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
- 8:50~9:30 Fuji Panorama Ropeway
- 10:00~10:20 Lake Kawaguchi Sightseeing Boat
- 10:30~11:20 Bus Ride
- 11:30~13:05 Saiko Iyashi no Sato
- 13:10~13:50 Bus Ride
- 14:15 Kawaguchiko Station
- 14:35 Coffee Break
- 15:00 Bus Stop
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Fuji Panorama Ropeway at 8:50, Lake Kawaguchi Sightseeing Boat at 10:00, Bus Ride at 10:30, Saiko Iyashi no Sato at 11:30, Bus Ride at 13:10, Kawaguchiko Station at 14:15 and Bus Stop at 15:00.
Public transport for the day came to 1,500JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors from Asia who had been to Japan many times and appeared to travel all around the world. On a previous visit to the Mount Fuji area, a typhoon had made it impossible to see the mountain at all, but this time Mount Fuji was visible throughout the entire day, and the weeping cherry blossoms at the Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba village were beautiful, so the guests were very pleased. At Kawaguchiko Station, I helped arrange the bus to the Gotemba outlet for the following day, guided them to the boarding area, and confirmed the details of their train tickets for the return to Tokyo. It had been about a year since I last had the pleasure of guiding them.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Kawaguchiko Station～Kawaguchiko Station | 1,500JPY |
| Total | 1,500JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Fuji Panorama Ropeway, Lake Kawaguchi Sightseeing Boat, Bus Ride, Saiko Iyashi no Sato, Bus Ride, Kawaguchiko Station and Bus Stop.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,500JPY per person across 1 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Cindy is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Yamanashi itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello. My name is Chinami and I introduce my self as Cindy.
I was born and grow up in the foot of Mt Fuji called Yamanashi prefecture.
Yamanashi is surrounded in mountains, including top three highest mountains in Japan.
The prefecture is also famous for fruits, such as peaches and grapes. Therefore there are many wineries as well.
I tell guests not only the nature about Mt Fuji , but also Mt Fuji worship since this is the reason Mt Fuji was designated as a world cultural heritage sight 2013.
I majored in geography in university. So, I love travelling . And I like to talk with people, walking, and eating in each area.
I like hiking, too. I try to hike whenever I have time.
I study English by myself in Japan and have wanted to use English here in Japan.
Now that I am so happy I got a national government license as a tour guide. Since then I take many guests mainly in Mt Fuji area.
I also guide big groups travelling by cruise ship as a sea excursion at Shimizu in Shizuoka.
I sometimes take my guests Hakone by sight seeing bus as well as independent travelers by public transportations.
I hope I see you near future in Japan and have a wonder full time together.