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This private tour is tailored for cruise ship passengers seeking the cultural essence of Mt. Fuji.
For over 1,300 years, Japanese art and spirituality have revolved around ONE mountain. Why? This tour reveals the answer through sacred sites, local food & drinks, and breathtaking views. Perfect for curious travelers who want MORE than just photos.
Instead of chasing viewpoints, we focus on “reading” the mountain as many in Japan do: as a living presence shaping gratitude, safety, and community. Through stories, hands-on experiences, and simple etiquette at shrines, breweries, and restaurants, you’ll encounter the spirit of Japan while enjoying good food, sake, and scenery in rural towns.
“What if Mt. Fuji is hidden by clouds?”
✅ Even unseen, you’ll feel its presence through shrine visits, a sake brewery, and cultural encounters.
“We’re 6 people.”
✅ Perfect! The tour is designed for 2–6 guests.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will wait for you with a welcome paper with your name at the exit of CIQ terminal (building in front of the drop off area).
Itinerary
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A black-sand coast lined with ancient pines, opening to classic views of Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay. It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration” for centuries of Fuji-view art and poetry, the Hagoromo legend, and a sea-to-mountain cultural landscape linked to Fuji worship. Flat, easy walk.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Step into a quiet cedar grove where Mt. Fuji itself is venerated. Yamamiya Sengen Shrine is the original open-air site of Fujisan devotion: there is no main sanctuary—prayers are offered directly toward the mountain. From the prayer hall, the axis aligns with Fuji’s cone on clear days, revealing how landscape and ritual focus the mind on the peak. Your guide introduces the “mountain-as-deity” idea, how villages watched the volcano and gave thanks for water and safety, and how this place later linked to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in town. We pause at the stone prayer ground for a brief, optional bow, then walk old boundary markers and cedar-lined paths. Surfaces are gravel and earth—wear comfortable shoes. Keep voices low and avoid the prayer line; photos are welcome from designated areas. Goshuin (御朱印) may be available: a hand-brushed seal with red stamps acknowledging respectful worship and serving as a sacred record of your visit, rather than a casual souvenir.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Your guide explains how Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt filters through volcanic rock to emerge as thousands of fine “white threads,” forming a broad curtain of water and a cool misty microclimate. Learn simple visitor etiquette at sacred water sites, the role of this area in historic Fuji-kō pilgrimages and ascetic training, and how lava flows shaped the basin. Enjoy unhurried time for photos and reflection while your guide points out the best angles and seasonal highlights (fresh greens, hydrangea, autumn colors; winter snowmelt surges). Paths are mostly paved with some steps; we keep an easy pace and can adapt for comfort.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Fujinomiya Yakisoba (Local Food Stop) More than a quick bite, this is a window into daily life. In Fujinomiya, steamed chewy noodles hit a sizzling griddle with crisp pork cracklings, cabbage, and a finishing snow of dried fish powder—the postwar hometown style that still anchors festivals and family lunches. We’ll time a stop at a trusted neighborhood shop where the chatter is local and the plates are shareable; learn why noodle makers shaped this city’s flavor, how toppings signal the season, and how to order like a regular.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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If the time allows, continue to Takasago Shuzo (Sake brewery) in Fujinomiya, where the same snowmelt from Mt. Fuji becomes sake. You're able to taste a few kinds of sake here. Learn how water softness, rice polishing, and climate shape flavor, and how to sip with temperature and aroma.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, the heart of Mt. Fuji’s foothills. Beneath vermilion gates and cedars, we follow a quiet path to Wakutama-ike, a spring fed by Fuji’s aquifer. Here your guide shares how people give thanks for water and safety, and how simple etiquette—light bows, low voices—turns a visit into intention. Face the peak, listen to flowing water, and set the tone for the day. If you are interested, we can also arrange for special prayers such as warding off misfortune, safety at sea, good health, and good fortune. If you choose to participate, it will take an additional 30 minutes (depending on crowd conditions) and the cost is around 5,000 to 6,000 yen per person.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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