Yamanashi Prefecture Tours

Discover the deep, vast world of Mt. Fuji, including the Aokigahara Sea of Trees located at its northern base on this trekking tour! The Aokigahara Sea of Trees is a primeval forest that has formed on top of lava flows from Mt. Fuji. It has many mysterious lava caves, and is known for many legends. Some even say that compasses malfunction and one can be easily lost inside the forest; it could be due to volcanic activities - nobody really knows. We will follow the Tokai Nature Trail and visit two lava caves: Wind Cave and Ice Cave. Wind Cave is the largest of the lava tubes in the forest. The walls are mostly made of basalt, and there is enough circulation of air inside. See lava terraces, rope-like lava forms, and more. Ice Cave, on the other hand, is covered year-round by ice. Walk carefully over the wet and uneven surfaces as you marvel at the ice formations deep in the cave. If you want to experience the otherworldly beauty of Aokigahara, book this tour!

Fuji Bike Tour's guides lead you in exploring the shores of all five lakes in Mt Fuji's foothills. You'll bike through picturesque countryside, passing farms, cherry trees and vast fields of flowers. Stops include a spectacular waterfall, an atmospheric shrine and an ancient village of thatched-roof houses where local artisans display traditional crafts. This tour is a good match for people of average or better fitness who are up for a day of moderate outdoor activity. A support car and driver will accompany the tour so if you get tired you can ride in the car. Your bike will also be transported so you can resume cycling when you wish. Your guides will be native English speakers. They also speak and read some Japanese but aren't professional interpreters. One guide will ride a bicycle and lead the tour. The other guide will drive the support car. We can provide bikes in a full range of sizes, including S, M, L and XL, that can accommodate riders 150 cm (4'11") to 196 cm (6'5") tall.

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Mt. Fuji area! Mt. Fuji is about 100 km away from Tokyo, and it’s one of the most popular destinations for a day-trip from Tokyo through the year. Numbers of tourist attractions are available in and around Mt. Fuji offering visitors unforgettable experiences with the stunning scenery. Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Experience the natural beauty of Japan’s tallest peak on this all-day excursion. After a convenient pickup in central Tokyo, catch amazing views of Mt. Fuji from Mt. Nikura Asama Park and try your hand at craft-making or enjoy a stroll around the lake at Kawaguchiko. Admire Oishi Park’s abundance of flowers and mountain views before finishing with a visit to the traditional village of Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba.

Head deep inside one of the world’s most under-the-radar natural wonders on this small-group guided expedition through a Japanese ice cave. This site is hard to reach for most independent travelers, but special entry permits are included in the tour. Follow the light of a headlamp into the mysterious, ice-cold cavern, carved by lava eruptions from Mt. Fuji over a millennium ago—a thrilling, out-of-the-box adventure.

Entry to Fuji-Q but also unlimited rides within the park with this Free Pass ticket the park's four thrilling roller coasters

See the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area with a full-day private tour. Admire views of lakes, forests, waterfalls, and shrines during this guided tour. Learn about local landmarks including Kawaguchi Asama Shrine and Lake Kawaguchiko. Go off the beaten path to see hidden spots with a peaceful atmosphere and panoramic Mt. Fuji views.

Fuji Bike Tour's guides lead you in exploring a lakeshore with outstanding views of Mt Fuji where the mountain's reflection can be seen on the surface of the lake. You'll bike through picturesque countryside, forests and fields of flowers, and you'll visit an atmospheric shrine. This tour takes place on an easy, mostly-flat bike course. It enables you to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Japan at your own pace. A support car and driver will accompany the tour so if you get tired you can ride in the car. Your bike will also be transported by the car so you can resume biking when you wish. Your guides will be native English speakers. They also speak and read some Japanese but aren't professional interpreters or translators. One guide will ride a bicycle and lead the tour. The other guide will drive the support car. We can provide bikes in a full range of sizes, including S, M, L and XL, that can accommodate riders of 150 cm (4'11") to 196 cm (6'5") in height.

- Make new memories, experience local culture - Visit hidden spots as well as tourist destinations - Focus on trip in small area Without wasting time - Avoid the hassle, no waiting in line for a bus - Reasonable cost, comparable to a bus tickets especially for a group (The itineraries listed below are examples, not for going all. The tour will be arranged by the starting point and situation)

Get inspired by the local artisans and idyllic shrines near majestic Mount Fuji during this private 4-hour day trip. Choose between 2 to 3 attractions to visit, with options ranging from a ride on the Kachi Kachi Yama Ropeway, a stop at nearby Fuji Sengen Shrine, an exploration of the kimono art of the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum or a visit to Ide Sake Brewery. A private guide, plus round-trip hotel transport from Kawaguchiko, are included.

Get inspired by the local artisans and idyllic shrines near majestic Mount Fuji during this private 8-hour day trip. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of this iconic Japanese mountain during a ride on the Kachi Kachi Yama Ropeway and clear your head amidst the serene surroundings of nearby Fuji Sengen Shrine. Then draw some inspiration from the region’s local artisans, discovering the kimono art of the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum and the latest creations of the Ide Sake Brewery. A private guide, plus round-trip hotel transport from Kawaguchiko, are included.

Mt. Fuji was designated as a World Heritage in 2013. Especially, Lake Kawaguchi is the most popular place to view Mt.Fuji. We will visit three viewing spots. - Arakurayama Sengen Park - Mt. Kachikachi Ropeway or Crusing at Lake Kawaguchi - Oshino Hakkai See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

This tour is your shortcut to experience the best of Mt. Fuji. Have the ultimate hassle-free day without any navigating to worry about as hotel pickup and drop-off is included, and a guide will accompany you on public transport so you don’t get lost. Save time researching where to get the best views of Mt. Fuji, by having an insider’s top tips. See Mt. Fuji Fifth Station, a Mt. Fuji ice cave, Lake Kawaguchi, Itchiku Kubota Kimono Museum, and much more.

Discover the spectacular beauty of Mt Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes region with the help of our team of guides who bring you by private car to a curated selection of the area's most sublime locations. See magnificent seasonal attractions like corridors of cherry trees in bloom, hillsides blanketed by snowy evergreens, tunnels of maple branches dressed in fiery colors and fields of flowers that foreground Fuji's silhouette. You'll visit a wide variety of extraordinary sites that show off Mount Fuji or juxtapose the region's impressive cultural and architectural features with natural environments of incredible beauty. Stops on the journey include Mt Fuji's 5th Station, Chureito Pagoda and the picturesque shores of Lakes Kawaguchi, Yamanako and Saiko. You'll also explore a beautifully-preserved ancient village in the countryside where local artisans display their work in thatched-roof houses. This tour offers you an excellent way to experience the best attractions in the region.

This tour takes you to the most scenic spots in the Mt Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes regions. On the first day of the tour, experience the thrill of biking down Fuji's slopes, stopping along the way at high-elevation vista points with panoramic views. Pedal around two of the lakes in the mountain's foothills with breathtaking countryside landscapes. Then visit a historic shrine and lush flower gardens that foreground Fuji. Spend the second day of the tour cycling around the smaller and more remote three of the Fuji Five Lakes. Explore a well-preserved ancient village where artisans produce elaborate hand-made crafts in traditional Japanese thatched-roof houses. Travel off the beaten path on lovely country roads relatively few tourists see. Then coast down long, gentle hills through Fuji's western highlands, past evergreen forests and picturesque farms, to a magnficent waterfall. Our guides are native English-speaking cyclists. We provide bikes in a full range of adult sizes up to 196 cm.

Would you like to enjoy Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site? You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This is a tour using public transportation from Tokyo. Guides and you go to the destination by limited trains or Express buses. This tour includes Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Ninja Village and Oshino Hakkai. You can also ride on Kachi Kachi ropeway to the observation platform where you can see the magnificent and beautiful Mt. Fuji. For more information on destinations, please see the what to expect, inclusions and exclusions section of this web page.

Bike quiet country roads around a lakeshore with spectacular views of Mt Fuji. The lake's waters are exceptionally clear, and the iconic mountain is often reflected on their surface, forming an enchanting "double-Fuji" image. We'll explore on foot at a beautifully-preserved ancient village of thatched-roof houses where local artists display traditional hand-made crafts. A wide variety of works are on display in the village's galleries, including ceramics, paintings, wood carvings and indigo-dyed fabrics. Leaves of maples along the bike route turn fiery colors in autumn, and the village's cherry trees are covered with bright pink blossoms in spring. Mt Fuji rises up behind the picturesque village, making for spectacular scenery. This tour spirits you away from the tourist bustle of urban areas to tranquil countryside with magnificent views. It's an ideal way to get off the beaten path and experience a vibrant community that preserves elements of the culture and look of old Japan.

You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This is a Mt.fuji private tour using comfy chartered taxi from Tokyo. Hotel pick up included. The destinations of the tour includes Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, Arakurayama Sengen Park and Kubota Ichiku Museum. Enjoy Mt.fuji with historical cultural explanations by professional guides. The price for the displayed tour does not include the charter car fares. The fares is 60000～ 70000yen on average. However, it changes with the parking lot and toll road to use on the day. Charter fares will be charged on the day of the tour. For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.

Visit the most scenic places in Japan's celebrated Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, starting with Mt Fuji. Experience the thrill of biking down the mountain and around three lakes in its foothills with spectacular views. Explore a traditional artisans' village, marvelous temples and flower gardens. Spend the second day of the tour taking in the beauty of the famous Hakone area. Visit a shrine whose iconic red gates rise out of a lake. Stop for a snack and drink at a teahouse on the historic Old Tokaido Road. Relax after the ride at one of Japan's most elegant hot spring bathhouses. Discover the dramatic coastline of the Izu Peninsula on the third day of the tour. Pine trees and tropical flowers frame outstanding views of aquamarine bays, secluded beaches and distant islands. Bike lovely country roads that lead to picturesque terraced rice fields and farmhouses. A hot spring by the sea offers a soothing end to this unforgettable three-day journey on Japan's most enchanting routes.

Visit some of the most scenic places in Japan's celebrated Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, beginning with Mt Fuji. Experience the thrill of biking down the mountain and then around three lakes in its foothills that offer spectacular views. Explore a well-preserved ancient village where artisans produce elaborate hand-made crafts in traditional Japanese thatched-roof farmhouses. Visit marvelous temples and flower gardens, and travel off the beaten path on lovely country roads relatively few tourists see. Spend the second day of the tour taking in the beauty of the famous Hakone area. Pass a breathtaking shrine whose iconic red gates rise out of a lake. Stop for traditional snacks and drinks at a teahouse that has served travellers on the historic Old Tokaido Road for hundreds of years. Cycle from the lakeshores to the surrounding forested hills where magnificent views of mountain ranges and countryside await. Relax after the ride at one of Japan's most elegant hot spring bathhouses.

Sit back in your wheelchair and explore the deep, vast world of Mt. Fuji, including the Aokigahara Sea of Trees located at its northern base! The Aokigahara Sea of Trees is a primeval forest that has formed on top of lava flows from Mt. Fuji. It has many mysterious lava caves, and is known for many legends. Some even say that compasses malfunction and one can be easily lost inside the forest; it could be due to volcanic activities - nobody really knows. Wind Cave is the largest of the lava tubes in the forest. The walls are mostly made of basalt, and there is enough circulation of air inside. See lava terraces, rope-like lava forms, icicles and many more. Wheelchair users can sit and relax in the forest enjoying the tranquil and mysterious atmosphere, and explore the deep heart of the forest and interior of the cave through real time images from drone and handy cam of your guide. If you want to experience the otherworldly beauty of Aokigahara, book this tour!

In this full-day tour by private car, our guides bring you to two celebrated sake breweries for tours and tastings. The first stop is the family-operated Ide Sake Brewery in Kawaguchiko. After the tour and tasting, you'll enjoy the sights on the spectacular shores of Lake Kawaguchi. The next stop is the famous Shichiken Sake Brewery in the picturesque town of Hokuto near Mt Fuji where you'll enjoy a tasting and tour of a 180-year-old brewery that makes one of the best sakes in Yamanashi Prefecture. The tour concludes with a soothing visit to one of Japan's best hot spring bathhouses, Yurari Onsen, where you'll have magnificent views of Mt Fuji from the outdoor tubs. This tour is accessible and fun regardless of your level of experience with sake. It's an excellent choice for your vacation or as a gift to family or friends. Unlike our other tours, there is no bike riding during this tour. Your guides will be native English speakers who also speak and read some Japanese.

You will have very unique opportunity to enjoy truly authentic traditional Japanese cuisine "Kaiseki" at 200-year-old private mansion on the foot of Mt. Fuji! You will be invited to the private mansion which is designated as one of the most important cultural heritages of the town. You will learn and experience the traditional architecture, arts, and life style of late Edo era aristocrat. The chef himself will come to the place only for you and attend you through the course meal and guide you to explore the profound world of Japanese cuisine. You'll not only enjoy the meal, but also learn from the professional chef privately, and even experience the cutting technique by yourself. After joining this program, the world you see at any Japanese restaurants will be totally different. If you are interested in Japanese culinary culture, and if you are planning to visit Mt. Fuji area, do not miss this unique opportunity!

Mt.Shichimen, located in the southwest of Yamanashi, is the holy mountain of Buddhism, Nichiren sect. It was founded over 700 years ago and have been climbed by numbers of the faithful for the purpose of discipline every year. The trail is regarded as the approach of Kenshinin temple at the hilltop of 1,700 meters high. They offer accommodation for visitors (Shukubo), also invite to participate in the prayer ceremony. In the morning, sun is rising up toward Mt.Fuji. Don't miss such an impressive scene.

In this full-day tour by private car, our guides bring you to the picturesque town of Shuzenji near Mt Fuji. There, at an award-winning brewery, you'll enjoy tasting beer in a 20-tap tasting room. Our guides then lead you in sightseeing in Shuzenji where scenic river bridges and a spectacular bamboo grove frame views of beautifully-preserved ancient streets. You'll have an opportunity to explore the galleries where Shuzenji's vibrant local arts community display their work. The tour also takes you to vista points where you'll have magnificent views of undulating hills, the breathtaking shores of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji. This tour is accessible and fun regardless of your level of experience with beer. It's an excellent choice for your vacation or as a gift to family or friends. Unlike our other tours, there is no bike riding during this tour. Your guides will be native English speakers who also speak and read some Japanese.