The 15 Best Fujikawaguchiko Volcano Tours

1.Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $320Our pick

Chris or Yumi guides your private group through the Fuji Five Lakes area by comfortable van, with pickup near Kawaguchiko. Expect quiet viewpoints, ancient cedar trees, waterfalls, shrines, Oishi Flower Park, and short walks through Aokigahara’s lava forest. The route can adjust to your pace, interests, and weather.

“WOW! Our day in Mt Fuji with Chris was the best day of our trip to Japan (and we had lots of amazing experiences during our 8 days). Chris helped us buy return tickets when we got to Kawaguchiko (and then later made sure we got on the right bus back to Tokyo). He showed us so many incredible spots - the landscape is beyond stunning and so relaxing away from the crowds. 10/10 recommend - you won't regret it!”

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2.Explore Mt. Fuji Ice Cave in Aokigahara Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $53Best value

Walk through Aokigahara Forest, then enter a lava-formed ice cave near Mt. Fuji with a helmet, headlamp, gloves, and coveralls. Guides such as Tada, Toshi, Takasi, and Tadasuke explain the geology, wildlife, and history in clear English. Pickup is available around Lake Kawaguchiko.

“I was worried this excursion would be difficult but I enjoyed it so much! Our guide was knowledgeable and I had a blast!!!”

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3.From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full Customized Tour English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji by private car with an English-speaking driver. Visit Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, Oishi Park, Chureito Pagoda, Sengen Shrine, and the 5th Station, with time for a ropeway, boat ride, or your own stops.

“Our guide was Zulqar and he was very knowledgeable nothing was too much trouble. The places he took us to were very interesting it was a bit foggy at mt Fiji today so didn’t see all the mountain but we still saw plenty of other momentum’s. Great communication through out our tour.”

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4.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Mt.Fuji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $141

At Ramen Factory Mt. Fuji, you make a bowl from start to finish in about 90 minutes. Knead and cut the noodles, prepare chicken or tofu, blend your broth, and finish with toppings. Instructors Jojo and Eri guide the class in clear English. Choose a T-shirt, ramen bowl, or Japanese apron as your souvenir.

“What a fun experience! Jojo & Eri were amazing during the whole process. We felt like pro ramen chefs!”

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5.Mt Fuji Hakone/Enoshima Tour:Optional Ropeway/Lake Ashi Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $53

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Hakone and Enoshima from Tokyo. You’ll cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Hakone Ropeway, taste Owakudani’s black eggs, and visit Enoshima Shrine with a multilingual guide such as Wanting or Laila.

“The guide (Wanting) was really helpful and shared lots of information. She spoke a lot of languages too so different nationalities were easily able to communicate with her. I wasn’t able to get on the bus on time and she went out her way to help me get back home safe. She is very kind and I am really thankful for her help.”

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6.From Kawaguchiko: Mt. Fuji Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 6 hours

Join Johnny for a six-hour private tour around Kawaguchiko, Fujiyoshida, and Narusawa. Your route changes with weather, Fuji visibility, and your interests, with stops at lakes, shrines, gardens, caves, markets, and local food spots. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Johnny is a great guide for English speaking tourists. We visited popular sites around Mt. Fuji and some importamt sites valued by local people. He is friendly and thoughtful. He also shared us much about the volcano mythology, the shine and local fire fetival. It was a fabulous day. We had beautiful pictures with Mt Fuji. We spent a day with Johnny and it worths every penny. I highly recommend his tour.”

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7.Private Local Hiking to enjoy the nature and culture of Mt.Fuji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $131

Join Yuki, a certified mountain guide who has climbed Mt. Fuji more than 40 times, for a private five to six hour outing around Kawaguchiko and Saiko. You’ll visit Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, Aokigahara Forest, a sacred lava cave, and Sankodai viewpoint, then eat Yoshida udon and relax with optional matcha in a Japanese garden.

“We love the contact with nature and our tour guide was great, he was patient and even spent more time with us than the time alloted for the tour. He even bring us coffee, chocolate and snacks.”

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8.Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Hidden Gems and Aokigahara Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking driver exploring Mt. Fuji’s quieter sights by private car. Visit Oishi Park, Lake Saiko, Tatego-Hama Beach, two lava caves, and Aokigahara Forest. The route is flexible, but cave access and Fuji views depend on weather and seasonal conditions.

“First stop was ice cave that was closed. Closed for some days. Check before going. Also there is no ice pillars, only visible from Feb to June. Then we stopped at a lake place. Landscape of Mt Fuji was really pretty. Then we had meal at HachiFuji. Food and tea were amazing. The owners so nice! And we finished the tour by another lake. Guide was kind.”

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9.Mt. Fuji Guided Scenic Trike Adventure from Lake Kawaguchi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours

Follow local guide Haggy from Rental Trike BOSS on a three-hour open-air trike ride near Lake Kawaguchi. Choose a morning riding route or an afternoon sightseeing route, stop at Fuji viewpoints, and receive guide-taken photos and videos afterward. Drivers need an IDP.

“We booked a 3 hour session to explore Mt Fuji and had an incredible experience! Faggy the tour guide was very kind and showed us all the great scenic spots. We would definitely recommend this to everyone and believe it is a great experience for the price!”

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10.Tokyo To Mount FUJI Day Trip With English guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 10 hours

Travel privately from Tokyo to Mount Fuji in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English, Hindi, or Japanese-speaking driver-guide. Visit Oshino Hakkai, Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchi, shrines, Hakone, and Gotemba, with room to adjust the day around your priorities.

“We got Jack as our driver - he patiently took us around to the main highlights despite being a very crowded day and traffic was heavier than usual. 5 stars to the service.”

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11.Kawaguchiko: Hidden Mt. Fuji Driving Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours

Join local guide Yuki for a six-hour private drive through Kawaguchiko and Fujiyoshida. Visit Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, Saiko Nenba-hama, Lake Shoji, Aokigahara Forest, and quiet local routes, with time for udon, photos, and flexible stops.

“Yuki was a fantastic, knowledgeable and flexible tour guide. We loved our hike and stopped at a simple local Udon spot. Highly recommend.”

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12.From Tokyo Private Mount Fuji & Hakone Day Trip With Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 hours

Travel from Tokyo with a private English-speaking driver to Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, Hakone Shrine, the Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, Yamanashi and Gotemba Premium Outlets. You get hotel pickup, a vehicle for your group of up to six, flexible routing, and time to shop or sightsee.

“The side trip to Hakone was awesome. Our driver shahzad was amazing. He was friendly and professional. Although we didn’t see Mount Fuji because of the clouds - I still recommend the trip!”

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13.Lake Kawaguchiko: Ramen Cooking Class with Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $111

Meet near Kawaguchiko Station for a 90-minute English-language ramen class. Watch a short video, cook with provided ingredients, choose your soup and sauce, eat your finished bowl, and select one of four souvenirs. The class is wheelchair accessible, but drinks and transport are not included.

“Very nice experience, highly recommended. Everything was explained very well, place is new, head very funny and interesting”

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14.Mt Fuji Day tour by Car with English speaking driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Tokyo in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Mt Fuji 5th Station, Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Yamanaka. You can adjust the route, add a speedboat or ropeway ride, and stop for lunch at your own cost.

“It was a good a tour! Jamil was a very good guide and we were able to see a lot of cool areas around the Fuji area. Recommend starting before 8 am if you get the chance too — it’s nice to get some the activities done early. Even though Mt.Fuji was hiding from us we still had a good time !”

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15.Mt.FUji private Full Day Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji by private van with an English-speaking driver-guide. You can adjust the route, stop at Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park, and Fuji 5th Station, with pickup and drop-off included from selected Tokyo-area locations.

“We spend a wonderfull tour with a lot of existing places. A great thank you to our tour guide and driver. He drove us safely to the beautiful places. We can fully recommend this tour. Thank you for this nice day.”

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