Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Private Car Tour — Guide Masako
January, 2026
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- Meet at the lakeside hotel 10:20 Arakura Sengen Shrine 11:30 Oshino Hakkai 12:30 Kitaguchi Hongu Sengen Shrine 13:15 Sengen Chaya 14:30 Oishi Park 15:15 Lake Shoji 16:00 Disband at the hotel
Title: What's a Private Fuji Five Lakes Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting the area. The weather was fine, and we explored shrines and the Oshino Hakkai springs while talking about the origins of Mount Fuji and about Shinto. At first I had thought we would have lunch around Oshino, but the guests had eaten a large breakfast, so after the next spot we enjoyed hoto noodles at the pleasant Sengen Chaya. Since the menu also offered Koshu beef rice bowls, some of the guests chose that, which may have worked out even better. The guests listened with great interest, and they were also very pleased with Lake Shoji, which I had suggested.
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Hello! Thank you for you interested to visit Japan.
My name is Masako.
I had started guide work from 2023.
Already I had many guide work at foot of Mt.Fuji area.
I love nature, mountain trekking, camping,playing instrument and cooking.
Yamanashi prefecture is very attractive place!
You’ll see amazing magnificent nature even 90min from Tokyo.
In this area I can take you to historical shrine, lakes, forest, with Mt.Fuji view and nice local restaurant.
I will do my best that you’ll having great time in your trip.
I’m really looking forward to see you face to face.
Thank you.
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…
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…
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…
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