JTB SUNRISE
Spend 1 whole day with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter touring on a bus around the popular Mt. Fuji/Kawaguchiko area. Also visit the Arakurayama Sengen Park, popular on SNS sites in Japan and around the world, located halfway up Mt. Fuji, a registered World Heritage Site. Climb up 398 steps and behold the Chureito Pagoda, the symbol of Sengen Park. The scenery of the Chureito Pagoda with Mt. Fuji towering beyond in the background is just like a postcard. For lunch, a traditional Japanese-style meal pleasing to the eyes and palate will be served. Boarding will be at the Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus Boarding Area, while disembarking will be at the Shinjuku Station West Exit. This tour cannot be requested in advance.
Highlights
Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchi, and the iconic Chureito Pagoda in one full-day trip.
Round-trip from Shinjuku with a licensed English-speaking guide
Capture postcard-perfect views of Mt. Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park.
Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch at a local hotel, included in the tour.
Ideal for first-time visitors seeking top Mt. Fuji photo spots and cultural landmarks.
Duration
9 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in
English
What is included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter,
Lunch
Round-trip bus fare
Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus Boarding Area
Start time
08:20:00
End point
Shinjuku Station West Exit
Embark on a captivating full-day tour from Shinjuku, accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, as you journey by comfortable bus to the iconic Mt. Fuji 5th Station, hovering at 2,300 meters and offering breathtaking panoramic views above the clouds. Savor a beautifully presented traditional Japanese-style lunch (including meat and fish) mid-day at a scenic venue near Kawaguchi, expertly balancing both flavor and cultural experience. Continue to Lake Kawaguchi’s Oishi Park, a favorite among photographers for its tranquil lakeside views reflecting Mt. Fuji. Then, ascend through Arakurayama Sengen Park, climbing 398 steps up to the emblematic Chureito Pagoda, where the perfect composition of the pagoda framed by Mt. Fuji awaits—an iconic, postcard-perfect scene recognized worldwide. The tour wraps up back at Shinjuku Station West Exit by late afternoon, offering both ease and memorable views in one seamless experience.
Depart from Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus Boarding Area then head to Mt. Fuji 5th Station
Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure. The bus will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line.
The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds.
Enjoy Japanese-style cuisine and then head to Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park
Enjoy Japanese-style cuisine and the enjoy a popular photo spot with a view of Mt. Fuji towering beyond the lake.
Arakurayama Sengen Park
This park is rich with scenic views of the city, located right in view of Mt. Fuji. Chureito Pagoda, the symbol of the park, can be reached after climbing up the 398 steps of a stairway. Especially during the cherry blossom season, this place is a greatly popular spot among local and international visitors as it offers a scenery of Mt. Fuji, Chureito Pagoda, and cherry blossoms captured all together in one photo.
Availability: August 2025: 25, 28, 29 September 2025: Available every day except: 1, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28 October 2025: Available every day except: 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 November 2025: Available every day except: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 2026: To be advised
Bookings may be made until 15:00 on the day prior to the tour. Please make a reservation on the system.
If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
This tour cannot be requested in advance.
The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons.
Due to weather conditions, Mt. Fuji may not be visible. However, the tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be given for this reason.
If Mt. Fuji's 4th or 5th Station cannot be reached due to road surface freezing, an accident on the Fuji Subaru Line, weather conditions, or other reasons, the tour will be guided to Oshino Hakkai or Fujisan World Heritage Center.
For the Arakurayama Sengen Park sightseeing, the bus disembarking and boarding location will be Shimo-Yoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line. About a 10-minute walk one way takes the tour to Sengen Shrine. In addition, a long stairway with about 398 steps up to the scenic spot Chureito Pagoda, the park's symbol, takes about 15 minutes one way. Those who are not confident in their physical stamina may have to wait for a few minutes at the Sengen Shrine.
Depending on the season and day of the week, traffic conditions may vary, and arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed. Thank you for your understanding.
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If a seat on the bus is required for the child, please make a booking at the Child rate.
With Lunch: Japanese cuisine meal with meat and fish at Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko or at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa.
*There is a separate tour code for those who prefer a vegetarian meal, so please book that instead if preferred. Changes may not be made on the day.
*Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. *Drivers do not work as guides.
JTB SUNRISE
