Fuji Forest Half-Day Hike from Shin-Fuji Station with Guide

Walk among ancient trees while a forest expert explains what you're seeing

A 4-hour guided tour from Shin-Fuji Station that includes a 2-hour trek through the Fuji Forest Trail in Nishiusuzuka, private transfer both ways, and a live guide in English or Japanese. The guide, Mac Nagata, is a marine biologist and photographer who brings insights from studying forests across 78 countries. The hike passes 300-year-old trees and an ancient crater. What you see shifts by season: lush greenery in spring and summer, autumn foliage in October and November, or serene winter forest from late November through March.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided Fuji Forest Half-Day Hike

• Meet driver at North Gate rotary
• Transfer to Nishiusuzuka meeting point
• Meet guide and start nature trail trek
• Complete 2-hour trek through Fuji Forest Trail
• Transfer back to Shin-Fuji Station

The experience

You arrive at Shin-Fuji Station and a driver picks you up at the North Gate rotary, then drives about an hour to Nishiusuzuka to meet your guide. The transfer is included in your booking, so there's no separate transport to arrange. Once you meet Mac at the trailhead, you head into the forest for a 2-hour walk through the Fuji Forest Trail: the kind of place where towering trees have stood for three centuries and the only sounds are birdsong and your own footsteps on the path.

Mac's background as a marine biologist means the hike is not just a walk through scenery. He points out details most visitors would miss: the ecology of the forest, how the trees have adapted to the mountain's conditions, what the seasonal changes mean for the wildlife. The ancient crater is a tangible landmark in the forest, and the whole experience is built around what you actually encounter rather than rushing between photo stops. The pace is steady enough for most fitness levels, though the terrain is forest floor and the walk itself is the point.

After the trek, the driver takes you back to Shin-Fuji Station, so you're back where you started within the 4-hour window. The tour runs year-round, so you can choose based on what appeals to you: spring and summer for lush growth, autumn for color, or winter for a quieter forest. Bring comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers. The operator recommends long pants and a jacket you can adjust as you warm up on the trail.

What’s included

• Private transfer from Shin-Fuji Station to Nishiusuzuka and back.
• 2-hour guided hike through the Fuji Forest Trail with a marine biologist guide.
• live guide in English or Japanese.
• access to the ancient crater and 300-year-old forest.

Options for this experience

8 options

Van for up to eight passengersUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Van for up to eight people, includes pickup

Van for up to seven passengersUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Van for up to seven people, includes pickup

Van for up to six passengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Van for up to six people, pickup is included

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Van for up to five passengersUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Van for up to five passengers, includes pickup

Regular car for three passengersUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Regular car for three passengers, includes pickup

Van for up to four passengersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Van for up to four passengers, pickup is included

Regular car for two passengersUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Regular car for two passengers, pickup is included

Regular car for one passengerUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 08:30Regular car for one passenger, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Japan Guide Agency

Is this one for you?Choose a van option if you're traveling with family or a small group, or pick a regular car if it's just you or one other person: the vehicle size doesn't change the hike itself, only how many people share the transfer. The tour departs from Shin-Fuji Station, so it works best if that's where you're arriving or already based for the day.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving at Shin-Fuji Station for the first time?

Yes. The driver meets you at the North Gate rotary at Shin-Fuji Station and handles the transfer to the trailhead, so you don't need to navigate to Nishiusuzuka on your own. The whole tour, including both transfers, takes 4 hours.

What does the guide actually explain during the 2-hour hike?

Mac Nagata, your guide, is a marine biologist and photographer who has studied forests and oceans across 78 countries. He shares insights into the forest's ecology, the 300-year-old trees, the ancient crater, and how the ecosystem changes with the seasons, not just what you're looking at, but why it matters.

What's the difference between visiting in spring versus autumn or winter?

April through September brings lush greenery and active forest life. Late October through early November shows stunning autumn foliage. Late November through March offers serene winter scenery with occasional light snowfall. The trail itself stays open year-round, so you choose based on what appeals to you.

Is the transfer from Shin-Fuji Station included in the price?

Yes. Private transfer from Shin-Fuji Station to the trailhead in Nishiusuzuka and back is included in your booking. The drive takes about an hour each way.

What should I wear and bring for this hike?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and long pants. In spring and summer, bring a light jacket or windbreaker you can slip on if needed. In autumn and winter, wear long-sleeve shirts, long pants, and a warm down jacket. Layers work best since the forest can be cooler than the surrounding area.