Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Customized Tour — Guide Yumi

April, 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

  • 10:30　Meet at Fujikawaguchiko Station
  • Fujikawaguchiko Station 11:01 – Shimoyoshida Station 11:14 (Fujisan Limited Express)
  • 11:14-12:30　Sightseeing at Arakurayama Sengen Park on foot (1 hour 15 minutes)
  • 12:30-13:55 Shimoyoshida Station – Gekkoji, strolling along Fujisan Michi on foot (1 hour 20 minutes)
  • (Includes stopping by Omuro Sengen Shrine and lunch)
  • 13:55-14:10 Gekkoji – Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine (taxi)
  • 14:10-15:00 Sightseeing at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine (50 minutes)
  • 15:00-15:20 Kitaguchi Hongu Sengen Shrine – Fujisan Station, strolling through the Oshi town on foot
  • 14:20-15:40 Fujisan Station – Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing boat dock (taxi)
  • 16:00-16:20　Boarding the Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing boat Appare (20 minutes)
  • 16:20-16:30　On foot to Kawaguchiko Station, disband

Title: What Is a Private Fuji Five Lakes Day Tour Like in Cherry Blossom Season? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group visiting during the Easter holidays. Mount Fuji was clearly visible all day and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, which delighted them greatly.

– At Arakurayama Sengen Park, they enjoyed the combination of the five-story pagoda, Mount Fuji, and the cherry blossoms, and took many photographs.

– We strolled along Honcho-dori (the "Fujisan Street"), the main street of Fujiyoshida, from Shimoyoshida to Gekkoji Temple, stopping along the way at Omuro Sengen Shrine, where we saw cherry blossoms and horses used for yabusame (horseback archery). The guests mentioned that they practice horseback riding, so they were very pleased to encounter the horses.

– We discovered that meals could be enjoyed on the rooftop of the Marusaku Tanabe clothing store, so we had lunch there. They were also delighted by the view of Mount Fuji from the rooftop.

– At Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, they were especially captivated by the grounds set among the cedar groves. They were also interested to learn that it serves as a starting point for climbing Mount Fuji.

– On the Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing boat, Mount Fuji was very clearly visible and they enjoyed the panoramic view.

All of them thoroughly enjoyed the day. They said, "It was a wonderful day. It was perfect," which made it a very rewarding day for me as well.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainKawaguchiko～Shimoyoshida310JPY
Section 2OtherKawaguchiko Station～Shimoyoshida Station200JPY
Total510JPY

Tour Report by Yumi

Dear my guests,

Hi. My name is Yumi, a national licensed English-speaking guide living in Yamanashi, home of Mt. Fuji.

Since started guiding in 2005, I have guided tours in my local area, Yamanashi and its vicinities, as well as tours visiting many places across Japan.

I would like to show you hidden gems off the beaten track and cultural treasures. The view of Mt. Fuji and lakes at the foot of the mountain is magnificent. I will make your visit to the Fuji Five Lakes Area as enjoyable and memorable as possible.

Looking forward to meeting you. Let’s have a great day.

Best regards,
Yumi

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