Tokyo Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko 1-Day Bus Tour with Optional Lunch
by VIP Japan Tours
Choose from 14 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥15,600Overview
Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest peak at 3,776 meters, is a cultural and natural landmark visible from various points around the region. This full-day bus tour from Tokyo lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes multiple stops around Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko. The tour begins at Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fujiyoshida. Visitors climb 398 steps to reach the observation deck near the Chureito Pagoda. From there, you can see the pagoda set against Mount Fuji, a view especially popular during cherry blossom season. The park also includes the Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. Next is Kawaguchiko Craft Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Here, participants may select an optional lunch from Wagyu steak, Houtou noodles, vegan curry rice, or Kobe beef hot pot. After lunch, there is time to walk along the lakeshore where reflections of Mt. Fuji can be seen. The journey continues to Oishi Park, which features seasonal flowers and views of Lake Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji. The final stop is Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a traditional village on Lake Saiko known for its preserved thatched-roof houses that show rural life in earlier times. The bus is air-conditioned and a live commentary is provided onboard. Lunch is included only if the option is selected at booking. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of the package. Please note that visibility of Mount Fuji depends on weather conditions, and the climb at Arakurayama involves stairs. The itinerary may change due to weather or traffic, and the tour departs promptly at the scheduled time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mt. Arakura Stairs Viewpoint
Ascend the stairs to the summit of Mt. Arakura to see the well-known Chureito Pagoda with Mt. Fuji visible behind it.
60 min
Arakurayama Sengen Park
This park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for the Chureito Pagoda, which provides wide views of Mt. Fuji, the pagoda, and spring cherry blossoms. Visitors must climb 398 steps to reach the pagoda and observation area. The park also contains Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine and offers views throughout the year, with spring being popular for cherry blossoms.
Niikurayama Asama Deck
Situated halfway up Niikurayama, this highest observation deck in Japan requires climbing 398 steps and offers a notable view of Mt. Fuji.
Kawaguchiko Craft Park Lunch Option
Located beside Lake Kawaguchi, visitors can enjoy the local cuisine with optional lunch choices selected at booking: Wine Japanese Beef Steak (Wagyu), Houtou noodles, Raw Salmon Bowl, or Vegan Curry Rice. After dining, a stroll along the lake's calm shore is possible.
120 min
Kawaguchiko Craft Park Walk
At Kawaguchiko Craft Park by Lake Kawaguchi, visitors may walk along the lake's quiet shore and observe Mt. Fuji's reflection in the water. Lunch can be enjoyed here at one's own pace.
2 min
Shinkura Fuji Sengen Shrine
This historic shrine, founded in 750 AD, features a five-storied pagoda and offers views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace
A railway museum in Fujiyoshida showcasing vintage locomotives and railway memorabilia, providing an interactive experience about Japan's train history, suitable for families and train enthusiasts.
Oishi Tsumugi Craft Museum
This museum displays the history of Oishi Tsumugi silk and offers for sale lightweight, strong, and soft silk fabrics made by traditional Edo-period methods.
Kawaguchiko Music Forest
A musical theme park with a European Alps style beneath Mt. Fuji, featuring a collection of automatic musical instruments including the world's largest dance organ, doll orchestra, and a Philharmonic Performance Orchestrion designed for the Titanic.
Itchiku Kubota Museum
Established in 1994 by dye artist Itchiku Kubota, the museum overlooks Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi and exhibits Tsujigahana textile works focused on themes of humans, nature, and art, with the entire site representing Kubota's artistic world.
Mt. Fuji Art Museum
Located at Mt. Fuji's base facing a lake, this museum holds permanent collections of Mt. Fuji-related artworks including paintings, prints, and photos, with special exhibitions covering various art fields. It includes a shop and tea lounge with lakeside views.
Oishi Park Flowers
Oishi Park offers seasonal floral displays year-round on Lake Kawaguchiko's shore, providing opportunities to photograph flowers with Mt. Fuji's reflection in the background.
30 min
Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace
This location features low-rise shops designed to blend with the natural scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, with white walls and stone pavement complementing the floral surroundings.
Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center
Situated near Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko, this center sells various items including souvenirs related to blueberries.
Mount Fuji World Heritage Site
Mount Fuji, at 3,776 meters, is Japan's tallest mountain and a World Heritage Site recognized for natural and cultural significance, including 25 component assets such as shrines and hiking trails.
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba
Located on Lake Saiko's shore, this village features traditional thatched-roof houses, offering insight into historical Japanese rural life during a walking visit.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of KOKUYO Tokyo Shinagawa Office (7:40 Meet up/7:50 Departure) Address: 〒108-0075 Tokyo, Minato City, Konan, 1 Chome−8−35 コクヨ東京品川オフィス Arrive at Shinagawa station, head to Konan Exit. Walk straight, turn left, you will see KOKUYO Bldg. Please wait in front of KOKUYO Bldg, near crossroads.
End point
Shinjuku Post Office (Shinjuku Station West Exit Area) This is the only drop-opp location available. Please note that the bus will not be going back to Shinagawa. The tour ends here.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tokyo Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko 1-Day Bus Tour with Optional Lunch
by VIP Japan Tours
Choose from 14 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥15,600Overview
Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest peak at 3,776 meters, is a cultural and natural landmark visible from various points around the region. This full-day bus tour from Tokyo lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes multiple stops around Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko. The tour begins at Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fujiyoshida. Visitors climb 398 steps to reach the observation deck near the Chureito Pagoda. From there, you can see the pagoda set against Mount Fuji, a view especially popular during cherry blossom season. The park also includes the Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. Next is Kawaguchiko Craft Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Here, participants may select an optional lunch from Wagyu steak, Houtou noodles, vegan curry rice, or Kobe beef hot pot. After lunch, there is time to walk along the lakeshore where reflections of Mt. Fuji can be seen. The journey continues to Oishi Park, which features seasonal flowers and views of Lake Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji. The final stop is Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a traditional village on Lake Saiko known for its preserved thatched-roof houses that show rural life in earlier times. The bus is air-conditioned and a live commentary is provided onboard. Lunch is included only if the option is selected at booking. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of the package. Please note that visibility of Mount Fuji depends on weather conditions, and the climb at Arakurayama involves stairs. The itinerary may change due to weather or traffic, and the tour departs promptly at the scheduled time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mt. Arakura Stairs Viewpoint
Ascend the stairs to the summit of Mt. Arakura to see the well-known Chureito Pagoda with Mt. Fuji visible behind it.
60 min
Arakurayama Sengen Park
This park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for the Chureito Pagoda, which provides wide views of Mt. Fuji, the pagoda, and spring cherry blossoms. Visitors must climb 398 steps to reach the pagoda and observation area. The park also contains Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine and offers views throughout the year, with spring being popular for cherry blossoms.
Niikurayama Asama Deck
Situated halfway up Niikurayama, this highest observation deck in Japan requires climbing 398 steps and offers a notable view of Mt. Fuji.
Kawaguchiko Craft Park Lunch Option
Located beside Lake Kawaguchi, visitors can enjoy the local cuisine with optional lunch choices selected at booking: Wine Japanese Beef Steak (Wagyu), Houtou noodles, Raw Salmon Bowl, or Vegan Curry Rice. After dining, a stroll along the lake's calm shore is possible.
120 min
Kawaguchiko Craft Park Walk
At Kawaguchiko Craft Park by Lake Kawaguchi, visitors may walk along the lake's quiet shore and observe Mt. Fuji's reflection in the water. Lunch can be enjoyed here at one's own pace.
2 min
Shinkura Fuji Sengen Shrine
This historic shrine, founded in 750 AD, features a five-storied pagoda and offers views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace
A railway museum in Fujiyoshida showcasing vintage locomotives and railway memorabilia, providing an interactive experience about Japan's train history, suitable for families and train enthusiasts.
Oishi Tsumugi Craft Museum
This museum displays the history of Oishi Tsumugi silk and offers for sale lightweight, strong, and soft silk fabrics made by traditional Edo-period methods.
Kawaguchiko Music Forest
A musical theme park with a European Alps style beneath Mt. Fuji, featuring a collection of automatic musical instruments including the world's largest dance organ, doll orchestra, and a Philharmonic Performance Orchestrion designed for the Titanic.
Itchiku Kubota Museum
Established in 1994 by dye artist Itchiku Kubota, the museum overlooks Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi and exhibits Tsujigahana textile works focused on themes of humans, nature, and art, with the entire site representing Kubota's artistic world.
Mt. Fuji Art Museum
Located at Mt. Fuji's base facing a lake, this museum holds permanent collections of Mt. Fuji-related artworks including paintings, prints, and photos, with special exhibitions covering various art fields. It includes a shop and tea lounge with lakeside views.
Oishi Park Flowers
Oishi Park offers seasonal floral displays year-round on Lake Kawaguchiko's shore, providing opportunities to photograph flowers with Mt. Fuji's reflection in the background.
30 min
Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace
This location features low-rise shops designed to blend with the natural scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, with white walls and stone pavement complementing the floral surroundings.
Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center
Situated near Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko, this center sells various items including souvenirs related to blueberries.
Mount Fuji World Heritage Site
Mount Fuji, at 3,776 meters, is Japan's tallest mountain and a World Heritage Site recognized for natural and cultural significance, including 25 component assets such as shrines and hiking trails.
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba
Located on Lake Saiko's shore, this village features traditional thatched-roof houses, offering insight into historical Japanese rural life during a walking visit.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of KOKUYO Tokyo Shinagawa Office (7:40 Meet up/7:50 Departure) Address: 〒108-0075 Tokyo, Minato City, Konan, 1 Chome−8−35 コクヨ東京品川オフィス Arrive at Shinagawa station, head to Konan Exit. Walk straight, turn left, you will see KOKUYO Bldg. Please wait in front of KOKUYO Bldg, near crossroads.
End point
Shinjuku Post Office (Shinjuku Station West Exit Area) This is the only drop-opp location available. Please note that the bus will not be going back to Shinagawa. The tour ends here.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.