Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

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About this activity

Come and see why Hokusai painted 36 different views of Mount Fuji! Join us on a private walking tour in the Yamanashi Five Lakes Area. The tallest mountain in Japan is surrounded by five lakes with beautiful natural scenery. Explore the shrines in the area and taste Houtou or Yoshida Udon, the local noodle dishes of the area. Pick up a bottle of Yamanashi wine or some fresh fruits to enjoy after your tour!

Once your reservation is made, a Government Licensed guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. We hope to guide you soon!

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Japan Guide Agency

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kawaguchiko
Included: Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Included: Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Not included

Not included: Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Not included: Private Vehicle
Not included: You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Not included: Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min Admission not included

Mt. Kachi Kachi Ropeway (カチカチロープウェイ) is located next to Lake Kawaguchiko, and it runs to the summit of Mt Tenjo. From the top, an amazing view of Mt Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko and the surrounding area can be seen.
Chureito Pagoda

5 min Admission not included

Chureito Pagoda (忠霊塔) is part of the Arakurayama Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City, and the most popular photo spot of Mt Fuji. The famous view of Mt Fuji, the five storied red pagoda and cherry blossoms can be seen in early to mid April usually.

In Cherry Blossom season, please be aware of long wait times to see Mount Fuji and the Pagoda. Recent years have required visitors to line up and wait upwards of an hour to see the view. Viewing time is about 3 to 5 minutes only.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

5 min Admission not included

Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine or officially called Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja (北口本宮冨士浅間神社) is a Shinto shrine located the north side of Mt Fuji between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka. The picturesque shrine is surrounded by rich nature.
Oshino Hakkai

5 min Admission not included

Oshino Hakkai (忍野八海) is a traditional Japanese village set near the Fuji Five Lake area. The village consist of 8 ponds that are formed from the spring water from the snow melt of Mt Fuji.
Narusawa Ice Cave

30 min Admission not included

Narusawa Ice Cave (鳴沢氷穴) is a 153m lave cave located in the Aokigahara Forest. Visitors can walk through inside the cave, and there are ice pillars and ice wall that can be seen all year round.
Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station

one hour Admission not included

The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (富士スバルライン五合目, Fuji Subaru Line Gogōme, also known as Yoshidaguchi 5th Station or Kawaguchiko 5th Station) lies at approximately the halfway point of the Yoshida Trail, which leads from Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine at the mountain's base to the summit of Mount Fuji. It is the most popular of the four 5th stations on Mount Fuji and the best developed and easiest to access by public transportation from Tokyo. The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station is accessible almost year round, snow conditions permitting, and is a popular sightseeing spot even outside of the climbing season.
Lake Kawaguchiko

5 min Admission not included

Fuji Five Lakes or Fuji Goko (富士五湖) is 5 lakes and resorts areas at the foot of Mt Fuji. The Fuji Five Lakes consists of Lake Kawaguchiko (河口湖), Yamanakako (山中湖), Lake Saiko (西湖), Lake Motosuko (本栖湖) and Lake Shoji (精進湖), and they are popular tourist destination for all year round for sightseeing, hiking, camping, fishing, cruising, museums, and more.
Lake Yamanaka

one hour Admission not included

Fuji Five Lakes or Fuji Goko (富士五湖) is 5 lakes and resorts areas at the foot of Mt Fuji. The Fuji Five Lakes consists of Lake Kawaguchiko (河口湖), Yamanakako (山中湖), Lake Saiko (西湖), Lake Motosuko (本栖湖) and Lake Shoji (精進湖), and they are popular tourist destination for all year round for sightseeing, hiking, camping, fishing, cruising, museums, and more.
Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

30 min

Asama Shrine (also know as Sengen Shrine) is registered as world cultural heritage site. It was built to calm the eruption of Mt.Fuji which occurred in 864. The sacred tree of seven cedars called “Shichi-hon Sugi" is very famous. All seven of these cedars are more than 1,200 years old. They are certified as Yamanashi natural monuments.

On the main approach to the shrine, there is a large torii gate with a height of 18m, and the road is lined with big cedar trees. This row of the big cedar is a natural monument of Fujikawaguchiko-machi.

There are big trees in this precinct more than 100 of them as well as Big Seven Cedars, so it has a solemn atmosphere.

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 at the meeting point on foot. If you need a private vehicle, please feel free to ask us and we will estimate an additional cost for you.

End point

Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or anywhere else you want around Kawaguchiko Lake.

Pickup points

Sawa Hotel
Plaza Inn Kawaguchiko
Ryokan Wakafuji
Breezbay Lake Resort Kawaguchiko
Kosuien
Kawaguchiko Park Hotel
Konansou
Yogan Onsen
Kasuitei Oya
Toki Yuyu Rakuyu
Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort Hotel

and 5 more pickup points

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. Private vehicles must be booked 5 days before the tour date.