Private Tour: Chartered Car to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone and Lake Ashi
A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences.
In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high.
Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am.
Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense.
Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mount Fuji, Chubu
See the highest peak and Icon of Japan. World cultural heritage since 2013.
Stop At: Chureito Pagoda, 3360-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture
Take the panoramic shot of Mt. Fuji with the Chureito Pagoda ( 5 storied pagoda) at Arakura Sengen Shrine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arakurayama Sengen Park, 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture
One of the most desired destination around Mt. Fuji. Take the best panoramic shot of Mt. Fuji with the Chureito Pagoda ( 5 storied pagoda)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arakura Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine, 2-chōme-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0031, Japan
One of the most desired destination around Mt. Fuji. Take the best panoramic shot of Mt. Fuji with the Chureito Pagoda ( 5 storied pagoda)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, 3353 Arakura Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture
Sengen Shrine enshrining the goddess of Fire, the symbol of Mt. Fuji
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fujisan World Heritage Center(Mt.Fuji World Heritage Center), 6663-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 400-0046 Yamanashi Prefecture
Watch a video to learn visually about Mt. Fuji and know the ritual of the region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0300 Yamanashi Prefecture
The most visited lake out of the 5 lakes of Mt. Fuji
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, 1-1 Miyacho, Fujinomiya 418-0067 Shizuoka Prefecture
The most visited and main Shrine in the northern part of Mt. Fuji protecting it's region also known as the first step of the Mt. Fuji ascension. One of the World Heritage of the Fujisan Cultural Site.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace, 1477-1 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture
Find regional crafts, souvenirs and enjoy some of the best ice cream and sorbets made with the local fruits in a relaxing space.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Oishi Park, Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture
Enjoy the over 90 different flowers throughout the 4 seasons. Well known for its lavender.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0320 Yamanashi Prefecture
2300m high on Mt. Fuji closest point you can go up with a car.
To go to the 5th station we need to ask you to pay the toll fee of 2060 yen on the spot.
Please note that the access to the 5th station is closed form July 10th to September 10th due to the climbing season for the climbers and also in the winter season.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, 2710 Saikonemba, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture
A picturesque spot with Mt. Fuji in the background, old Japanese houses with straw roofs have been removed where you can find local crafts and meet local artists. Rental kimonos and samurai armors are available.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saiko Lake, Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0302 Yamanashi Prefecture
One of the five lakes of Mt. Fuji, known as the maiden lake.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, 3077-20 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0304 Yamanashi Prefecture
European style theme park with a wide collection of precious automatic musical instruments over a hundred years old. A place for all music lovers with beautiful seasonal flowers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Oshino Hakkai, 151 Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0511 Yamanashi Prefecture
Discover the beautiful 8 ponds formed from the snow-melted water of Mt. Fuji, taking part in the World Heritage of the Fujisan Cultural Site. You can enjoy different Japanese street food and shopping.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oshino Shinobi no Sato, 2845 Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0511 Yamanashi Prefecture
Enjoy the exciting Ninja show. Rental ninja costumes for all ages are available to enjoy the ninja village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ide Sake Brewery, 8 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0301 Yamanashi Prefecture
The only sake brewery at Lake Kawaguchiko city using Mt. Fuji snow melted water. You can enjoy sake tasting and a visit to the brewery every day from 3 pm for just 500 yen.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0500 Yamanashi Prefecture
The biggest lake out of the five lakes of Mt. Fuji
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aokigahara Forest, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture
Hiking in the relaxing sea of forest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Narusawa Ice Cave, 8533, Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0320 Yamanashi Prefecture
Adventure in the cave in the Aokigahara forest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fugaku Wind Cave, 2068-1 Aokigahara Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture
Adventure in the cave in the Aokigahara forest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saiko Bat Cave, 2068 Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 400-0334 Yamanashi Prefecture
Adventure inside the biggest cave in the Aokigahara forest where bats hibernate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, 1163-1 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303, Japan
Be at 1,075m high above sea level in just 3 minutes from the shore of lake Kawaguchiko to enjoy the panoramic view of Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Fuji Yoshida city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, 2255 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0304 Yamanashi Prefecture
Collection of beautiful rare Kimono and in a unique architecture all designed and created from the same person Icchiku Kubota.
You can find original souvenirs where locals love to buy at the museum shop too.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Kaba (Hippo) Of Lake Yamanaka, 506-296 Hirano, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0502, Japan
30 minutes of ride and cruise at lake Yamanakako on the amphibious bus, KABA (Hippo in Japanese)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Yamanashi Gem Museum, 6713 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0301 Yamanashi Prefecture
Yamanashi is also known for its gem and could find a variety in a certain area. The cutting technique is still here today and you can find a wide collection of different gems of the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park, 1650 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0501 Yamanashi Prefecture
From spring to fall, enjoy seasonal flowers in a 30 ha (74 acres) garden. You can enjoy Diamond Fuji (sunset on top of Mt. Fuji) in winter.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fujiten Snow Resort, Japan, 〒401-0320 Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Narusawa, 字富士山８５４５−１
Enjoy snow and ski on Mt. Fuji. Easy course for beginners, rental outfit ski, snowboard and sled available.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fuji Shibazakura Festival, 212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0337 Yamanashi Prefecture
From mid-April to the end of May, the Fuji Motosu resort will be filled with the photogenic Shibazakura (moss phlox).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shiraito Falls, Kamiide, Fujinomiya 418-0103 Shizuoka Prefecture
With its150 meter wide cascade, Shiraito Falls is ranked as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan and listed as part of the World Heritage of the Fujisan Cultural Site.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yamanashi Fuji Fruits Park, 888 Misakacho Kanegawabara, Fuefuki 406-0802 Yamanashi Prefecture
Enjoy and savor seasonal fresh fruits from Yamanashi, kingdom of fruits in Japan.
Strawberry, cherry, peach, grape, shine muscat, etc.,
Reservation is needed.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Shichiken Sake Brewery, 2283 Daigahara, Hakushucho, Hokuto 408-0312 Yamanashi Prefecture
Visiting and tasting one of the famous regional Japanese sake in Yamanashi
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Suntory Hakushu Distillery, 2913-1 Torihara Hakushucho, Hokuto 408-0316 Yamanashi Prefecture
Visit the Suntory distillery located in a beautiful forest in Yamanashi and savor the famous Hakushu whiskey. The bar inside the complex offers a variety of Suntory whiskey and unblended whiskey, a precious experience for whisky lovers.
Guided tour inside the distillery with tasting upon request.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Katsunuma Winery, 371 Shimoiwasaki, Katsunumacho, Koshu 409-1313 Yamanashi Prefecture
From family businesses to major beverage brands, over 80 wineries are found in Yamanashi prefecture known for its largest production of Japanese vine.
Please inform us for a visit and tasting.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fuji Five Lakes, Yamanashi Prefecture
The most popular destination for Japanese to spend weekend in summer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hakone Ropeway, 1251 Sengokubara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0521 Kanagawa Prefecture
The best viewing point of Mt Fuji in Hakone area. Take the best aerial shot of Mt. Fuji and from 1350m (4430 feet) hight. (1600 yen per pers.)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Owaku-dani Valley, 1251 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture
See the volcanic activity from the famous valley and try the famous black eggs and add 7 extra years to your life.
You can also get a great view of Mt. Fuji on a clear day.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Hakone Open-Air Museum, 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0493 Kanagawa Prefecture
Meet sculptures made by popular Japanese and Western artists where all ages can enjoy in an outdoor open space.
Everyplace is instagrammable and photos are OK. Another ideal place for your social media to share with your friends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pola Museum of Art, 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture
Enjoy a large collection of impressionists such as Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, August Renoir, Paul Cezanne, etc., and Japanese artists including contemporary arts.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture
A very powerful Shrine built about 1260 years ago. It has been visited by many of our Shogun in our history. It is also known for it's instagrammable Tori gate.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, 940-48 Sengokubara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture
A little Venetia in Hakone, see nice pieces of glass art. Seasonal events are also held in so please ask if you are interested.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Ashinoko, Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0521 Kanagawa Prefecture
Big lake formed after a gigantic eruption inside a kaldera.
It is believed that a nine Head Dragon is living in the lake. Known for lake cruising and Hakone Shrine.
2 cruisers for sightseeing Lake Ashi the Pirate ship if famous but take the regular cruise ship if you prefer to avoid the crowd.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum, 1 Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0521 Kanagawa Prefecture
Know more about the life of Edo period and the duty of the samurai during the rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Odawara Castle, 6-1 Jonai, Odawara 250-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture
Discover the history of samurai and ninja from the medieval period of Japan, so-called the warring state of Japan by visiting the nearest castle from Tokyo. You can also see real samurai armors and swords at it's museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: MOA Museum of Art, 26-2 Momoyamacho, Atami 413-8511 Shizuoka Prefecture
It has one of the largest collections of Japanese masterpieces. A must-see for art fans and a good place to recommend even if you are not familiar with art, located in Atami about 30mn from Hakone.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hakone Museum of Art, 1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0408 Kanagawa Prefecture
A collection of Japanese and Oriental art in a beautiful Japanese garden.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Onshi Hakone Park, 171 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture
Stroll the beautiful former garden of the Imperial family. Plants and trees are beautifully maintained, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and red maples in autumn and a perfect view of Mt. Fuji with the Lake Ashi can be seen on a clear day.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti, 字藤原-2428 Suyama, Susono, Shizuoka 410-1231, Japan
Enjoy snow and ski on Mt. Fuji. Course are easy for beginners, rental outfit ski, snowboard and sled for kids available.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hakone Sightseeing Cruise, 161 Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0521, Japan
Enjoy Lake Ashi on a cruise ship. Choose from the famous Pirate cruise ship or the normal cruise ship.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lalique Museum Hakone, 186-1 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture
Meet the beautiful collection of glass art by René Lalique.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mishima Skywalk, 313 Sasahara Shinden, Mishima 411-0012 Shizuoka Prefecture
Get a super scenic view from the Japan's longest suspended pedestrian bridge, beautiful view of Mt. Fuji is expected on a clear day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Narukawa Art Museum, 570 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture
A Japanese art museum in a relaxing place in front of Lake Ashi, with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji from the cafe.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hakone Bushi-no-Sato Museum, 817-580 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0631 Kanagawa Prefecture
A compact museum to see a collection of real samurai weapons.
You can also try real samurai armor to take a new portrait to add into your new profile.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Japan
Fuji Hakone Izu National Park
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
- One bottled water per person
Exclusions
- Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional information
- The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
- You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
- Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour will not be cancelled or refunded even if some spots are not fully visible due to weather conditions. The activity schedule is subject to change/cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Bathing suits, bath towel, or any form of clothing is not permitted inside the hot springs. Men's and women's tubs are separate. Tattoos or body paint is prohibited from using the hot spring facility.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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