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Enjoy an unforgettable day in Yamanashi combining limited‑seat rail travel, regional cuisine, and hands‑on food experiences. Ride the elegant Fuji View Express, a special sweets train with panoramic views near Mt. Fuji, savor a local hoto lunch, and enjoy two uniquely Japanese activities: packing as many traditional sweets as you can and picking sweet, seasonal Shine Muscat grapes straight from the vineyard. With reserved seating, expert planning, and only 26 guests per day, this tour offers a relaxed yet exclusive way to experience Yamanashi’s flavors and scenery.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet inside the Metropolitan Government Large Bus Parking Lot at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.
The bus will stop at a nearby location where guests can safely and conveniently disembark. The tour is scheduled to end at approximately 6:00 PM.
Itinerary
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After meeting your tour conductor, you will begin your journey into Yamanashi Prefecture. Leaving the city behind, the route gradually opens into mountain landscapes that signal your approach to the Mt. Fuji region. Your tour conductor will guide you smoothly through transfers, making the start of the day stress‑free even for first‑time visitors to Japan. At Otsuki Station, you will board a very special train reserved exclusively for limited guests.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step aboard the Fuji View Express, a premium sightseeing train designed by renowned Japanese railway designer Eiji Mitooka, also known for luxury trains such as Seven Stars in Kyushu. The train is widely considered one of Japan’s most beautiful regional express services, offering elegant interiors, wide windows, and an atmosphere closer to a lounge than public transport. During the approximately 50‑minute ride, enjoy hotel‑patissier‑crafted sweets, created exclusively for this train service. Sweet selections change seasonally and are served as you relax and enjoy the scenery. This route runs closest to Mt. Fuji, and when weather conditions allow, passengers may glimpse the iconic mountain rising beyond the countryside. Arrival at Kawaguchiko Station marks the start of your food‑focused afternoon in Yamanashi.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After arriving in the Kawaguchiko area, continue by bus to Chojumura Gonroku, a local restaurant known for introducing travelers to Yamanashi’s regional cuisine. Lunch centers around hoto, a hearty noodle dish made with wide, hand‑cut wheat noodles simmered directly in a miso‑based broth with pumpkin and seasonal vegetables. Unlike udon, hoto noodles are cooked without salt and absorb flavors directly from the soup, creating a rich, comforting texture. The dish is often associated with the warlord Takeda Shingen and remains a symbol of Yamanashi’s food culture. Alongside hoto, enjoy a mini buffet of side dishes, letting you sample multiple local flavors in one relaxed meal.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, visit the Kikyouya Shingen‑mochi Theme Park, home of one of Yamanashi’s most beloved traditional sweets. Here you will take part in the famous Shingen‑mochi packing challenge, a uniquely Japanese experience that combines fun, speed, and strategy. Using a specially provided bag (approximately 26.5 × 15 cm), your goal is to pack in as many individually wrapped shingen‑mochi as possible within the rules. The atmosphere is lively and exciting, and because this is a bus tour, you can enjoy the experience without long waiting times that individual visitors often face. Afterward, browse the on‑site shop for sweets and souvenirs made only in Yamanashi.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The final highlight brings you to Fuefuki, one of Japan’s leading fruit‑growing regions. Here, enjoy all‑you‑can‑eat Shine Muscat grape picking, one of Japan’s most sought‑after premium fruits. Shine Muscat grapes are prized for their large size, crisp texture, floral aroma, and intense sweetness, and they are usually at their best from late August through late September, thanks to strong sunlight and sharp day‑night temperature differences. Walk through the vineyard, learn how to select ripe clusters, and taste grapes directly from the vine. It’s a simple yet deeply satisfying experience that perfectly reflects Yamanashi’s reputation as Japan’s “Fruit Kingdom.” After the orchard visit, return to Shinjuku, with the tour scheduled to conclude at approximately 18:00, ending a day filled with scenery, sweets, and seasonal flavors.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge but no arrangements are made for them.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted 5 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative date/tour or a full refund.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge but no arrangements are made for them.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted 5 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative date/tour or a full refund.
- Delays, shortenings of the tour or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund.
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. An English-speaking tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may be changed
- Mt. Fuji may not be visible depending on weather conditions.
- Wearing clothes and shoes that let you move easily and comfortably is strongly recommended.
- Fruit ripening time varies slightly according to the weather. In some cases, pre-picked fruits might be served instead of the fresh fruit picking activity.
- Delays, late arrivals, or non‑participation caused by transportation delays are subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart at the scheduled time stated.
- The bag size for the Shingen Mochi packing experience is approximately 26.5 cm × 15 cm.
- Lunch may be served later than usual, around 1:00 PM.
- Fruit picking will take place even in rainy weather. In rainy conditions, umbrellas may not be allowed depending on the farm, so please bring rain gear such as a raincoat.
- There may be a walk of approximately 15 minutes from the bus drop‑off point to the fruit‑picking area. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
- The boarding section for the Fuji View Express is between Otsuki Station and Kawaguchiko Station. The sightseeing train route may change due to operational reasons. In such cases, the order of the itinerary may also be adjusted accordingly.
- Seating arrangements are assigned by the tour operator. Guests will not share seats with other groups. For bookings of five or more guests, seating may be split into separate areas.
- The sweets menu serviced on board varies by season.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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