Mt. Fuji private car tour from Tokyo with English-speaking guide

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine wooden torii gate tour framed by ancient cedar forests

A 10-hour private car tour from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and its surrounding sites, with a licensed guide who speaks English, Mandarin, and Korean, and a professional driver handling all transport. The tour visits Niikurayama Sengen Shrine's observation deck, two major Fuji Sengen shrines, the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, and scenic viewpoints around Lake Kawaguchi. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle and one water bottle per person. You customize the stops and timing to suit your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine1h
2. Itchiku Kubota Art Museum1h
3. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway1h

Explore Mt. Fuji and Surroundings

• Visit Oshino-Hachikai spring pond
• Climb 398 steps at Niikurayama Sengen Shrine
• See Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
• Explore Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine grounds
• Visit Fuji World Heritage Center
• Tour Kubota Itchiku Museum of Art
• Stroll and shop at Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace
• Relax in traditional Japanese village scenery

The Experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Tokyo and heads to Yamanashi Prefecture, where Mt. Fuji and its sacred sites dominate the day. Your first stop is Oshino-Hachikai, a natural monument with eight spring ponds fed by subsoil water from Mt. Fuji itself, surrounded by the history and legends of ancient Fuji faith. From there, you climb the 398 steps to the observation deck at Niikurayama Sengen Shrine, one of Japan's best viewpoints for Mt. Fuji, where the mountain's symmetrical silhouette frames the city below and shifts with each season.

The route then passes through two World Heritage shrines. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine greets you with the "Fujiyama Otorii," one of Japan's largest wooden torii gates, standing in a forest of thick-trunked cedars. The shrine grounds hold seven cedars over 1,200 years old. Two of them grow side by side and are known as "match-making cedars." Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine, which represents the town of Fujiyoshida, was built to worship Mt. Fuji's god and sits surrounded by the same ancient cedar forest. Both shrines are part of Mt. Fuji's World Heritage designation, which you can explore further at the Fuji World Heritage Center.

The afternoon brings you to the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, a three-star Michelin Guide attraction on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. The museum houses kimonos dyed by the late artist Itchiku Kubota and his collection of artworks from around the world. Afterward, you visit Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace in Oishi Park, where you can shop and dine while viewing Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji across the water. The guide and driver handle all navigation and timing, and you can request changes to the itinerary based on what interests you most.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
• licensed guide fluent in English, Mandarin, and Korean.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Tokyo.
• one water bottle per person.
• tour customized to your preferences based on what you want to see and how long to spend at each stop.

Days and timesDaily

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Discovery TOKYO!

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Tokyo means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to reach Mt. Fuji's sites, and the private vehicle lets you set the pace and stops without following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Korean, Chinese and Japanese.

What is Niikurayama Sengen Shrine and why is it worth the climb?

Niikurayama Sengen Shrine sits atop a 398-step staircase and is famous as one of Japan's best spots for viewing Mt. Fuji. The observation deck at the top offers a clear view of the mountain's symmetrical shape and the city below, with the scenery changing through each season.

Can I see Mt. Fuji itself on this tour, or just the surrounding sites?

The tour focuses on Mt. Fuji's sacred sites and viewpoints around it rather than climbing the mountain itself. You see Mt. Fuji from multiple vantage points, including Niikurayama Sengen Shrine's observation deck and Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace on Lake Kawaguchi's shore, where the mountain frames the water and trees.

What is the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, and is entry included?

The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum is a three-star Michelin Guide attraction on Lake Kawaguchi that houses kimonos created by the late dyeing artist Itchiku Kubota and his collection of artworks from around the world. Entry fees are not included in the tour price, but the guide will take you there as part of the itinerary.

Can I customize which stops we visit or how long we spend at each one?

Yes. The tour is customized based on your preferences, so you can request changes to the stops and timing before or during the day. Let the operator know what interests you most, and the guide and driver will adjust the route accordingly.

How long is the drive from Tokyo, and what is the vehicle like?

The full tour runs 10 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. You travel in an air-conditioned private car with a licensed driver, so you avoid traffic stress and can relax between stops. The guide sits with you and speaks English, Mandarin, or Korean.