Mt Fuji Full Day Private Tour from Tokyo: Customizable Route

Walk the 397 steps to Chureito Pagoda and frame Mt Fuji through its vermillion arches

A private full-day tour of Mt Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes region departing from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup included. You choose the stops—Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai's spring-fed ponds, or quieter viewpoints—and the driver adjusts the route and pace to match your group's interests. The vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi and bottled water; fuel, parking and tolls are covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mt Fuji and Surroundings

• Hotel pickup in Tokyo
• Visit Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
• See Kawaguchi Lake and lakeside walks
• Explore traditional village at open-air museum
• Walk in Oishi Park by Lake Kawaguchi
• Visit Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
• Stroll through Oshino Hakkai village
• Shop at Gotemba Premium Outlets
• Walk Maple Corridor in Kawaguchiko
• Return to Tokyo hotel

The Experience

The tour runs up to 10 hours and leaves from your Tokyo hotel or airport, so there's no meeting point to find or schedule to catch. Your English-speaking driver knows the region's history and can point out the best photo angles at each stop, but the itinerary is yours to shape. Want to spend an hour at Oishi Park watching the light change on the lake, or move quickly through multiple viewpoints? The route flexes to fit what matters to your group.

Chureito Pagoda sits above the town of Fujiyoshida with a 397-step climb that opens onto one of Japan's most photographed views—Mt Fuji framed by the shrine's vermillion structure, especially striking during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. Lake Kawaguchi, at the mountain's northern base, offers lakeside walks and cafés; Oshino Hakkai is a quiet village built around eight crystal-clear spring-fed ponds filtered through volcanic rock. Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchi's shore has lavender fields in early summer and panoramic views at sunrise and sunset. The driver can also include Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, a centuries-old pilgrimage starting point, or Gotemba Premium Outlets if shopping fits your day.

The vehicle is private—no other passengers, no fixed departure times, no rigid schedule. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; if you're arriving or leaving by airport, the tour can begin or end there as part of the full itinerary. The car has air conditioning, WiFi, and bottled water. Fuel, parking and tolls are all covered, so there are no surprise costs once you're on the road.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off.
• fuel, parking and tolls.
• English-speaking driver who shares local history and can adjust the route and pace to match your group's interests.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sakura Tokyo

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Mt Fuji's most scenic viewpoints without arranging transport or following a fixed schedule—the private vehicle and customizable route let you linger where the light is best or move on when you're ready, and the driver handles all the logistics so your group stays together.

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Top questions

Can I start the tour from Haneda or Narita airport instead of my hotel?

Yes. The tour can begin or end at either airport as part of the full day itinerary, so if you're arriving early or departing late, the sightseeing can be built around your flight time.

What is Chureito Pagoda and why is it so famous?

Chureito Pagoda is a 397-step climb to a vermillion shrine structure at Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida, offering one of Japan's most photographed views of Mt Fuji framed through the pagoda's arches. The shrine dates back over 1,300 years and is especially striking during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.

What are Oshino Hakkai's eight ponds?

Oshino Hakkai is a village famous for eight crystal-clear spring-fed ponds filtered naturally through volcanic rock from Mt Fuji's melted snow. The ponds are surrounded by traditional thatched-roof houses, shops and food stalls, and the water is believed to have healing properties.

How does the driver adjust the route if my group changes its mind?

The pace and stops are entirely customizable—you can skip a planned location, spend longer at one spot, or add a different viewpoint. The driver shares local knowledge and can suggest classic photo spots or quieter hidden gems based on what your group prefers.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, bottled water, fuel, parking and tolls are all included. The tour runs up to 10 hours depending on which stops you choose.

Do I need to book a specific vehicle size, or does it depend on my group?

Vehicle size depends on your group: options range from a standard car for 3 passengers up to a 9-passenger van. Some options include airport transfer as part of the booking; you choose the configuration that fits your party size and needs at checkout.