Shinjuku Departure: Mt. Fuji & Suntory Hakushu Distillery Day Tour (WAUG Exclusive)

Mt. Fuji & Suntory Whiskey Distillery Tour Departing from Shinjuku

After meeting in front of the Shinjuku LOVE object, move to spots with good views of Mt. Fuji and attractions around Lake Kawaguchiko to enjoy the magnificent scenery. If you travel individually, you have to transfer between several means of transportation, but if you take a bus tour, you can travel comfortably without transfers. It reduces travel stress and includes only the essential courses in one day, making it a great way to upgrade your Tokyo trip.
Follow the Fujisubaru Line up to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (approximately 2,300m above sea level), face the refreshing scenery from the highest altitude observation point accessible by road, and stop by Kawaguchiko photo spots to fully experience the emotion given by nature. The deep aroma of whiskey and the clear air of Mt. Fuji combine to make the day even more special.

Suntory Hakushu Distillery

The highlight of this tour is the Suntory Hakushu Distillery. You can take a closer look at the story of how whiskey is made in the middle of pristine nature through exhibitions and models, making it a place that whiskey lovers can't just pass by.
In particular, at the tasting lounge, you can choose and sample 3 of your favorite Suntory whiskeys from about 25 varieties. You can meet not only the Hakushu brand but also limited edition lineups, so it's definitely fun to combine and compare them according to your taste. Tasting is paid for on-site, and you can slowly savor lineups that you can expect just by their names, such as Hakushu 12 Year and Yamazaki.
At the gift shop, you also have the chance to purchase Hakushu Distillery-limited whiskey, up to 1 bottle per person. Stock is fluid and may vary depending on the day's situation, but if the timing is right, you can grab a bottle that's perfect as a souvenir of your trip.

Oishi Park, Best View of Mt. Fuji from Kawaguchiko

This tour is a course that captures Mt. Fuji from two perspectives. At the 5th station, you can feel the magnificence up close, and at Oishi Park, you can take pictures of the entire view of Mt. Fuji spreading out beyond Lake Kawaguchiko.
It's a great place to take a light stroll along the lakeside promenade and take pictures, and the seasonal flowers blend in to make the Mt. Fuji background even prettier. There are also souvenir shops and simple snacks, so it's a good place to take a short break.

Limited to April to May, Fuji Shibazakura Festival

From mid-April to late May, visit the Fuji Shibazakura Festival held at Motosuko Resort for a limited time in the spring season. It is famous for its spectacular view of pink shibazakura spreading across a vast area, so you can fully enjoy the colors and scale that are only possible in spring.
On a clear day, the vivid pink color of Shibazakura and Mt. Fuji are captured in one frame, so you can complete the highlight cut of your trip just by taking a picture. If you want to make your spring Tokyo trip even more special, we recommend this limited-time course.