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Tour Itinerary
- 8:00 Meet at Fujisan Station 8:30 Arakura Sengen Shrine 10:15 Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine 11:00 Oshino Hakkai 12:00 Lunch at Koshuji 13:30 Myojin Mountain Panorama Viewpoint 14:30 Ice Cave 15:00 Wind Cave 15:30 Ryugu Cave 16:15 Lake Shoji 17:00 Lake Motosu 18:00 Nagahama Park 18:30 Disband at Fujisan Station
Title: What Is a Private Fuji Five Lakes Tour Like from an Early Morning Start? A Licensed Guide's Report
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The guests requested an extension from the very beginning, and expressed a wish to visit all five of the Fuji Five Lakes if possible. Since some of the guests preferred to limit walking distances, I planned the itinerary while sharing information such as the fact that places like the ice cave have very narrow sections. I also advised them that it was best to visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine as early as possible, so we agreed to meet at 8:00. Once we arrived, I lined up ahead in the queue partway through, and they joined me after enjoying photo opportunities. Remarkably, from there we were able to reach the observation deck in just 15 minutes. I also found a restaurant where lunch could be reserved in advance, which turned out to be an excellent choice. They were able to enjoy houtou without any waiting. I believe they were very satisfied.
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Hello! Thank you for you interested to visit Japan.
My name is Masako.
I had started guide work from 2023.
Already I had many guide work at foot of Mt.Fuji area.
I love nature, mountain trekking, camping,playing instrument and cooking.
Yamanashi prefecture is very attractive place!
You’ll see amazing magnificent nature even 90min from Tokyo.
In this area I can take you to historical shrine, lakes, forest, with Mt.Fuji view and nice local restaurant.
I will do my best that you’ll having great time in your trip.
I’m really looking forward to see you face to face.
Thank you.
Apr 14, 2025
Ramona_D
Top 3 highlight of our Japan trip
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Aokigahara Jukai Forest Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We were…
Apr 14, 2025
Ramona_D
Top 3 highlight of our Japan trip
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Aokigahara Jukai Forest Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We were lucky to have Masako as a guide for this tour. Very knowledgeable about the area, and also flexible to adapt the itinerary according to what we prefer, so we got to see all the secret spots without any crowds! Sakura was in full bloom, and it was super relaxing walking around and taking photos without all the TikTokers around 😝
We travelled from Tokyo to Kawaguchi Station on the expressway bus from Shinjuku- easy & cheap. Masako was at the station waiting for us, so we had zero hassle.
We opted for the caves, 2 gorgeous Shinto shrines (one of which with a magnificent 1,000+ years old cedar tree) and a 1 hr trek to the Sanko-Dai panoramic platform. The climb is quite steep so make sure you’ve got good walking shoes & you’re in decent shape. This was probably my favorite part of the tour as we got uninterrupted views of Mt Fuji and there was no-one else at all.
We finished with a stop at Lake Shoji, with a cute view of Fuji holding the ‘baby’ mountain (this can only be seen from this lake).
All in all this tour was perfect – a guide that knows the best spots, crowd-free & flexible (plenty of conbini & bathroom breaks available). Thank you Masako!
PS – Kawaguchiko is the site of the famous Lawson/Fuji shot, if you’re that way inclined. And as you may guess, the locals just don’t get the fuss, especially with so many better Fuji views so close by!
Mar 29, 2025
Toby_B
All the lakes and mountains
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Area Private Tour with Licensed Guide(Kawaguchiko area Dep)
The guide…
Mar 29, 2025
Toby_B
All the lakes and mountains
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Area Private Tour with Licensed Guide(Kawaguchiko area Dep)
The guide was experienced and ready for a long day of visiting every site I requested. I kept
pace that was matched by each challenge and attraction visited. I wish her next trips and
changes are just as easy as this day was for me.
Mar 10, 2025
James_W
Best of the Best
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Aokigahara Jukai Forest Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Masako was amazing. You could…
Mar 10, 2025
James_W
Best of the Best
Viator review: Mt. Fuji Aokigahara Jukai Forest Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Masako was amazing. You could not have a better guide. Mt Fuji is very scenic and temples
were great