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Private Mt. Fuji Hoei Crater Hiking and Sightseeing Tour

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Walk along the rim of the Hoei Crater on Mt. Fuji and experience its vast volcanic landscape. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Enjoy incredible views above the clouds during a guided hike around the Hoei Crater. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is the perfect alternative to the exhausting 10 hour Mt Fuji summit climb.

A balanced Mt Fuji hike that lets you experience volcanic landscapes, powerful crater views, and quiet Shizuoka nature.

Recommended for

・Families with children

・Travelers looking for a flexible and safe Mt Fuji hike

・Those interested in unique volcanic terrain and moon like landscapes

・Travelers visiting Mt Fuji on a day trip with no overnight stay

Highlights

・Walk inside a historic volcanic crater

・Optional long hike to the Mt Hoei summit for more active hikers

・Beginner friendly terrain on the short hike option

・Views toward Suruga Bay and the Pacific Ocean on clear days

・Additional nature and cultural sites in the afternoon if time allows

Weather flexible itinerary

If weather conditions such as strong wind or fog make parts of the hike unsafe, the itinerary is adjusted to reduce hiking time and include more sightseeing instead.

Hiking Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: chill outdoor

Ages: Adults (10–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tour photos taken by the guide
Included: Free pickup and drop-off within Fujinomiya City and Fuji City

Not included

Not included: Lunch: local restaurant or bento, depending on tour progress and advance or same-day coordination
Not included: Transportation outside the designated pickup/drop-off area
Not included: Hiking clothing and shoes are not included. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty.
Not included: Souvenirs, drinks, and snacks

Itinerary

This Mt Fuji hiking and sightseeing tour is designed for travelers who find the full Mt Fuji summit climb too demanding in terms of time and physical effort, especially on a day trip from Tokyo. Instead of climbing to the main summit, this experience focuses on Mt Hoei, the largest parasitic volcano of Mt Fuji, combining hiking with selected sightseeing spots to enjoy Mt Fuji efficiently and comfortably. The tour is offered as a private experience and can be customized based on your group’s fitness level, interests, and daily weather conditions. Two course options are available. The Short Course includes an easy round trip hike to the Hoei Crater. It is recommended for families with children, beginner hikers, and travelers who want to combine light hiking with sightseeing. This course usually includes hiking plus visits to three or four locations such as lava caves, waterfalls, lakes, or forest areas. The Long Course is for guests who want to spend more time hiking. This option aims for the summit of Mt Hoei and focuses more on walking time, with sightseeing kept to a minimum. Depending on pace and conditions, the hike may be combined with a visit to Shiraito Falls.

Stop 1
Fujinomiya Route
Yamamiyasengen Shrine
Shiraito Falls

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates at Shin Fuji Station, holding a sign with the name of the lead guest on your booking.

Shin Fuji Station has only one ticket gate, so it is easy to find us.

End point

Your guide will be waiting just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates at Shin Fuji Station, holding a sign with the name of the lead guest on your booking.

Shin Fuji Station has only one ticket gate, so it is easy to find us.

Pickup points

Fuji Business Hotel Hisashi
Ogawaso
Fujimi Ryokan
Maruishi Ryokan
Family Lodge Hatagoya, Fujitagonoura
Fuji Park Hotel
Hotel Route Inn Shinfuji Ekiminami
Hotel Hisashi Annex
Hotel Route Inn Fujichuokoen Higashi
Shinohara
Hotel Grand Fuji
Ryokan Nishifuji

and 29 more pickup points

The standard meeting point is either Fujinomiya Station or Shin Fuji Station.

For travelers visiting from the Tokyo area on a day trip, taking the Shinkansen is the most convenient option. Shin Fuji Station can be reached in about one hour from Tokyo Station.

For guests staying in Fujinomiya City or Fuji City, hotel pickup may be available upon request.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be 10 years old or older.
A basic level of fitness is required. Two hiking options are available, a Short Course and a Long Course, which can be selected based on fitness level.