Mount Fuji & Ice Cave day tour from Tokyo: 6 stops in 10 hours

See Mount Fuji from six angles in a single day without driving yourself

A 10-hour day tour from Tokyo or Yokohama visits Mount Fuji 5th Station, Narusawa Ice Cave, Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai village and Oishi Park, with private transport and a driver-guide in English, Spanish, Hindi or Japanese. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Entrance tickets to attractions are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Narusawa Ice Cave1h
2. Lake Kawaguchi30m
3. Oishi Park30m

Mount Fuji and Ice Cave Exploration

• Visit Mount Fuji 5th Station
• Explore Narusawa Ice Cave
• Visit Lake Kawaguchiko
• Visit Chureito Pagoda at Arakurayama Park
• Visit Oshino Hakkai village
• Visit Oishi Park
• Visit Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Tokyo or Yokohama and heads to Mount Fuji 5th Station, where you stand at 2,300 meters and look out across the mountain's slopes and the landscape below. From there the route moves to Narusawa Ice Cave, a natural lava cave where ice formations stay frozen year-round even in summer, then down to Lake Kawaguchi for views of Mount Fuji reflected in the water. The driver-guide speaks English, Spanish, Hindi or Japanese and handles all the navigation. You bring a camera and comfortable shoes.

The afternoon takes in Chureito Pagoda at Arakurayama Sengen Park, where the five-story red pagoda frames Mount Fuji in photographs, then Oshino Hakkai, a traditional village built around clear spring-water ponds with Mount Fuji visible across the valley. The last stop is Oishi Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi, where seasonal flowers and open views let you sit and absorb the landscape before the return drive. Water and snacks are provided. Meals are on your own.

Private transport means no shared minibus or fixed group schedule: the van adapts to your pace at each stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off save the time and cost of getting to a meeting point, and the 10-hour span covers the major viewpoints without requiring you to rent a car or navigate mountain roads yourself.

What’s included

• Private transport in a dedicated van.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Tokyo or Yokohama.
• a driver-guide for the full 10 hours.
• water and snacks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese and Urdu

Audio guideSpanish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by World Explorer Tours

Is this one for you?Ten hours is long enough to visit all six stops without rushing, but short enough to start and end at your hotel on the same day: ideal if you have only one day free for Mount Fuji and want to see it from multiple viewpoints without renting a car.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese and Urdu.

How many stops does the tour actually make, and do I have time to linger at each one?

Six stops: Mount Fuji 5th Station, Narusawa Ice Cave, Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai village and Oishi Park. The 10-hour tour spans all of them, so time at each site depends on how many you want to explore. Your driver-guide can adjust the pace within the day.

What is Narusawa Ice Cave, and why does ice stay there in summer?

Narusawa Ice Cave is a natural lava cave formed by volcanic activity near Mount Fuji. Ice forms on the cave floor and walls because the underground temperature stays below freezing year-round, even when the air outside is warm. The ice can be several meters thick.

Do I need to buy entrance tickets separately, or are they included?

Entrance tickets to the attractions are not included in the tour price and must be purchased at each site. The tour includes private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a driver-guide. Water and snacks are provided.

Can I do this tour if I'm visiting Yokohama instead of Tokyo?

Yes. Hotel pickup is included from either Tokyo or Yokohama, so the tour collects you from your accommodation in either city and returns you there at the end of the day.