Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo DEP)
Description
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. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or at Shinjuku station to catch the train or bus to Mount Fuji. Please discuss with your guide your preferences for transport. We hope to guide you soon! This is a walking/public transport tour. No private vehicle is provided.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet up with your guide in Tokyo and take the train or bus to Kawaguchi area. Please speak to guide about bus & train fees. The travel time will be about 2 hours.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
One of the most famous and well-visited lakes at the base of Mount Fuji! With views of Mount Fuji is located around the lake's eastern end, it is a beautiful lake enveloped by nature. The best views of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from the lake's northern shores and are particularly breathtaking during the cherry blossom season around mid April and the autumn colors around the first half of November. One of the nicest spots for cherry blossoms is the seaside promenade near the Kawaguchiko Music Forest, while photographers will enjoy the "Momiji Tunnel" for autumn colors, a maple tree-covered road section further west.
Lake Yamanakako is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. There are good views of Mount Fuji from around the lake, especially from along its less developed northern shore. This lake is also famous for swan boat rides (Swan boat rides not included in tour, but make for great photos from the shore!).
Return to Tokyo with your guide via public transport.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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 transportation fees.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
This was our first time in Japan, and so far it has been an amazing trip. We embarked on a road trip with Mr. Masami to Mt. Fuji. On the drive to Fuji, we had a very nice conversation about Japan and its history, Mr. Masami was kind enough to answer every single one of our questions, his care about our wants and needs was unmatched. We were very lucky with the weather as we were told Mt.Fuji is only visible 94 days out of the year, we were able to see it the whole day. Though the first attraction we saw was a bit crowded Mr. Masami was able to show and explain everything. From wonderful ponds filled with fish, beautiful cherry blossoms, historic temples and old traditional villages to lakes and enjoying a traditional Japanese meal, the trip was really 10/10. I would really recommend anyone coming to visit to experience Mt. Fuji with such a kind and experienced guide as Mr. Masami, we are very grateful for such an amazing experience.
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Fuji Five Lakes tour. We’re also very pleased to hear that you had a pleasant conversation with our guide along the way. While the Fuji Five Lakes tour naturally focuses on the scenery of Mount Fuji, we’re glad that learning about the history, culture, and religion associated with Mt.Fuji from our guide made your tour even more enjoyable. Thank you very much. - Masami
Mura san was the consummate professional. He made every minute of the trip both fun and educational. His knowledge of the area extended beyond locations/viewing sites and thoroughly covered culture and history, too. The trip was smooth and he was seamlessly flexible, rendering expert and timely recommendations and assistance with transportation. Highly recommend if you want to take a day off from the stress of travel planning and trust an expert with your day.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful words! It was truly a pleasure guiding you. Your family was absolutely lovely, and spending time with you all made the time with you all made the experience even more special for me. I'm very happy I could help make your trip smooth and enjoyable. I hope our paths cross again someday! Mura
Trains cancelled, but Hide worked with us to craft a fun and informative tour of Tokyo. Great sense of humor and very resourceful!
Thank you very much for your kind review! It was truly disappointing that our much-anticipated Mt. Fuji tour had to be canceled due to the unexpected heavy snow. However, despite the unusual snowy day in Tokyo, I was touched by your kindness and thoughtful attitude, turning it into a "unique experience" with laughter.If I was able to contribute even a little to your memories of Japan, that makes me very happy. I hope to guide you again on a beautiful, sunny day. Take care! Best regards, Hide
We didn’t actually go to Mt Fuji Five Lakes because we were snowed out and the trains weren’t running. Our guide, Hide, spontaneously planned a Tokyo city tour to replace our canceled itinerary. He was flexible, knowledgeable, and able to adapt our plan at the last minute.