Top Fuji Tours by Duration

Our private tour is a relaxed and fully customizable experience guided by a local from the Fuji countryside. You’ll visit a selection of well known viewpoints and quiet local spots such as lakes, forests, waterfalls, lava caves, and rural tea fields. The listed stops represent a basic route, but the day is designed with extra time to allow flexibility. The total tour duration is intentionally longer than the listed spot times to allow for travel between locations, optional detours, meal breaks, and on-the-day customization. Guests may choose to skip certain stops, spend more time at others, or replace locations with alternative spots in Fujinomiya or Fuji City depending on their interests. After booking, your guide will contact you to adjust the itinerary based on your pace, preferences, and current conditions. Routes may also change due to weather, traffic, or crowd levels to ensure the best possible experience. A flexible, private way to enjoy Mt. Fuji beyond fixed schedules.

■ 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

STOP OFF THE SHINKANSEN, SEE MT. FUJI WITH FUJI SOUL TOURS Traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka? Hop off at Shin-Fuji Station (1 hr from Tokyo, 2 hrs from Kyoto). Your guide meets your train at the gate for 4 private hours on Mt. Fuji's quiet side, then you ride on the same day. ✨WHY THIS TOUR? Local bilingual guide: quiet spots locals love. Private van: just your group. Customizable: your start time, your stops. ROUTES (choose 3–4 stops) Classic: Sengen Shrine (UNESCO) + Shiraito Falls + yakisoba lunch Culture: Shrine + free tasting at a nearly 200-year-old sake brewery + green tea Photo: Hidden viewpoints + Lake Tanuki + craft beer/sake *Shops subject to availability ⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW Trains: only the Kodama stops at Shin-Fuji (JR Pass OK). Free cancellation: until 11:59 PM JST, 2 days before. Luggage: big bags fit for 1–3 guests; groups of 4–5 use lockers. Groups of 6+: ask us first. Mt. Fuji hidden? The culture still makes it worthwhile. Instagram: @fujisoultours

【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.

Step into the serene nature of Mt. Fuji's western foothills on this relaxing 6-hour private tour. Discover two stunning waterfalls—one famous and grand, the other peaceful and hidden—before diving into a local culinary experience at a spring-fed trout farm. This tour offers a refreshing escape into nature, away from the crowds, and is perfect for travelers seeking beauty, tranquility, and authentic local flavor. Please note that the 6-hour tour includes approximately 2 hours of round-trip transportation between Shin-Fuji Station and the tour sites. Your private driver will meet you at the station. You will then meet your guide at your first site, Shiraito Falls.

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.

Join us on a 4-hour guided tour featuring a 2-hour trek through the Fuji Forest Trail in Nishiusuzuka, nestled on the side of Mt. Fuji. You'll walk among towering 300-year-old trees, explore an ancient crater, listen to birdsong echoing through the forest, and breathe in the refreshing scent of nature with every step. Your guide, Mac Nagata, is a marine biologist and photographer who has traveled to 78 countries studying forests and oceans. Now based in Fujinomiya City at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Mac offers unique insights into the region’s natural wonders. What to Expect by Season: April – September: Lush greenery and vibrant forest life Late October – Early November: Stunning autumn foliage Late November – March: Serene winter scenery (light snowfall)

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

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

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.

Experience the art, food, and faith that have been cultivated around Mt. Fuji, and learn about the World Heritage Site of Mt. Fuji, the spiritual home of the Japanese people! Visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center for a fun and in-depth look at Mt. Fuji. Enjoy the Ukiyoe print art of Fuji and try your hand at multicolor printmaking as if you were an Ukiyo-e artist! The main shrine of Sengen Taisha, the heart of the Mt. Fuji faith, will give you sacred power! The tour also includes visiting local gourmet spots and tasting regional sakes made from Fuji spring water. Free gift of hand towel and tea. (As the free gift is limited, it will end as soon as it is out of stock.)