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• Not worth the money or vacation day

  Andrew F,

  Apr 26, 2025

  - Viator

  2.00

  We paid for a tour rather than taking the trains out ourselves so we could learn about Mt. Fuji, Japan sights we were passing, etc from a knowledgeable resident. What we got was just a bus ride. There was very very very little shared. The tour was slated with an English language fluent guide, however the fluency was lacking, and possibly a contributor to why we did not get any information. Also, there is an option to get a reservation with food. We did not get this, no problem right? Wrong! The resort/hotel the bus stopped at for lunch had the restaurant for those that purchased ticket with a meal, and another restaurant that would not seat/serve us because reservations were required--even with empty tables. At no point was this communicated to us, so we ended up walking around the baron area, luckily finding a 7-11 that we could get some snack food at down by the nearby Fujikyu Highland amusement park entrance. We made some very brief unnecessary stops, which left little free time at the main stop. Another set back, we were in pretty bad traffic on the way back and there was never communication on the timing or issue, apology for the inconvenience, nothing. It was up to us tracking on google maps how much longer it was likely to take. Finally, this just informationally, due to weather the apparently only road that goes up to the 5th Station was closed, so the tour diverted to Oshino, with apparently every other tour bus. This was a day of our vacation that we wish had been spent differently. At least on a train you are: experiencing local travel, there is no traffic impact, you can plan out your meals and your own free time, there's no tour guide with you anyway. Our group was 4 adults and a toddler.

• A great tour with a great guide

  Michael A,

  Apr 12, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  A great tour with a great guide. We were very lucky with the weather and got some fantastic views of Mt Fuji, and really enjoyed the boat trip and the free time at the lake.

• Worth the visit but consider alternative logistics and itinerary

  ajaysamantray,

  Apr 12, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  My Fuji view was breathtaking and the village Oshinohakkai experience was unique- the 8 serene ponds and amazing local street foods laced with Japanese traditions.. Kawaguchiko lake cruise and rope way was worth the wait. Some regrets- 5th station was closed due to snow, road trip was long and tiring with frequent bus-taxi transfers and busy Tokyo traffic on return. Also the tour operator modified the initial itinerary which included both Hakone and Mt Fuji, which shouldn’t have been done.

• We got rained out, but we were well taken care of!

  Lacey S,

  Apr 11, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  Well organized, clean transportation, great communication, and fun alternate sites when it started to rain. We saw other things that you probably wouldn't expect. The views were amazing and was really glad we had Viator to guide us safely from point A to point B.

• Brilliant experience....

  sheilaw998,

  Apr 8, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Brilliant experience. Lucky with the weather so had perfect view of Mt Fuji. Mike our tour guide was great.