Lake Yamanaka: Sumo Show & Kimono Experience at Mount Fuji

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a traditional kimono experience
• Watch an exciting sumo wrestling show featuring former sumo wrestlers
• Explore the scenic beauty of Lake Yamanaka and capture stunning photos

Description

Please note that All tour options are available only with English or Chinese-speaking guides. For guests who speak other languages, we provide multilingual AI translation support throughout the tour to assist with communication and explanations. At 10:30 Arrive at FUJITAYA and change into a traditional kimono (summer Yukata). Enjoy free time to walk around Mount Fuji and take beautiful photos. Included: Kimono/yukata rental and dressing assistance. Not included: Makeup and hair styling.（A simple hair-styling video will be sent in advance, making it easy to prepare your own look.） At 11:30, we enjoy a truly exclusive highlight — a live sumo performance at the foot of Mount Fuji (50 minutes). We get up close to powerful wrestlers and experience one of Japan’s most iconic traditions in an unforgettable setting. By 12:30, we continue to the lakeside of Lake Yamanaka (Swan Lake area), where we explore the famous koi pier, spot swans, and relax by the water (1 hour). At 13:50, Guests who select the Sumo and Kimono Experience option may finish the tour at the venue. At 13:30 Guest who select the Day tour packag will continue to visit the charming village of Oshino Hakkai, known for its crystal-clear spring ponds and traditional scenery — a must-see cultural spot (1 hour). At 15:20 after a short transfer (30 minutes), we arrive at Oishi Park, where seasonal flowers and lake reflections create one of the most iconic Mount Fuji views (40 minutes). At 16:20, we stop at the hidden photo spot Hikawa Clock Shop, where a nostalgic Japanese street leads directly to Mount Fuji — a favorite among photographers (20 minutes). Finally, at 16:40, we begin our return to Tokyo (~1.5–2 hours), wrapping up a day filled with breathtaking scenery, cultural highlights, and exclusive experiences. Please note :Meals are not included, but you’re free to bring your own snacks. Along the way, our guide will introduce you to some of the best local dining spots near Mount Fuji, including famous Wagyu and authentic Kaiseki—a perfect chance to experience Japan’s culinary culture. For an even more memorable experience, choose our VIP Sumo Experience option. Enjoy front-row seats, get closer to the wrestlers with priority interaction, and take home a special photo with a sumo wrestler—an exclusive moment you won’t find on typical tours. We offer four different package options, and the itinerary shown above is the tour departing from Yamanakako Fujitaya. You can also choose to join only the sumo show at Fujitaya, the sumo performance venue, where VIP seating options are also available.

Includes

Inclusions vary depending on the option selected: Sumo Show Ticket Only Option Admission to the live sumo performance only Sumo Show & Kimono Experience* Admission to the live sumo performance* Kimono dressing and rental for up to 4 hours Sumo Show, Kimono Experience & Day Tour Admission to the live sumo performance Kimono dressing and rental for up to 4 hours Air-conditioned coach transportation Live tour guide

Excludes

Meals Personal expenses Souvenirs Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation and tour guide services unless the day tour option is selected Any services not included in the selected option

Important Information

• Weather conditions in the Mount Fuji area are highly changeable, and visibility of Mount Fuji cannot be guaranteed. Please check the weather forecast before departure. If the activity is cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, guests may choose to reschedule or receive a refund in accordance with GetYourGuide’s cancellation policy.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund