2025.03.18 (Last updated 2025.08.01)Directed by Summer
The various scenic spots offering views of Mount Fuji have now established themselves as must-visit destinations for Tokyo travelers. However, visiting all these places solely by public transportation can be challenging.
In this magazine, explore four themed tours that take you to various Mount Fuji attractions and immerse yourself in the unique ambiance of Japan!
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Oshino Hakkai & Mount Fuji View Hot Spring Tour
· Tour Course : Mount Fuji 5th Station/Arakurayama Sengen Park → Oshino Hakkai → Gotemba Premium Outlets/Konohananoyu Hot Spring
This tour takes you to Oshino Hakkai, a representative spot for enjoying Mount Fuji views, and other seasonally beautiful locations. You can also choose between shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets, with Mount Fuji as a backdrop, or relaxing at Konohananoyu Hot Spring, boasting open-air baths with Mount Fuji views, for a more diverse travel experience.
· Mount Fuji 5th Station (Apr 26 - Nov 30)
The best viewpoint to see Mount Fuji up close. On clear days, you can even see Lake Kawaguchiko, and on cloudy days, you can enjoy the beautiful sea of clouds.
· Arakurayama Sengen Park (Dec 1 - Apr 25)
A famous spot where you can capture scenes of Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful snowy landscapes in winter. It's renowned for photos that frame the five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji together.
· Gotemba Premium Outlets
A leading outlet near Tokyo where you can find various brands. A must-visit place for travelers who enjoy shopping.
· Konohananoyu Hot Spring
A hot spring where you can enjoy an open-air bath while taking in Mount Fuji views. Relaxing in the hot spring will be a highlight of your Mount Fuji tour.
· Oshino Hakkai
A romantic destination where Mount Fuji and traditional houses are reflected in the pond. It's a beloved spot for photographers capturing Mount Fuji landscapes.
This tour offers convenient departures from either Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station, whichever is closer to you. Enjoy a diverse travel experience with the most beautiful Mount Fuji views, shopping, and hot springs!
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Kawaguchiko & Swan Lake Tour
· Tour Course : Mount Fuji 5th Station/Arakurayama Sengen Park → Lake Kawaguchiko & Oishi Park → Lake Motosuko/Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor → Lake Yamanaka (Cruise or Hot Spring Experience)
Explore Lake Kawaguchiko Oishi Park, a Mount Fuji attraction with vibrant flowers and beautiful nature, and the romantic Lake Yamanaka, where swans play. This tour offers a unique course where you can even experience local festivals depending on your visit.
· Lake Kawaguchiko & Oishi Park
Lake Kawaguchiko Oishi Park boasts picturesque scenery with various colors harmonizing with the seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring, lavender in summer, and autumn foliage.
· Lake Motosuko / Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor
You can also visit local festivals depending on the season! From April 5th to May 25th, you can visit the pink Moss Phlox Festival at Lake Motosuko, and from October 26th to November 20th, the Kawaguchiko Maple Corridor.
· Lake Yamanaka
Lake Yamanaka, home to many swans, has the nickname "Swan Lake." Here, you can enjoy a cruise or get picked up and dropped off at a nearby hot spring.
Experience local festivals that are hard to come by on regular trips! This tour offers a diverse travel experience, from beautiful Mount Fuji view gardens to swans.
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Mount Fuji & Hakone Tour
· Tour Course : Hakone Shrine & Lake Ashinoko → Hakone Cruise (Pirate Ship or Ropeway Experience) → Owakudani → Lake Yamanaka → Oshino Hakkai
Enjoy the majestic Mount Fuji and experience all the pleasures of Hakone, a popular tourist destination near Tokyo! Plus, you'll encounter the unique Owakudani, with its exotic landscape due to active volcanic activity.
· Hakone Shrine & Lake Ashinoko
Lake Ashinoko is the largest lake in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo. Its highlight is the massive red torii gate, perfect for capturing photos reminiscent of anime scenes.
· Hakone Cruise & Ropeway
In Hakone, you don't just visually enjoy the beautiful scenery! Take a pirate ship-themed cruise or ride the ropeway for a more special view of the stunning scenery.
· Owakudani
A volcanic crater formed by a volcanic eruption, where sulfur gas still emanates. You can explore Owakudani and try the famous "black eggs of longevity."
Explore Oshino Hakkai and Owakudani, offering Mount Fuji's stunning scenery, along with Hakone, all at once! If you want to visit more unique places in addition to the usual Mount Fuji attractions, this tour will be the best choice.