Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Area, Kawaguchi Lake Ropeway, Oshino Hakkai 1 Day Tour (Small Groups Available)
$59.47
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice.
- Guided Bus tour, pick up and drop off from the meeting point, if you need hotel pick up and drop off service, please choose the 4-13 person small group package .
- Stop at Lawson Convenience Shop for a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji
- Experience matcha-making and immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture
- Admire majestic views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt.Fuji from the panoramic ropeway
- Enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of Oshino Hakkai and its eight clear springs
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Itinerary
Tokyo: Lawson Convenience Shop-Experience matcha-making-Lake Kawaguchi ropeway-Oshino Hakkai-Return
For bus tour, choose a fixed pick-up point in Tokyo or Shinjuku; for small groups, pick-up and drop-off at hotels and B&Bs must be confirmed with customer service.
Lake Kawaguchi
Oshino Hakkai
[Pick-up]
Bus tours depart from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit at 8:00 am or from the front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit at 8:30 am.
Small group tours, door-to-door pickup from hotels and B&Bs in Tokyo from 7:00-8:30 am ( Please check in advance to see if your hotel is within the pickup range).
[10:30] Yamanashi
Lawson convenience store - A must-see for travel photography(about 20 minutes)
Free ice cream , coffee, or tea (cold/hot) at the convenience store. Each person can choose one of the three items, and the tour guide will purchase them for the guests.
How to take street scenes at Kawaguchiko Internet celebrity Lawson's convenience store? Set up a tripod across the street and turn on portrait mode, wait patiently until there are fewer people, and snap a photo quickly ! Although the pictures can be beautiful, always pay attention to safety when crossing the road!
(If the scenic spots are unattractive due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, no refunds will be given)
[11:00] Yamanashi
Lake Kawaguchi Matcha Experience (about 60 minutes)
Lake Kawaguchi is the lake with the longest shoreline among the Fuji Five Lakes. It is one of the Fuji Five Lakes. The cherry blossoms in spring, tulips in summer, and red leaves in autumn make the area change with different styles according to the seasons. Part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It is the lake with the longest coastline and the lowest elevation among the Fuji Five Lakes. You can freely wander along the shores of Lake Kawaguchi and enjoy the scenery of Mount Fuji. Add a matcha experience here, experience making matcha with a local teacher, drink a cup, and experience real Japanese culture.
The highest level of tea ceremony is a word derived from the Japanese tea ceremony. In the tea ceremony, it symbolizes that the person who performs the tea ceremony will treat each guest to a special experience that should be treasured in the world. A person may only have the chance to meet the other person once in his life, so he should treat the other person with the utmost kindness.
After your matcha experience, I suggest you leave the matcha shop and head to Lake Kawaguchi to take photos of the stunning Mount Fuji.
[12:20] Yamanashi Prefecture
Kachikachim Mountain cable car (Appointment 90 minutes, cable car fee included).
Lake Kawaguchi is an altitude of 830 meters and has an area of 5.7 square kilometers. The lake shoreline is zigzag and criss-crossed, and there are many excellent viewpoints overlooking Mount Fuji on the shore. Here, you can take pictures the of Mount Fuji reflected in the lake, and the scenery is charming and breathtaking.
Ride the Lake Kawaguchi Panoramic Gondola
Take a ride on Lake Kawaguchi Kachikachi. Take the mountain cable car and enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way. The Observatory, at an altitude of 1,075 metres, offers a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. If the weather is good, you can even see the Southern Alps. On top of the mountain, there is a bell tower called "The Bell of Heaven". It is said that as long as you ring it, your wishes will come true. The Lake Kawaguchi Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is the stage for Osamu Dazai's masterpiece "The Mountain". Inspired by the story of Osamu Dazai, the gondolas and observation decks of the cable car are decorated with tanuki and bunny dolls, and anyone is welcome to check in and take photos. The cable car at the top of Mt. Amagami and Mt. Kachikachi takes about 3 minutes to reach the observation deck at an altitude of 1,075 metres, where you can enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.. On a clear day, you can also see the Southern Alps, such as Mount Akaashi and Mount Arakawa.
Kawaguchiko Kachikachi Mountain cable car operating hours:
Business hours: 9:00-16:00 (Last call at 16:20)
Saturday, Sunday and holidays extended until 17:00 (Latest closing time 17:20).
Strong winds, lightning strikes, etc. may cause the ropeway to stop running. (This is a complimentary item. If you are unable to ride the ropeway due to weather reasons, the itinerary will be changed to the Sengoku Shogun Boat on Lake Kawaguchi or the ticket fee will be refunded)
The Tenharu Sengoku General Atmosphere Ship was an Atakabune belonging to the "Navy Army" of the Kai Takeda Army during the Warring States Period. It is a purely Japanese-themed sightseeing ship. The design is based on the main colors of "Takeda Hishi" and "red," which are synonymous with the Takeda Army, showcasing its magnificence and bravery. When the weather is clear, you can enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view of Mount Fuji. The spacious boat is equipped with a large 50-inch monitor, so even on rainy days, you can learn about the history and tourist information of Mount Fuji, which is beautiful all year round and the surrounding areas.
[14:20] Yamanashi Prefecture
Take a trip to the sweet spring at Oshino Hakkai in the "Jiuzhaigou Valley" at the foot of Mount Fuji (about 60 minutes).
Oshino Hakkai, are actually eight clear springs formed by filtering snow water from Mount Fuji through the ground. Oshino Hakkai is renowned for its picturesque natural scenery. The sparkling water of the pool beautifully complements the beautiful Mount Fuji. It is so beautiful that it attracts countless photographers who have traveled thousands of miles to capture it. Oshino Hakkai is a nationally designated natural monument.
[15:20] Return
Return to Tokyo.The return time is for your reference only. You may return earlier due to a smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.
The drive takes between 1.5 and 2 hours to complete.
[17:40] Tokyo
Bus tour arrives at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit / In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit.
Small group tour guests will be dropped off at the hotel or B&B where you board the bus.
- Meals not included
- Hotels not included
- 17:40 Return to the pick-up point, the return time is for reference only.
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Things to Know
- The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted accordingly due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand. In the event of force majeure such as traffic jams, the matcha experience tour (40 minutes) may be canceled
- Kawaguchiko Kachikachi Mountain cable car: Due to strong winds, lightning strikes, etc., the ropeway may stop running. (This is a complimentary item. If you are unable to ride the ropeway due to weather reasons, the itinerary will be changed to the Sengoku Shogun Boat on Lake Kawaguchi or the ticket fee will be refunded
- Kawaguchiko Kachikachi Mountain cable car operating hours: (Weekdays) Business hours:9:00~16:00(Latest down time16:20) Saturday, Sunday and holidays extended to17:00(Latest down time17:20)
Packages
Bus Tour [From Tokyo]
Adult
$59.47Child
Same as Adult
Bus Tour [From Shinjuku]
Adult
$59.47Child
Same as Adult
Small Groups [Hotel and B&B pick-up & drop off]
Adult
$74.88Child
Same as Adult
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit Bus tour pickup only | 8:00 | 1-chōme-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005,Japan |
| In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit Bus tour pickup only | 8:30 | 1 Chome-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023,Japan |
| For small group tour, please check with customer service to see if hotel pickup and drop-off are available. No pickup at: Toshima-ku, Nakano-ku, Sumida-ku, Koto-ku, Edogawa-ku. Other districts (Shinjuku-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Chuo-ku, Taito-ku, Minato-ku, Shibuya-ku, Bunkyo-ku) need to confirm hotel address within the pick-up/drop-off range. | 07:00-08:30 |
Drop Off
| Location | Time | Address |
Default departure at the pick-up point |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
- Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
- Driver service fee (exquisite small group of 1-13 people; bus group of 14-45 people, actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on that day)
- Reference model:5-8Car: ToyotaAlphardor equivalent;9-14Car: ToyotaHAICEor equivalent;18-22Vehicle: minibus;twenty twoCars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day.
- Children under 3 years old are free of charge without occupying a seat. Please inform us in advance when registering; children over 3 years old are treated as adults.
- Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
- Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]
Illustrations
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Booking and Confirmation Process
- Due to high demand, inventory is mostly synchronous but sometimes not. Our consultant will check real time availability onsite and confirm seats.
- You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
How To Use
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email. Please note that many hotels in Japan cannot park for a long time, so if you are picked up by the hotel, please wait for the bus in front of the hotel in advance, not in the room.
- One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
- This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
- The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund.
- Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation Period
Policy
What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals
Other important information
- Seniors aged 70 years and above (inclusive) must ensure that they are in good health and suitable to travel, and must be accompanied by family members or friends over the age of 22 throughout the trip.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.
- The elderly need a health certificate. To check the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).
- Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.
- This product can be booked by non-mainland guests, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.
- Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.
- In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services for this reason. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.
- We are always committed to providing you with the best travel experience, but in some cases we need to be flexible and adjust our itinerary plans based on actual conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support. Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to: Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary. Traffic Accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays. Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements. Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary. Health Emergencies: Sudden health problems of travelers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary. Social events: Strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries. Mechanical Failure: Mechanical failure of a vehicle, such as a vehicle, may cause travel delays.
