Private Tour
Hidden Fuji drive tour with a Local English speaking guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
【This tour is available only for the clients who are coming to Kawaguchiko area themselves or already staying in the area 】
Step away from the crowded tourist areas and discover the quiet, beautiful side of Mt. Fuji.
This private driving tour is led by a local English-speaking guide who will take you to lesser-known spots around Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.
You'll explore peaceful lakeside views,historical shrines, and scenic forest roads—perfect for travelers who want to experience both natural beauty and authentic local culture. Along the way, your guide will share stories and history to deepen your connection with the area.
This tour is ideal for those who want to escape the usual tourist route and enjoy a relaxed, meaningful journey.
Seasonal landscapes, hidden gems, and a slower pace—this is Mt. Fuji through the eyes of a local.
Comfortable transportation, flexible planning, and rich local knowledge—experience a truly special day.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
English speaking local guide(Yuki)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
It's an optional expense.Usually it costs 1000-2000yen per person.
The entrance fee of Mt.Fuji(2800yen)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Lake Kawaguchiko
We'll show you more local area of Lake Kawaguchiko on the trip. Let's enjoy the best view of Mt.Fuji and the lake!
Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
The shrine was built to pray for the goddess of Mt.Fuji to settle down the eruption 1200 years ago and there are 7 ancient trees in this place. Since the location of the shrine is far from the touristic area,we can enjoy the sacred atmosphere quietly.
Options
Hidden Fuji drive tour with a Local English speaking guide
Pickup included
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent trip and I highly recommend bit! Ask for Yuki
469josefinat,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private tour in Mt. Fuji area with Yuki was amazing and informative. We were 3 adults. He was very kind, patient and knowledgeable. He took us to the 5 lakes, shrines and water fall. He explained the history of the places we visited and took nice pictures of us. He even took us to eat with locals. It was a lot of fun. Yuki English was perfect. This was one of my very favorite places to visit in Japan. Kudos to Yuki, I could give him 10 stars rather than 5👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent experience all aroun
469josefinat,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Yuki our tour guide of Mt Fuji area. He was very patient and knowledgeable and show us the most beautiful hikes, lakes, Shrines and history of the same. We absolutely recommend Yuki as your Trip Advisor English speaking guide on your next Japan trip. He is awesome 👏 I would give him 10 rather than 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing Fuji Tour with the Best Guide!
osamab930,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had an incredible experience on our Hidden Fuji drive tour with Yuki. He is truly exceptional! He’s an expert climber who knows the Mt. Fuji area inside and out, and one of the most down-to-earth, personable guides we’ve ever met. He was extremely caring and thoughtful throughout the entire day. Our itinerary was perfect: Sengen Shrine, stunning viewpoints of Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Saiko, exploring the Jukai Forest and lava caves, Asama Shrine, and beautiful waterfalls. Each spot was breathtaking, and Yuki explained so much about the landscape, history, and culture. It was genuinely enlightening and added so much depth to the experience. We also stopped for lunch at a local udon restaurant, which was delicious. Yuki made sure everything was comfortable and smooth for us, and his English is excellent, clear, easy to understand, and very natural. I would recommend Yuki to absolutely anyone visiting the Fuji area. If you want someone knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the true beauty of the region, he’s the perfect guide. An unforgettable experience!
Best Fuji Trip Ever
ankitasinha96,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an excellent tour. Yuki planned a wonderful itinerary and customized it to include my interests as well. The saiko lake and the hike were really awesome. In the short 1 hour hike, there were only 4 people, including us and we were blessed with beautiful fuji. Yuki was so friendly and funny, i had a great time exploring Fuji with him. He always made sure, we were on time without rushing. I could pull the whole thing on my pace. He planned everything, even he was super responsive over mails and watsapp. It was an hassle free experience.
A great day tour with Yuki!!!
N710DSericc,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day tour during our trip to mount fuji. We were already in the area and looking for someone to show us around locally rather than spending part of the day on the road from Tokyo. Yuki was a great guide and showed us areas normally not visited by tourists. It was a well-paced tour that was flexible in nature and accommodated our requests. We had lunch at a local udon restaurant that specialized in a local variation of the noodles. Probably one of the biggest highlights of our trip to Japan and we would highly recommend it to anyone. Thanks Yuki!!!
What an excellent tour!!!
Eric C,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect trip around the Mt. Fuji area. Yuki was a great guide and led us to some of the less visited areas away from the other tours and crowds. We got to see some beautiful landscape and waterfalls along with the historical shrines. Had lunch at a great local udon restaurant as well.
Authentic Experience Tour
Brian H,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really had a fantastic day with Yuki seeing sites around Kawaguchiko. Due to his experience and extensive knowledge of the area he was able to take us to places a bit off the usual tourist route. His local knowledge was outstanding and he was able to answer our many questions about the areas we visited. His historical and cultural knowledge was both interesting and informative. Yuki took us to a restaurant for lunch which served the local specialty. His passion for the outdoors and love of nature was evident at all times during the tour. Yuki has an engaging and friendly personality and was very respectful at all times. We had a wonderful day with Yuki and would highly recommend any tour he provides.
Excellent inspiring unique experience
Explorer10138793970,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience with unique places Yuki took us. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. We warmly recommend Yuki inspiring tour and guidenes. Thanks a lot Yuki.
The beauty and culture of Mt. Fuji
chrishQ3026CC,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great way to explore the 5 lakes area around Mt. Fuji and experience authentic Japanese culture. The locations on the itinerary were beautiful and historic. I highly recommend this tour.
Tour around Mt Fuji/suicide forest
R2546ZUamberl,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuki is an excellent tour guide. I felt like I was able to have an authentic experience from a local and also have a lot of information provided about staying in Japan in general as well. Thanks Yuki!
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