Things to do in Gotemba

We had a wonderful day tour with Mr Alex as our guide and driver. The pre-tour instructions were clear and pickup was right on time, which made the start of the day smooth and stress-free. Mr Alex was friendly, professional, and a very safe driver throughout the journey — plus, he’s easy on the eyes too! 😁 Our first stop was Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. The climb can be a little challenging at the beginning, but it’s absolutely manageable We were given about an hour to explore, which was sufficient if you pace yourself and come prepared. Next, we headed to Oshino Hakkai. It was a pleasant stop with lovely scenery. Our final stop was Gotemba Premium Outlets. While the 2-hour duration felt a bit short — especially after queuing for food — we only managed to cover part of the outlet. I’d recommend planning your shopping route in advance to make the most of the time. Overall, it was a well-organised and enjoyable tour, made even better by Mr Alex’s warm personality. 👍🏻

I can only say that this was a wonderful trip. Before my girlfriend and I booked this trip, we thought about it for a long time, checking the weather forecast every week. We only decided to book the pirate ship and ropeway package when we were really sure. At first, we didn't expect much because we had never been on a 1-day trip before. But after the trip, we can only say, "It was a very worthwhile 1-day trip." We visited many places as planned, and the sky was clear enough to see Mr. Fuji at Owakudani. Even though January 27, 2026 was very cold, we really enjoyed ourselves. And the hero of this trip was our guide, "Mr. Sakuragi." He took great care of everyone on the tour, recommending places and providing a lot of knowledge that we didn't know before. He communicated in English very well, which made tourists like us feel comfortable. We would like to thank Mr. Sakuragi and the bus driver for creating a great experience for us throughout the trip. We were really impressed. If you are deciding which trip to choose, we highly recommend this trip to everyone. 💖

We really enjoyed this trip as a small group. It’s very comfortable and everything is definitely on time. Definitely hassle free (picked up and dropped off at the hotel). Tours are a bit short as you have little time to explore each place. I just felt like everything has to be done in a hurry. Will definitely try this again with my husband when we get back (travelled with just me and two of my kids).

The trip was really fun. Olivia was a great tour guide. she helped everyone take pictures and great recommendations. Due the weather, one of the activities for cancel. She offer help to get railway ticket back. Great experience overall.

we had a very pleasant journey to see Mt. Fuji in differerent angles! Our tour guide, Mitsuya (if I remember her name correctly) was incredibly knowledgeable, polite and engaging! Our lunch was also one of a kind with an amazing view of Mt. Fuji! Truly a great tour!

I originally just wanted to casually join a tour to see Mount Fuji, but I didn't expect the experience to be so amazing. We visited Arakura Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, and Oshino Hakkai. The itinerary was comfortably arranged; although it was a bit tight, it wasn't chaotic. I especially want to praise the tour guide! She was super gentle and fluent in both Chinese and English, and she was patient and enthusiastic in taking care of everyone throughout the entire trip. She would proactively help solve small problems and take photos for us, and the photos were really beautiful. She would also flexibly adjust the itinerary based on road conditions to avoid traffic jams, making the whole rhythm particularly smooth. That morning, we were particularly lucky, as it was a sunny day, and there wasn't a single cloud next to Mount Fuji. We saw the most complete and clearest view of Mount Fuji, and it was truly stunning. The whole trip was very enjoyable, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. In short, it was a great experience that I would recommend to my friends.

We had the best experience seeing these beautiful areas because of our brilliant and friendly driver! His local knowledge, advice and tips for the best places to stop to avoid the crowds was so valuable and appreciated. Even his help at snack stops, showing us the best drink machines and how to use them at 7/11 was a hit with my family. I totally recommend booking a driver to see your planned places in Japan to tour. We had the best day in comfort without worrying about anything, we were very grateful to him.

The driver was so kind and accommodating. we even experienced snow and ice on the way back, but he was determined to get us back safely and he did. They did mention that the tour could accommodate English speakers, but our driver didn’t speak much English. this wasn’t a problem, though- we communicated with simple sentences or some translation app and all was fine

Our guide, Mr. Rana, was excellent. He was punctual and picked us up at the arranged time, and he remained helpful and professional throughout the entire trip. We really appreciated his service and would highly recommend him.