The 13 Mount Fuji Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $320Our pick

Chris or Yumi takes your private group around the Fuji Five Lakes in a comfortable vehicle, with pickup from Kawaguchiko Station or nearby hotels. Expect flexible timing, quiet viewpoints, Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, waterfalls, forest walks, and practical help with coats, boots, snacks, and local transport.

“Had a wonderful day with Chris on New Year's Day. The weather was wonderful, which was neither mine nor Chris doing :-) , was just very lucky, but Chris did the rest of the job and I spent a lovely, fun and relaxing day around the 5 Fuji lakes. I told Chris what I absolutely wanted to see and then let him chose the rest and I think it turned out wonderfully. The fact that it was a private trip for just me was a huge bonus, of course. Also, the place was packed with tourists, but Chris was able to show me many, many places totally without crowds, from…”

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2.Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $53

Join guides such as Tada, Toshi, or Takasi for a three-hour small-group outing from Kawaguchiko. Walk through Aokigahara Forest, then enter a near-freezing lava cave with a helmet, headlamp, gloves, and coveralls. Pickup from Kawaguchiko Station and nearby Lake Kawaguchiko hotels is included.

“Tada our tour guide was just fabulous. Very informative and funny, kept us amused the entire time. From the walk through the forest to the walk through the cave, we enjoyed the day thoroughly. Highly recommended.”

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3.Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $175

Spend six hours with a government-licensed English-speaking guide such as Hiro, Yumi, Kate, or Yoshii, choosing three or four Hakone sights. Combine Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, the ropeway, Owakudani, museums, or quieter temples while using local transport at your own pace.

“wonderful tour and guide. hiro our guide was a highlight of our trip to Japan - Hakone ropeway pirate cruise, open air museum, special magic box shop and MT Fuji all in a day. very memorable day”

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4.Mount Fuji Full Customized Tour English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews

You’ll ride in a private air-conditioned car from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver and shape the day around Fuji’s best sights. Visit the 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, shrines, and Chureito Pagoda, with time for a ropeway, boat ride, or your own stops.

“Kami was a wonderful tour guide with excellent driving skills.”

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5.Full-Day Mount Fuji Tour in English or Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 101 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Spend 10 hours exploring Fuji viewpoints, sacred shrines, Honcho Street, Oishi Park, and Lake Kawaguchiko with an English or Spanish guide. Luis is one guide praised for clear explanations and local tips. Expect steps, changing weather, and a busy but rewarding day.

“Hermosa excursión. El Guía Luis aportó mucho conocimiento durante todo el recorrido, vale la pena hacerla”

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6.Mt Fuji Hakone/Enoshima Tour:Optional Ropeway/Lake Ashi Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $53

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone and Enoshima in a shared, multilingual coach tour. You’ll see Hakone Shrine, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Ropeway when included, visit Owakudani’s black eggs, and explore Enoshima Shrine and Nakamise Street. Guides such as Wanting and Laila may lead the day.

“The guide (Wanting) was really helpful and shared lots of information. She spoke a lot of languages too so different nationalities were easily able to communicate with her. I wasn’t able to get on the bus on time and she went out her way to help me get back home safe. She is very kind and I am really thankful for her help.”

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7.From Kawaguchiko: Mt. Fuji Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours with English-speaking guide Johnny, exploring Kawaguchiko and nearby Fujiyoshida by private vehicle. Choose scenic lakes, shrines, gardens, caves, markets, and quieter local spots, with the route adjusted for weather and Mt. Fuji visibility. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“We had a great time together with Johnny. He was great, knowledgeable, and flexible with our plans! Also was kind enough to lend a heavier coat for one of us so that we'd be warm (as it was cold and snowing that day). If you're in the area and want to have someone show you around, please check Johnny out!”

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8.Day Tour to View Mt Fuji & Wooden Culture Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours

Join Munetaka Horiuchi for an eight-hour private Hakone loop by train, bus, ropeway, cruise, and cable car. You’ll visit a 200-year yosegi-zaiku workshop, sip amazake at a 400-year tea house, photograph Hakone Shrine, and seek Mt Fuji views from Lake Ashi and Owakudani.

“The day was very well planned and didn't feel rushed. Our guide Munetaka was very friendly and enjoyable company. He imparted lots of information about Japanese culture and history. The tour involved many different forms of transport and things to see. Highly recommend it.”

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9.Kowakien Yunessun Hot Springs Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Spend a full day at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, where swimsuit-friendly pools meet Japanese hot spring bathing. Try wine, coffee, green tea, and sake baths, then relax in Mori no Yu if your ticket includes it. Families get water play areas, while adults can enjoy outdoor baths, mountain views, caves, and a dry sauna.

“++Liked Hot spring outdoor, variety, hours, facilities- locker rooms, showers, etc. - -I thought it’s a variety of hot springs, but it was just 1 (one) hot spring outdoor in a waterpark, hence lots of children, whereas I expected peace & relaxation thruout.. The indoor multi-theme hot pools all smelled alike (chlorine); did not really smell like wine, beer, sake, coffee, etc. only slight aroma. But good value for the price.”

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10.Hakone Hachiri: Old Tokaido Highway Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $167

Walk a beginner-friendly section of Hakone Hachiri with guide Aki or Akihiro, following Edo-era roads from Hakone-Yumoto toward Mishima. Expect about 8km on forest trails and cobblestones, Mt Fuji views when skies are clear, amasake at a 400-year-old teahouse, local transport, and five to six hours on foot.

“Great hike, nature and history September 2024 A really good experience on the old Taikado route. Had a good hike with a good tour guide, he shows the best spots. Aki explains also the history and culture of Japan, so you feel the real experience of the country. PS he also makes great pictures of you💪😊”

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11.Private Mt. Fuji Luxury Day Tour – Fully Customizable

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 10 - 12 hours

You get a private 10 to 12-hour Mt. Fuji tour from Tokyo in a Prado, Alphard, Crown, or Vellfire, with an English-speaking driver such as Alex, Asif, or Ali. Choose your pace and stops, from Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchi to Oshino Hakkai, Hakone, or Gotemba.

“Devi essere consapevole che purtroppo non si possono visitare tutti i posti segnalati nell escursione, per cui dovrai saltare alcune tappe. Raccomando di accordarsi con l autista / guida le attrazioni che non vuoi perdere. Il nostro autista Alex ci porto come primo punto alla pagoda Chureito, fu una buona scelta”

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12.Mt. Fuji Guided Scenic Trike Adventure from Lake Kawaguchi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours

Follow local guides Haggy and Ko on a three-hour open-air trike tour from Lake Kawaguchi. Choose a morning riding route through the Fuji Five Lakes area or an afternoon sightseeing route along the lake, with photo stops, guide-shot pictures, and a valid IDP required for drivers.

“Fantastic trip with Ko and Haggy! Dont forget your International Driving Permit like we did otherwise you can't ride the trikes! Luckily they were so accommodating and for a small fee we got to ride the back of the trikes and still do the tour - amazing news! They knew all the best photo spots and we even got to make a stop at a festival and village of traditional houses! 10/10”

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13.Hakone Adventure: Explore Nature’s Beauty and Tranquility

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes · from $139

Explore Hakone by mountain train, cable car, ropeway, cruise, and bus with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Yumiko, Taku, Yuuki, and Kyo have led this route, which includes Owakudani, Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine. Transport fares and food cost extra.

“Cable car, deux téléphériques, bateau sur le lac Ashi... Nature, paysages, découverte des oeufs noirs... Volcan, points de vue sublimes, sanctuaire... beaucoup d'expériences et de beauté en juste quelques heures ! Yuuki est un guide fiable et attentionné avec lequel on apprend beaucoup. Très belle activité, à recommander par beau temps (et hors week-ends pour éviter la foule dans les différents transports). Maintenant que je connais le chemin, je referai un jour l'ensemble avec plaisir en prenant un peu plus de temps pour savourer chacun des lieux découverts ! Mais la journée était vraiment optimisée. Je recommande Yuuki comme guide.”

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