Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Private Tour with Licensed Guide

A licensed guide plans the day around the sites you want to see.

A private walking tour in Fujikawaguchiko-machi where you and a government-licensed English-speaking guide choose 2–3 stops from the Fuji Five Lakes area (shrines, ice caves, lakeside viewpoints, and traditional villages), and spend six hours on foot exploring them together. The guide customizes the route to your interests before you arrive, and you pick up local Houtou or Yoshida udon and Yamanashi wine along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway5m
2. Narusawa Ice Cave30m
3. Lake Kawaguchi5m
4. Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine30m

Explore Mt Fuji Five Lakes area

• Visit Mt. Kachi Kachi Ropeway summit
• See Chureito Pagoda photo spot
• Explore Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine
• Walk around Oshino Hakkai village
• Tour Narusawa Ice Cave
• Visit Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
• Discover Fuji Five Lakes scenery
• Visit Asama Shrine and cedar trees

The experience

The tour starts with a meeting on foot in the Kawaguchiko area, and from there the guide leads you through a route built around your choices. You pick 3 to 4 sites from the list: Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine, with its 1,200-year-old cedar trees and 18-meter torii gate. Lake Kawaguchi and the views from Mt. Kachi Kachi Ropeway; the Narusawa Ice Cave, a 153-meter lava tunnel in the Aokigahara Forest where ice pillars stand year-round; or Oshino Hakkai, a traditional village of eight spring-fed ponds formed by Mt. Fuji's snowmelt. If you're unsure, the guide sends a recommended itinerary based on what interests you.

The walk covers ground at a pace that suits all fitness levels, and the guide speaks English throughout. Along the way you stop to taste the local noodle dishes (Houtou or Yoshida udon), and can pick up a bottle of Yamanashi wine or fresh fruit to take with you. The six-hour tour is structured around what you want to see, not a fixed schedule, so the stops and their order depend on your preferences and the guide's knowledge of the area.

Entrance fees to sites and meals are separate from the tour price, and you arrange your own transport to and from the meeting point in Kawaguchiko. The guide covers their own entry fees only for the attractions listed in the tour options. Once you book, the guide contacts you directly to finalize which sites you'll visit and confirm the details.

What’s included

• Meeting with a government-licensed English-speaking guide within the Kawaguchiko area.
• customizable itinerary built around your choice of 2–3 sites from the Fuji Five Lakes attractions.
• six hours of guided walking through the area you select.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Jan 2027

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

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 19 pickup points.

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

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Japan Guide Agency

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to shape the day around the specific sites that interest you (whether that's ancient shrines, ice caves, lakeside views, or traditional villages) rather than follow a fixed itinerary. The guide's local knowledge and direct contact before the tour means your route is planned for your preferences, not a standard group schedule.

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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): free; Infant (under 6): free.

What is Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine, and why is it on the tour?

Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine is a world heritage site built in 864 to calm Mt. Fuji's eruptions. The shrine is famous for its seven cedar trees, each over 1,200 years old and certified as Yamanashi natural monuments. The main approach has an 18-meter torii gate and is lined with large cedars that form a natural monument of the town itself, creating a solemn atmosphere that draws many visitors.

Can I walk through the Narusawa Ice Cave, or is it just a viewing spot?

The Narusawa Ice Cave is a 153-meter lava tunnel where you walk inside and see ice pillars and ice walls that remain year-round, even in summer. It's located in the Aokigahara Forest and is one of the stops you can choose for your customized itinerary.

What happens if I don't know which sites to visit before the tour?

After you book, the licensed guide will contact you and send a recommended itinerary based on your interests. You can then choose which 2–3 sites from the Fuji Five Lakes area you'd like to visit, and the guide will plan the route around those choices.

Are the local noodles and wine included in the tour price?

No. Meals and drinks are separate expenses. You can taste Houtou or Yoshida udon at local restaurants during the tour, and pick up a bottle of Yamanashi wine or fresh fruit to take with you, but these are not included in the tour cost.

Do I need to arrange transportation to the meeting point?

Yes. The tour starts with a meeting on foot in the Kawaguchiko area, and you arrange your own transport to get there. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the guide will confirm the exact meeting location when you book.