Early Morning Kayaking With Views of Mt Fuji at Lake Kawaguchiko

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

① Take a direct limited express train from Shinjuku

① Take an express bus from Shinjuku

Need help with directions? Just ask.

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Early Morning Kayaking With Views of Mt Fuji at Lake Kawaguchiko

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Paddle, Life Jaket, and water/person

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).

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Early Morning Kayaking With Views of Mt Fuji at Lake Kawaguchiko

Reviews

5.00

66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Kayaking November 2025!
cmH8491WB,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredible kayaking experience with NaturaBase during our recent trip to Japan! At first, we weren’t sure we’d be able to fit it into our tight schedule, as none of the available times online worked for us. However, after reaching out via email, the company kindly arranged a time that suited us perfectly. Our guide, Grahame, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the area. We learned so much from him throughout the trip. The kayaking itself was calm, scenic, and truly relaxing. It ended up being one of our top three favorite activities from the entire trip!
A brilliant way to experience a beautiful area
226charleac,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a brilliant time kayaking with Grahame as our guide, he was incredibly knowledgable about the area and its history and provided a brilliant experience. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone in the Kawaguchiko area!
Kayaking lake Kawaguchiko
Navigator60122363734,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very good experience !!! We had a good weather and could see Mt Fuji clearly. Graham was an excellent instructor and we had a great time with him. 100% recommended
Fresh air and Mt. Fuji views with Grahame
Destination816000,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would like to thank Grahame for being so welcoming, professional and the best guide ever . I was my first time ever in Lake Kawaguchiko and I will keep with me the memories of this experience for many years ahead. It was a great morning, with fresh air , best company and the best views of Mt. Fuji. I hope to have a chance to do it again!
Must do activity near Fuji!
embun1,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My sister and I had the best time here! It was the highlight of our trip. Grahame was great company and the views of Fuji were incredible from the lake. It was so peaceful and the perfect start to the day. Thanks again!
Great experience
troughana,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful morning on the lake. Our guide was really great; knowledgeable and fun. A perfect paddle in the company of Lady Fuji
Great experience
Q4058RSjordim,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very peaceful kayaking experience, we were the only ones on the lake. Graham was a great guide and shared a lot of interesting information and took some great pictures of us.
Best way to see Mount Fuji.
romanas307,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best place to see Mount Fuji: from the water! Very nice activity - especially in the early morning. Thanks Graham for taking us to the powerspotto.
Great activity and Great Guide!
Daniel G,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Graham was a great tour guide. He was helpful and informative. We had a great time on this activity!
Unique views of Mount Fuji with an exceptional guide
694maxis,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience on the kayak with Graham. Super enjoyable atmosphere and he shares a lot of his knowledge about the area and Japan during the trip (we were interested in some Japanese words so a small language session was also included!). And of course, seeing Mount Fuji from such a unique perspective was amazing! Highly recommend!