Yamanakako

Our tour guide was amazing! Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, but he also spoke fluent English, making the entire trip superb. The transportation was comfortable, and the sights he arranged showcased the beauty of Japan, especially the area around Mt. Fuji! Plus, the timing was perfect; we were lucky enough to see Mt. Fuji at every major attraction and took tons of photos. Overall, it was fantastic value and definitely the most recommended way to explore the Mt. Fuji area!

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.