booking details.

Our driver will meet your group as close as possible to the front of the hotel / airBnB entrance.

Please look for our white Toyota Hiace high roof van, as shown in pictures, with our "Jomon" logo written on the side.

If for any reason you are delayed, please be sure to let us know well in advance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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