Mt Fuji
- Address: Shizuoka
- Hours: Open daily, climbing season in July and August
- Admission: Free
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Must-Do Experience,
Walking/Hiking,
Mountain,
National Park
Mt Fuji Reviews
We've found 751 Mt Fuji reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by jim p, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
The tour was excellent in every way right from the hotel pickup to the finish at the train station. Mount fuji was the highlite of the tour and we managed to reach the fourth level to make the view all the more spectacular. The guides provided great commentary and many funny stories to make it more interesting.
Review by Ronald M, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
There is no substitute for seeing Mt Fuji in person. The photos and pictures of this incredible icon of Japan come nowhere close to seeing this magnificent mountain in person. After seeing Mt Fuji, you will understand why the Japanese people revere this mountain. Until this tour, I hadn't realised how accessible Mt Fuji was from Tokyo in one day. I also hadn't realised that the lakes around Fujiyama had so much to offer. I had limited time and could only spare a day but managed to see an incredible amount in a short time. Also, the tour guide provided a fantastic description of Japanese culture on this trip between the sights. Here's a few tips when you're deciding whether or not to do this trip. First, the visibility of Mt Fuji is best in winter and not so good in summer, with a pretty good chance of seeing it in spring and autumn. Remember, no one can control the weather! I was really lucky as I got the most breathaking views of probably one of the best things I have ever seen in my life. However, if I was touring this area again, I think I would increase my chances of seeing Mt Fuji by taking one of the two or three day tours offered on this website instead. (I did four tours in Japan from Viator within two weeks and all, without exception, were excellent). Also, there is so much to see and do in ths area, if I had more time, I would have loved to see these things. However, if you were like me and had only had one day, I would highly recommend this tour as you get to see so much of the countryside as well as Japan's much loved icon.
Review by moosepark, South Korea, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo
We didn't know what to expect, but we were sure glad that we took this trip. The forecast was for rain in the afternoon, but we were lucky and was able to see the top of Mt. Fuji since we got there by 11:30am or so. We had lunch at the nearby hotel, and it was the typical Japanese bento and very good. Afterwards when we went to ride the boat on Lake Ashi, it began to rain. The boat was big and covered so it was no problem. We did get wet when we had to walk to the aerial cableway to ride to the top of Mt. Komagatake. We weren't lucky here since we couldn't see anything due to the rain. After a short time, we rode back and down and had time to shop. Afterwards it was time to go back down the mountain. We were supposed to go back to Tokyo by bus, but since I wasn't feeling well we took the Shinkansen so it was a quicker ride back. We did have to pay extra, but that was okay. Overall, this trip is worth it and the guide Mariko was the best! She speaks English fluently and even has a great sense of humor.
Review by S S, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
I had a great experience from start to finish on the day of this tour on Monday,08 April 2013 !!
The Japanese guide,Yuko,had excellent knowledge of the history and geography of Japan in general and Mt.Fuji plus the surrounding areas in particular.
She was able to communicate this effectively in English and with a geat sense of humour.
If possible,please pass on my personal thanks to her for her patience in explaining the best way for me to get back to my hotel in Hachioji all the way from Shinjuku after what had been an exciting but tiring day.
Plus the weather was beautiful with not a cloud in the sky just as in your brochure !!
Kind regards from S.SHARMA (Mr) -- single traveller.
Review by Mrs Gwen M N, Australia, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo
We were very lucky to see Mt Fuji on a clear day which was amazing. The day trip was well planned, the guide very informative, and the coach comfortable. We especially enjoyed the cable car ride and the lunch provide was delicious.
Review by Lorraine M, April 2013
Doing what: 2-Day Mt Fuji, Hakone and Bullet Train Tour from Tokyo
Our tour guide was excellent. He knew the area well and did a great job describing the sites and providing background information. He shared his own personal stories about climbing Mt Fuji which were quite interesting. He even sang the Mt Fuji song for us in both English and Japanese. (his name was Take which rhymes with sake) We also enjoyed the tram ride and boat cruise. The hotel in Hakone was clean and we found the staff to be friendly. I would definitely recommend the 2 day tour with Take.
Review by Chris P, United Kingdom, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Tour guide was very good, excellent at organising everyone to get them to the meeting points. Very knowledgeable and was able to use humour throughout the trip.
The bus from our hotel (Grand Prince New Takanawa) to meeting point (Hamamastcho Station) was easy and smoothly operated.
Transfers to Mount Fuji was comfortable on a nice bus.
The first stop was where lunch was available. We didn't chose to eat the Japanese meal available and went for the alacarte on offer, in all honesty it was not worth the money. But it wasn't awful or anything.
We then went onto Mt Fuji and due to the snow we could only get to phase four, the views were beautiful and it was a really nice experience being above the clouds.
We then went on from there to ride the boat on lake ashi which was really nice and offered lovely views of the volcanoe.
Once we were off the boat we went up the cable car to the top, which on a nice day would of been lovely but because of the fog we couldn't see further than 10m or so in front of us.
Once we had finished there we got back onto the bus and headed for the Shinkansen. Needless to say this was an amazing experience which got us back to our closest station Shinigawa in under 30 or so minutes.
All in all a fantastic trip, run very well and well worth the money.
Review by Jon L, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Brilliant. Tour guide Em O (or similar) was amazing and kept us amused with stories, teaching us japanese and origami lessons making Mt Fuji! Time flew past. Good value for money - no complaints at all. Comes highly recommended.
Review by Kylie C, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo
This tour was fantastic! I opted to do a one day trip up to Mt Fuji for the convenience and it was worth every penny! Marieko our guide was hilariously funny and not only went in detail about the Mt Fuji and Hakone area but also Japense culture and other aspects, she was great! Lunch was awesom!
Review by Ian S, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Excellent, but very long day as we were staying at Haneda Airport hotel. Fortunately the weather broke to give us some views of Mt Fuji. The "Bullet Train" was awsome and it was really a bonus to see the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom. Thank You Viator for a great day.
Review by Christopher B, April 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Very well organised. Our guide Su, was very informative, interesting and fun to be with. We had a very good day and are glad that we went on the organised tour. Anyone wanting to see Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi and return on the Bullet train, this is the best way to do it because everything is arranged for you.
Review by alehtsan, April 2013
Doing what: 2-Day Mt Fuji and Onsen Experience from Tokyo
The tour to Hakone is a must go. The cruise around Lake Ashi is refreshing. If you are lucky you might get to see Mt Fuji. The hotel was amazing. Only do this tour if you know where you want to go by yourself in Hakone and know how to use the buses. The buses are still convenient but there will be little time for you to go to all the places in Hakone.
FYI, eateries and the shops at Hakone En next to the Prince Hotel close early. Make sure you grab dinner and souvenirs before they close. Otherwise you will have to get dinner in the hotel or walk to the closest town/shop for dinner. Buses using the free day pass retire early.
Review by Zenia P, USA, March 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Great trip! We were very lucky to have great views of Mt. Fuji, which not always happens. Guide was knowledgeable and funny. Lake Ashi was wonderful, almost surreal in the mist. Lunch was ok, but it didn't change our good feeling about the whole experience.
Review by CHOW LAN L, March 2013
Doing what: 2-Day Mt Fuji, Hakone and Bullet Train Tour from Tokyo
We are very enjoy the trips to Mt. Fuji. Especially thank you very much for our tour guide Miss Emiko Army Nakamura waiting us at the Tokyo Station when we came back from Hakone to help us bought the express train ticket and bring us to the plarform .
My family feel very warmnest and happy to see her waiting us in the station again thank you very much Miss Emiko hope can join your trips again.
Review by Mr Patrick J O, March 2013
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Great trip full of action and Mount Fuji shone out. Fortunately our hotel ran a shuttle to the bus station as Sunshine Tours did not pick up from our hotel as our booking said they did.
