Mount Fuji Private Tour: The Full Day
A slower, local-led Fuji day: Shiraito Falls, a quieter waterfall, a mirror lake and the head Sengen shrine, with room to change the plan on the day.
The operator collects you at the cruise terminal
- The guide is from the Fuji countryside and builds in extra time for quiet local spots — lakes, forests, lava caves, tea fields.
- Door-to-door from Shimizu Port, private for up to 15, parking included.
- 17 reviews and a perfect 5.0.
Long calls (8h+) and travellers who prefer fewer stops, done properly.
Five to eight hours depending on the route you agree — fix the return time against your all-aboard before you set off.
What you’ll do
The deepest way to see the mountain on a port day. A local guide from the Fuji countryside takes you — relaxed and fully customizable — through a mix of well-known viewpoints and quiet local spots: lakes, forests, waterfalls, lava caves and rural tea fields. The listed stops are a starting route only; the day is deliberately built with slack so you can linger where it’s beautiful.
Why it’s worth it
- 100% recommended — a private, flexible day rather than a fixed coach circuit.
- Local knowledge means the good light and the quiet corners, not just the car-park viewpoints.
- The full eight hours make the most of a long call.
Good to know
- A full-day tour — for early-arrival, late-departure calls only. Check your all-aboard before booking.
- Fully private and customizable; tell the guide what matters most to you.
- Booking and live pricing are on Viator.
What you will see
Our own guides to each stop — so you know what you are booking before you book it.
Check dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company) — free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. There is no tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
- Door-to-door service from Shimizu Port, Shin-Fuji Station, or Fuji/Fujinomiya city area.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Local English guide
- Lunch
- Optional activity fee: (Green tea experience or craft brewery tasting)
- Souvenirs, drinks, and snacks
- Transportation outside the designated pickup/drop-off area
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Before you book
Is the Mount Fuji Private Tour: The Full Day worth it from Shimizu?
A slower, local-led Fuji day: Shiraito Falls, a quieter waterfall, a mirror lake and the head Sengen shrine, with room to change the plan on the day. Best for: Long calls (8h+) and travellers who prefer fewer stops, done properly.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 10 hours: the tour runs 5–8 hours, and you should be back at the pier 60 minutes before all-aboard, plus time to get off the ship.
What should I know before booking?
Five to eight hours depending on the route you agree — fix the return time against your all-aboard before you set off.
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