Coffee on a Kayak with Mt. Fuji - Early Morning
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Start your day with the peaceful beauty of Mt Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko.
In the early morning, the lake is calm and quiet, and the view of Mt Fuji is unforgettable. Some days, you might see a sea of clouds, soft mist on the water, or birds like swans and cormorants.
Our friendly English speaking guide will share stories about Kawaguchiko and Mt Fuji. We enjoy helping travelers make the most of their time in Japan.
Great for First Timers
No experience needed. We will guide you step by step and take photos to help you remember this part of your trip.
Easy to Reach
Our shop is near many hotels and just a 15 minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station.
How to Get to Kawaguchiko from Tokyo
① Take a train from Shinjuku to Otsuki, then transfer to the Fujikyu Line
or
① Take a direct limited express train from Shinjuku
or
① Take an express bus from Shinjuku
Need help with directions? Just ask.
*We also offer daytime kayaking options at 10am and 1pm!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Enjoy gently kayaking on Lake Kawaguchiko with breathtaking Mt. Fuji views, and capture unforgettable moments with photo opportunities from the water. The early morning is the absolute best time to see clear views of Mt Fuji and to relax on the quiet lake waters. This activity is suitable even for beginners as our English-speaking guide will kindly explain how to paddle. *This is NOT rental, we will guide you and take you to the most beautiful places on the lake Our early morning kayaking tour starts at 7:00 am. The time schedule is as follows: 6:45-7:00 Come to reception (fill in the agreement form and make payment) 7:00-7:15 Guide will explain how to paddle and the potential dangers for Kayaking Activity 7:15-7:30 Practice paddling 7:30-8:30 Kayaking tour Total 1.5 hour tour includes equipment, bottled water per person, and picture-taking by our guide. *We start kayaking at 7:00am on time, so please come earlier for preparation. *There are no buses or trains operating at this time, so if you need our pick-up service, please make a reservation for private activity tour and choose kayaking (it is a different time slot).
Options
Coffee on a Kayak with Mt. Fuji - Early Morning
What‘s Included
Paddle, Life Jacket, one bottle of water. Drinks available are coffee, black tea, green tea, cocoa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended
63niravs,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlight of our trip to Mt Fuji. Grahame was an amazing & knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended. A not to be missed experience with calmness of the lake & Mt Fuji in the background.
The best way to start your morning!
alexandracT3167BG,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this experience! It was so peaceful kayaking on the water, and the views were incredible. Our guide was so kind, supportive, and knowledgeable(and hot lol). If you’re thinking about booking this tour I would 10/10 recommend :)
Excellent way to start day in Kawaguchiko
thanhh2019,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our favorite activity in Kawaguchiko (family of 5 with youngest 10 years old). Grahame is an excellent guide. Flexible with meet time, friendly, and knowledgeable about area. Lake is very peaceful early in morning. Excellent view of Mt Fuji from lake. Highly recommend.
Kayaking on Lake Kawaguchiko is a must on your Japan trip!
I9461PNlisav,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience kayaking on lake Kawaguchiko with our guide CJ! We did the morning tour, so we enjoyed some nice coffee on the lake with surprising views of Mount Fuji. It was so quiet on the lake in the morning, so definitely worth waking up early for. CJ was a great guide, he was very friendly. We had some nice conversations and he could tell us a lot about the region, which we were very interested in. Overall the best experience, maybe one of the best things we will have done and seen on our Japan trip. Also highly recommend renting bikes at the shop after to bike around the lake! It was so calm and we got some more amazing views of Fuji. This is an experience we will never forget!
A must if you want to begin your perfect day in Fuji
mafernandaa2021,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00CJ and the team were lovely, the experience at 7 am is the best, the weather, the peace, I truly think it's one of the best ways to begin your day. Afterwards, rent a bike for the whole day and end it in an Onsen, that's the perfect day, and Naturabase were so lovely, I'm so happy to have done this experience! Because they also have a discount for the bike (that I had the whole day for the price of the kayaking experience). I was lucky and we were a small group of four with the guide, and it was personalized and cozy and calm. Thank you CJ for your kindness and easy going nature.
Beautiful morning on the lake...
Cecile V,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolute must activity if you're in the Mount Fuji area. Early morning kayaking is the best time and the best way to admire the views and enjoy the serenity of the lake. Our guide, Graham, was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about anything related to the mountain, so we learned quite a bit as well. Thank you Naturacare and Graham (and Guillaume too for making an awesome coffee)!!
Great Experience!
Q661CWbrandonh,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views of Mount Fuji and all the pictures that were taken turned out great. Also was very informative on some of the history around the mountain
Breathing sunrise paddle!
bh00mijan,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our morning sunrise kayaking trip on Lake Kawaguchiko was absolutely incredible. Watching the sun come up over Mount Fuji from the water was a breathtakingly beautiful and unforgettable experience.Our instructor, Grahame, made the day truly special. He safely guided us through the early morning waters and shared fascinating insights about Mount Fuji's history and surroundings. Grahamee did a fantastic job keeping everyone comfortable, safe, and engaged.If you are visiting the area, waking up early for this tour is an absolute must-do. I highly recommend booking this and requesting Grahame as your instructor!
The best view of Mount Fuji 🗻
456taylahb,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the perfect way to wake up, the lake was ice and the day was as clear as ever. Graham was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledge and took plenty of photos so we could remember the experience!
Lake Kawaguchiko with Fuji views
DayTrip53486274376,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great view of Mount Fuji on a glass-like lake. Learnt some interesting facts and it was very serene and peaceful. Grahame was a really good tour guide.
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