Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko

Outty Ranking 68 5.0 · 11 traveler reviews11.9 hoursFrom $17000

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68/100

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Is Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko worth booking?

Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko is a 11.9-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $17000 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
5/5 (11)
Duration
11.9 hours
From
$17000 per person

Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. Experience Japan’s most famous and iconic landmark during your trip to J

What you get

    About this experience

    Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. Experience Japan’s most famous and iconic landmark during your trip to Japan on this day trip from Tokyo! This tour has been designed to ensure customers will have opportunities to see Mount Fuji from many impressive locations around the Lake Kawaguchiko area. If you love nature and spending time outdoors, this tour is for you! The tour will provide guests with a well balanced itinerary including nature, shrines and temples, a museum and great photography opportunities. Lake Kawaguchiko is the biggest of the five lakes that surround Mount Fuji, and it is therefore the best to visit for a day trip to experience as much as possible. Your tour will begin travelling from Shinjuku Express Bus Station in Tokyo to Kawaguchiko station. From there, you will use the sightseeing bus with your tour guide to explore Lake Kawaguchiko!

    What's included

    Included

    • Admission fees for the Art Museum
    • Local English speaking guide
    • Transport fees for Shinjuku Express Highway Bus return journey
    • Lake Kawaguchiko Fuji Ropeway round trip ticket
    • One day pass for Lake Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Bus Red Line

    Not included

    • Trains and transport before and after the tour
    • Food and drink

    What you'll see and do

    1. Shinjuku

      Meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku Bus Station. Your tour guide will then take you to the bus station where you will all catch the 08:10/08:15 Shinjuku Express Highway Bus to Kawaguchiko station. It will take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Kawaguchiko station depending on traffic.

      10 minutes here

    2. Lake Kawaguchiko

      Arrive at Kawaguchiko station. Your tour guide will purchase your 1 day sightseeing bus passes, and we will then wait for the next available sightseeing bus. We will then board the sightseeing bus to our first destination, a nature park and centre next to Lake Kawaguchiko. This will take approximately 30 minutes. Arrive at our first destination, a beautiful nature park and centre famous for some of the best views of Mount Fuji, flowers that change with the seasons and great shops to buy souvenirs and snacks. Enjoy a guided tour of the park with your guide, and then some free time to enjoy the landscape, views, take pictures and shop. We will depart the park, wait for and board the sightseeing bus again to the bus stop for the art museum. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Your second destination will be a famous shrine complex. You will enjoy views of the Japanese countryside on the walk and a guided tour of the shrine complex.

      275 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Itchiku Kubota Art Museum

      We will now spend time at a famous art museum known for its artistic kimono depicting scenes from nature and Mount Fuji. The museum also has a small garden/trail you can walk around, a tea house, shop and cafe to enjoy.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    4. After the art museum, we will wait for and board the sightseeing bus again to Lake Kawaguchiko’s Fuji Ropeway. This will take approximately 10 minutes. Our final destination will be the Fuji Ropeway located just across the road from the boat cruise port. Here you will have a round trip on the Ropeway to the top of a mountain overlooking Lake Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji. The Ropeway complex also has a small shrine, toilets, and a cafe. Leave the Ropeway complex and get the next available sightseeing bus back to Kawaguchiko station. It takes approximately 15 minutes to arrive at Kawaguchiko station. Here you can take some time to buy any final souvenirs, items for the journey home and use the toilet before boarding the bus back to Shinjuku. The tour will board the 17:50 bus from Kawaguchiko station to Shinjuku station. Arrive back at Shinjuku bus terminal in Tokyo at approximately 19:45

      225 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Tokyo

    You will meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku Bus Terminal. If you are coming by train, please follow signs for the SOUTH GATE EXIT. When you come out of the station, Cross the road and in front of you will be Shinjuku bus station and the tour meeting point.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    You will meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku Bus Terminal. If you are coming by train, please follow signs for the SOUTH GATE EXIT. When you come out of the station, Cross the road and in front of you will be Shinjuku bus station and the tour meeting point.

    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
    Mon, Thu, Fri
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Walking time is already included in the tour duration

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    K4523WYsarap · August 2026

    Excellent tour, highly recommend!

    Our guide, Nobuhiko, was absolutely excellent. The tour was very well thought out and we spent a full day seeing many interesting places, including a wonderful kimono museum and going up a ropeway for views of Mount Fuji. During the whole day, Nobuhiko told us all sorts of facts and history so we could learn more about the history, and he always made sure we could stop or shop when needed. He managed everything for us making the day very comfortable and easy. He also offered to take lots of photos for us! He took us to a delicious local ramen restaurant for lunch, and answered all our questions about the Japanese language and etiquette. Even though we were really tired due to issues at the airport the previous day, this full day tour was incredible and we wouldn't have missed it for anything. Highly recommend!! Arigato Gozaimasu!

    via Tripadvisor

    777alekseyr · June 2026

    Didn't see the mountain,still glad we took the tour

    The trip from Tokyo by bus takes about 2 hours. The meeting place at the bus terminal was very easy to find. Take sometging to drink with you, but snack will be an extra burden because you can't eat on the bus and during the tour there will be no time to snack. Better wait for lunch break and get some food then. We were unlucky with the weather, so we didn't actually see Fuji due to heavy overcast, still we were glad we took this tour. We had 2 guides: one was local who spoke English very well and the other was an American; both were very helpful and we spoke the entire trip. Kimono museum was a unique experience, highly recommend to visit, it alone was worth the trip.

    via Tripadvisor

    matiash621 · May 2026

    Highly recommended Fuji tour!

    Jeff was an amazing guide! He speaks perfect English and great Japanese, and he even acted as a translator so we could have wonderful conversations with the locals. He was punctual, friendly, and communication via WhatsApp was seamless. ​Throughout the tour, he kept asking for our preferences to customize the experience as much as possible. All admission fees were included, and Jeff managed everything perfectly. Even though it was a long 12-hour day, the trip was so well-paced that we didn't feel tired at all. Highly recommended!

    via Tripadvisor

    HillsofCV · May 2026

    Our guide Jeff was amazing and he facilitated 2 great tours for us

    We did 2 tours from Tokyo, one day was the Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko and the 2nd day was Hakone and Lake Ashi. Jeff was our guide for both tours. He is from America and speaks perfect English and great Japanese. He was really amazing. He was on time, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, fun, and responded to email and WhatsApp promptly. Highly recommend Jeff. He showed us special museums in addition to the main attractions and had tips to put us at the front of long lines and to make everything smoother and more pleasant. As advertised, each of those days will be fairly long, about 12 hour days, but the locations require hours of travel time round trip from Tokyo. Mt Fuji was visible on our first day but not on the second day so we were glad that we booked 2 trips.

    via Tripadvisor

    Loz-Wal8266 · April 2026

    Mt Fuji day

    Jeff our guide was friendly and went out of his way to cater to our needs, we lucked out with weather and had a fabulous day to view Mt Fuji, the day was great and some great tips for our time in Tokyo too!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    11.9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Thu, Fri
    Price range
    $17000 to $26800
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 68

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)35
    Booking momentum (14% weight)27
    Value for money (12% weight)79
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

    How much does Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko cost?

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    Prices start at $17000 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 Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko take?

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    Plan for about 11.9 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 Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko?

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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 Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11.9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko?

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    Around 4 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 11.9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Mount Fuji Day Trip Around Lake Kawaguchiko 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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