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Mt. Fuji Fifth Station and Lake Kawaguchiko Private Tour by Car

This is a one-day tour that takes you from your hotel in Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and back by private car. A private vehicle will be provided for each group of guests, and the drive to Mt. Fuji takes about 2.5 hours one way. Upon arrival, you can enjoy the stunning natural scenery, visit lakes, shrines, a

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What To Expect

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Stop 1

1h

This is the end of the Subaru Line. At 2,300 meters above sea level and 60% of the 3,776-meter-high Mt. We will visit Ko-omitake Shrine, an ancient center of worship, and enjoy a 240-degree view of Pa from the observatory next to it. In addition to views of Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi below, you can enjoy mountain views of Kitadake, Japan's second highest peak, and Yatsugatake, which as legends say, competed in height with Mt.  A short walk along a trail called the Ochudo trail will take you to rhododendrons, Japanese spruces, and other plants that have survived the harsh natural environment.

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Stop 2

15 min

Fuji, a World Heritage Site established by Yamanashi Prefecture. Fuji's nature, history, and culture through a 7-minute video in English.

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Stop 3

1h

In Japanese belief, Mt. Fuji is a god. To climb this divine mountain, Shinto rituals are essential. There are four trails on Mt. Fuji, but the Yoshida-guchi trail accounts for 60% of climbers. The main shrine is the starting point of the Yoshida-guchi trail. Walking along the beautiful approach, pass through the tallest torii gate in Japan, and visit the main shrine, protected by a giant 1,000-year-old tree named Yoshi

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Stop 4

1hAdmission included

Fuji is decorated with paintings by artists who have depicted Mt. Fuji. Visitors can view masterpieces by Higashiyama Kaii, Yokoyama Taikan, and plenty of other representative Japanese painters. The facility is located in Fujikyu Resort, and lunch is included.

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Stop 5

1h

Fuji can be seen on the opposite shore of Lake Kawaguchi. You can see Fuji on the surface of the lake when the waves are calm, and even the Mt. too. In addition, there are beautiful flower beds along the lakeshore, with lavender in July being the most famous; however, a variety of plants bloom in every season. There is also a café selling local specialties and serving soft-serve ice cream.

What’s Included

  • Expressway tolls, gasoline, parking fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission fee
  • Guide Fee

What’s NOT Included

  • Lunch

What to Bring

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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