Mt. Fuji Hidden Gems & Gotemba Outlets with Local Guide & Driver
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts. As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Mt. Fuji, we combine extensive experience and local insight to deliver a refined, fully customized one-day tour that stands above the rest. Enjoy a full-day private tour to Mt. Fuji and Gotemba Outlet with your own guide and driver, for a stress-free and personalized experience. Begin at Arakurayama Sengen Shrine with the iconic Chureito Pagoda, offering breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, then wander through a charming traditional village and explore the mysterious Aokigahara Forest, home to hidden lava caves. Experience Japan’s spiritual heritage at ancient shrines and scenic spots, and enjoy lunch by the tranquil Lake Kawaguchi. Conclude your day with shopping at Gotemba Outlet, one of Japan’s largest outlet malls with 290 stores.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- DVD player in minivan
- One bottled water per person
- Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan
- English, Japanese or French speaking local guide (Chinese and Korean speaking guide available upon request)
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuity *5-20%
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Mt. Fuji 5th Station
- Narusawa Ice Cave
- Fugaku Wind Cave
- Saiko Bat Cave
Itinerary
The biggest outlet shopping mall in Japan with over 270 shops. Please tell us how long you would like to spend on your shopping.
Take the panoramic shot of Mt. Fuji with the Chureito Pagoda ( 5 storied pagoda) at Arakura Sengen Shrine.
Sengen Shrine enshrining the goddess of Fire, the symbol of Mt. Fuji
Watch a video to learn visually about Mt. Fuji and know the rituals of the region. (20 to 60mn)
Get on a ropeway and enjoy the panoramic view of Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Fuji Yoshida City. 30 to 90 minutes, the time will depend on the queue of the day.
Find regional crafts, souvenirs and enjoy some of the best ice cream and sorbets made with the local fruits in a relaxing space. (20 to 90mn)
Enjoy the over 90 different flowers throughout the 4 seasons. Well known for its lavender. (20 to 90mn)
Enjoy the exciting Ninja show and become yourself as a ninja. (30 to 90mn)
Oshino Hakkai
The most visited and main Shrine in the northern part of Mt. Fuji protecting its region also known as the first step of the Mt. Fuji ascension. (30 to 60mn)
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 2100 yen on the spot. This activity usually requires about 2 hours. Please note that access to the 5th station is closed from July to mid-September due to the climbing season for the climbers and also in the winter season.
The most visited lake out of the 5 lakes of Mt. Fuji
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 44 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Exceptional Tour with Yuyamasan
Tour guide Tomomi Yuyama and driver Hayashi gave us an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Our tour was customized to our interests so we got to go and visit many outside attractions including some caves around Lake Saiko and a walk through Aokigahara. While the weather was horrible, with a typhoon passing by, our tour was absolutely magical. Yuyamasan brought us to a local restaurant we never would have found otherwise, and a village of traditional Japanese houses (Sailo Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba). We went to the Mount Fuji lookout though Fujisan was hiding and finished our amazing tour going to the main Fujisan shrine, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine. Throughout Yuyamasan explained about Japanese culture and history, and gave us some great pointers on speaking Japanese. She is also quite knowledgeable and was able to tell us a lot about the flora and fauna of the forest. I would highly recommend Yuyamasan as a tour guide.
5Excellent tour with Yuyamasan
Tour guide Tomomi Yuyama and driver Hayashi gave us an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Our tour was customized to our interests so we got to go and visit many outside attractions including some caves around Lake Saiko and a walk through Aokigahara. While the weather was horrible, with a typhoon passing by, our tour was absolutely magical. Yuyamasan brought us to a local restaurant we never would have found otherwise, and a village of traditional Japanese houses (Sailo Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba). We went to the Mount Fuji lookout though Fujisan was hiding and finished our amazing tour going to the main Fujisan shrine, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine. Throughout Yuyamasan explained about Japanese culture and history, and gave us some great pointers on speaking Japanese. She is also very knowledgeable about nature and could tell us a lot about the flora and fauna in the forest. We could not have had a better guide and we would highly recommend tours with Yuyamasan.
5AWESOME!!
Sumiko and Tak were AWESOME! They both made our first trip to Japan memorable. It was a cloudy day that made it impossible to see Mt. Fuji, but we had a great time! They both were hospitable, knowledgeable, personable, accommodating, and just pleasant to spend a full day sightseeing in Japan. THANK YOU!!! We will definitely be back to Japan!
5Mt fuji_Gotemba Outlets
We had a wonderful time with our travel guide Sumiko. She sent us a letter to the hotel upon arrival which was very welcoming with an itinerary for the day. Sumiko knew the short cuts to avoid the long lines & stopped at places to take the best pictures. Thank you so much for making it the best day with my family. Catherine
5Tailored to our wishes. Great value. Informative and fun
Wonderful tour on a day with variable weather. Early start allowed us to beat the cherry blossom crowds and get on the cable car for Mt Fuji viewing. Shun was very knowledgable and tailored the trip to our wishes. We were not so sure about the outlet mall but really enjoyed our time there. Great lunch at a small town restaurant on the way. Fujisan shrine was stunning
5Detailed and professional tour
Very dedicated tour, Elina our guide was an excellent host, had a lot of patience and was very committed. We enjoy each detail, and we thank that this tour could adapt to the weather and our group necessities.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Japan Star Travel Agency
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Fuji
- Its from-price is 143% above the median of the 21 experiences we list in Fuji.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 21.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Fuji
Fuji is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture on Suruga Bay, set below Mount Fuji, with a port, a long papermaking tradition and fine views of the volcano.
Fuji is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture on the coast of Suruga Bay, at the southern foot of Mount Fuji. It takes its name from the mountain but is a separate place, a working town of paper mills and factories along the Tokaido corridor. The Tokaido Shinkansen stops at Shin-Fuji, where the volcano fills the window on clear days.
