Oshino

The weather was perfect; the blue skies throughout the trip perfectly complemented Mount Fuji's shape and its snow-capped peak, making each scenic spot a unique and memorable photo opportunity. Our guide, Brother Wang, provided insightful and easy-to-understand explanations, making the journey less tedious. We visited the hotspots and took many beautiful photos, but unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to explore further and appreciate the scenery from different perspectives (due to concerns about traffic on the return trip).

This was my first time purchasing a one-day tour, and the tour guide said we were very lucky because it was the only day that Mount Fuji would appear that week! 😍 The entire day's itinerary was fantastic. Our guide, Sia, was very thoughtful in maximizing the time Mount Fuji was visible, allowing us to visit as many attractions as possible. Thank you to our lovely guide, Sia Huang Xiyu, for her dedication, providing detailed explanations throughout the trip, and even preparing small gifts (little golden turtles and grass crackers). Thank you also to the driver for his hard work throughout the day, making for a wonderful one-day tour experience!

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.

The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The guide was punctual. Overall, a very good experience. Although we requested for an English guide, the guide mainly used Mandarin as there was another Taiwan lady in our group and she only understands Mandarin. As for me and my daughter, we are fine as we also can converse and understand Mandarin. :-) So, it works for us.