From Tokyo: Top 5 Scenic Spots of Mount Fuji Full-Day Tour
Description
This tour covers Japan’s top Instagrammable spots, offering stunning views and unique cultural experiences around Mt. Fuji. Start with breathtaking shots from Arakurayama Sengen Park’s pagoda, an iconic viewpoint beloved by travelers. Discover hidden angles at Nichikawa Clock Shop, where classic Japanese streets end with Mt. Fuji in sight. Experience the tranquil beauty of Oshino Hakkai, “Japan’s Jiuzhaigou,” known for its pure spring water. Capture seasonal landscapes at Lake Kawaguchi and stop by a Lawson convenience store with Mt. Fuji as the backdrop. Ideal for photography enthusiasts and those seeking an authentic Japanese experience.
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Start your beautiful journey today. 8:00 Meet at Tokyo Station Marunouchi Front Square 8:40 Shinjuku "LOVE" Sculpture Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure, as the bus will not wait for latecomers. 10:30 Yamanashi ▼Instagrammable Spot - Arakurayama Sengen Park - A perfect location to view the full panorama of Mt. Fuji (approx. 60 minutes) This newly popular spot is considered one of the "21 places photographers must visit before they die." It's an ideal location for panoramic views of Mt. Fuji. Climb the 397 steps near the main shrine to capture both "Mt. Fuji & the street scene below." Photographers and tourists from around the world flock here for its beauty, not only during cherry blossom season but also for the summer greenery, autumn leaves, and winter snow scenes. Besides enjoying stunning views of Mt. Fuji, you can also overlook the charming streets of Fujiyoshida City.
11:45 Yamanashi ▼Nichikawa Clock Shop - Unlock hidden angles for Japanese street scenes with Mt. Fuji in the background (approx. 20 minutes) Escape the urban hustle and visit this "stairway town" leading to Mt. Fuji. The quiet streets resemble a ladder, with Mt. Fuji visible at the end, just out of reach. This popular Instagram spot attracts many visitors, allowing for unique shots of Japanese street scenes blended with Mt. Fuji. Please note: No refunds for photos if the scenery is unsatisfactory due to weather or other uncontrollable factors.
12:30 Yamanashi ▼Oshino Hakkai - "Japan's Jiuzhaigou" with sweet spring water (approx. 90 minutes, includes one complimentary grass cake) Oshino Hakkai consists of eight springs formed by snowmelt from Mt. Fuji filtering through the earth. Renowned for its stunning natural environment, the shimmering ponds beautifully reflect the magnificent Mt. Fuji, attracting countless photographers from afar. Oshino Hakkai is designated as a national natural monument.
14:30 Lake Kawaguchi ▼ Oshi Park（visit during non-seasonal times) Each season features different blooming flowers, including lavender, broom grass, crabapple blossoms, and cosmos, creating a stunning backdrop against the majestic Mount Fuji. ▼Lake Kawaguchi Maple Corridor (seasonal visit from Oct.26-Nov.20 not visiting Daishi Park) The sight of snow-capped Mt. Fuji paired with brilliant autumn leaves is not to be missed. This once-a-year event awaits your visit ▼Lake Kawaguchi Cherry Blossom Festival (seasonal visit,ticket excluded) The cherry blossom festival takes place on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi, a famous spot for capturing Mt. Fuji, the lake, and blooming cherry blossoms in the same frame. ▼Lake Motosu Flower Festival - Rainbow Flower Festival (seasonal visit) beautiful views of Mt. Fuji. From Aug. to Oct, the resort will host the Rainbow Flower Festival, featuring 90,000 flowers across 15 varieties arranged in a colorful carpet resembling a rainbow.
15:40 Yamanashi ▼Lawson Convenience Store - A travel photography hotspot (approx. 20 minutes) is a popular tourist hotspot located at the foot of Mount Fuji. Known for its stunning backdrop of the majestic mountain, it offers a variety of convenient foods and drinks. This location attracts many photographers and visitors looking to capture beautiful photos, often shared on social media. The Lawson convenience store provides a unique experience, allowing tourists to enjoy Japanese convenience store culture while appreciating the scenic views of Mount Fuji.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1.Weekend and holiday traffic in Japan may delay the return time past 9 p.m.Our company covers overtime fees for the guide and driver.To avoid issues, please don't schedule activities or transport afterward.Attraction times may also be shortened, adjusted, or canceled. Thankyou for your understanding.
- 2.The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with the Gogoday logo at the meeting point.Simply tell the tour guide the name you used when booking,and you'll be able tojoin,Please arrive 15 minutes early. Norefunds for late arrivals or no-shows.
- 3.The visiting date for seasonal attractions in the Lake Kawaguchi may vary each year and should only be used as a reference
- 4.Please note that weather conditions are unpredictable, and visibility of Mount Fuji cannot be guaranteed. We appreciate your understanding
- 5.It's recommended to bring some cash.
- 6.Some attractions may experience heavy crowds, particularly during peak travel seasons.
- 7.You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide and driver’s contact information.
- 8. Lunch is not included, welcome to bring your own food, or purchase something along the way, or visit a restaurant recommended by the guide—entirely at your own discretion.
Reviews(90)
Loved the information from my guide Peter. His food and event reconnections (such as the ice cream shop and shrine exploration) made the experience one to remember, despite the cloudy weather.
Amazing! Erina was very engaging, sweet, and informative. I recommend doing this tour but it is not handicap friendly so please keep that in mind.
We booked this Mt. Fuji tour through Viator, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. One positive was that the meeting point information was clear and easy to find, which made the start of the tour stress-free. However, the tour guide spoke approximately 95% of the time in Chinese. Since we do not understand Chinese, we felt excluded for most of the tour and learned very little about the places we visited. We expected a tour that would provide information and insights in a language we could understand, but that was not our experience. Another issue was the information provided about payment methods in the village we visited. The guide told the group that vendors only accepted cash and did not take credit cards. This was not true. Many vendors accepted cards. Because of this misinformation, we exchanged money at extremely poor exchange rates—worse than what we saw at the airport—which ended up costing us unnecessarily. Overall, we would not recommend this tour company. If you’re looking for a Mt. Fuji tour where you can fully understand the guide and receive accurate information, I would suggest booking with a different operator.
1. The meeting place was chaotic, 2. The tour guide is incompetent, 3. The order of tghe tours was changed without informing the customers, 4. The lunch site was chaotic and dirty, 5. I was deserted at the Arakurayama Segen Park and the bus lefy without me, and 6. I lost my belongings that left in the bus.
This was a full day tour with suggested 11 hour tour and estimated return arrival time in Tokyo at 7 PM. On the drive home, the bus driver chosen by Hotel Takitei, the tour operator, stopped several times claiming he was unfit or unsafe to continue to drive back to Tokyo. We finally pulled into a rest stop and waited over one hour for a new bus driver and bus to drive to our location and take us back to Tokyo. We arrived about 2.5 hours late into Tokyo, and I requested a partial and reasonable refund for this poor choice of bus driver by the tour operator, and no refund was approved. Beware of this trip as you could waste many hours waiting for a safe bus driver. Otherwise, Jack did give us a wonderful tour with some great cultural and scenic areas around Mount Fuji.
The experience was as described. I got great photos and we lucked out with a clear view of Mount Fuji. The guide Alex was great at his job and kept us on time. I had a great time
Very bad experience , what was mentioned in thevitenary was not followed , we ended up doing some random parks which are not mentioned in the list , and when we asked the guide about the places missed she said it’s not included in this trip , though she was sweet but she wasn’t a proper guide with little to minimal command over English The highlight of any kawaguchiko tour is the lake kawaguchi and the oishi park , and that was missed Over all very disappointing
Well organized tour. Guide Anna was very nice and spoke in English and Chinese. Thank you again.
Gogoday Travel Service guide person was good however, the driver was not proficient. He stopped three times claiming that he was tired. Finally, another driver had to come an pick up 41 passengers at 8:40pm. We were 2.5hours late to get back to Tokyo. They refused to give us any refund back. I would not recommend this company.
It's great to see Mt. Fuji in all its majestic splendor. The snow capped apex never fails to amaze everyone and we were very fortunate to see it, thanks to seemtfuji app. Too bad the tour is only 10 hours. Might do it again in the next visit.
