Mt. Fuji Hidden Gems & Gotemba Outlets with Local Guide & Driver
Overview
Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts.
As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Mt. Fuji, we combine extensive experience and local insight to deliver a refined, fully customized one-day tour that stands above the rest.
Enjoy a full-day private tour to Mt. Fuji and Gotemba Outlet with your own guide and driver, for a stress-free and personalized experience. Begin at Arakurayama Sengen Shrine with the iconic Chureito Pagoda, offering breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, then wander through a charming traditional village and explore the mysterious Aokigahara Forest, home to hidden lava caves.
Experience Japan’s spiritual heritage at ancient shrines and scenic spots, and enjoy lunch by the tranquil Lake Kawaguchi. Conclude your day with shopping at Gotemba Outlet, one of Japan’s largest outlet malls with 290 stores.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- DVD player in minivan
- One bottled water per person
- Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan
- English, Japanese or French speaking local guide (Chinese and Korean speaking guide available upon request)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuity *5-20%
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Mt. Fuji 5th Station
- Narusawa Ice Cave
- Fugaku Wind Cave
- Saiko Bat Cave
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Gotemba Premium Outlets
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Chureito Pagoda
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fujisan World Heritage Center(Mt.Fuji World Heritage Center)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oishi Park
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oshino Shinobi no Sato
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lake Kawaguchiko
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Narusawa Ice Cave
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fugaku Wind Cave
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saiko Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fujiten Snow Resort (pass by)
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
- You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
- Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.
- The tour will not be cancelled or refunded even if some spots are not fully visible due to weather conditions. The activity schedule is subject to change/cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The price remains the same with or without the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- DVD player in minivan.
- One bottled water per person.
- Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan.
- English, Japanese or French speaking local guide (Chinese and Korean speaking guide available upon request).
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
- Gratuity *5-20%.
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.
- Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
- Narusawa Ice Cave.
- Fugaku Wind Cave.
- Saiko Bat Cave.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mt. Fuji Hidden Gems & Gotemba Outlets with Local Guide & Driver is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mt. Fuji Hidden Gems & Gotemba Outlets with Local Guide & Driver will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- DVD player in minivan
- One bottled water per person
- Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan
- English, Japanese or French speaking local guide (Chinese and Korean speaking guide available upon request)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuity *5-20%
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Mt. Fuji 5th Station
- Narusawa Ice Cave
- Fugaku Wind Cave
- Saiko Bat Cave
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
- You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
- Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.
- The tour will not be cancelled or refunded even if some spots are not fully visible due to weather conditions. The activity schedule is subject to change/cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The price remains the same with or without the vehicle.
