Private Tour
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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Mt.Fuji area and Fujikawaguchiko Private Guided Tours by Native English speaker and long time local resident. Best Mt. Fuji views. See Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko. Walk in Aokigahara Jukai Forest lava rock forest with fantastic moss covered trees. Visit Asama Shrine,Mother's White Waterfall, Dragon Cave, local villages. 5-6 hour tours by private van and walking. Relaxed,unhurried,comfortable. Nature up close,quiet,and personal.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pick-up from Kawaguchiko station or Fujikawaguchiko area hotels
Native English speaking guide/driver.
Food and drinks
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mount Fuji
We will drive around Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko stopping to see Mt.Fuji at choice viewing points. Starting at Asama Shrine,the giant cedar trees there are over 1200 years old. This classic forest shrine is the oldest in the area and a Mt.Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site. An amazingly beautiful waterfall-Haha no shirataki, Mothers White Falls is near with unparalleled views of Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko. Next we visit Oishi Flower Park on the way to Lake Saiko,center of the Five Lakes around Mt.Fuji. Then we visit Aokigahara Jukai Forest-the Sea of Trees at Yacho no Mori Koen the Wild Birds Forest Park. Here we walk in a spectacular lava rock forest created by volcanic eruption in 864 AD. Covering 30 square kilometers of a most amazing area. Next visit The Dragon Cave-Ryugu Doketsu,a National Monument. Depending on time and weather,more stops and walks are possible such as the Climax Forest on Mt.Fuji at 1200 meters. Lastly,sunset time at Lake Shoji or Lakes Saiko & Kawaguchiko.
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Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close,quiet,and personal
Duration: 6 hours
Start in Fujikawaguchiko
Toyota Van
Pickup included
Reviews
282 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Felfel52,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent 2 days with Chris in May 2025 with him bringing us around to places only a local would know (and even near his own home!) and we left with a better understanding of the area. He is very knowledgeable having lived in Japan for many years and he made us feel very at ease - it was almost like a friend bringing you around town. We appreciated him providing hiking boots, socks, warm blankets, beanie etc for our walks and we were well taken care of. Our best memory would probably be this - having our tea break right on the shores of the small lake with view of Mt Fuji, us skipping stones with Mt Fuji right at the horizon. It was more than wonderful. Thank you very much Chris!
Favorite tour!
lisahV7589AG,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We immensely enjoyed our day with Chris! The day matched the description perfectly. It was quiet, up close and personal with some incredibly beautiful spots. No crowds, no noise. Just peaceful walks to breathtaking spots. Our favorite day of a 2 week trip.
Excellent day in the forests of Mt Fuji
Clive S,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous day with our guide Chris. He had so much knowledge of the area and showed us lots of places others don’t see. It was a real highlight of our time in Japan. Cheers Chris
Still Amazing
zacharyl693,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my second time with Chris and every bit as wonderful as the first time. We visited some old favorites and some new ones as well. As always, Chris is the expert and never disappoints. Touring around Fuji with him has been one of the highlights of both my trips to Japan thus far.
What a beautiful day in Hakone National Park with Chris from Hidden Japan
Onkelz00,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Where to start... Chris picked us up on time and warmly at the hotel and received us and already we started on a very nice, entertaining, informative tour through the national park on Mount Fuji. You can tell Chris that he loves this area with its nature and culture very much. In between there were always stops to drink coffeesomething to eat and look at: Shinto Shrine, waterfall, special corners with great views, cave, Lake of Trees... We enjoyed the day with him very much and good end he still helped us a lot with the departure, which the hotel could not or would not organize. Thank you.
A fabulous finale…
Sarah M,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time with Chris. Fuji san wasn’t cooperating, but we found many other wonderful things to see and do. Coming at the end of a two week trip for us, Chris’s knowledge deepened our understanding and observations of this complex and beautiful country. We would recommend him without hesitation.
Fantastic tour!!!
Randy L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris did a phenomenal job on our guided tour. He gave us a very thorough and informative guide explaining the history of the area. It was a trip to remember! We highly recommend him!
Once in a lifetime experience
Kayla H,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I chose this tour because of the great reviews and the ability to tailor the tour to my tastes. It ended up being a great choice! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and his passion for nature and calm presence reminded me a bit of Bob Ross. He took me to some good local eateries as well as a great view of Mount Fuji (We got lucky-pay attention to weather and time of year) and beautiful waterfalls and forests. It was difficult finding a tour including the Aokigahara Forest so this was a great find.
Amazing tour guide 🏔️ 🙏
Sean D,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris was an amazing tour guide! He does indeed know the area like the back of his hand and took us all over town, showing us secret gems we never would have found on our own. He picked us up directly at the station after a long bus ride and took us to multiple shrines, a garden, Saiko Bird Forest Park (where he showed us how to get the birds to take seeds from our hands!), local caves, to Sugeez restaurant for super yummy burgers, and then helped us get to our hotel for the night. We greatly appreciated his commentary and willingness to share his knowledge and connections with us, which made the experience much more meaningful. We couldn't have imagined a better first day in the Mt. Fuji area. We highly recommend!
Chris is the best tour guide out there!
905madisonh,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was absolutely amazing and the highlight of my Japan trip! Chris is easy to communicate / connect with and he is a master of nature / historical elements of this area. Not only is he a wealth of knowledge, but the most kind, comforting company I could have asked for. 6/5 tour guide truly. Being a solo traveler, I loved having a friend this day.
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