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Explore the area around Mount Fuji on a full-day tour from Tokyo. Discover stunning views, visit the Arakura Shrine, Chureito Pagoda, and Honcho street, and enjoy a cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko.

Highlights

• Marvel at the stunning views of Mount Fuji from the fifth station
• Visit the sacred Mount Arakura Sengen Park and Chureito Pagoda
• Enjoy a cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko, the second largest lake around Fuji
• walking by Honcho street for an amazing view of the Mt.Fuji
• Walk through Oishi Park and admire the seasonal flowers and gardens

Description

Begin your tour with a visit to the sacred Mount Arakura Sengen Park to take pictures and see one of the oldest shrines in the area, built by the Lord of Yamanashi, the famous samurai Mr. Takeda. In the same mountain you will visit the famous and beautiful Chureito Pagoda, where the view of Mount Fuji is one of the most famous. The mountain has two paths to visit these places, from the entrance to the pagoda there are 400 steps, the first 100 are to go to the shrine., the other 300 steps are to go up to the Pagoda. There is another path without steps, up a beautiful slope from where the view is also impressive. Either path (with or without stairs) will take you to the same place. After visiting Arakura Mountain we will go for a walk along the famous Honchome street, where you'll have another of the most famous views of Mount Fuji. Honcho Street in Fujiyoshida is a shopping street with traditional architecture and local shops. Its history is linked to its role as 'Fuji Michi,' or the path to the sacred mountain. The street has historically been an access and pilgrimage route to Mount Fuji. Its cultural significance stems from its direct connection to the sacred mountain and the spectacular views it offers. Next head to Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, where you can appreciate culture, history and religion. The shrine is part of the Mt. Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, designated in 2013.. This shrine is said to have over 1,900 years of history, with origins dating back to 100 AD, when it was built as a small shrine to honor the legendary prince Yamato Takeru during his passage through the region. It is the true and ancient northern entrance to Mount Fuji, the starting point of a long pilgrimage route to the sacred mountain. After visiting this historic and beautiful place we will go to visit Oishi Park, built in front of Lake Kawaguchiko with all the stones that the local people recover from the Mt.Fuji, the stones that the sacred mountain through around the lake in a strongs eruptions , this park was built in memory of all the eruptions of Fuji in front of the lake. Walk through two beautiful gardens with seasonal flowers, enjoy 14 delicious flavors of creamy ice cream, and buy fruits from the area as well as souvenirs. End your tour with a cruise around the Lake Kawaguchiko, the second largest lake around Mount Fuji and enjoy the views of Mount Fuji and the lake surroundings.

Includes

Bus Transportation Guide Fee Entrance Fee Places to Visit: Mount Arakura Sengen Park Arakura shrine Chureito Pagoda Walk along Honcho street Cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko Oishi Park

Important Information

• The tour is conducted in Spanish & English Weather can change rapidly, dress accordingly Bring a camera for scenic views. When Mount Fuji is closed or entry is not permitted for some reasons beyond our control, we will instead visit the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, a shrine over 1,400 years old.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund