Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo by Bus – Scenic Views & Highlights
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Embark on the Spectacular Mt. Fuji 1-Day Bus Tour, a beautifully curated journey to Japan’s most iconic destination. This full-day Mt. Fuji experience departs from Shinjuku in Tokyo and showcases the region’s most stunning highlights, such as Lake Kawaguchi, where Mt. Fuji can be seen elegantly reflecting from the water's surface, and Oishi Park, famous for vibrant seasonal flowers and picturesque views. Cruise across Lake Kawaguchi aboard the cruise boat, the Appare, stroll through the charming traditional village of Oshino Hakkai with its eight enchanted springs, and visit the world-famous Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, home to the iconic red five-story pagoda overlooking Mt. Fuji. You can also enjoy a hands-on hōtō noodle-making experience, a beloved local food tradition of Yamanashi. This Mt. Fuji tour is guided by a professional English-speaking guide and is also supported by multilingual audio, making it accessible for international travelers.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
- WiFi on board
- Lake Kawaguchi cruise
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy hōtō noodles, a beloved local food tradition of Yamanashi.
Itinerary
Enjoy a relaxing cruise across Lake Kawaguchi aboard the sightseeing boat Appare. This comfortable cruise offers sweeping, unobstructed views of Mt. Fuji from the water—one of the best vantage points in the entire area. As you glide across the lake, you can admire Fuji’s symmetrical form reflected on the water’s surface (weather permitting), along with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and shoreline. The Appare provides excellent photo opportunities and a peaceful way to experience the natural beauty of the Fuji Five Lakes region.
Oishi Park, home to the Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center, sits along the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi and is one of the area’s most scenic waterfront parks. The park is famous for its vibrant seasonal flowers, especially lavender, and also serves as the main venue of the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival. Lavender begins to bloom in late June and lasts until mid-July, creating a stunning purple carpet with Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji perfectly framed in the background—an iconic view unique to Oishi Park. In mid-October, the park transforms again as the kochia (broom grass) turns a brilliant red. The contrast of the crimson hillsides and the deep blue of Mt. Fuji creates one of the most photogenic autumn scenes in the region.
Oshino Hakkai (meaning the "eight seas of Oshino") is a picturesque set of eight crystal-clear spring ponds in the village of Oshino, located between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako. The ponds were formed on the site of a former lake that dried up centuries ago. They are fed by snowmelt from Mount Fuji, which filters through layers of lava for more than 80 years, creating remarkably clear and pure spring water. One of the ponds has a spot where visitors can drink the cool water directly from the source. Many of the ponds are surprisingly deep, with vibrant aquatic plants and large fish visible through the transparent water. Although the area is popular and can become crowded, it still retains a peaceful, traditional atmosphere. Around the ponds, you’ll find small restaurants, souvenir shops, and food stalls selling local vegetables, sweets, pickles, and crafts, along with the inviting aromas of roasted sweet potatoes and freshly grilled rice crackers.
Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine and its famous five-storied Chureito Pagoda stand in the scenic Arakurayama Sengen Park, one of the most iconic photo spots in Japan. The pagoda sits high on a hillside overlooking Fujiyoshida City, offering sweeping views of Mount Fuji framed by traditional architecture and beautiful seasonal scenery. After climbing the steps through a peaceful forest path, visitors are rewarded with a spectacular panorama. During cherry blossom season, the park becomes especially famous, as you can capture Mt. Fuji, sakura flowers, and the red pagoda all in one unforgettable photograph. The area is equally striking in autumn when the foliage turns vibrant red and gold. With its breathtaking Fuji views, cultural atmosphere, and dramatic seasonal colors, Arakurayama Sengen Park is a must-visit destination for photographers, nature lovers, and travelers exploring the Fuji Five Lakes region.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The bus will pick you up in front of the Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE" in Shinjuku.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Beauty of Japan
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 893 day trips we list in Tokyo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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