Full Day Private Tour to Mount Fuji and Hakone

Perfect day

Being able to see Mt Fugi. You never know if there will be cloud coverage, but we lucked out, it was a beautiful day and the mountain was visible. Each stop our tour guide took us was great. So glad we chose this trip. Our driver/tour guide David did a great job.

Use caution

The reviews I read were for a driver named “Ali.” He was not the driver who arrived for our trip. Our driver was timely, that’s the only positive thing I can say. The ad stated that the driver spoke English, which he did not. 2 of the 5 passengers on this trip happened to speak Hindi, otherwise I would have been completely out of luck. Additionally, my guests were invited to enjoy themselves, not to be translators for the driver. The duration of the outing was spent with the driver looming over us from site to site, pressuring us to move faster to get to the next site. Again, he did not speak English to me (the person who booked and paid for the trip) during any portion of the excursion. So it did not feel like I had a guide at all. I would also like to note that he was texting the entire time he was driving which caused him to slam on the brakes very frequently. On the way back to our airbnb he turned off the air conditioner without asking us, it was over 80 degrees outside and we had just walked all day. We were not offered water during any portion of our trip as listed on the page either. Instead, at one of the stops our driver asked one of my guests to purchase him an ice cream. It was a very awkward and uncomfortable trip. If you book I would confirm that the driver you receive is one you’ve actually read reviews about.

Great experience

The full-day private tour is a great option for people who don't have much time but would like to see some interesting places. Our guide - Ali - was great, he shared some historical facts with us, answered our questions, and patiently waited for us when we were exploring the venues. I would definitely book the trip again.

Beautiful views of Mt Fuji despite the Golden Week crowds

We had a great one day tour viewing Mt Fuji and surrounding areas. Our adventure was originally scheduled for a less than ideal day due to heavy rain, but the tour driver proactively recommended rescheduling. Fortunately, the weather cooperated and we were able to reschedule on a sunny day and it was worth it despite Golden Week crowds. We didn’t get to see all the sites, but we enjoyed the great views of Mt Fuji from many different vantage points. Our driver Ali was helpful making recommendations. He arrived early at our hotel for pick up and was willing to extend the return time due to the crazy amount of traffic.

Highlight of our Japan visit

This full day private tour with Ali was the highlight of our time in Japan. My brothers and I saw some breathtaking views, hiked the stairs at the pagoda for some wonderful pictures of Mt Fuji, walked the gardens and just really enjoyed everything about the day. Ali was incredibly accommodating- picking us up at hotel and dropping us at train station and all the in between. He made the trip feel non-touristy. We highly recommend this private tour!

A long but wonderful trip

A full day since it’s a 2 hour drive back and forth to the area from Tokyo. But the views were amazing, the stops were great locations and the area beautiful to see. Ali was a great driver and host.

An absolutely fabulous day enhanced by our guide

An excellent service. From the point of booking, which was very last minute due to another company cancelling last minute, communication from this company was fantastic. They recommended an earlier start to avoid the Tokyo traffic to ensure we got the most out of our day. Our guide Ali arrived at the hotel early and was friendly and informative throughout the day. At each destination he provided useful pointers to ensure we got the most out of this experience. Even though Mt Fuji remained hidden we had the most incredible day of which Ali played a big part. Ali was knowledgeable and enabled us to experience much more than if we had visited independently. Ali even managed to squeeze in a surprise visit to the ice cave. An absolutely fabulous day enhanced by our guide, thank you

Ali couldn't have been a better guide for a day at Mt. Fuji

My adult son and I went to Mt Fuji with Ali. He was a 5 star guide, on time, a great driver, told us what we needed to know and pointed out things that might interest us. And when we mentioned that we would like to try real Japanese ramen, he dropped us off at a fabulous non-tourist ramen restaurant. He son says it is the best ramen he has ever had. If we ever need a guide in Tokyo, we would find Ali and go with him 100%.

Excellent views of Mt. Fuji

Our driver Rana was very pleasant and helpful. Arrived on time, spoke good English and ensured we are comfortable throughout of the trip.

Great trip!

We had a lovely day. Our tour guide was very kind and professional. He even took us to the ice caves which were amazing. Safe driver and he knew the area well.

Worth every penny!

Ali was a great guide! He gave us historic information and advised us on attractions and shopping and eating locutions. His driving rocked us to sleep @ the end of the tour. We truly had an amazing time!