--- title: Small Group Tour Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 136 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 150 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 39 (Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/small-group-tour-mount-fuji-and-lake-kawaguchi-from-tokyo/ --- # Small Group Tour Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo **Guidekin's take:** See Lake Kawaguchi from Oishi Park, photograph Chureito Pagoda and explore the ponds of Oshino Hakkai. Guiding and air-conditioned transport are included; weather can obscure Mount Fuji and change the stops. 4.85 from 150 reviews at €136 per person for 10h. In our comparison: #24 of 39 in Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Mount Fuji’s surroundings with our Small Group Tour: Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo. Join an expert guide in a small-group setting as you travel through the countryside to Oishi Park. Soak in the landscape views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. Later, visit Arakurayama to take photos of the iconic Chureito Pagoda and nearby shrine. Shop for traditional souvenirs in Fujiyoshida and walk among the spring ponds of Oshino Hakkai. Finish with panoramic views at the famous 5th Station. Our Small Group Tour: Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo promises more than just Mount Fuji views. With a small group, discover the cultural icons that surround the mountain, from Chureito Pagoda to Oshino Hakkai. Enjoy a personalized experience with an expert local guide and smooth round-trip transfers from Tokyo. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of the MUFG Bank, - Starts 07:50: one departure a day - Food not included: Meals & Drinks **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €136 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 150 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tourist Japan - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:50 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.85 from 150 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 146 of 150. - 5 stars: 135 (90%) - 4 stars: 11 (7%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the friendly guides and scenic stops; clouds and rain can leave Mount Fuji hidden. **Praised:** - Friendly, patient guides who answer questions and look after the group - Lake and pagoda stops offer views of Mount Fuji when the weather is clear - Well organised sightseeing with time to explore at a manageable pace **Complaints:** - Cloud and rain can hide Mount Fuji throughout the visit - Heavy traffic can turn the outing into a long day in the vehicle - Some find the guides informative while others report sparse commentary - Unclear or changed pickup instructions can make the meeting point confusing Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-20 to 2026-10-27); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - English-speaking tour guide - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Meals & Drinks - Travel Insurance - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Tokyo** (pass by, no stop) - Meet your guide at a centralized meeting location and head to Mount Fuji 2. **Arakurayama Sengen Park** (2h) - Visit Arakurayama, home to the famous Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine 3. **Oishi Park** (2h) - Drive to Oishi Park and enjoy scenic views of Lake Kawaguchi & Mount Fuji 4. **Oshino Hakkai** (1h) - Discover Oshino Hakkai’s crystal-clear ponds and thatched houses 5. **Mt. Fuji 5th Station** (1h) - Head up to the 5th Station for panoramic views (weather conditions may affect the visibility of the mountain) 6. **Fujiyoshida** (1h) - In Fujiyoshida, enjoy free time for lunch and shop for souvenirs in traditional shops 7. **Tokyo** (pass by, no stop) - The tour ends at the same location you started your day from ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:50 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide in front of the MUFG Bank, he will have an orange flag saying Tourist Japan. The meeting point address in Google is 1-chōme-13-12 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour involves a significant amount of physical activity, including climbing 400 steps (optional); please ensure you're physically capable of participating - While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather, heavy traffic during the peak season, or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites, or some visits may be cancelled on the spot. Due to heavy traffic during the Japanese holiday season, weekends, or peak season, the return time may be delayed. - Weather conditions may affect the visibility of Mount Fuji during your visit to the 5th Station ## Compared with other Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 39** | €136 | 10h | 4.85 (150) | shared | | [Mt Fuji Hidden Gem Custom Car Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver](/japan/tokyo/tours/mt-fuji-hidden-gem-custom-car-tour-with-licensed-guide-driver/?format=md) | €564 | 10h | 4.96 (408) | private | | [Private Mt Fuji Tour from Tokyo: Scenic BBQ & Hidden Gems](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-mt-fuji-tour-from-tokyo-scenic-bbq-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €255 | 9h | 4.99 (161) | private | | [Mount Fuji Private Tour With English Guide Fully Customizable](/japan/tokyo/tours/mount-fuji-private-tour-with-english-guide-fully-customizable/?format=md) | €381 per group | 8h | 4.95 (255) | private | Ranked #24 of 39 in Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €865, median €142; typical length 10h. 31 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/mt-fuji-tours-from-tokyo/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/small-group-tour-mount-fuji-and-lake-kawaguchi-from-tokyo/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md