A fully customizable day with a local from the Fuji countryside — viewpoints, lakes, forests, waterfalls and lava caves, at the pace you set.

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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.
Booking opens on Viator (a Tripadvisor company), where you'll see live prices and availability. If you book, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. We only list cruise-friendly operators with port pickup and an English guide.
Be back on board at least 60 minutes before departure. Every itinerary on this site is designed around your all-aboard time, not around opening hours.
Mt. Fuji is clearly visible roughly 3–4 days out of 10, best in early morning. Check the official live camera before you commit to a view-based plan — and see our Plan B.
See which cruises call at Shimizu in 2026, and when — times verified against the official port schedule. Note: if your ship docks at Okitsu Pier, walking out is not permitted — plan transport ahead.