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Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Scenic 1-Day Bus Tour

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    Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Scenic 1-Day Bus Tour

    Activity provider: VIP Japan Tours
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    From US$ 61.60 per person

    Visit 4 of the most popular scenic spots around Lake Kawaguchi area with the backdrop of the beautiful Mt. Fuji. Admire thatched houses, quaint villages, pagodas, and stunning flowers.

    About this activity

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    Duration 10 - 11 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Japanese
    Pickup optional
    The driver will come pick up the each customers at the hotel's lobby. Please let the hotel staff know that we are coming to pick you up.
    Private or small groups available

    Experience

    Itinerary
    5.5 - 6.5 hours

    • Shinjuku

    • 2 hours

    • Arakurayama Sengen Park (visit, photo stop)

    • 10 minutes

    • Lunch, photo stop

    • Oishi Park (visit, photo stop)

    • 20 minutes

    • Lyashinosato Ancient Japanese Village (visit)

    • 2 hours

    • Shinjuku

    Meeting point
    Main stop
    Highlights
    • See the most scenic views of Mt. Fuji on a bus tour
    • Enjoy lunch and learn new skills at Kawaguchiko craft park
    • Admire the seasonal scenery and flowers at Oishi Park
    • Stroll through a traditional village with thatched houses
    Full description

    Discover the scenery and historic landmarks around Lake Kawaguchi on a guided tour from Tokyo. Admire the views of Mt. Fuji as you see traditional houses, stunning pagodas, and the colorful flowers and plants of Oishi Park.

    Climb aboard the shuttle bus or join the tour at the Shinjuku departure point, 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 the 5 symbolic pagodas with Mt. Fuji in the background. Continue on from Mt. Arakurayama and proceed to the Kawaguchiko craft park right next to 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 6:15 PM when you will be dropped off in Shinjuku.

    Includes
    • Round-trip bus fare
    • English and Chinese-speaking guide (except for semi-private option)
    • Tolls
    • Taxes
    • Lunch at Kawaguchiko Craft Park (unless option selected)
    • Activity ticket at Kawaguchiko Craft Park (optional)
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    Meeting point

    Shinjuku LOVE Object (in front of Shinjuku I-land Tower) 160-0023, 6-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Know before you go

    • The tour schedule may be slightly changed depending on traffic
    • It may be difficult to see Mt. Fuji if the weather is bad
    • Commentary on the bus may be given in English and Chinese simultaneously
    • There is only one available drop-off point at the end of the tour, near Shinjuku Station (west exit), including for those that choose the Ueno departure location
    • Hotel pickup is only available for Semi-Private tour option
    • The Ueno, Shinagawa, Ikebukuro, and Mitsui Sumitomo Bank Shinjuku meeting point options are all shuttle buses leading to the Shinjuku Love Object departure location
    • Please be aware that you need to climb stairs to reach the viewing platform next to Chureito Pagoda
    • Please note that there won't be any guide joining the tour for customers who book the Semi-Private option (English-speaking driver only)
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.1 /5

    based on 197 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.5/5
    • Transportation
      4.6/5
    • Value for money
      4.1/5
    • Safety
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    Tour was fantastic! Naow was a great guide - informative, kind, great English, very helpful and went out of her way to ensure we enjoyed ourselves such as by being our personal photographer!! We were very lucky with the weather and had great views - would recommend checking the weather in advance to booking. Ps. At the lake, get bento boxes or the like from a 7 eleven and enjoy the views of the mountain whilst eating!! Better than the restaurant!

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    March 20, 2020

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    Cassie – Australia Verified booking

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    Good value for money. We were very lucky to have an excellent full view of Mt Fuji the entire day. Among the places we went to Arakurayama Sengen Park was the best, Lake Kawaguchi came second, but it was a little too much time given to that place. Guide Ai was very polite; they provided disinfectant at the bus, which was very appropriate as I was a little nervous about going on a bus trip at the time of an outbreak. They changed the last stop to another village because the one on the original itinerary was temporarily closed. Overall it felt a little too long for such an easy tour, but I was satisfied thanks to great weather and perfect views of Mt Fuji.

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    March 7, 2020

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    Nihan – Turkey Verified booking

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    It was an amazing one day trip from Tokyo to see the places around Mt.Fuji. especially the view near lake Kawaguchiko was amazing. it was a clear sunny day for us and the view was really good. Our tour guide was really helpful in coordinating the whole trip and was really helpful in giving us lots of information during the entire trip.

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    March 2, 2020

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