Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo by Car — Guide Sam
October, 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.
Tour Itinerary
- ①7:00 Meet at the hotel
- ②8:45〜9:45 Oshino Hakkai
- ③10:05〜10:45 Arakurayama Sengen Park
- ③11:15〜12:00 Lake Kawaguchi・Oishi Park
- ④13:00〜13:45 Mount Fuji 5th Station
- ⑤14:45〜15:00 Dangozaka Service Area
- ⑥16:20 Disband at the hotel
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of the Mt. Fuji Area Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Oceania who had come to Japan to attend an industry conference, and they were sightseeing around Kyoto, Takayama, the Mt. Fuji area, and Tokyo with the accompaniment of an interpreter guide before and after the event. The weather was excellent today, and Mt. Fuji could be seen clearly from the expressway even in the early morning. The guests seemed especially fond of Oshino Hakkai, which we visited first thing in the morning while it was still quiet, as well as Oishi Park, where flowers such as kochia and cosmos were beautiful. To save time, meals consisted of bread and other items purchased at a service area, which were eaten in the car while traveling. A notable stop on the tour was Oshino Hakkai, a set of eight clear ponds located in the village of Oshino near the base of Mt. Fuji. The ponds are fed by snowmelt from Mt. Fuji that has been naturally filtered underground over many decades, resulting in remarkably clear water. The area is known for its traditional thatched-roof houses and picturesque views of Mt. Fuji, making it a popular stop for visitors exploring the Fuji Five Lakes region.
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Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
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