Top Fuji Art & Culture in 2026

■ ABOUT Escape the crowds and experience a more authentic side of Mt. Fuji. Starting from Shin-Fuji Station, explore Mt. Fuji with a local guide, away from busy tourist spots. This tour fits easily into your travel plans, whether you’re continuing to Tokyo, Kyoto, or returning the same way. This is a fully private, customizable experience based on your interests. ■ WHY THIS TOUR? Local Guide: Explore quiet, non-touristy spots with a guide born and raised in the Mt. Fuji area. Flexible & Customizable: The itinerary can be adjusted based on your interests, weather, and pace. Efficient Travel: Easy to fit into your travel schedule. Nature + Culture + Local Experience: Waterfalls, lakes, shrines, viewpoints, tea experiences, and local craft beer. ■ EXPERIENCE OPTIONS Fully customizable to your interests. Nature: Shiraito Falls / Lake Tanuki Culture: Shrines / Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center Local Experience: Tea / brewery More: Food / hidden spots

I provide private photography sessions for international visitors in Japan, including couples, families, and special moments such as proposals and weddings. Sessions take place around iconic locations like Mount Fuji, Tokyo, and Kanagawa, with a relaxed and friendly approach that helps everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with your family, or planning a meaningful moment during your trip, each session is carefully customized to your needs. You’ll receive over 100 professionally edited, high-resolution photos delivered digitally, so you can easily share and preserve your memories. *The session lasts one hour.

Escape the crowds of Hakone and Kawaguchiko and discover the quieter side of Mt. Fuji. This private e-bike tour in Fuji City departs from Shin-Fuji Station and takes you into the peaceful countryside to ride along quiet rural roads and coastline, and through traditional villages most visitors never see. Along the way, enjoy scenic viewpoints, photo stops, and insights into everyday life at the foot of the mountain.

Enjoy a full-day private tour to Mt. Fuji and Gotemba Outlet with your own guide and driver, for a stress-free and personalized experience. Forget the rush of a huge tour group as you check off top attractions, such as the Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, the Chureito Pagoda, and Aokigahara Forest, home to hidden lava caves. You'll also have free time to explore the Gotemba Outlet, where you can pick up some fabulous souvenirs.

For guests arriving by cruise ship at Shimizu Port We are happy to arrange for the tour to start and end at Fuji Station instead of Shin-Fuji Station. ☆ Tour Highlights ☆ ・Unforgettable Mount Fuji Views Ride through carefully selected scenic routes offering breathtaking, unobstructed views of Mount Fuji—perfect for memorable photos. ☆Please note: Mount Fuji’s visibility depends on weather conditions. ・Authentic Countryside Experience Cycle through peaceful rural landscapes, passing rice fields, traditional farmlands, and quiet village roads that showcase the charm of local life. ・Discover Fuji’s Tea Culture Fuji City is famous for its tea production, with beautiful tea fields spreading across the mountain slopes. As part of this tour, you’ll have a special opportunity to meet a local tea master and enjoy an exclusive green tea tasting, savoring the rich flavor and aroma of premium Japanese tea. ☆Green tea tasting may not be available depending on the tea master’s schedule.

【The pickup service is available only for guests who are already staying in Kawaguchiko or Fujiyoshida area, or for those who can come to the areas on their own.】 Escape the crowds and experience the peaceful side of Mt. Fuji! At 2,305m (7,500ft), the 5th Station offers stunning views and clean mountain air—perfect for a relaxing walk. On this tour, we’ll hike a 2.5 km (1.6 mile) section of the historic Ochudo Trail, once used by pilgrims on spiritual journeys. The path is mostly flat with gentle slopes, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. A certified local English mountain guide will share stories about Mt.Fuji’s unique nature and culture. After the hike, enjoy an authentic local specialty at a local restaurant! This tour is available from May to December, and we provide free rental gear so even outdoor beginners or travelers without hiking equipment can join! Take your time, walk slowly and let Mt.Fuji’s quiet beauty leave a lasting impression.

We provide car pick-up service from Shin-Fuji Station on the Shinkansen line. Celebrating 20 years since opening, this is a secluded private space surrounded by Mt. Fuji and lush nature, limited to up to two guests per day. Based on your requests in advance, we can guide you to sightseeing spots such as a shrine visit and Shiraito Falls, followed by treatments for a blissful experience.

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture with a private katazome dyeing workshop near Mt. Fuji. Begin your experience at Shin-Fuji Station, where your English-speaking guide will accompany you to a local workshop with round-trip transportation included. Under the guidance of a member of the Fuji Katazome Group, create your own beautiful textile using traditional dyeing techniques and a selection of classic Japanese designs. Enjoy a Japanese bento lunch during the finishing process before revealing your completed artwork and taking home a one-of-a-kind handmade souvenir from your journey in Japan.

Discover the culture of Fuji City through this full-day experience. Begin with an e-bike ride from Shin-Fuji Station, then board the nostalgic Gakunan Railway and travel alongside locals to historic Yoshiwara Shopping Street. In case of rain, the e-bike ride will be replaced with a private vehicle transfer. At Han no Ozawa, a family-owned seal shop since 1882, learn from a master engraver as you carve your own hanko. With guidance and an English-speaking interpreter, even beginners can create a personal artist's seal. Unlike many workshops, you'll complete the carving yourself from beginning to end. Enjoy a lunch break in the shopping district before returning to complete your handmade keepsake and take it home the same day. Highlights: ・Travel by e-bike, local railway, and private vehicle ・Create your own Japanese hanko from start to finish ・Learn from a fifth-generation master engraver ・Experience local life beyond the usual Mt. Fuji tourist route

Discover a hidden side of Fuji City on this private guided tour. Meet your guide at Shin-Fuji Station, a stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen, then travel through the city by bicycle and local train. Ride the Gakunan Railway, explore Yoshiwara Shopping Street, and join a paper craft workshop at Kamileon Cafe. With the help of local instructors, you'll create your own handmade souvenir while experiencing a creative side of Fuji City rarely seen by international visitors. After the workshop, enjoy free time for lunch and explore Yoshiwara Shopping Street at your own pace. Afterwards, travel by car back to Shin-Fuji Station. • Private, English-guided tour from Shin-Fuji Station • Includes a bicycle ride, local train ride, and guided walk • Create a handmade souvenir in a paper craft workshop • Explore the nostalgic Yoshiwara Shopping Street

Spend a day on the quiet south side of Mt. Fuji with a small group and a local bilingual guide. Meet at Shin-Fuji Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen, then ride by shared van to the Asagiri Plateau for open views of the mountain and a stop at the local food park. Walk down to Shiraito Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site where spring water from Mt. Fuji pours over a wide cliff, then have lunch at an award-winning shop serving Fujinomiya yakisoba, the city's signature dish. Finish at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, the principal shrine of Mt. Fuji worship. You're back at Shin-Fuji Station by 16:00, in time for any train, so it fits neatly between Tokyo and Kyoto. Every date on the calendar is guaranteed to run, whatever the group size, with up to 5 guests. The tour runs rain or shine. Lunch and luggage storage are not included in the tour price; if needed, travelers pay for them directly on the day.