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Explore the Mt. Fuji countryside on a convenient day trip from Tokyo with round-trip bus transportation. Enjoy a seasonal spring adventure that combines local flavors and iconic scenery, including lunch and all-you-can-eat strawberry picking in Yamanashi. Then visit the Fuji Shibazakura Festival at Fuji Motosuko Resort, where bright pink moss phlox spreads across the foothills of Mt. Fuji during its limited bloom season, typically from mid-April to mid-May. Complete your day with a relaxing visit to Oshino Hakkai, famous for its crystal-clear spring ponds and traditional village atmosphere. This is a shared bus tour led by a tour conductor.
Please note that departures on May 3, May 5, and May 6 do not include Oshino Hakkai.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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After meeting your tour conductor, you will board the bus and begin a relaxing journey toward Fuefuki in Yamanashi Prefecture. Please note that lunch may be scheduled earlier than usual, sometimes around 11:00, so it is a good idea to start the day with a light breakfast. Here, you will enjoy a satisfying set lunch with a choice of kama-meshi, either clam rice or chicken and mixed vegetables cooked in a small pot. Your meal also includes a warming seafood udon hot pot noodles with crab and scallops. Please specify which lunch you would like in the Special Requirements section when making your booking. If we do not receive your selection, the default lunch will be Clam kama-meshi. After lunch, you will step into a greenhouse for an all‑you‑can‑eat strawberry picking experience for 40 min. Because the strawberries are grown using elevated cultivation methods, it is easy to pick fruit without bending down, making the experience comfortable and accessible.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After approx. 50 min on the road, you will arrive at Fuji Motosuko Resort, set on a wide open plain beneath Mt. Fuji. Here you will visit the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, where moss phlox spreads across the landscape in a vivid carpet of pink and purple tones. The typical best season for shibazakura is from mid‑April to mid‑May, but blooming can shift earlier or later depending on temperature and weather. This is one of Japan’s most iconic spring scenes because the shibazakura is planted in an expansive area at the foot of Mt. Fuji. On clear days, the contrast between the pink blossoms and the snow‑touched peak is breathtaking. At the same time, it is important to set expectations: Mt. Fuji is not guaranteed, and visibility depends on weather conditions. Whether Fuji appears or not, the festival atmosphere and the sheer scale of flowers create an unforgettable experience.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Oshino Hakkai
※Please note that for departures on May 3, May 5, and May 6, the itinerary does not include a stop at Oshino Hakkai! After about 60 min of travel, you will arrive at Oshino Hakkai, a small village area famous for its clear, spring‑fed ponds. The water here is exceptionally transparent, fed by natural springs filtered through volcanic layers over time. The ponds shimmer with shifting shades of blue and green, and on a calm day you can see rippling reflections and aquatic plants beneath the surface. Oshino Hakkai feels like a quiet window into traditional rural Japan, with walkways, small bridges, and scenic viewpoints that frame the ponds and the surrounding landscape. Your planned arrival time is around 18:20, although traffic and road conditions can affect timing, especially during busy Golden Week travel periods.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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) participate for free but with no tour inclusions
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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) participate for free but with no tour inclusions
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- Please note that for departures on May 3, May 5, and May 6, the itinerary does not include a stop at Oshino Hakkai.
- Please specify which lunch you would like in the Special Requirements section when making your booking. You may choose between Clam kama-meshi or Chicken kama-meshi. You can select different menus within the same group. If we do not receive your selection, the default lunch will be Clam kama-meshi. Please submit your lunch request no later than 5 days before departure.
- During Golden Week, both expressways and regular roads become extremely congested. Depending on road conditions on the day of travel, significant delays may occur. In such cases, major sightseeing spots will be prioritized, and visits to other sightseeing spots may be omitted. Please also understand that traffic and crowd conditions at sightseeing locations may require changes to the order of the itinerary, the order of return drop‑offs, or the return time itself.
- Mt. Fuji may not be visible depending on weather conditions.
- The peak bloom period for flowers may vary depending on weather conditions. The departure date is set based on typical bloom times, but please be aware that the flowers may not be at their peak on the day of your tour. If you cancel your reservation due to blooming status, the regular cancellation fee will apply. Shibazakura (moss phlox) peak bloom: mid‑April to mid‑May (typical)
- Delays due to transportation issues or non-participation will be subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart at the time indicated.
- Fruit picking will proceed even in the rain. Depending on the orchard, umbrellas may not be allowed during rainy weather, so please bring a raincoat or similar rain gear
- From the bus drop‑off point to the fruit‑picking area, you may need to walk approximately 15 minutes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Delays or omissions made to the itinerary due to circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund
- The tour has several meeting spots, but it departs from only one on each specific date. Please note that the option you select will be the only available meeting location for your chosen date.
- 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.
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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.
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