Private Tour
Private Tour of Mt. Fuji Culture and Nature Walk
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Hi, I'm Momo, a sociology teacher at a local university. If you are expecting more than an ordinary sightseeing experience, this tour is a perfect choice. Mt. Fuji is not just a mountain, but it has been a spiritual symbol for the Japanese for more than 1500 years. Japanese traditionally believed Mt. Fuji is itself a god, and built worship sites and shrines around it, made pilgrimage trips to the summit. If you are interested in the Japanese culture, history and spiritual traditions, this tour is highly recommended.
We will first head to a panoramic view point in the morning, where you can see Mt. Fuji right in front of you, and lakes below. Then we explore the Aokigahara Forest, to experience the rich nature of Mt. Fuji.
In the afternoon, we will explore the cultural and historical aspects of Mt. Fuji, by visiting worship sites, Sengen Jinjya shrines, pilgrimage lava cave, etc. You will be provided with the academic and detailed explanations.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Guide/ Driver
Drinks and snacks etc.
What To Expect
Sankodai
Breathtaking panoramic view. You will see Mt. Fuji right in front of you, Lakes, and the vast area of Aokigarara forest below. 15 min. walk to a hilltop.
Aokigahara Forest
We will explore the famous Aokigahara Forest, and visit some of the caves. You will see the beauty of the forest, and experience the "forest bathing".
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Private Tour of Mt. Fuji Culture and Nature Walk
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect experience, set the tone for our entire Japan trip
Conan G,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I booked this activity before anything else. We were both the most excited to see Mount Fuji. Momo was far and above the best tour guide we had in the entire stay we had in Japan. Due to mistakes on my part regarding booking the highway bus, we were due to arrive almost 3 hours after our tour start time. Momo was more than understanding and happily postponed before picking us up at the station. This meant the world to myself and my wife as we had spent the morning in a bit of a panic. Every leg of the tour that Momo took us on was perfect, he was more than happy to answer any of our questions or provide important context before arriving at each stop. Not only that but shared his personal favourite viewing spot for the mountain, as well as several local shrines. We are still not over how lovely he was and I can say with a certainty that this set the tone for the rest our time in Japan, and we are still not over it. He was also more than happy to discuss other shrines we were visiting and gave his recommendations and shared information that I could bit find publicly and enhanced our experience of those shrines too. If you are coming to Fuji, please book this tour, I cannot recommend it more. It was one of the most favourite things I've ever done and I cannot emphasise how amazing of a guide Momo is.
Amazing nature and Mt Fuji culture experience
Anna F,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Momo is an amazing guide! He let us discover beautiful nature, breathtaking viewing spots and learn a lot about the culture of Mt Fuji area. We loved all the walks through the forest, they were very doable even for a pregnant woman. Momo shared with us a lot of unknown for many tourists facts and information, explaining better the life of Japanese. Lunch was super delicious, very rich meal.
Momo was an outstanding...
Kelsey H,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Momo was an outstanding tour guide! We had an amazing time and couldn’t recommend this tour more highly!
Not Your Average Tour!
Sarah T,
Feb 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Momo was an excellent guide. In fact, his kindness and knowledge were shared with us before we ever arrived for the tour. We were traveling to the meetup location from a smaller city and weren’t sure how to navigate the bus system. Momo let us know exactly which public transit was bet to get us there. Once we arrived, the tour itself was great. He took us to multiple beautiful places around Mt. Fuji and shared the cultural significance of everything we visited. The day was full of enjoyable walks, excellent scenery, and interesting sites. Walking in the Sea of Trees and visiting the shrine there was especially cool. Momo is very knowledgeable and thoughtful in the way he explains things. He also has a good sense of humor and was endlessly patient with our many questions. We’re very grateful to him for taking the time to show us what goes unseen by many travelers. I would recommend him and his tour to anyone who’s interested in not just visiting these incredible areas, but learning about their significance, as well.
One of a kind experience
Delaney L,
Feb 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you’re interested in seeing off the beaten path, historical and breathtaking scenery of Mt. Fuji, this is the tour for you. Our guide was absolutely wonderful and taught us so much. He is a local and showed us things around Fuji that weren’t swapped with tourist and we had no idea why they weren’t because it was beyond beautiful and fascinating! This was the most fun we’ve had in a tour. So thankful for the amazing experience!
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