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Mount Fuji Private Tour with English Guide

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Activity provider: 吉原観光有限会社
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Full-day tour in Mount Fuji, taking in Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park and Chureito Pagoda. Run by 吉原観光有限会社, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Mount Fuji 5th Station Tourism Association
  • Lake Kawaguchi
  • Oishi Park
  • Chureito Pagoda
  • Runs 12 hours
  • English-speaking guide

Mount Fuji Private Tour with English Guide: Key Facts

PriceFrom $50.5 per person
Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 12-hour experience in Mount Fuji, built around Mount Fuji 5th Station Tourism Association, Lake Kawaguchi and Oishi Park. It is run by 吉原観光有限会社, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Mount Fuji is 3,776 metres, Japan's highest mountain and an active volcano that last erupted in 1707. Day tours from Tokyo go to the Fuji Five Lakes on its north side, about two hours away: Lake Kawaguchiko for the classic reflection view, Oshino Hakkai's spring-fed ponds, the Chureito Pagoda above Fujiyoshida with the mountain behind it, and often the Fuji Subaru Line to the 5th Station at 2,300 metres when the road is open, roughly April to November. The summit is climbable only in July and August. Fuji is visible on roughly a third of days and most often in winter mornings; from June to September it is hidden in cloud more often than not, and no operator can promise the view, so the lakes and the pagoda are planned as worth the day on their own.

The price covers guide, Private full-day tour and Sightseeing of Mount Fuji and surrounding areas. It does not cover Meals, Personal expenses and Entrance fees to certain attractions, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Tokyo. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with 吉原観光有限会社 before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Pickup location

Tokyo

Car

(1.5 hours)

Mount Fuji 5th Station Tourism Association

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Lake Kawaguchi

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Oishi Park

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Chureito Pagoda

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (45 minutes)

Kitaguchi-hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class (30 minutes)

Shimoyoshida Honcho Street

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class (30 minutes)

LAWSON Kawaguchiko Station

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

Oshino Hakkai

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

Owakudani Valley

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Gotemba Premium Outlets

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Arrive back at

Tokyo

Detailed Itinerary

Pickup location: Tokyo

Car: (1.5 hours)

Mount Fuji 5th Station Tourism Association: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Lake Kawaguchi: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Oishi Park: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Chureito Pagoda: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (1 hour)

Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class, Safety briefing (45 minutes)

Kitaguchi-hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Class (30 minutes)

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Private full-day tour
  • Sightseeing of Mount Fuji and surrounding areas

Excludes

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees to certain attractions

Important information

Meeting point

Tokyo

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tokyo
The price does not cover meals, personal expenses and entrance fees to certain attractions. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Nobody can promise it. Fuji is clear on roughly a third of days, most often on winter mornings, and from June to September it is in cloud more often than not. The tour runs regardless and the lakes, the pagoda and the ropeway are planned to be worth the day without the summit. There is no refund for cloud.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
English-speaking guide, Private full-day tour, Sightseeing of Mount Fuji and surrounding areas
The duration of the Mount Fuji Private Tour with English Guide is typically 12 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Only during the official season, roughly early July to early September — exact dates are announced each year per route. Outside it the mountain huts close, and climbing becomes a serious mountaineering proposition rather than a hike. A mandatory climbing fee and a daily cap now apply on the Yoshida route, with the other routes following. Full detail in our guide to climbing Mount Fuji.
Counterintuitively, winter — the cold, dry air gives the clearest views, while humid summer haze often hides the mountain entirely. That means the climbing season is also the worst viewing season. Where and when to look is covered in our Mount Fuji viewpoints guide.
An Odakyu pass covering the whole Hakone loop — Tozan railway, cable car, ropeway, Lake Ashi boats and buses — for less than buying the legs separately. How the loop works and which direction to travel it is in getting around Hakone.
It varies. Many traditional baths still refuse tattoos, some now allow them with cover stickers, and a private bath (kashikiri) is the reliable workaround. Bathing etiquette and how to find tattoo-friendly options are in our Hakone onsen guide.
It was listed in 2013 for its influence on art, literature and pilgrimage — not for its geology. That is why the listing includes places like Oshino Hakkai and the Sengen shrines, not just the peak itself. Background in our climbing Mount Fuji guide.
Two days lets you do the loop without rushing and still soak properly in an onsen — a single day works but means moving constantly. Our Hakone 2-day itinerary maps it out hour by hour.
Most Hakone and Mt. Fuji private tours here are priced for the whole party, not per traveller — the operator is providing a vehicle and a guide, so a group of four pays the same as a couple. The exceptions are the group summit climbs, which are genuinely per person. Each tour page states which model applies.
Starting from$50.5