Things to do in Yamanashi Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

May 23, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県, Yamanashi-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the main island of Honshu.
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1. Mt. Fuji Highlight Private tour from Kawaguchiko (public transportation)

Kawaguchiko Station, 3641 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan Japan Wonder Travel
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If you want enjoy Mt Fuji without climbing, visit the Fuji Five Lake area which is developed as a resort area and provides a breathtaking view of the mountain on clear days. This is private 7-hour tour is led by a local professional guide, and is able to be customized to your liking, based on your interests and the weather to make the most of your day. Up to 8 guests can experience the view, culture, history and food around Mt Fuji. Meet at Kawaguchiko station, where you will board the bus that will take you on your full-day guided adventure.

Inclusions: Local and professional guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees (you and guide) *Kachi kachi ropeway is 800JPY per person, Lunch (you and guide), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation fee to move around (you and guide) *One day bus pass is 1,000-1,500JPY per person

Reviewed By MariaFF85

In spite a raining day, Kenji guided us to Nara to visit beautiful temples shrines and, the best, to walk with very peaceful deers.

2. 1 Day Private Mt Fuji Sightseeing Tour Car/Van with “English Speaking Driver”

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-What You Can Expect- Enjoy a Full Day Tour from Tokyo that travels to Mount Fuji. Be amazed by the beautiful scenery in Kawaguchi Lake while riding the Kachi Kachi Ropeway cable car. Experience wearing the traditional Japanese "Kimono" and have a photo Session in "Iyashi No Sato". You can enjoy your time at Fuji Five Lakes at your leisure, rent a paddle boat or even go on a cruise along the lakes. Our private chauffeurs are knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and English speaking general guides will help create unforgettable travel experiences in Mount Fuji. -Highlights- . Private Chartered Car/Van . Hotel pickup and drop-off provided inside 23 wards Tokyo . English Speaking Driver . Flexible Itinerary

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Petrol/Gas, Parking Fee, Highway Tolls, Modern and Clean Vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Tour guide service

Reviewed By F3672BTkarenw

We booked a day trip in Nikko with Ohayo Travel and highly recommend it. It was really convenient to have a private car and we managed to see many sights as a result. The tour guide/ driver was polite and punctual, and gave us good suggestions at each spot to enhance our experience.

3. Private Mt Fuji and the Gotemba Outlet in One Day from Tokyo

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A day tour around Mt. Fuji, its nearby sites and shopping at the Gotemba Premium Outlet, Japans largest outlet mall. As this car service tour on the mini-van is completely yours, we are very flexible to customize it if you have any request. The guides that we afford are English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Korean speaking guide all having their national qualification so please request your preferred language when you reserve.

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan, English, Japanese or French speaking local guide (Chinese and Korean speaking guide available upon request), Hotel pickup and drop-off, One bottled water per person, DVD player in minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Tigerland83

We had a wonderful day with Takashi as our guide. We visited Arakura Sengen Park and Shrine, 4th Station, Wind and Ice Caves, Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Oishi Park. We were very lucky and got to see Mt. Fuji all day. Takashi was very knowledgeable about all sites and the history of Japan and we would highly recommend this tour.

4. Highlights of Day Trip around Mt. Fuji by Public Transportation

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This is a day trip around Mt. Fuji which is one of World Heritage Sites and said to have the most beautiful figure in the world as an independent mountain. You can enjoy the scenery with many other sites around it in each season, taking the public transportation. You can enjoy the different Mt. Fuji scenery at each site, for example, with a five-story pagoda, a lake and a town, and in each season, for example, with cherry blossoms, fresh green leaves and turned red leaves. A lunch restaurant near Lake Kawaguchi has a unique way to cock. They grill meat on a plate cut of the lava field in front of guests and it's said to be very healthy as the extra fat of meat drops off through the holes in the plate. See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tokyo 23 wards

Exclusions: Pleasure boat fee (930 JPY each), Rope-way fee (800 JPY each), Food and drinks, Transportation fee between pickup and drop-off points (guests and guide)

Reviewed By Melannew

Yoshi was a great tour guide. He tells a lot of stories and takes you to your desired places and then some. We went to the National Gardens, stopped to say hi to Hachiko, and went to the Chiku Chiku Cafe. The Hedgehogs were so cute! They're usually nocturnal and the one I was visiting, Butter, was really tired and wanted to sleep so I only took a couple pictures and let him rest the rest of the time :) Take care Yoshi! Hope you have more fun adventures

5. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour

Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Grand Tours
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Relax and do things at your own pace with this chauffeur driven tour to the Fuji area. You will be picked up from any hotel or location within Tokyo 23 wards and start your day our with a comfortable drive over to Fuji. First stop at the marvellous Lake Kawaguchi which is a perfect serene spot to view Mt. Fuji. Enjoy a lunch at one of the many delicious traditional food spots in the area before continuing on to Hakone and Lake Ashi and a peaceful boat ride. Take the Ropeway to Owakudani volcanic area. The tour would take 7-10 hours depending on traffic and the pace you wish to set. This itinerary is totally customisable depending on your needs.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By MargaretA33

At the end of a month long cruise to China and Japan, we had 1 full day in Tokyo to see as much as possible. Mr Oriol was our guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable, providing information about Tokyo's history, culture and sites to see. The day was quite flexible and at our own pace. There was no expectation that we would hurry through each destination. At some sites Mr Oriol accompanied us, at others he waited patiently for us to finish. He joined us for lunch and guided our choice from the menu. We were delighted with Tokyo Grand Tours and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a chauffeured personal tour of Tokyo. Guy readily communicated with us prior to our arrival in Tokyo and our 'pick-up' was problem free. Mr Oriol was always courteous and enthusiastic. Great value for money.

6. Mt.Fuji 1 Day Bus & Walking Tour

Backpackers Hostel K's House Mt.Fuji, 6713-108 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan K's House Mt. Fuji
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We are operating this tour since 2011. Our experienced tour conductors are knowledgeable about that area and happy to show you around. We belong to K's House, Japanese hostel chain voted as the best hostel chain of the world in 2011 & 2012. K's House branches welcome many travelers (from individual to group) from all over the world everyday. Therefore, we know how anybody would like to enjoy travelling. Our tour shows you the picturesque places as well as the historical side of Mt.Fuji, the geography, the inhabitant etc. in a day. We hope you rediscover the beauty of that area. We are delighted to help you and make their trip a wonderful experience!!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees & Toll fees

Exclusions: Lunch break is provided (Prepare your own lunch or money for it).

Reviewed By mixeur29

As we where travelling in Fuji area in these Covid times, we stayed at K's house for a couple of night to recharge and restore ourselves after long travels. The place was the best deal, and great facilities, all we could need, and very clean and tidy and diverse, from Kotatsu, to guitar, and from amazing photography books to hammock and the big fully equiped kitchen and the perfect location, What could we have asked more ? Well, the staff was so nice that they noticed it was soon my birthday and when I entered the room they had left a present for me! A golden sake in a beautiful Fuji tissu. I was truly touched by this intention.. Thank you very much for making our stay in Fuji very comfortable and special ???? Soon to come again ????

7. Private Car for Mt. Fuji 5th Station and more (customizable)

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After pickup from your Tokyo hotel or a central meeting point, begin the 1.5-hour drive to Oshino Eight Ponds for your first view of majestic Mt. Fuji and a sample of the famous spring waters. Continue to Oshino Ninja Village to admire the Japanese garden, snap a photo with a ninja, or play a popular ninja escape game (own expense). Stop for your lunch (enjoy a restaurant on your own) Head on to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, one of the area’s best viewing locations. Then experience the changing seasons on Mt. Fuji in 4-D with the 40-minute Fuji Airways flight simulator. Your final stop is at Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. Spend time at the natural reflecting pool before returning to your departure point in Tokyo by late afternoon. Note: Some stops are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Wifi in Vehicle (if available), Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Food and Drinks

8. Mt. Fuji Area Full-Day Private Trip (Tokyo DEP.) with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Shinjuku Station, 3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan Japan Guide Agency
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This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Mt. Fuji area! Mt. Fuji is about 100 km away from Tokyo, and it’s one of the most popular destinations for a day-trip from Tokyo through the year. Numbers of tourist attractions are available in and around Mt. Fuji offering visitors unforgettable experiences with the stunning scenery. Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for you and your guide), Private transportation, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), for yourself and your guide

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

9. [Virtual Tour] Zoom viewing tour Mt. Fuji & Hakone Highlight

Keio Plaza Hotel, 2 Chome-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan JTB Sunrise Tours
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Virtual tour version of Tripadvisor Best of Best 2020 products!! On this virtual tour, you can experience sightseeing at the famous Japanese location of Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Odawara Castle, as well as riding on the Shinkansen, all from your own home! This virtual tour is led by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter in real time. In order to make it so that participating customers feel as if they are strolling around, you will be shown pre-recorded tour footage while a knowledgeable National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter with a hospitable heart provides explanations for sightseeing spots and Japanese culture. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to mention them to the guide right then and there! ・1st session 11:00 am(Japan time) USA Pacific 6pm/Mountain 7pm/Central 8pm/Eastern 9pm ・2nd session 4:00 pm(Japan time) USA Pacific 11pm/Mountain 12pm/Central 1am/Eastern 2am

Inclusions: National Licensed English speaking local tour guide, Interactive communication with local guides

Exclusions: Gratuities, Internet equipment, environment and charges

Reviewed By mm0711

The tour was just like a live stream. You will get on a rickshaw and your friendly driver will show you around in Kyoto. After the ride, your guide will walk with you and take you to the beautiful bamboo forest and Tenruji Temple. You will also meet monkeys at the park in Iwatayama! The only thing I was disappointed about was I couldn't taste the Shojin Ryori or Buddhist vegetarian meal that our guide Mickey-san showed and explained. I should be on the real tour!

10. Private Tour: Chartered Car to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone and Lake Ashi

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A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences. In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high. Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense. Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person

Exclusions: Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.), Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Tinalyon75

We had an Excellent experience and Ken was really accomodating. My family and I would highly recommend this trip for people of any age. He spoke very fluent English which made our experience enjoyable and overall a day well spent!

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