Shin Fuji Guided Tour with Handmade Craft Workshop
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover a hidden side of Fuji City on this private guided tour. Meet your guide at Shin-Fuji Station, a stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen, then travel through the city by bicycle and local train. Ride the Gakunan Railway, explore Yoshiwara Shopping Street, and join a paper craft workshop at Kamileon Cafe. With the help of local instructors, you'll create your own handmade souvenir while experiencing a creative side of Fuji City rarely seen by international visitors. After the workshop, enjoy free time for lunch and explore Yoshiwara Shopping Street at your own pace. Afterwards, travel by car back to Shin-Fuji Station. • Private, English-guided tour from Shin-Fuji Station • Includes a bicycle ride, local train ride, and guided walk • Create a handmade souvenir in a paper craft workshop • Explore the nostalgic Yoshiwara Shopping Street
Inclusions
What's included
- All materials and tools are included. Guests can take home crafts created during the workshop.
- Transportation includes a bicycle ride from Shin-Fuji Station, a ride on the Gakunan Railway, and private vehicle transfers after the workshop, lunch, and Yoshiwara Shopping Street visit.
What's not
- Lunch is not included. Guests will have free time to enjoy local restaurants and cafes in Yoshiwara Shopping Street.
Itinerary
Gakunan Railway's Yoshiwara Station is the starting point for a short journey on one of Fuji City's nostalgic local train lines. Used mainly by local residents, the railway offers a glimpse into everyday life beyond the typical tourist route. From here, ride through the city to Yoshiwarahoncho Station, located near the historic Yoshiwara Shopping Street.
Kamileon Cafe is a community-focused creative space located in Yoshiwara Shopping Street, one of Fuji City's historic commercial districts. Here, guests will participate in a hands-on paper band craft workshop led by local instructors. Using colorful paper bands, participants will create their own handmade souvenir, such as a basket, miniature animal, decorative item, or other unique craft. No previous experience is required, and beginners are welcome. The workshop offers more than just a craft activity. Guests have the opportunity to interact with local residents and experience a creative side of Fuji City, one of Japan's leading paper-producing regions. While many visitors associate Japanese paper culture with traditional washi paper, this workshop introduces a modern form of paper-based creativity that is popular in local communities today. All materials are provided, and completed creations can be taken home as a memorable souvenir from the experience.
Yoshiwara Shopping Street is one of Fuji City's historic commercial districts and offers a glimpse into everyday local life beyond the typical tourist route. Together with your guide, enjoy a short walk through the neighborhood while learning about its history, local businesses, and community culture. The area is home to independent shops, family-run businesses, cafes, and long-established stores that have served local residents for generations. After the craft workshop, guests will have free time to explore the shopping street and enjoy lunch at their own pace. A local recommendation map will be provided, featuring restaurants, cafes, and specialty shops popular with local residents. This flexible part of the experience allows visitors to discover the neighborhood, enjoy local food, and experience a more authentic side of Japan rarely seen by international travelers.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your English-speaking guide just outside the South Exit of Shin-Fuji Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ninomaru Village
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Fuji
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 21 experiences we list in Fuji.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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.
