Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour
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Is Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour worth booking?
Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour is a 7-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $319 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $319 per person
Embark on a delicious and scenic journey to Fujinomiya, a charming town nestled at the foot of majestic Mt. Fuji. Known for its pure mountain spring water, this region is a paradise for food lovers, offering everything f
What you get
About this experience
Embark on a delicious and scenic journey to Fujinomiya, a charming town nestled at the foot of majestic Mt. Fuji. Known for its pure mountain spring water, this region is a paradise for food lovers, offering everything from handmade soba noodles and locally brewed sake to fragrant green tea and regional specialties found nowhere else in Japan. Travel in style aboard the super-fast Shinkansen (bullet train), where you can enjoy a classic ekiben (train bento) packed with seasonal delights. With an expert guide by your side, journey through breathtaking landscapes and step into a town rich with furusato (hometown) charm, far from the typical tourist path.
What's included
Included
- Try local dishes at 6 food stops
- Local Shops and Sightseeing
- Return travel to your starting city.
- Guided bullet train trip from Tokyo.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
What you'll see and do
Our tour will start at the meeting point: Our guide will travel with the guests, and we will need to coordinate in advance.
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Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka
Our guide will travel with the guests, and we will need to coordinate in advance. (Those with JR Passes will have a tour price reduction, please contact us directly before booking). The Tour will begin at a major station in the city of your choice and then at the entrance to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center in Fujinomiya.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Fujinomiya
Tour Highlights: -Bento Lunch and snacks on the train -3-hour tour of Fujinomiya in Shizuoka Prefecture with a local guide -Visit 6 local shops and restaurants to try the regional specialties -Lunch in an 80-year-old restaurant using local ingredients. -Try Local Wagashi” traditional sweets from a confectionery master -Visit a famous local shrine and see the new Mt. Fuji Cultural center.
180 minutes here
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
Fujisan Honguu Sengen Taisha
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Daisen-ji Temple
Daisenji
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Ending Point - Fujitaro Honten
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We will return to Tokyo where the tour will end at the same meeting point.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Meet up point: Our guide will travel with the guests, and we will need to coordinate in advance. The Tour will begin at APPLE STORE Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building, 2 Chome-5-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
End point: Return travel to your starting city.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Arigato Japan KK
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
- Family-friendly
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- For solo travelers, please email us
- Wagashi-making Experience available
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great guide and interesting destination
Jacob was an excellent host and guide for our trip to Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately the mountain wasn't visible because of clouds but he had arranged enough other interesting things to make it worthwhile. We toured the Mt. Fuji museum, a shrine, and a sake brewery. The day started with self-heating bentos, which is a miracle of technology, and ended with delicious yakisoba from a famous eatery. Jacob was also very helpful in directing us to our destination after the tour. His english is excellent so we had no trouble conversing and learning about the region.
Response from the operator: We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day with Jacob, even despite Mt. Fuji hiding behind the clouds! While we always hope for clear views of the mountain on this tour, it's not always the case, so it's wonderful to know the museum, shrine, sake brewery, and local food experiences helped make the tour memorable without the view. From the self-heating bento to the famous yakisoba, it sounds like a day that was filled to the brim with unique discoveries. We're especially glad that Jacob's knowledge, guidance, and excellent communication helped make the experience both enjoyable and informative. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
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Fantastic Tour
Jacob our tour guide was excellent, he was fluent in Japenese and very knowledgeable about the Japenese culture and possessed a wealth of knowledge. He even assisted us in getting a cab to return us to our Hotel. This gentlemen is excellent at what he does and is an asset to his company.
Response from the operator: We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Jacob! His language skills and deep knowledge of Japanese culture always make his tours special and we're glad to hear you were able to see that in action! We also love to hear that he was able to assist you outside the tour as well, even helping you grab a cab to get you back to your hotel! Thank you so much for joining us, we really appreciate your kind words and will make sure to share them with Jacob as well!
via Tripadvisor
A tour to remember!!
Wonderful tour guides Norma and her apprentice Sandra provided a great tour of Fuji and surrounding areas. We enjoyed the bullet train but were not hungry enough for the bento box at 10:00 am on the Shinkansen but appreciated the experience and enjoyed a small snack. The weather was a plus with a nice chill in the air which made Snow covered” Ms Fuji” even more beautiful. We tasted some interesting foods along the way but would have enjoyed a sit down indoor restaurant experience for the price we paid as we were getting pretty hungry by the end of the tour ,as we did lots of walking and it was chilly. We were given enough time to shop though not many options in the lovely quaint small town sitting below Mount Fuji. . We spent a lot of time in the saki brewery interesting, but would have preferred more time in a restaurant later in the day. Norma was the best your guide you could we had in Japan and she deserves high marks. Her understanding of both Japanese and English is unique and invaluable!
via Tripadvisor
A Perfect Day in Fujinomiya
Josh did a great job of showing around Fujinomiya and helping us appreciate the beauty and history of Mt. Fuji. He also made we ate very well and tried several new things. Would definitely recommend this trip!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Mt Views
Arigato did a FABULOUS job of showing us the Mt. Fuji area and the World Heritage Center, shrine, beer, sake and the BEST Yaki Soba I have ever tasted. Since we booked before 2020, their guide actually picked us up at our Tokyo Hotel. This has changed now, but still worth every penny. The tour was not just food, but also Japanese customs and shrine protocol. I can't say enough about how well this tour group treated us. They also have many other tours in Japan. Since we went during the virus scare, we were the only ones on the tour! They were very safe and we did not get sick from virus or food choices. They know what they are doing! They can adjust for certain wishes. They found us a fabric store with lovely Japanese fabrics.
Response from the operator: WOW thank you so much for this fantastic review. we really appreciate your comments. Our Mt Fuji tour is a very special one and we are so happy to share this small town, off the beaten track with you both! I hope you will come visit us again in the future.! We would love to have you on another tour in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka or Hiroshima!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $319 to $638
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour cost?
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Prices start at $319 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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