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Mount Fuji Area – Guided English Tours
Classic Tour – about 5 hours
Pick-up at Kawaguchiko station or hotels, lodging, in Fujikawaguchiko. Tour by comfortable van around Lake Kawaguchiko stopping to see Mt. Fuji at several viewing points. Asama Shrine with giant Cedar trees is classic. An amazingly beautiful waterfall is close by. In season, Oishi Flower Park is lovely. We continue to Lake Saiko, center of the Five Lakes around Mt. Fuji, a clear, deep, ancient mountain lake. Then Aokigahara Jukai – the Sea of Trees. Here we walk in a spectacular forest which grew on top of a huge lava field created by Mt. Fuji in 864 AD. Covering 30 square kilometers of a most amazing area, the forest is truly beautiful and mysterious. We next visit The Dragon Cave-Ryugu Doketsu, a National Natural Monument.
- Tour about 5 hours
- Maximum 7 people
- 35,000 yen per person
- 25,000 under age 12
- Solo travelers 50,000 yen
Extended Tour – about 7 hours
Extended tour includes: Sengen Jinga Shrine-a very special place, one of the great forest shrines of Japan and the original starting point of the Mt. Fuji ascent in ancient times and still used by some today. There are 1000 year old trees here. Also, we visit The Climax Forest at the edge of the lava flow which formed the Aokigahara Jukai, where two distinct forests merge. Here we walk among ancient trees at the foot of Mt. Omuro, one of the satellite volcanic mountains on the west flank of Mt. Fuji at 1200 meters.
- Tour about 7 hours
- Maximum 7 people
- 40,000 yen per person/30,000 under age 12
- Solo travelers 60,000 yen
DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
“…this was the most beautiful experience of our trip in Japan”
Caroline
“Lakes, forests, ancient trees, history, biology, art, local people, food, markets, amazing landscapes, deep experience of soul…Thank you Christopher for your kindness and professionalism. Thank you for your big soul and heart. Thank you for your respect of this beautiful place. If you want to see and feel the real experience at Fuji San, Christopher is the right person!”
Alessio and Sanae
“…we so enjoyed our time in Japan. Mt Fuji was a highlight.”
Ellen
“If you are looking for a serene, yet informative experience around Mt Fuji, look no further than Christopher. We got lucky as our group ran into him our first night in Kawaguchiko, and he offered to take us out the next day and show us around. We took him up on his offer, and it was one of the best decisions we made during our entire trip to Japan. He picked us up at our hotel the next day, and we were off. Taking us all around Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko, he presented us with historical facts and nuggets about the area, while making frequent stops to let us get photos, walk the beaches, and even some squid on a stick from his local friends! He then took us to multiple locations of Aokigahara, which was the number 1 item on our to do list. The forest, nor Christopher, did not disappoint. The walks were very peaceful and again, super informative. Taking us to numerous caves and parts of the forest, Christopher never rushed us. He had an impeccable sense of when we wanted to linger and when we wanted to move on. All while safely guiding us through the dense forest of trees. It was difficult to leave, but eventually we had to as the sun was going down. We ended our day with Christopher watching the sunset at Lake Saiko. He was really spectacular as he became more than a tour guide, but a friend as well.”
Michael
“Chris was knowledgeable, friendly and took us to unknown and remote areas of Mount Fuji that we’d never be able to visit by ourselves. We stopped at several sightseeing locations as well as had plenty of opportunity to try local food and drink as well which was a really neat experience and exactly what we were hoping for. This tour was our favorite part from our 10 day Japan trip and if you’re in the Yamanashi area do yourself a favor and take his tour! We can’t wait to visit again.”
Bryce and Nicole
“We had an amazing day out with Chris. He took us to some beautiful sights, we would never have found without him and was very knowledgeable about the area. He was easy to talk to and made the day feel like a day out with friends rather than a guided tour. We avoided the busy tourist hotspots and instead took in the majestic scenery surrounding Fuji San and her five lakes. We were never rushed and had ample opportunity for photos. We visited shrines, waterfalls, ancient forests and sacred sites. Thank you for a wonderful, unforgettable experience.”
Thanks again,
Love Fay and Cal
“It’s not hard to catch the beauty of all the spots you took us to. I hope you can enjoy our pictures like we enjoyed the time with you.You are truly an inspiration! Thank you so much for running into us.”
Alex and Matthias
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