- Mt Fuji views and
Sakura for hedonists - Yamanashi , Japan
- Get closer to the most famous symbol of Japan,
Mt Fuji, at the time sakura cherry blossoms bloom – do so on a private tour.
- Price
- from JPY 190,000
- Duration
- 2nights 3days
- Date
- March 30-31, 2023
(available now)
Highlights
Relax and recharge at classic Japanese-style hotel with open-air hot springs with a view of the mountain, heated by sleeping volcano Fuji-san.
Sample the best of Japanese cuisine, without giving up comfort of sleeping in Western bed in a spacious Japanese room, or flexibility where you go and what you see in Mt Fuji area.
- Stay near snow-capped Mt Fuji for two nights
Enough contingency to see the mountain the following day, if upon your arrival clouds block the view of perfectly-shaped volcano. - Experience classic Japanese-style hotel with open-air hot springs
We have selected the authentic Japanese hotel which you would enjoy – without having to sleep (or sit) on the floor. - Maximize your time enjoying sights and experiences.
Minimize the time wasted in tiresome “day trips to Fuji” from Tokyo, by staying near iconic volcano mountain and driving around to spot sakura blossoms amidst the best background you can wish for. - Have some flexibility where to go and how to entertain yourself when you have enough of Mt Fuji and hot springs – enjoy your private tour to the full
The Mt Fuji area is filled with attractions and with sakura cherry blossoms viewing spots, but you need ample time and a car with experienced driver to tour them – not possible on a day trip, but perfectly doable and enjoyable if staying in the area. - Private vehicle on the parts of the journey where it makes most sense, and the stories from your guide where you deem it appropriate
Distances are significant, public transport in remote areas is infrequent and can be crowded with mass tourists, hence we use a private vehicle to minimize the time on the road, waiting times and transfers, ensuring your comfort in any weather. Meanwhile, your guide entertains you along the way, sharing the knowledge behind what you see and its significance in Japanese culture.
Gourmet near Mt Fuji – very local delicacies
If you arrive by noon or earlier, you can have lunch nearby JR Mishima station sampling one of the three local delicacies
1. grilled unagi eel on steamed rice, or
2. tofu (soybean curd) made using water from underground streams of Mt Fuji, or
3. seafood sourced from famous Numazu fishing port nearby
All is served with freshly harvested wasabi, locally grown. Choose one of the three themes when selecting your restaurant – but mind a very narrow window for lunch, noon to 1:30PM/ 2PM, typical for Japan outside of big cities. You also can just skip lunch if you had big breakfast, in anticipation for substantial multicourse dinner awaiting you in the evening at the hotel.
Itinerary
| Day | Summary |
|---|---|
| 1 | get off shinkansen bullet train in Mishima station and arrive at hotel Enjoy 1-1.5 hrs ride across Japanese countryside, passing by Lake Yamanaka, one of five lakes around Mt Fuji, and stopping by to take in sakura cherry blossoms viewing spots. Check-in and take a dip in outdoor hot spring bath with a view Mt Fuji. Let thermal waters wash away fatigue and prepare you for kaiseki dinner, Japanese high-end banquet cuisine with the use of local ingredients. Eat your multicourse dinner at 7pm. Sleep well in your Western bed, surrounded by Japanese interior and iconic views of Japan. Overnight in Yamanashi prefecture at premium-class hotel | Meals Included: dinner |
| 2 | enjoy the views of Mt. Fuji and sakura, at hotel grounds, or driving around Enjoy the aesthetics of Japanese garden at your hotel premises,or relax in your room. We have thought of Plan B even in case Mt Fuji is invisible for the entire length of your stay: Or At sunset, take a dip in outdoor hot spring bath with a view Mt Fuji. Eat your multicourse dinner with a different set of delicacies at 7pm. Sleep early in your Western bed, to enjoy early morning thermal bath with a view again the next day. Overnight in Yamanashi prefecture at premium-class hotel | Meals Included: breakfast and dinner |
| 3 | check-out and head onward, to either Tokyo or Kyoto via Mishima or Odawara Be ready to finish breakfast and leave your hotel by 10am Enjoy half-a-day tour for you to see what else the area has to offer you - Mt Fuji Five Lakes area, Hakone, or Izu peninsula. Example of half-a-day tour in inclement weather: visit Okada Museum in Hakone to admire Jakuchu and Isson masterpieces – one of the best private collections of Japanese art in the country. Be dropped off at Odawara station, or Hakone Yumoto station at the end of the day. Example of half-a-day tour in fine sunny weather: visit Odawara Castle, famous sakura-viewing spot loved by samurai class. Be dropped off at Odawara station, or Hakone Yumoto station at the end of the day We arrange for you to be dropped off at JR shinkansen station (Odawara or Mishima) at the end of the day. Meals Included: breakfast |
Price
| Price per person | |
|---|---|
| [ Day trip ] Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2023 Mar 31 - Apr 2, 2023 |
JPY 190,000 3 participants (if three people in the same room) JPY 210,000 3 participants (if three people using two hotel rooms) |
| JPY 240,000 2 participants (two people in the same room) |
■We gladly accept kids of any age on this tour – but we do so with understanding that any extra arrangements for kids, if required, will be limited, and you will have to take care in advance of the food, supplies or your child’s special needs, and that the supplies and luggage will fit into the trunk of a standard sedan car. We also will need you to attend to your child at all times, as neither guide nor hotel offer babysitting services or can be expected to be capable of providing such.
■The above rates are in Japanese yen and can be paid either by credit card or bank transfer.
Exchange rate may change if you prefer to pay in foreign currency.
Important Notes
**This is an individual tour and it does not have a minimum number of participants.
**If you are a solo traveler and would like this tour to be arranged exclusively for you, please contact us to inquire the price for only one person and be prepared to discuss the start date.
**The detailed itinerary will be sent to all participants at the same time a week before the tour start. In the meantime, the best reference is the description hereabove, without specific location names.
We assume that all your luggage will fit into the trunk of a standard sedan car.
Tour price is inclusive of:
Hotel accommodation with breakfasts | Experienced English-speaking guide for 7-8 hours a day | Private vehicle with Japanese driver as per itinerary above | Two breakfast meals and two dinner meals provided by the hotel (additional orders will be extra cost paid on the spot individually by participants) | All entrance fees, museum tickets and participation fees – except for Fuji Q Highland amusement park *if you have any food restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking the tour with as much detail as possible - we need time to confirm if we and how we can cater to the special dietary needs you have and the extra cost involved. On short notice this is not possible.
Exclusive of :
Transportation to/from Japan | Shinkansen bullet train in Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance | Additional Snacks | Personal expenses (Souvenirs and Alcoholic Beverages, etc.) | Any lunch meals (subject to availability, we might help to arrange lunch meals on advance notice) | Any luggage forwarding service cost, luggage assistance or luggage assistance at the station | Fuji Q Highland amusement park or any theme parks entrance fees
Customize Your Tour?
If you wish to extend your stay or make shinkansen bullet train arrangements, contact us to start discussing your custom tour! We'll listen and create an itinerary based on your budget, your choice of destinations, accommodations, and focus it on your interests. There might be customized itinerary design fees involved.
Recommended train times
Decide in advance on the tour start time (or have us wait* for you –standby fees apply) On the way from Kyoto to Tokyo – your guide will meet you at train platform if you:• Leave JR Kyoto station at 10:08 on Hikari502 Tokaido Shinkansen
> Arrive in JR Mishima station by noon and eat your pre-booked lunch in Mishima
• Leave JR Kyoto station at noon on Hikari506 Tokaido Shinkansen
>> Arrive in JR Mishima station by 2PM and head north towards Mt Fuji area
• Leave JR Kyoto station after lunch at 14:08 on Hikari510 Tokaido Shinkansen
>>> Arrive in JR Mishima station by 4pm and head north towards Mt Fuji area Leave
ANOTHER OPTION: JR Kyoto station at 12:30 on Hikari650 Tokaido Shinkansen
Arrive in JR Odawara station by 14:40 (we don’t recommend this as it would make the ride longer, 2.5. hrs instead of 1.5-2 hrs)
Be picked up from any hotel in central Tokyo. Together with your guide, you will then take JR Tokaido Shinkansen, Izu Odoriko or Saphire with your guide to Mishima area – we will advise train times accordingly.
We can also pick you up from Yokohama, Kamakura or Hakone (inform us of pick-up location details and pick-up time well in advance; the cost might be adjusted,)
Contact us about this tour
3rd floor, Kyodo Bldg. jimbocho, 2-2, Kanda, jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan ｜Travel Agency Registration No. 607
