Private tour in Fujikawaguchiko Akira K
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Hello, Hajimemashite! ("Nice to meet you" in Japanese) My name is Akira (Arti) and I would like to be your tour guide when you decide to visit my home country, Japan. First of all, I would like to thank you for looking at my pages. I have been working as a nationally licensed tour guide in Japan since 2010 and JGA class-A guide. I have guided more than 500 groups, working more than 130 days a year. I am a 75 year old male, living in Yokohama suburbs adjacent to Tokyo with my wife. I lived in the USA, Spain and Germany experiencing the local life, culture, language and negotiations. My hobby is riding motorcycles (KTM and Vespa scooters) so I hope to find riders among you travelers too. I travel throughout Japan, not only in guide business, but also on my bikes. My "Around Japan" journey is on its 10th lap and I have been visiting different places and routes every time. That is how I accumulated all the local information which helps me a lot as a guide. I can take you to non tourism places such as various factory tours, utilizing my electrical and mechanical engineering back ground. I have also been a railroad fan since 12 yrs old which helps me to take around travelers to local railroad lines in beautiful sceneries. I lived in the United States for 8 years with my family and have visited 45 countries in the world on business and for pleasure so I understand the people and cultures of many other countries. I recently finished my 6 month Spanish training in Valencia, Spain so I can guide in Spanish, too. My other interest areas are the biology, entomology, linguistics, paleontology and electronics. I am a back alley food gourmet, and of course, I love drinking sake at local back alley taverns, too. So, just email me about your interest in Japan! I will give you various suggestions when you decide to select Japan for your travel destination. I am more than happy to customize your trip for you, too. I am available for multiple days depending on my availability. I own a national license in English speaking guide, itinerary management and an unlimited class motorcycle rider's license. I have been trained in a Japanese and American travel agencies as a guide. I have a master's degree in physics and electronics. I do not drive travelers but need to use publicly available transportation measures. I do not guide underaged persons nor wheel chaired person alone unless accompanied by his/her family due to the local regulations.
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Meet up in Kawaguchiko station and start in chartered local taxi who knows well about local traffic. Taxi fare will be around 40000jpy. Mt. Fuji is an active volcano and the highest mountain in Japan. Mt. Fuji area with scattered small villages and beautiful 5 lakes, great nature and the local people's life. Its spiritual/religious significance has been attracting people. Its geological history is also very intriguing. We should be able to cover 5 to 6 spots on the vehicle, but the local traffic congestion/weather may impact the itinerary. The commuting trip consumes around 4 hours round trip from Tokyo and can be an issue. Please note that, -There is no bullet train to Fuji area. The train seat reservation must be done well in advance. -The highway direct bus services are available from the BASTA terminal in Shinjuku. Again, the seats will be sold out very quickly for weekends.
Great day! Arti-San took us to multiple viewing spots for varied views of Mt Fuji, including several that were much less crowded than others. We loved our walk in the Sea of Trees to the wind cave and hearing about the history of the forest and the rest of the area. He is very knowledgeable about Japan and the world having lived in other countries and through his own travels. We highly recommend this guide!
This tour was exceptional because of the guide and the cloudless views of Mt. Fuji. Akira was very helpful in planning the start and end of our trip with him. Knowledgeable and easy to understand. Great tour guide.
We use Tours by Locals all over the world, but today's tour to Mt. Fuji in Japan was one of the very best. Our guide, Akira ("Arty") was fantastic—great English; highly knowledgeable; really nice; and very accommodating. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Tokyo or Fuji.
Akira was Superb! Knowledgeable, clear and considerate.
Artie begleitete uns für 4 Tage in und um Tokio. Er war ein hervorragender Guide, der uns viel vom Japan gestern und heute vermitteln konnte. Dank seiner Kenntnisse im öffentlichen Transportwesen Tokios wurden Sonderwünsche bestens erfüllt.
Akira was an amazing tour guide for our tour to Mount Fuji. Every aspect was perfectly organized and we learned so much from him about the Mount Fuji area and about many aspects of Japanese culture. He was such a knowledgeable person and also very helpful and gracious that made the day truly special !! I would highly recommend Akira to anyone that is seeking a tour anywhere in Japan. He is just terrific !!
This is just an example and not a commitment. 9:30: Meet up in Fujikyu Kawguchiko station and start the tour The visiting spots and visiting order can be changed depending on the local traffic conditions and weather. -Motosuko lake photo stop with the 1000 yen note Mt. Fuji figure. -Shojiko lake Fuji view right over the lake water. -Saiko lake Fuji view over the water. -Kawaguchiko lake Fuji view with the souvenir shop. Must try the blueberry ice cream. -Aokigahara Jukai wild forest with deep side stories. -Lava cave caving with icy cold air even in mid-summer. -By 15:30 latest, leave Kawaguchiko area to avoid expected heavy traffic back to Tokyo. -Lunch in a local restaurant Sengen Shrine 1000yrs old cedar tree, Oshino Hakkai pure clear water ponds or Fuji 5th stage are optional with the substitution of other spots. Chureito pagoda is not recommended. It is overcrowded and it takes more than an hour to get into the parking lot. If you are ready to take a 30min walk from remote parking, you could do that.
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Locally chartered vehicle booked by the guide. The vehicle size and type will vary depending on the group size. Wheelchaired travelers could join depending on the chartered vehicle type.
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan
Kawaguchiko station is the gateway town to Fuji lakes area. The place is filled with visitors. The guide will look for the traveler, holding up a meeting board with your name on.
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