Masako

Apr 14, 2025
Ramona_D
Top 3 highlight of our Japan trip
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Aokigahara Jukai Forest Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We were lucky to have Masako as a guide for this tour. Very knowledgeable about the area, and also flexible to adapt the itinerary according to what we prefer, so we got to see all the secret spots without any crowds! Sakura was in full bloom, and it was super relaxing walking around and taking photos without all the TikTokers around 😝

We travelled from Tokyo to Kawaguchi Station on the expressway bus from Shinjuku- easy & cheap. Masako was at the station waiting for us, so we had zero hassle.

We opted for the caves, 2 gorgeous Shinto shrines (one of which with a magnificent 1,000+ years old cedar tree) and a 1 hr trek to the Sanko-Dai panoramic platform. The climb is quite steep so make sure you’ve got good walking shoes & you’re in decent shape. This was probably my favorite part of the tour as we got uninterrupted views of Mt Fuji and there was no-one else at all.

We finished with a stop at Lake Shoji, with a cute view of Fuji holding the ‘baby’ mountain (this can only be seen from this lake).

All in all this tour was perfect - a guide that knows the best spots, crowd-free & flexible (plenty of conbini & bathroom breaks available). Thank you Masako!

PS - Kawaguchiko is the site of the famous Lawson/Fuji shot, if you’re that way inclined. And as you may guess, the locals just don’t get the fuss, especially with so many better Fuji views so close by!

Mar 29, 2025
Toby_B
All the lakes and mountains
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Area Private Tour with Licensed Guide(Kawaguchiko area Dep)
The guide was experienced and ready for a long day of visiting every site I requested. I kept
pace that was matched by each challenge and attraction visited. I wish her next trips and
changes are just as easy as this day was for me.

Mar 10, 2025
James_W
Best of the Best
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Aokigahara Jukai Forest Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Masako was amazing. You could not have a better guide. Mt Fuji is very scenic and temples
were great