10-Hour Mount Fuji Tour with Lake Kawaguchiko Cruise and Shrines

10 Hours Shinjuku's LOVE Sculpture - 6 Chome-5-1 Nishishinjuku to Shinjuku's Post Office - 1-chōme-8-8 Nishishinjuku Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit sacred Mount Arakura Sengen Park and the beautiful Chureito Pagoda
02 Walk along historic Honcho Street with one of the most famous views of Mount Fuji
03 Explore Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, the ancient northern entrance to Mount Fuji
04 Stroll through Oishi Park's seasonal flower gardens beside Lake Kawaguchiko
05 Enjoy a cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko with views of Mount Fuji and the lake surroundings

Begin your tour with a visit to sacred Mount Arakura Sengen Park, where you can take pictures and see one of the oldest shrines in the area, built by the Lord of Yamanashi, the famous samurai Mr. Takeda. On the same mountain, you will visit the famous and beautiful Chureito Pagoda, one of the most iconic viewpoints for Mount Fuji. Continue with a walk along Honcho Street in Fujiyoshida, a historic shopping street with traditional architecture, local shops, and deep ties to the pilgrimage route to the sacred mountain. Then visit Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, the true ancient northern entrance to Mount Fuji and part of the Mt. Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, before enjoying Oishi Park's seasonal flowers and ending with a cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Mount Fuji

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mount Fuji Highlights from Shinjuku to Lake Kawaguchiko

Start your tour at Shinjuku's LOVE Sculpture, near Shinjuku Station, at 6-chōme-5-1 Nishishinjuku.

Travel by bus or coach for approximately 120 minutes to reach the Mount Fuji area.

Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park Observatory for a guided tour and sightseeing experience lasting around 70 minutes.

Continue to Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine for a guided visit, sightseeing, and a walk through this sacred site.

Then visit Chureito Pagoda with your guide and enjoy sightseeing and a walk at one of the most famous Mount Fuji viewpoints.

Proceed to Shimoyoshida Honcho Street for a visit and guided tour, with scenic views along the way, for around 40 minutes.

Next, head to Kitaguchi-hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine for a guided tour and sightseeing for approximately 60 minutes.

Continue to Lake Kawaguchi and enjoy a 30-minute boat cruise.

After that, visit Oishi Park for a break, lunch, and sightseeing, with time to walk around the lake and gardens for around 100 minutes.

Finish the tour with a return journey by bus or coach of approximately 120 minutes.

The tour ends at 1-chōme-8-8 Nishishinjuku.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Shinjuku's LOVE Sculpture - 6 Chome-5-1 Nishishinjuku to Shinjuku's Post Office - 1-chōme-8-8 Nishishinjuku 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bus transportation
Guide fee
Entrance fee
Places to visit: Mount Arakura Sengen Park, Arakura Shrine, Chureito Pagoda, a walk along Honcho Street, a cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko, and Oishi Park