- Cycle around Lake Tanuki and Shiraito Falls with an expert local guide
- Hike or walk beneath Mt. Fuji, discovering its natural and cultural significance
- Learn traditional yakisoba-making and sample authentic flavours unique to Fujinomiya
- Explore villages, shrines and a sake brewery on the Hokusai heritage walk
- Stay in private glamping and a Hokusai-inspired guesthouse beneath Mt. Fuji
5-Day Mt. Fuji Nature & Culture Add-on
See a different side of Mt. Fuji with this immersive five-day add-on through the mountain's quieter western foothills. Designed to be incorporated into a longer tailor-made holiday in Japan, this journey goes beyond the classic viewpoints to introduce the landscapes, communities and traditions that exist in the shadow of Japan's most iconic peak. Travelling at a relaxed pace, you'll spend five days exploring with knowledgeable local guides, combining gentle outdoor activities with meaningful cultural experiences. Cycle around Lake Tanuki and Shiraito Falls, enjoy a guided hike or seasonal nature walk beneath Mt. Fuji, then unwind in a private glamping retreat before continuing to a beautifully restored Japanese guesthouse inspired by the works of Katsushika Hokusai.
This itinerary is about spending time in the places many visitors never see. Explore Fujinomiya through its historic shrine, visit local tea farms and traditional craft workshops, and learn to make the city's famous yakisoba noodles before enjoying meals showcasing seasonal regional ingredients. A guided Hokusai walk through villages, temples, shrines and a traditional sake brewery offers another perspective on the landscapes that inspired some of Japan's best-known woodblock prints. As this is an add-on itinerary rather than a standalone holiday, it is designed to complement a wider journey through Japan. Speak to our Japan Travel Specialists, who can seamlessly incorporate it into your tailor-made itinerary and arrange all transport and logistics for a straightforward extension to your trip.
Tour Itinerary
Arrive at Shin-Fuji Station and transfer to the quieter western side of Mt. Fuji for your first introduction to the region. Set out on a guided e-bike journey through the forests and rural landscapes of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, cycling to the peaceful shores of Lake Tanuki and the striking Shiraito Falls, where spring water from Mt. Fuji flows over a wide volcanic cliff. Enjoy a lunch showcasing regional ingredients before returning to your private glamping retreat, where a locally brewed beer or tea awaits. This evening, settle into your accommodation surrounded by Satoyama countryside and enjoy a farm-to-table barbecue featuring seasonal local produce. (L,D)
Spend the day discovering Mt. Fuji on foot with your local guide. During the official climbing season, hike through volcanic landscapes and forest trails while learning about the mountain's geological history and its importance as a place of pilgrimage. Outside the hiking season, enjoy a gentler nature walk through peaceful woodland paths, moss-covered forests and quiet trails that reveal another side of the national park. A picnic lunch is enjoyed outdoors, making the most of the surrounding scenery before returning to your glamping accommodation. Dinner is served at a local restaurant, offering another opportunity to experience the flavours of Fujinomiya. (B,L,D)
Today focuses on the communities that have flourished beneath Mt. Fuji for generations. Explore Fujinomiya with a local guide, visiting the historic Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine before meeting local craftspeople, including a traditional kimono shop and a knife maker. Continue to a tea farm to learn about one of Shizuoka's best-known products and gain an insight into everyday life in the region. Lunch includes a hands-on yakisoba noodle-making experience, a local speciality that has become closely associated with Fujinomiya. Later, move to the Fugaku Hokusai Guesthouse, a beautifully restored private Japanese home inspired by the art of Katsushika Hokusai. Dinner is served at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
Follow village paths and historic streets believed to have inspired some of Katsushika Hokusai's iconic depictions of Mt. Fuji. Visit temples and shrines that have shaped local life for centuries before stopping at a traditional sake brewery to learn about one of Japan's oldest crafts. Throughout the day, your guide explains how the landscapes, architecture and changing views of Mt. Fuji continue to reflect the scenes captured in Hokusai's famous prints. Enjoy a locally prepared bento lunch before returning to the guesthouse, where the day ends with a hands-on cooking experience using authentic regional recipes and seasonal ingredients prepared alongside local hosts. (B,L,D)
Enjoy a relaxed morning walk around the peaceful surroundings of your guesthouse, taking in one last view of Mt. Fuji and the Satoyama landscape that has shaped the experiences of the past few days. After breakfast, transfer to Shin-Fuji Station for your onward journey. (B)
Pricing Information
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- All taxes and charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrance fees on sightseeing tours as specified
Price Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Train journeys to and from Shin-Fuji Station
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
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Price Notes
- Shinkansen fares at the start and end of this itinerary are not included; please speak to one of our travel specialists if you would like to tailor this journey, including rail arrangements or extend it into a longer Japan itinerary designed around your preferences.
- Price is per person based on 2 adults travelling together with a 15 September 2027 departure
- Mt. Fuji hikes operate from 15 June to 15 October; outside this period, the experience is replaced by a guided nature walk around Mt. Fuji. Additional transport, entrance and arrangement fees apply for hikes between 10 July and 10 September.
- This tour is available to depart on any day, subject to availability at the time of booking.
- This itinerary can also be enjoyed as a one- or two-night add-on. Speak to one of our Japan Travel Specialists to discuss the option that best complements your wider itinerary.
- Hotels featured in this itinerary are subject to change depending on availability at the time of booking.
- Holiday and peak season surcharges are not included in the above prices. Additional charges may apply during peak travel periods, including 15 December to 10 January, and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
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