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How to Choose a Mt. Fuji Tour


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Karen is a Scottish freelance travel and culture writer based in the US. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, National Geographic, BBC, and Condé Nast Traveler.

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Karen is a Scottish freelance travel and culture writer based in the US. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, National Geographic, BBC, and Condé Nast Traveler.

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Japan’s tallest—and most revered—mountain, the solitary, snow-capped Mt. Fuji is an icon, a timeless attraction, and the inspiration for countless works of art. Climbing sacred Fuji-san (as it’s known locally) is a centuries-old tradition, which is continued by the hundreds of thousands of people who summit it every year. Whether or not you choose to join them on the slopes, visiting Mt. Fuji is a must-do for visitors to Tokyo. But with so many sightseeing options available, it can be difficult to choose the one that best suits your travel style. Here are our tips to help you decide which Mt. Fuji tour is right for you.

For first-time visitors

First-time visitors looking for a quintessential Mt. Fuji experience should consider a full-day package from Tokyo that takes you to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, located at 7,545 feet (2,300 meters)—roughly halfway—up the mountain and offers excellent views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding lakes. Many packages also include a boat ride on Lake Ashi and a ride on an aerial tram to the top of Mt. Komagatake for even more views of Fuji Five Lakes and Hakone.


Mt Fuji, Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo

Mt Fuji, Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo

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Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.
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  • 11 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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For outdoor enthusiasts

If you’re not content with simply admiring Fuji from afar, then opt for a hiking tour that takes you all the way to the top. In the company of a guide who has plenty of experience on the slopes of Mt. Fuji, you’ll climb to the summit to be rewarded with the spectacle of seeing the sunrise from a soaring vantage point.

For serenity seekers

With its serene mountain scenery and blissful onsens (hot springs), a visit to Hakone—in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park—can make for a relaxing day trip from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Hakone day tours take you to see the sights, such as Hakone Shrine and the crafts village of Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, and include time to sip tea in one of Hakone’s age-old teahouses, ride on the Hakone Ropeway cable car for views of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji, and enjoy a soak in a local onsen.


Custom Private Tour in Hakone with Optional Hot Springs Experience

Custom Private Tour in Hakone with Optional Hot Springs Experience

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Customize your private tour of Hakone, a popular destination in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park known for its hot springs resorts. Visit area attractions with your own professional guide, including Hakone Shrine, the crafts village of Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, and a traditional Japanese ‘kominka’ house. Tea is provided at one of Hakone’s age-old teahouses. Opt for a ride on the Hakone Ropeway cable car with views of Lake Ashi and Mt Fuji, and/or enjoy a riverside soak in a local ‘onsen’ (open-air hot spring).
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  • 6 hours 30 minutes
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USD300.00
Price varies by group size
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For culture fiends

Mt. Fuji is revered as a sacred site in both of Japan’s major religions, Buddhism and Shinto. Discover the deep spirituality and cultural significance of the mountain on a visit to Sengen Shrine, a sacred spot located at the foot of the mountain. For deeper insight, choose a tour that includes meeting some of the shrine’s priests. Tours typically also include a visit to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station for spectacular views.


VIP: Mt Fuji Private Tour with Sengen Shrine Visit from Tokyo

VIP: Mt Fuji Private Tour with Sengen Shrine Visit from Tokyo

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Be mesmerized by the beguiling beauty of Mt Fuji on a private tour from Tokyo. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, venture to the majestic mountain to capture photographs of its snow-sprinkled peak and then visit a sacred Shinto shrine famous for housing Konohanasakuya-hime, a deity of Mt Fuji. Afterward, you will ascend to the 5th station, a look out point referred to as the border before heaven and earth. Absorb panoramic vistas of the surroundings then enjoy some cultural authenticity with a traditional Japanese lunch.
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  • 10 hours
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For keen bikers

If you’d rather spend more time outdoors than riding around in a vehicle, opt for a cycling tour around Mt. Fuji. You’ll enjoy spectacular views of the mountain from various angles as you pedal your way around Lake Kawaguchi, along cherry blossom tree-lined paths, and through the picturesque surrounding countryside. Cycling tours often include a visit to Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, the oldest of the 2,000 shrines in Japan that are dedicated to Mt. Fuji, and typically follow mostly flat bike paths.


Lake Kawaguchiko Bike Tour

Lake Kawaguchiko Bike Tour

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Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji on this bike tour. You'll pedal along Lake Kawaguchiko to enjoy the sight of the mighty mountain reflected on the surface of the water, then continue through picturesque countryside, forests and fields of flowers toward an atmospheric shrine. Pedal at your own pace along the easy , mostly-flat bike course—a support car will accompany you, in case you get tired.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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USD369.85
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For families

If you’ve got kids in tow, a tour that combines a visit to Mt. Fuji with time at Fuji-Q Highland theme park is a must. Day trips typically begin with a visit to Mt. Fuji 5th Station to take in the views before heading to the theme park, which enjoys a scenic setting near the base of Mt. Fuji and boasts record-breaking roller coasters and bone-chilling haunted houses.

Meanwhile, multi-generational groups can ensure that everyone is happy by booking a combination tour that ticks all the boxes by including sightseeing at Mt. Fuji, a pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi, and time to shop at Gotemba Outlet, which is one of Japan’s largest outlet malls and home to 200 stores. These full-day combination tours typically include lunch.

For foodies

Engage all of your senses at Mt. Fuji by booking a food tour of Fujinomiya on the southwestern slopes of the mountain. You’ll learn all about the region’s culinary heritage and food traditions while enjoying regional specialties at local restaurants and shops, including sweet and savory dishes, as well as sake. Tours typically visit Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center and a local shrine for spectacular views of the mountain.


Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour

Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour

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Indulge your inner foodie and sake-lover on this all-day excursion to Fujinomiya. After meeting your guide at the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center, learn about the region from a local expert and enjoy an all-inclusive tour including regional specialties at six restaurants and shops. Eat a delicious lunch and sample sakes, learn to prepare a traditional “Wagashi” sweet, and savor a cup of local green tea.
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  • 6 hours
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