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

  • 8:20 Meet 8:30 Hotel by car 10:30 Kawaguchiko Oishi Park 11:30 Fujiyoshida Aiya Lunch 12:40 Mt. Fuji 4th Station 13:50 Fuji Sengen Shrine
  • 14:30 Depart shrine 16:55 Return to hotel Dismissal

Title: What Is a Private Mount Fuji Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a very bright and friendly group. From start to finish, the car was filled with laughter throughout the day. A magnificent view of Mount Fuji stayed with us all day long, and the guests were extremely satisfied. Although we could only go up to the fourth station of Mount Fuji, the guests were able to touch snow that they cannot experience on the flatlands of their home region, and they even tried a playful snowball fight. At lunchtime, I explained kanji characters, which sparked a great deal of interest. Because I was explaining so loudly, the staff of the restaurant asked me to keep it down a little. At a shrine, I gave a basic introduction to Shinto and Buddhism.

I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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