Mount Fuji Sightings Tour
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- See Mount Fuji from the best vantage points
- The only tour that takes you around the base of Mount Fuji
- Visit the four sections of this World Heritage site
- See cherry blossoms at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine in spring
Overview
Visit component sites of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site including Mt. Fuji's 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Shiraito Falls, and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine accompanied by an English-speaking guide on this bus tour. This is the only tour taking participants on a trip around the base of Mt. Fuji, which is difficult for independent travelers to do on their own. Look forward to seeing cherry blossoms in spring or colorful foliage in autumn. Enjoy seeing Mt. Fuji from every angle on this amazing tour! Be captivated by impressive views! Visit 4 sections of the registered World Heritage Site. Look forward to admiring cherry blossoms at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine in spring (Late March to Early April) or colorful leaves at Shiraito Falls in autumn (Mid to Late November).
The bus will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 ft) above sea level.
Fujisan World Heritage Center South Hall (30min)
Limited to tours in Feb through Mar “Let’s learn about the culture of Mt. Fuji!” Campaign. The Fujisan World Heritage Center (South Hall) was newly opened in June 2016 for the 3rd anniversary of Mt. Fuji’s inception onto the World Heritage list.
Oshino Hakkai (40min)
Snowmelt that has sunk into the ground over long years sees daylight again here in the form of pristine fresh water springs. Consisting of 8 springs in total, Oshino Hakkai is a protected natural monument.
Shiraito Falls (40min)
This picturesque 20m tall, 200m wide waterfall is fed by snowmelt flowing down from Mt. Fuji. Here, visitors can walk on the pathway right up to the waterfall basin.
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine (20min)
Visit the head shrine of all Sengen and Asama shrines throughout Japan. This unique shrine deifies Mt. Fuji itself, and its Okumiya, or inner shrine, is located at the very peak.
Inclusions
- Transport by bus
- Gotemba Premium Outlets discount coupons
- Guide
- Lunch
- Bathing in Benifuji no Yu
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
Please note
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised activity to reconfirm.
Voucher information: Sorry, but we will need you to print a paper version of your booking voucher (we're working on changing this). At this time no refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
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