Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka
Description
Set off an awe-inspiring day trip and enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji from the best vantage points. Experience the changing beauty of the seasons at Lake Kawaguchi. Benefit from convenient pick-up and drop-off services from Tokyo or Shinjuku. Depending on the time of year, you can visit the Fuji Fifth Station to witness its majestic beauty or explore the "Chureito Pagoda" at Arakura Sengen Shrine. Choose to relax in a Japanese hot spring or take a leisurely cruise on the Swan Lake boat on Lake Yamanaka, Join us now to explore Japan's natural and cultural wonders and create unforgettable memories.
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Itinerary
Arakurayama Sengen Park(Visit: October 1 to April 25) Our journey begins at Arakurayama Sengen Park,A newly popular attraction, listed as one of the "21 places every photographer must visit before they die" around the world. This location offers a superb view of Mount Fuji. Climbing the 397 steps near the main hall, you'll be greeted by the “Chūrei Tower” of the Five-story Pagoda, allowing you to capture the perfect shot of the “Five-story Pagoda, Mount Fuji, and the cityscape below” all in one frame. Photographers and tourists from around the globe come to witness this stunning scene. Besides the cherry blossoms in spring, the fresh greenery of summer, the autumn foliage, and the winter snow are all exceptionally beautiful. In addition to enjoying the magnificent view of Mount Fuji, you can also overlook the charming cityscape of Fujiyoshida.
Mt. Fuji Fifth Station(Visit: April 26 to September 30) The 5th Station of Mount Fuji is located at the halfway up the mountain, with an elevation of 2,305 meters. As Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji offers different perspectives from both afar and up close. From the closest viewpoint, gazing up at the summit allows you to appreciate its majestic beauty. On clear, sunny days, you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding scenery, including Lake Kawaguchi, from this vantage point. When enveloped in clouds, you can look down upon a magnificent sea of clouds.
Lake Kawaguchi Explore Lake Kawaguchi, the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. Enjoy boat rides and scenic walks with year-round views of Mt. Fuji. Visit Oishi Park for seasonal highlights such as cherry blossoms and lavender. (Visit: November 24 to April 12, May 27 to October 25). Fuji Shibazakura Festival(Visit: April 13 to May 26), In spring, the Fuji Shibazakura Festival at Lake Motosu showcases 800,000 shibazakura flowers in vibrant pink. Enjoy stunning views with Mt. Fuji and sample local foods. Maple Corridor at Lake Kawaguchi (Visit: October 26 to November 20), In autumn, the Maple Corridor at Lake Kawaguchi offers a spectacular display of red maple leaves set against Mt. Fuji’s snow-capped peak. The visiting date for seasonal attractions in the Lake Kawaguchi may vary each year and should only be used as a reference.
Lake Yamanaka Conclude your trip at Lake Yamanaka, known as "Swan Lake" for its winter visitors. Here, you have the option to choose between a scenic swan-shaped boat cruise or a relaxing hot spring bath. Swan Lake Boat Cruise Enjoy a 25-minute boat cruise around Lake Yamanaka in a swan-shaped vessel. The cruise offers a relaxing way to take in the lake’s beauty and Mt. Fuji.(ticket excluded, around 1100-1600JPY). Japanese Onsen(ticket excluded,around 1000JPY) Alternatively, you can opt for a hot spring experience at Red Fuji Onsen, where you can soak in natural hot springs while enjoying views of Mt. Fuji. Please note that bathing fees are additional and not included. (Please choose between the boat cruise or the Onsen)
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1.Please be noted From Apr 26 to Sep 30 visit Mount Fuji 5th Station. From Oct 1th to April 25th of the following year, go to Arakurayama Sengen Park instead of Mt.Fuji
- 2.If your tattoo is smaller than a palm and there's only one, you may cover it with a tattoo sticker. However, if the tattoo is large, entry into Japanese hot springs is not permitted.
- 3.Weekend and holiday traffic in Japan may delay the return time past 8 p.m. Our company will cover any overtime fees for the guide and driver. we kindly recommend not scheduling any activities or transport afterward to avoid losses. Please note that visit times at attractions may also be shortened， adjusted or canceled due to the same reason,We sincerely ask for your understanding and patience.
- 4.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 to join,Please arrive 15 minutes early. No refunds for late arrivals or no-shows.
- 5.At Lake Yamanaka, due to time constraints, you can only choose to participate in either the boat ride or the hot spring experience, not both
- 6.Due to the booking platform's privacy settings, we can't see your email address， please inform us your email address after booking. We will send you an email around 9 PM the night before your departure, which will include information about the guide, driver, and vehicle license plate.
- 7.The visiting date for seasonal attractions around the Lake Kawaguchi itinerary may vary each year and should only be used as a reference.
- 8.Please note that weather conditions are unpredictable, and visibility of Mount Fuji cannot be guaranteed. We appreciate your understanding
- 9.It's recommended to bring some cash, as some scenic spots, restaurants, and other places in the Mount Fuji area may only accept cash payments
- 10.Some attractions may experience heavy crowds, particularly during peak travel seasons.
- 11.The last two images in the product gallery show the actual meeting point—please refer to them.
- 12. This is a shared group tour with guests from various countries. The guide will provide explanations in multiple languages.
- 13.If there are fewer than 13 participants, the guide will also serve as the driver and provide only basic commentary
Reviews(28)
Calm pace and an excursion that doesn't drag on for the children. Furthermore, the guide always offers several options to adapt to the participants' needs, so there is the possibility of adjusting the activity based on fatigue, the heat, and the children.
We had such a wonderful experience on this tour! Everything was well organised and ran smoothly from start to finish. The lunch was absolutely delicious and a real highlight. Our tour guide was super sweet, enthusiastic, and made the whole day even more enjoyable. Exploring Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka was truly unforgettable. Mt. Fuji was breathtaking in person, and both lakes offered such peaceful, beautiful scenery. Ending the day with an onsen was the perfect way to relax and take it all in. The only downside was that the ticket listed a different meeting point, and we weren’t informed of the updated location until late the night before, which was a bit stressful. Aside from that, it was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend this tour!
The guide was wonderful. He did a great job explaining things and keeping us on track throughout the day.
It is a one of a kind experience., something where you had to anticipate whether we can actually see the full view or not
We had a great experience during the entire tour. Mount Fuji is so grand and majestic! Without our tour guide, Peter, we won't have such an amazing day! He is so accommodating, friendly, and kind.
Warning: This tour, booked via Get Your Guide (Operator: Wandering Japan Adventures / Handled by Gogodaay Travel), was extremely disorganized and lacked the basic qualities of a guided experience. This felt less like a tour and more like an expensive bus shuttle. Critical Failures: Organizational Chaos: The meeting point was confusing. The guide failed to display a name tag, and the listed operator (Wandering Japan) did not match the company on-site (Gogodaay Travel). Forced & Expensive Lunch: Despite the itinerary stating lunch was not provided, the guide forced the entire bus to a remote restaurant. We were given only four expensive, poor-quality meal choices with no alternatives available. Zero Guiding or Information: The guide provided no historical context, cultural information, or details about the sites visited. Communication was difficult, and passengers often did not know what to expect upon arrival at each stop. Lack of Passenger Leniency: The guide strictly enforced the schedule, leaving passengers behind after only a three-minute wait, ignoring the long restroom queues. Aggressive Tipping: The guide aggressively solicited tips at the end of the tour, shaking a collection container at passengers as they exited the bus. Conclusion: The only positive was the view of Mt. Fuji itself. The service was severely lacking. I strongly advise booking your Mt. Fuji trip with a different operator who provides actual guidance and professional service.
Hotel pickup worked well. Stops were great. Driver was very very dangerous Speeding at 130kph Texting while driving This was scary and dangerous. If you value your life (because they obviously don’t) I suggest you give this tour company a miss.
There were three of us, with our adult daughter on this day tour. Our tour guide Tony gave us exemplary information on the meeting point the night before via WhatsApp, which worked out very well. The group left on time. We visited the indicated sights with enough time each, Tony always informed us perfectly and pointed out the times for the meeting. You see very beautiful areas in rural Japan, see shrine and sky gate, drive pirate ship and gondola. We've seen sulphur spillage at volcanic crevices and eaten black eggs. The small ponds with clear Fuji water are beautiful, and when we were at Swan Lake, at the foot of Fuji, she (Fuji is a female goddess) showed herself friendly and the mountain was completely visible from the bus. Thank you Tony and driver Liu for a great day. Many greetings from Christian L.
Was okay, mount fuji was cool but the stops after that were abit boring and not much to do there. Would have been useful if the driver spoke English to. He only knew a few words
We had an incredible day at Mountain Fuji. Also had a trip to Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, Owakudani Valley. Our guide Jack helped us a lot, He is funny and also explained each and every thing very clearly. We had so much fun on the pirate ship as well
