The 10 Best Tours in Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu

If you want enjoy Mt Fuji without climbing, visit the Fuji Five Lake area which is developed as a resort area and provides a breathtaking view of the mountain on clear days. This is private 7-hour tour is led by a local professional guide, and is able to be customized to your liking, based on your interests and the weather to make the most of your day. Up to 8 guests can experience the view, culture, history and food around Mt Fuji. Meet at Kawaguchiko station, where you will board the bus that will take you on your full-day guided adventure.

Inclusions: Local and professional guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees (you and guide) *Kachi kachi ropeway is 800JPY per person, Lunch (you and guide), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation fee to move around (you and guide) *One day bus pass is 1,000-1,500JPY per person

Mt.Fuji area and Fujikawaguchiko Private Guided Tours by Native English speaker and long time local resident. Best Mt. Fuji views. See Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko. Walk in Aokigahara Jukai Forest lava rock forest with fantastic moss covered trees. Visit Asama Shrine,Mother's White Waterfall, Dragon Cave, local villages. 5-6 hour tours by private van and walking. Relaxed,unhurried,comfortable. Nature up close,quiet,and personal.

Inclusions: Transportation from Kawaguchiko station or Fujikawaguchiko area local hotels., Native English speaking guide/driver.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

We are operating this tour since 2011. Our experienced tour conductors are knowledgeable about that area and happy to show you around. We belong to K's House, Japanese hostel chain voted as the best hostel chain of the world in 2011 & 2012. K's House branches welcome many travelers (from individual to group) from all over the world everyday. Therefore, we know how anybody would like to enjoy travelling. Our tour shows you the picturesque places as well as the historical side of Mt.Fuji, the geography, the inhabitant etc. in a day. We hope you rediscover the beauty of that area. We are delighted to help you and make their trip a wonderful experience!!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees & Toll fees

Exclusions: Lunch break is provided (Prepare your own lunch or money for it).

Fuji Bike Tour's guides lead you in exploring a lakeshore with outstanding views of Mt Fuji where the mountain's reflection can be seen on the surface of the lake. You'll bike through picturesque countryside, forests and fields of flowers, and you'll visit an atmospheric shrine. This tour takes place on an easy, mostly-flat bike course. It enables you to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Japan at your own pace. A support car and driver will accompany the tour so if you get tired you can ride in the car. Your bike will also be transported by the car so you can resume biking when you wish. Your guides will be native English speakers. They also speak and read some Japanese but aren't professional interpreters or translators. One guide will ride a bicycle and lead the tour. The other guide will drive the support car. We can provide bikes in a full range of sizes, including S, M, L and XL, that can accommodate riders of 150 cm (4'11") to 196 cm (6'5") in height.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Light snacks included. Special dietary needs accommodated., Bottled water, Helmet, Basic insurance, Support car (to ride in if you get tired and to carry your small valuable and heavy items)

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Discover the deep, vast world of Mt. Fuji, including the Aokigahara Sea of Trees located at its northern base on this trekking tour! The Aokigahara Sea of Trees is a primeval forest that has formed on top of lava flows from Mt. Fuji. It has many mysterious lava caves, and is known for many legends. Some even say that compasses malfunction and one can be easily lost inside the forest; it could be due to volcanic activities - nobody really knows. We will follow the Tokai Nature Trail and visit two lava caves: Wind Cave and Ice Cave. Wind Cave is the largest of the lava tubes in the forest. The walls are mostly made of basalt, and there is enough circulation of air inside. See lava terraces, rope-like lava forms, and more. Ice Cave, on the other hand, is covered year-round by ice. Walk carefully over the wet and uneven surfaces as you marvel at the ice formations deep in the cave. If you want to experience the otherworldly beauty of Aokigahara, book this tour!

Inclusions: Admissions for Wind Cave and Ice Cave, 2 day pass for local bus in Lake Kawaguchi/Saiko/Shoji/Motosu area

Exclusions: Private transportation

Aokigahara forest, as known as Jukai (Sea of trees) is located on the north side of Mt. Fuji and attracts many people. Enjoy this 3-hour adventure to a cave where you can only go with a special permission with an English speaking guide. No handrails and no light, unspoiled secret cave. An adventure tour that can not be compared with others, heading with one headlight. Small-Group Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.

Inclusions: Driver/guide (Local professional guide), English speaking guide, Pick-up service and drop-off service (Kawaguchiko station, Hotel around Lake Kawaguchiko), Exploration Equipment (a helmet / an overall / gloves / a headlight), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Accommodation Fee, Transportation Fee so far, Food and drinks

Climb aboard a bus in central Tokyo and set off towards the Mt. Fuji area. On clear days, you will already be able to see Mt. Fuji from afar during the bus ride. Make the first stop at one of Japan's most iconic spots: Arakurayama Sengen Park. Admire the picture-perfect view of Chuureito pagoda with Mt. Fuji in the background. Continue on from Mt. Arakurayama and proceed to Kawaguchiko craft park right on the banks of Kawaguchi Lake. If you prefer, take time to enjoy your lunch and walk around the lake as you take in the scenic view of Mt. Fuji's reflection on the water. After this, head to Oishi park which offers seasonal scenery with various types of flowers. Finally, stop by Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba which is located on the banks of Lake Saiko. Take a stroll through the village and marvel at the houses with thatched roofs which will give you a glimpse into life in Japan in the olden days. Conclude the tour at 6:00 PM when you will be dropped off in Shinjuku.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Entry to Fuji-Q but also unlimited rides within the park with this Free Pass ticket the park's four thrilling roller coasters

Inclusions: Fuji-Q Highland Free Pass Ticket

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【OUTLINE】 Have an authentic experience of making Houto noodles by hand! The venue is a restaurant specializing in seafood Houto near Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Houto is a local cuisine of Yamanashi Prefecture. It's a simple dish featuring noodles made from wheat flour, cooked with seasonal vegetables in a miso-flavored soup. In this experience, you can cook an original Houto using a variety of seafood such as prawns and scallops, and taste it. The rich soup topped with many ingredients is so delicious that most of the customers would eat it up. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 Visit a restaurant specializing in seafood Houto near Lake Kawaguchiko. Make authentic Houto noodles from wheat flour. Learn the history behind this local specialty. This workshop is held in a large new seminar room, regardless of the weather. Easily accessible after visiting Mt. Fuji. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Inclusions: Experience fee, material costs, consumption tax, rental apron

Exclusions: Beverage other than water

Would you like to enjoy Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site? You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This is a tour using public transportation from Tokyo. Guides and you go to the destination by limited trains or Express buses. This tour includes Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Ninja Village and Oshino Hakkai. You can also ride on Kachi Kachi ropeway to the observation platform where you can see the magnificent and beautiful Mt. Fuji. For more information on destinations, please see the what to expect, inclusions and exclusions section of this web page.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from (customers), Admission fee(customers)