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
- 07:40 Meet @ Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi
- 08:30 Depart Shinjuku Station (Fuji Excursion No. 7)
- 10:27 Arrive Kawaguchiko Station
- 11:15 Oshino Hakkai
- 13:00 Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing boat
- 13:30 Lunch @ Lake Kawaguchi
- 15:30 Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda)
- 17:05 Depart Shimo-Yoshida Station (Fuji Excursion No. 44)
- 18:45 Arrive Shinjuku Station
- 19:15 Disband @ Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 07:40 at @ Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi and ended at 19:15. The day ran to 11 hours and 35 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch @ Lake Kawaguchi at 13:30.
Over the course of the day the route took in Shinjuku Station (Fuji Excursion No. 7) at 08:30, Kawaguchiko Station at 10:27, Oshino Hakkai at 11:15, Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing boat at 13:00, Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda) at 15:30, Shimo-Yoshida Station (Fuji Excursion No. 44) at 17:05 and Shinjuku Station at 18:45.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Tokyo Station to Kawaguchiko Station by train (4,310JPY); Kawaguchiko Station to Oshino Hakkai by bus (630JPY); Oshino Hakkai to Kawaguchiko Station by bus (630JPY); Kawaguchiko Station to Shimo-Yoshida Station by train (310JPY); Shimo-Yoshida Station to Tokyo Station by train (4,120JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 10,000JPY per person.
What Is a Private Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest was a returning visitor from North America who had also joined a Tokyo tour in April. Originally the plan was for more of the group, but as some of the guests were unable to come to Japan, only one person joined this time. At Oshino Hakkai, the guest seemed a little disappointed that there were too many tourists to take a clear photo of Mount Fuji, but at the Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing cruise and Arakurayama Sengen Park, the guest was very satisfied to be able to take many beautiful photos of Mount Fuji. Incidentally, we had originally planned to ride the Lake Kawaguchi ropeway, but there was a very long line of tourists at the ropeway entrance and it became clear that we would have to wait a long time, so at the guest's request we suddenly changed to the Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing cruise. Since we accommodated the guest's wishes, I believe they were satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Tokyo Station～Kawaguchiko Station | 4,310JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Kawaguchiko Station～Oshino Hakkai | 630JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Oshino Hakkai～Kawaguchiko Station | 630JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Kawaguchiko Station～Shimo-Yoshida Station | 310JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Shimo-Yoshida Station～Tokyo Station | 4,120JPY |
| Total | 10,000JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at @ Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi at 07:40, and the tour finished at @ Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi at 19:15.
How long does the tour last?
About 11 hours and 35 minutes in total, from 07:40 to 19:15.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Shinjuku Station (Fuji Excursion No. 7), Kawaguchiko Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing boat, Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda), Shimo-Yoshida Station (Fuji Excursion No. 44) and Shinjuku Station.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 10,000JPY per person across 5 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?
Seizo 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 Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto
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Seizo Kamintoさんは素晴らしいガイドです。東京の地下鉄は迷路のようですが、彼がいなければ多くの時間を無駄にしていたと思います。私たちは見どころを巡り、Seizoさんはどこでもいろいろと説明してくれました。ペースはやや速く、暑さもありましたが、Seizoさんは冷たいビールを飲める場所も知っていました。
要するに、とても満足しています。