Private Mt. Fuji Half-Day Tour: Shinkansen Stopover at Shin-Fuji

5.0(39)4 hFree cancellationBy Fuji Soul Tours: Private Mt. Fuji Cultural Experiences (Shin-Fuji & Shimizu)

Premium Van and undisturbed Mt. Fuji view.

About this activity

STOP OFF THE SHINKANSEN, SEE MT. FUJI WITH FUJI SOUL TOURS

Traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka? Hop off at Shin-Fuji Station (1 hr from Tokyo, 2 hrs from Kyoto). Your guide meets your train at the gate for 4 private hours on Mt. Fuji's quiet side, then you ride on the same day.

✨WHY THIS TOUR?

Local bilingual guide: quiet spots locals love.

Private van: just your group.

Customizable: your start time, your stops.

ROUTES (choose 3–4 stops)

Classic: Sengen Shrine (UNESCO) + Shiraito Falls + yakisoba lunch

Culture: Shrine + free tasting at a nearly 200-year-old sake brewery + green tea

Photo: Hidden viewpoints + Lake Tanuki + craft beer/sake

*Shops subject to availability

⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW

Trains: only the Kodama stops at Shin-Fuji (JR Pass OK).

Free cancellation: until 11:59 PM JST, 2 days before.

Luggage: big bags fit for 1–3 guests; groups of 4–5 use lockers.

Groups of 6+: ask us first.

Mt. Fuji hidden? The culture still makes it worthwhile.

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What's included

✓One bottle of water per person is included.
✓Private & Spacious Van included

Not included

✕Optional fees paid on-site in JPY (cash only), per person: goshuin stamp ¥500, shrine offering ~¥100, shrine prayers ~¥6,000. Fees may change.
✕Fujinomiya yakisoba lunch: about ¥900 per person, paid on-site.
✕Coffee and/or Tea
✕Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Your guide meets you at the ticket gate exit of Shin-Fuji Station.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free cancellation until 11:59 PM Japan time, 2 days before your tour date (e.g. for a tour on the 18th, by 11:59 PM on the 16th).
Please send your train details by 11:59 PM Japan time, 3 days before your tour (plus your flight number if you land in Japan that day). If we don't have them, we will wait at the Shin-Fuji Station ticket gate for just 30 minutes from your agreed start time (10:00 AM JST if none). If you don't arrive in that window, it's a no-show and non-refundable.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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