Mount Fuji Exploration Tour | Arakurayama Sengen Park, Hikawa Clock Shop, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park, and Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba Day Trip
- Arakurayama Sengen Park is the best place to enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and the five-storied pagoda. It is beautiful in all seasons and perfect for taking stunning photos.
- The eight clear springs of Oshino Hakkai echo Mount Fuji from afar, creating a stunning natural landscape at the foot of the mountain.
- The lavender fields of Oishi Park at Lake Kawaguchiko combined with Mount Fuji offer unparalleled summer scenery, while the red Kochia scoparia (burning bush) in autumn is exceptionally charming.
- The Momiji Corridor at Lake Kawaguchiko, a limited autumn spectacle, features fiery red maple leaves and Mount Fuji with its snow-capped peak, forming a stunning autumn landscape.
- Every spring, the Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival is renowned for its exquisite scenery featuring Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the lake in the same frame.
- Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba (Healing Village) is a healing village with pastoral scenery, offering a distant view of Mount Fuji and the Aokigahara Jukai Forest.
What to expect
🗻 Mount Fuji Panoramic Photo Spots and Healing Countryside Day Trip: From Arakurayama to Saiko Iyashi no Sato, Enjoying Natural and Cultural Beauty
- The itinerary begins at Arakurayama Sengen Park 📸. After climbing 397 steps near the main hall, you can capture a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and the Fujiyoshida city. Whether it's cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves, or winter snow, every angle is postcard-perfect, making it a highly sought-after photo spot for photographers and tourists.
- Next, head to Oshino Hakkai 💧. The eight clear springs, formed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt filtering through natural layers, are crystal clear with shimmering water. Surrounded by lush greenery and mountain scenery, each spring's water is sweet and pure, as if stepping into a fairy tale world, offering a dual experience of natural healing and photography.
- Afterward, arrive at Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can choose between Oishi Park or the Maple Corridor depending on the season. In summer, Oishi Park boasts blooming lavender, with purple flower fields complementing Mount Fuji; in autumn, the Maple Corridor features vibrant red leaves reflecting off the snow-capped Fuji, creating a magnificent scene like a painting, rich in color and perfect for leisurely photos and strolls.
- Finally, arrive at Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba 🏡, a fairy tale village that recreates an ancient thatched-roof village, facing Mount Fuji and the Aokigahara Forest. Thatched roofs, pastoral scenery, and a few tourists intermingle, making one feel transported to a tranquil countryside. You can gaze at Mount Fuji while enjoying a relaxed and healing atmosphere.
* Over the course of the day, from overlooking the city and mountain scenery from a high vantage point, to lakeside springs, flower fields, and the fairy tale thatched-roof village, each stop offers a rich layering of nature and culture. The itinerary is relaxed and full of visual appeal, allowing you to capture influencer-worthy photos while also quietly experiencing the tranquility and beauty around Mount Fuji 📸.
Reviews
Sia, our guide was very kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. We had an amazing trip and although at locations the timing was a little rushed, Sia ensured we had. enough time to see everything we wanted to. For us, this tour was more effective than trying to navigate so many locations without the tour in just a day trip. Sia was super responsive on What’s App to ensure the meeting spots were easy to find. You must have cash and everyone has to get lunch at the same place.
We had an amazing Mt. Fuji tour with Sia as our guide! She was very friendly, organized, and knowledgeable, which made the whole trip smooth and enjoyable. Sia shared a lot of interesting stories and tips that made us appreciate the beauty and culture around Mt. Fuji even more. She gave clear instructions, managed our time well, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. We also loved how she helped us find great photo spots!
it was a very good trip, got to see many places. although we only had short time in each place, but it’s a long day so nice to see all the places. The lunch wasn’t so great so don’t depend on it, better bring sme with you :) the guide was nice, most of the trip is self guided so you have time to explby yourself so that’s nice. And we had great weather :)
The trip was exceptionally well-organized and truly enjoyable! Sia was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had—knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. Thank you for taking such great care of us. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
great and friendly guide with ms luna. we had great experience, the weather is good and we are so lucky to see the mt fuji clearly. just the schedule is very tight, specially in the sengen park, unfortunately we couldn't make it to the up because of time limitation
this was a great value for the price! for starters- our guide, Sia, was great! she was really sweet and helpful. she was clear on our itinerary and times we had to be back on the bus. the pick up was easy and straight forward, the ride was smooth. we did get lunch(not included in price) and that was pretty good. it is peak tourist season so there were a ton of people at every stop but the views of My Fuji were incredible. we got very lucky and had perfect visability of the mountain. bring some cash for your meal & any other food/gifts you would like to buy.
You get to experience so many new places, get freebies and just so much fun overall. Luna is the best guide 🤍 She was so kind, helpful and made everyone feel safe and included. We didn’t feel rushed either and are happy with the amount of time we had at each place. Mt Fuji really is so beautiful!
The trip was greatly planned. It was such a great view that we saw blazing Fuji-san in sun light. Our guide was Luna who was really sweet, informative and helpful throughout the trip. she even played quiz with all of us related to Fujisan which kept us on our toes. The schedule was pretty tight but i think it was the need of the hour to make the trip time efficient. Everything was well executed. Our guide, Luna was sweet enough to offer matcha chocolates to winner of the Fuji-san quiz and also offered an icecream for a mega question. :)
very nice trip and very kind and competent guide, we found snow in March so it was definitely nice but it is a type of itinerary that I would recommend more towards April and May to enjoy more of the colors of spring
Kousei was a fantastic guide and made the entire experience enjoyable. The bus tour hit all of the spots on my list to see Mt Fuji! Kousei told us the historical and cultural background of each place we stopped (and even told us the best places to get pictures)! Wonderful experience overall.
Good to know
- The visibility of Mount Fuji is greatly affected by weather, and it is lower in summer. It is recommended to check weather and visibility information before booking.
- Due to Japanese law, the vehicle usage time cannot exceed 10 hours. The guide will adjust the itinerary based on the actual situation of the day's trip.
- Please be aware: As this is a group tour, there may be guests of other languages traveling with you in the same vehicle.
- We will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip, informing them of the guide and vehicle information for the next day. Please check it promptly. It might be in your spam folder! In peak season, email delivery time may be delayed, please understand! If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please refer to the latest email!
- We will do our best to arrange seating requests, but since this trip is a shared car tour, seat allocation mainly follows the first-come, first-served principle. If you have special requests, please indicate them in the remarks, and we will do our best to arrange suitable seats for you. The final arrangement will be subject to the guide's coordination on the day. We hope to receive your understanding and tolerance, thank you for your consideration.
- This activity includes seasonal itineraries: visiting Oishi Park during non-seasonal periods; visiting Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor 1 during its period.
- Due to the long driving distance, please understand if there is a traffic jam. Our company will not bear any subsequent costs for delays caused by traffic jams.
- During peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time will be notified by email the day before the trip), so please be prepared in advance.
- As the one-day tour is a shared car itinerary, please do not be late at the meeting point or attractions. No waiting and no refunds will be given for late arrivals. You will be responsible for any accidents that may occur due to being late.
- In case of bad weather or other force majeure factors, the park may, without prior notice, delay or change the operating hours of amusement facilities or show times, or even cancel some projects and performances.
- This product may be adjusted based on weather and other factors. For your safety, staff have the right to ask guests to stop outdoor activities and communicate with you to make alternative arrangements, subject to the actual situation on the day.
- The transportation, sightseeing, and stop times involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather reasons, etc.), without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, the guide may reasonably adjust the order of visiting attractions based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests.
- Each guest can carry a maximum of one piece of luggage for free. Please note this in the "Special Requirements" section when placing your order! If not informed one day in advance, and luggage is brought temporarily, the guide has the right to refuse you boarding, and the fee will not be refunded, as it will cause crowding in the car and affect driving safety.
- We will arrange different vehicle types based on the actual number of participants. Specific vehicle types cannot be designated.
- During group tours, early departure or leaving the group midway is not allowed. If you choose to leave the group midway, the uncompleted portion will be considered as voluntarily forfeited, and no fees will be refunded. Tourists will be responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving or separating from the group.
- Seasonal activities (such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flower seasons, illuminations, fireworks festivals, snow viewing, hot spring seasons, festive events, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather, or other force majeure factors, and specific arrangements may be adjusted. Therefore, please refer to official announcements. If no official cancellation notice is received, we will proceed according to the original plan. If the flower season or special activities do not meet expectations, no refunds will be given.
- [Small Group Explanation] If there are fewer registered guests, we will arrange a small car for the trip. Due to the long driving distance, the small vehicles used may not be as comfortable as large buses, and the interior space is limited. To ensure the riding experience of all passengers, please do not carry large luggage (such as large suitcases). In addition, for small groups and chartered car services, the driver's primary task will be safe driving, and the commentary along the way may be relatively brief compared to large groups, please understand. It is recommended that you fully evaluate whether the form of the itinerary meets your personal needs before booking. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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