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Escape the crowds on a private day trip to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko, designed for travelers seeking beauty and authenticity. Begin at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, the historic starting point of pilgrimages to Mt. Fuji. Admire sweeping views from Chureito Pagoda, one of the most iconic spots to photograph the mountain, and visit the striking Tenku no Torii gate, seemingly suspended between sky and earth.
Continue with a stop at the Kubota Itchiku Museum, known for its stunning kimono art and serene gardens. After lunch in a traditional thatched-roof village, explore Fuji’s volcanic landscape inside the Narusawa Ice and Wind Caves. End the day with the option of relaxing in an Onsen, enjoying open-air baths with unforgettable mountain views.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at any hotel, Airbnb or train station within Tokyo's 23 wards. Upon booking, please include your pick-up location in the "Special Requirements" section. There may be an additional surcharge for pick-up at other sites.
Itinerary
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Perched along the forested slopes of Mount Fuji, this windswept station offers a rare intimacy with the sacred mountain’s upper reaches. Often cloaked in drifting clouds, it reveals sudden, breathtaking vistas that feel like a reward from the gods. Though more visited, a quiet moment here, breathing the thin, crisp air, offers a deep sense of presence, on the edge between the earthly and the divine.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Cradled at the foot of Mount Fuji, this centuries-old village surrounds a constellation of eight crystal-clear springs, fed by snowmelt filtered through layers of volcanic rock. The water is astonishingly pure, reflecting not only the sky but a way of life tied to the rhythms of nature. With its thatched-roof houses, small shrines, and timeless pace, Oshino Hakkai invites quiet wandering and a gentle step back in time.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Tucked beneath a towering canopy of ancient cedars, this sacred site marks the traditional starting point for pilgrims ascending Mount Fuji. Quiet and solemn, it exudes a powerful spiritual stillness, a place where reverence and nature meet in perfect harmony.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Framed by cherry blossoms in spring or vibrant maple leaves in autumn, the five-storied pagoda perched on the mountainside offers one of Japan’s most iconic views. Yet beyond the photo lies a sense of quiet effort, a few hundred steps leading to a breathtaking reward and a timeless connection to Japan’s poetic soul.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Floating above the clouds, this secluded torii gate offers a moment of stillness with Mount Fuji in perfect alignment. Little-known and rarely crowded, it invites quiet contemplation and a lingering gaze, a secret window into the sacred.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Set within a lush forest at the foot of Fuji, this museum is a hidden treasure. It houses the mesmerizing kimono creations of Itchiku Kubota, whose life’s work revived a lost dyeing technique to capture the changing light of the seasons. The architecture alone, blending wood, glass, and silence, is worth the visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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A lovingly reconstructed thatched-roof village overlooking Lake Saiko, this open-air museum offers a journey into Japan’s rural past. Artists and craftsmen welcome visitors into each house, where traditional culture lives on through delicate gestures and handmade beauty.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Venturing into these mysterious lava caves is to enter the living geology of Mount Fuji. Formed centuries ago by volcanic eruptions, they remain cool even in summer. The wind cave, once used to store silkworm eggs, and the surreal, glistening formations of the ice cave evoke nature’s hidden stories.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A refined and peaceful retreat where one can soak in mineral-rich waters while gazing directly at Mount Fuji. The contrast between warm water, cool mountain air, and the ever-shifting view is quietly unforgettable, a perfect closing to a day shaped by beauty, serenity, and discovery.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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