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Mt. Fuji Highlight Full Day Tour for Cruise Traveler by Private Car

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Yumiko M.

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Hello, I'm Yumiko, a nationally licensed English-speaking tour guide. I was born and live in Yamanashi Prefecture, which is next to Tokyo and the home of Mt. Fuji. Yamanashi Prefecture is also famous for the largest amounts of produce of grapes and peaches in Japan. I love Mt. Fuji, grapes and peaches!! I look at and look up to Mt. Fuji every day. Mt. Fuji area is full of nature, beauty and history, and has a lot of places you must visit. Mt. Fuji was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013, which is officially named "Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration". The inscribed property consists of 25 sites which reflect the essence of Mt. Fuji's sacred and artistic landscape. In addition to these sites, there are many nice view spots, interesting museums, leisure facilities, and off-beaten spots in Mt. Fuji area. There are a lot of ways to enjoy yourself. Exploring the Aokigahara Forest and having a relaxing time at Lake Kawaguchiko is one of my favorite tours. Visiting Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine always gives me spiritual energy because of its sacred atmosphere. Cycling at Lake Kawaguchiko or Lake Yamanakako refreshes me. The view of Mt. Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda) is getting popular and famous. From the Fuji Five Lakes, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Fuji with the lake. From spring through autumn, you can go up to the 5th station by bus or taxi. If you would like to visit some off-beaten spots, I will be pleased to take you to my special places. I am also familiar with good restaurants and cafes in the area. I myself love to travel around the world, learn different cultures, find something interesting, eat local good food, and have wonderful experiences. So, I would really like you to fully enjoy your travel in Mt. Fuji area. I am ready to guide you around Mt. Fuji as your personal tour guide with cheerful and open mind. I will make your private tour enjoyable and memorable. Please feel free to send me an email. I look forward to your inquiry. Yumiko National Certified Guide since 2008 Certified Domestic Itinerary Management Supervisor *Insurance is not included. I recommend that you be covered by your own travel insurance. *Since I do not have a commercial driver's license, I cannot drive during tours.

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Overview of your Shizuoka tour

Welcome to Mt. Fuji! Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, and its almost perfect cone shape is worldwide famous for its beauty. It's a symbol of Japan! Mt. Fuji was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013, and the Mt. Fuji area is full of wonderful places worth visiting. In this tour, you can choose three or four places you would like to visit and get around with a cheerful and knowledgeable local guide. Let's enjoy your customized private tour in a relaxed mood!! Enjoy seeing and feeling nature and history of Mt. Fuji. Of course, let's enjoy local food too!!

Recent Reviews

Douglas H.United States
May 2026

We highly recommend the Mt. Fuji Highlight Full Day Tour for Cruise Traveler by Private Car!! Our new friend and personal tour guide Yumiko took time to visit with us ahead of time via email to determine our interests and to create a custom itinerary for us. Everything ran smoothly according to the schedule, and we had a wonderful day making a complete 360-degree tour around Mt. Fuji. The weather cooperated and we had spectacular views of Fuji-San all day long. Yumiko took time to teach us about the history and culture of the area and used our travel time wisely. Our day with Yumiko was one of the best days of our trip!

Liza J.United States
May 2026

Our group of 8 had a great time with Yumiko. She was the most gracious, caring and informative guide we had on our tour in Asia. She greeted us at the Royal Caribbean marina port & despite the rainy weather & the inability to see Mt Fuji we had a thorough tour of the landmark around it including the Shiraito no Taki Waterfalls which was breathtaking. Mt Fuji heritage center was fascinating. Thank you Yumiko.

Tabatha G.United States
April 2026

We had the best day in an around Mount Fuji!! our original plan was to go to a couple of shrines during our full filled day but, I told her we’ve seen enough shrines in the last three weeks that we could skip them this time we went to see the most beautiful ponds and beautiful area at the base of Mount Fuji. I can’t even describe it. we were on our way and looked up and we saw this giant roller coaster and I asked her what is that?? she told us that that was a theme park with the world’s largest roller coaster we were looking at so we said well. Can we detour and go there and so that’s what we did.!! my husband and my daughter will never forget, taking a detour and riding the world’s longest and fastest roller coaster!! we had an amazing lunch tried for the first time horse meet, and it was actually pretty good!! Thank you for such an amazing day!

Michael S.United States
November 2025

We hand a positively wonderful day with Yomiko. She was great to work with in designing our one day tour. We saw all the sites that were on our list and plus some hidden gems. The day could not have gone more smoothly. We highly recommend Yomiko to anyone wanting to see the beautiful countryside around Mt. Fuji.

Natalie A.United States
July 2025

We stopped in Shimizu on a cruise. Our family of 3 was lucky enough to book Yumiko and a private driver. Yumiko was AMAZING! One of the best guides we had of our month long trip to Japan! She was very easy to understand, fun and described concepts better than many of the other guides we had on our trip. She even took advantage of our time in line at the ropeway with a Japanese language lesson and we did origami while in the car. There is not a lot to do at this port but we really enjoyed what we did with Yumiko. Cabs are not plentiful at the few tourists sites we visited. I recommend getting a driver for an efficient day.

Julie T.United States
July 2025

My family had a fantastic day in Shimizu with Yumiko! We had great communication before the trip, planning the tour itinerary and pre-booking our taxi was an easy process. She found an excellent lunch spot in a Japanese house that could accommodate gluten free. We learned and experienced alot of the Japanese culture with Yumiko this day and we are very appreciative to her and will never forget it. We would not hesitate to hire her again when we revisit

Your Shizuoka tour itinerary

We will meet at Shimizu Port. You will choose three or four places you would like to visit from the following list, or I will suggest your itinerary. If you have some other special places you would like to visit, please let me know. - Mt. Fuji 5th station - Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine - Fujisan World Heritage Center - Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda) - Kawaguchi Asama Shrine - Lake Kawaguchiko : you will choose from Oishi Park, Hana Terrace, Kubota Itchiku Art Museum, Panoramic Ropeway, Pleasure Boat, Music Forest Museum, Monkey Show Theater, Sake Brewery, Muse Museum, etc. - Lake Saiko : you will choose from Iyashino Sato (village of thatched roof houses), Bat Cave, and Ryugu Cave - Lake Yamanakako - Oshino Hakkai (8 ponds of spring water) - Shiraito Waterfalls - Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taish Shrine - Tokaido Hiroshige Museum - Miho no Matsubara Pine Grove Beach

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

Chartered taxi

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan

Shimizu Port

Other details
Tour categories
Religious Sites
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1006893
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for cruise travellers looking to explore the highlights of Mt. Fuji at a relaxed pace. It's also ideal for those who want a customized experience with a knowledgeable local guide, like Yumiko M., who can provide deeper insights into the area's nature and history. The tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for families and travellers with mobility concerns.

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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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