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Mount Fuji In-Depth 1-Day Tour: Lake Kawaguchi Cable Car/Cruise & Fuji Mountain Train & Instagrammable Spots Day Tours

from $50.21

  • Transport varies by option
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • Explore the Shimoyoshida Viewing Platform and the Stairway Town in depth, capturing the fusion of Mount Fuji and Japanese streetscapes from multiple angles at t
  • Board the Mount Fuji View Train and admire the majestic views of Mount Fuji through the windows, experiencing a unique moving perspective.
  • Take the Lake Kawaguchi cable car for panoramic views, and board the Lake Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Boat "Appare" cruise to admire the majestic sight of Mount Fuj

About this experience

Bookings must be made by 11:59 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
A member of staff will contact you by 8:00 PM (local time), 1 day before your trip.
Please provide your full name/e-confirmation at the designated meeting point on the day of your trip.

What to expect

Mount Fuji, which means "volcano" in Japanese, spans Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. This mountain, regarded as the "Holy Mt." by the Japanese, has been dormant since its eruption in 1707. This dormant volcano is a symbol of Japan. Of course, if you want to experience the natural scenery of Mt. Fuji and its surroundings up close, the Fuji Five Lakes area under the northern mountain of Mt. Fuji is a good choice. The reflection of Mt. Fuji in Kawaguchi Lake is a very classic scene, it is worth seeing, the nearby Oshino Hachi The sea is also famous. Peace Park in the southeast is a good choice for viewing Mount Fuji. On a sunny day and there is no cloud cover, you can clearly see the conical peak of Mount Fuji. In autumn and winter, you can also see the snow on the top of the mountain, which is particularly beautiful. Every year from mid-September to mid-October, the top of Mount Fuji begins to snow, and it will not melt until around June of the following year, and the residual snow can even be seen in mid-July. You can climb Mount Fuji in July and August, and the mountain will be closed in other seasons. There are four main mountain climbing entrances on Mount Fuji, namely Fujinomiyaguchi, Sugoguchi, Gotembaguchi, and Fujiyoshida (Kawaguchiko) entrance. The first three are all in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is divided into 10 stages from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Each stage is called a "station", and there is a place for tourists to rest. Most tourists take the bus from Lake Kawaguchi to the fifth station of Mount Fuji on the middle of the mountain, and then start from here. mountaineering. Climbing to the top of Mount Fuji, you can see a beautiful volcanic lake formed by two craters, surrounded by 8 peaks. Along the crater tour, there is a weather station, which is the commanding height of Japan. You may wish to take a group photo. There are two shrines, namely Kusushi Shrine and Sengen Shrine. There is also a post office on the top of the mountain, where you can send a postcard to friends and relatives. . In addition, watching the sunrise on Mount Fuji will be an unforgettable and beautiful experience. In addition to Mount Fuji itself, the scenery around the mountain is also very good. There are caves left after the volcanic eruption at the northern foot of the mountain, with various shapes and shapes, and some of them will continue to exhale. Among them, the walls of the Fuyue Feng Cave are covered with stalactite-like icicles, which are called "Wannianxue". The southern foothills is a vast plateau pasture with beautiful scenery all year round, and there are many places for leisure activities, such as camping, swimming and fishing in summer, and skiing and skating in winter.

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • Transportation: 7-seat Alphard, 10-seat Hiace, or medium bus
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Driver
  • Child safety seat
  • Subway
  • Transportation service fee
  • Tour guide
  • Main attraction ticket for Arakurayama Sengen Park Observation Deck
  • Main attraction ticket for Lake Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Boat "Appare"
  • Equipment usage instructions
  • Gratuities

Things to note

  • Required items:
  • Weekends, public holidays, and cherry blossom/autumn foliage seasons often experience heavy traffic, which may affect your experience
  • Late arrival or early departure from the group due to personal reasons will be considered as voluntary forfeiture, and no refund will be issued.
  • We recommend avoiding peak hours if possible.
  • Prohibited items:
  • Reminders:
  • Weather-appropriate clothing, Rain gear
  • Weapons and explosives, Hazardous chemicals, other prohibited items as per departure and destination country regulations, Dangerous tools, Flammable materials, alcohol and drugs
  • Fixed group itineraries do not accept last-minute adjustments and require cooperation with the driver-guide's unified arrangements.
  • Due to force majeure factors such as road conditions, weather, or festivals, the attraction's operating hours may be adjusted.
  • Prohibited behaviors:
  • Eating in vehicles, Smoking inside vehicles, Drinking in vehicles, Climbing, Graffiti, Loud noises, Damaging the environment
  • Please cover your tattoos with skin-toned stickers to fully enjoy the hot springs.

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