Tokai

The tour leader gave a good introduction and managed the time well, making the whole experience very comfortable.

On December 23, 2025, our group of about 20 people traveled by minibus. Our guide, Carp Feng, managed the itinerary well; the driver, Mr. Nakamura, drove very steadily. After three days of rain, it was the only sunny day, and our group successfully reached the 5th Station. Mount Fuji was incredibly large and close by, and the red torii gate of Komitake Shrine under the blue sky was serene and beautiful. The winding road was filled with beautiful seas of clouds. We arrived at Oshino Hakkai around 3:30 PM. The village looked idyllic in the twilight, but it was packed with tourists and vendors. In the morning, both Tenjō-zan Park and Oishi Park had backlighting when viewing Mount Fuji. The queue for the cable car at Tenjō-zan Park averaged 10-20 minutes one way. A swing ride of 2-3 minutes costs ¥500 per person (self-service ticket machine). There are selfie stands available, but staff did not assist with taking photos. Shops at the 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and the Nature Museum offer tax-free shopping for purchases over ¥5500. The checkout queues are listed above, from shortest to longest. The ice cream line at the Kawaguchiko Nature Living Museum stretched outside the store. Local agricultural products such as strawberries, grapes, oranges, and dried persimmons are sold at stalls outside Oshino Hakkai and the Nature Living Museum. At the 5th station, there's a honeydew melon-flavored bread shaped like Mount Fuji for ¥400; personally, I found the outer frosting too sweet. I recommend choosing seats on the left side for better photos of the scenery along the way.

Kkday day tours are convenient and affordable. Our guide, Tao Jing, was very dedicated in explaining everything. It's beautiful to go in December when there's snow ❄️. It's less crowded on weekdays, making it a more comfortable place to explore. However, many shops in the mountains and Gassho-zukuri villages were closed. At the rest stop, you can buy fresh milk, which is delicious.

Good deal, online booking available, and easy to pick up. Perfect for buying a car or plane ticket at the station or airport! Convenient and fast.

good car good price good driver