Reviewed by: Hector
My family and I had a blast. Our guide toom time to explain everything and was full of knowledge. She made us sing! Good thing I brought my A game! Would do this tour again at a different tour site. Would recommend this to anyone who wants to experience Japan! Thanks for the origami bird!
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Ekiben Box Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Stine and Ida
We had a really good trip with an amazing guide! The guide was really helpful, and we felt safe all the time we were climbing. We will definitely recommend this tour to others! The buses were on time, two hours in Onsen were included and the mountain hut was really cozy with good food.
We had an exceptional experience and a really funny time with a perfect group! Nothing negative to say about this company! Remember to bring warm clothes, rain jacket/trousers, good mood and cross your fingers for good luck!
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Yoshida Route Plan / Designated 8th Station Lodge |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Kyra
Was a great, well managed tour. Despite the weather, our guide was amazing and always checked in with everyone- he even carried two struggling ladies bags for the later part of the first day!
If your a vegetarian/vegan expect a hot but bland dinner of plain noodles with soy sauce
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Packages: | Yoshida Route Plan / Designated 8th Station Lodge |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Jenny Liu
We decided climbing Mt. Fuji was one of the must-do things in Japan. We booked with a guided tour with Veltra, which took a lot of the stress off of planning logistics (transportation, lodging, safety). The climb was difficult as we thought it would be, but the tour made things much easier as we had company and guides who were very knowledgeable about the mountain, including safety tips and sites with deeper spiritual meaning. The hike was difficult as expected, but the guides made things as painless as possible such as giving us breaks when needed and going at a decent pace. My favorite parts of the experience were seeing the beautiful sunrise at the top and learning about different aspects of the mountain that I would not have known going by myself. Mt. Fuji in Japan is a must and although challenging, you feel a sense of accomplishment reaching the summit. To top it all off, we were treated to a nice onsen afterwards. If you are thinking about going, I would bring enough snacks (they help rejuvenate you and make the hike less miserable), good hiking shoes, warm layers, and around 2 liters of water as well as enough money for the bathroom and food at the top. The guides gave us some gloves, which proved to be crucial as it is very cold and you do need your hands for climbing at some point. I would also consider investing in a hiking stick that you can buy at 5th station; it made the hike MUCH easier for me. All in all, Mt. Fuji was a memorable experience and I am so glad to have had company who made the hike more pleasant!
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Yoshida Route Plan / Designated 8th Station Lodge |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Coco
This climbing tour is wonderful because I can step out of my comfort zone. I am not an active person with frequent exercises so this climbing tour is a challenge for me. The long-term walking and cold weather were required for me to overcome. However, with the support of professional tour guides, I went to the top of the Mt Fuji and enjoyed a good view of sunrise. Although the course was exhausting, the result is exciting and worth it. I enjoy this wonderful tour.
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Packages: | Yoshida Route Plan / Designated 8th Station Lodge |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Alexandria S
Iku was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and extremely kind! She got us safely to each destination in a timely manner. Everything went smoothly because of Iku.
The food was amazing! We didn't expect such a lovely meal.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Bullet Train Return (With Lunch) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Mike D
The trip went very smoothly. Levin our tour guide was a knowledgable , professional and excellent communicator. He is a great asset.
The driver and guide were both excellent. We got to see My Fuji despite cloud cover. Levin and the driver saw an opportunity to view the mount and took it. If we waited for the "normal" stop we would have missed the view ( like the majority of other tours).
The lunch that was provided at the Ninja village was great. There was plenty of local food and the service was very good.
The trips to the 5 lakes was excellent. The flight simulator was also a real hoot.
Overall the organisation and events were excellent. A great experience.
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Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch (2019 Plan) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: MC from Canada
My family (3 adults, 2 children) had an incredible time during this tour which was individualized for us based on our requests and preferences. Our guide Takashi was extremely knowledgeable, spoke excellent English and taught us so much about not only Mt. Fuji but Japan and Japanese culture. Additionally, Takashi’s broad international knowledge and understanding provided an added perspective and important context on Japan’s place globally today. Our driver Toshi was also excellent and entertaining and because of his understanding of weather patterns on the mountain, we made 2 critical stops along the way that allowed us to see the peak despite some poor weather conditions overall. Takashi took us to an incredible restaurant for lunch, a meal that all of us enjoyed and none of us will forget. An incredible trip overall which was made even better by the connection we made with our guide Takashi. On a personal note, I left my phone in the vehicle and Takashi & Toshi ensured that it was returned to me the same evening! It was much appreciated! I would highly recommend this private tour and ask for Takashi!
Thank you very much for your excellent review with such detailed description. It is very kind of you. Toshi and I are very pleased to know that we contributed to your family having a good time in Japan. It was our pleasure to have such a lovely family as you as our guest. We also had a wonderful time with you as we really enjoyed discussing various issues relating to Japan, Canada and the rest of the world. I hope that you also enjoyed your travel in Western Japan. Please give our best regards to the rest of the family. All the best wishes. Takashi
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Packages: | Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi Tour < 10-Hour > |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
The hike was great and the mountain guide Ken was outstanding. But there was an issue of communication on the before and after the hike. This was supposed to be an English-language tour but it was not really in English. I was lucky there was a Japanese lady in our group who speaks English and became my interpreter. Otherwise I would rate this tour 5.
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Packages: | Yoshida Route Plan / Designated 8th Station Lodge |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Alexander
Me and my two friends were with this trip last week. We had a wonderful experience, and discovered places we might never have encountered ourselves.
The guide was also really friendly with far above standard English, and was very enthusiastic.
The lunch we received in the bus was unfortunately not up to expectation, so for that I would rate it 4/5 stars.
The schedule was on time, and we arrived 20 minutes prior to our timetable.
In all we had a positive experience, and I would recommend people to go in this tour, since it’s not expensive in comparison to other day trips with a guide.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Ekiben Box Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Inma
Japanese punctuality and attention to detail, all in a very simple and unassuming way. Great experience and very well paced and organized.
We were an eclectic crowd and the guide was even discreet enough to just act surprised when somebody asked her why Japanese “Fuji” water was exported to the United States and never drank by the japanese. I think she confused Fiji water with the water from Mount Fuji. Oh lord!...The guide was marvelous and discrete by saying she did not know....
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Lawrence
It was bad raining day.
Did not get chance to go on the Ropeway and to see Mt Fuji, because of rain, fog and windy
The tour guide was good to explain things to us.
The bus driver is very excellent driver, no hiccups on the way she drives on the wet, fog winding road.
I did enjoy the tour.
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Zach
Hiking Mt. Fuji was one of the biggest highlights of my trip to Japan. The excursion was very well organized. The meeting location was easy to find and the trip to the rental shop and mountain were comfortable and reasonably quick. Once reaching the 5th station we were introduced to our guide Ikeda who gave us an hour to prepare for the hike. Ikeda was a terrific guide leading us up the mountain at a safe rate to prevent altitude sickness. Even though most of the hike was in rain it was still a lot of fun. I suggest either bringing proper rain gear or renting it if anyone decides to undertake the hike. Overall this is an experience that I would gladly undertake again.
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Yoshida Route Plan / Lodge on 7th or 8th Station |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Alexia and Chris
A very easy tour, however not enough free time in each destination.
The lunch we ordered wasn’t nice. Better off purchasing authentic food at each stopping destination.
Tour guide was friendly and informative.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Ekiben Box Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/02 |
Reviewed by: David B
Great guides, professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. You won’t be disappointed.
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Packages: | Shinjuku Pick Up Plan - No Gear Rental |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Amber
The entire tour was rushed not sure why as we couldn't do the ropeway, so you would think we would have had extra time. They added a box to the website showing that it was closed after my group had already booked the tour. We took a cruise through the fog, and it was not on the cool pirate boat described and pictured. The cruise was a waste as well because you couldn't see anything. We also went to the museum which is supposed to provide a great view of Fuji but again we couldn't see anything.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Heather
We knew that it was a bus tour, but it was a little cramped compared to other bus tours that we have been part of in Sapporo. I think that is due to that this tour is in Tokyo so more people were on the bus. The tour guide, Irene was very nice and accommodating, despite some rude tour people on the tour bus. As a bit of advice, when you are given a time frame in Japan, you better be punctual or you will be left behind! As we were going to various places, we were on a challenging schedule, so the tour guide let everyone know this at the beginning of the tour, and everyone needs to be respectful of each other's time. Two people did not respect this rule and ended up being left behind at one stop, but made it back to the bus at the next stop, fortunately for them the distance was reachable, but I'm sure had a bit of a walk to catch up. The weather that day did not allow for us to see Mt. Fuji, which was a bummer, but not the fault of the tour guide or the tour experience.
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Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch (2019 Plan) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Christine
The tour guide is great unfortunately, the tour itself is not exactly how it disclosed. The bus stop for 5 minutes for one spot to view Mt. Fuji but not the best view at all. As we drove by we saw there are few spots that we can see the Mt. Fuji very clear but the bus just driving by very fast. The ropeway was under construction so they skip that part. This tour claims that we’re supposed to go on a pirate ship to tour Ashi Lake instead we just went on a ferry. We were a little disappointed cause it was not how it disclosed.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Bullet Train Return (With Lunch) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Rachel
This tour stops at all the right places and each stay isn’t too short or too long. Our tour guide Amy was brilliant, even offering to take pictures for us solo travellers and she made us all Origami birds on the bus ride home. Engaging and very informative.
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Packages: | Bus Tour Without Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Margret Best
We only had one full day in Japan on our way home to Australia so we decided to take a tour out to the iconic Mt Fuji. We were picked up right on schedule from our hotel and spent about half an hour collecting other people from various locations before heading out to Mt Fuji. Our guide entertained us along the way with some history and personal anecdotes and even a little sing-along in Japanese. The weather favoured us too, the day being clear and sunny, so we were able to see the peak. The only downside was the cold wind. I was wishing for earmuffs! The cable car ride was cancelled due to the wind but we were able to see a lovely peace park instead. We could have returned to Tokyo on the bus, but we opted for the Bullet train instead. Our guide made all that easy. The experience of seeing those fantastic trains whooshing through the station while we waited for ours was amazing in itself. I'd definitely recommend this tour.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Rowel
Good but we were not able to see mt. Fuji due to the weather.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Bullet Train Return (With Lunch) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Tiernan
Almost everything about this trip was perfect, from the travel guide, to the atmospheric views. The only major con I have is the ropeway ride. They stuff as many people as possible onto oa singular cart so that you can't move or take photos of the views through people's heads. Not a dealbreaker, but it's the reason I wouldn't give this trip a perfect score. 4/5.
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Packages: | Bus Tour without Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/21 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Ahmed Abu Tayeh
It was a great tour with a very nice tour guide. The visits were very well organized and the places we went to had a lot of nice views. Highly commended
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Packages: | Bus Tour Without Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/06/20 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Ali
The tour was ok. It was good to have a tour guide to help explain things. We were only on the mountain for 30 minutes which was no where near enough time. We needed at least an hour. The boat ride was nice too. The ropeway was closed due to wind so they took us to an aquarium close to the mountain. The aquarium was absolutely awful. There were dead turtles in a few of the tanks. I would have preferred to have headed back to Tokyo a little earlier and skip the aquarium. Most of the folks on our tour complained about the aquarium. Not having a reserved seat on the bullet train was also a disappointment. I would recommend a reserved seat on the bullet train to and from the mountain if you can do it.
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Packages: | Bus Tour with Bullet Train Return (With Lunch) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Laura Vanegas
The tour was good. I enjoyed.
I like that during the bus the guide was talking about some interesting things about Japan.
During the Cruise in Lake Ashi, you only can see Mt. Fuji almost when you have to leave de ship. I think this is not a good lake, a better one its the lake next to the Ashi Lake.
The lunch was very tasty but too small. I could eat more.
They have no pick up and drop off service from Asakusa area.
The tour was OK.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/14 |
Reviewed by: A. A.
Every thing was out standing. Six of us. Guide was also v good. Even whether was in our favour.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Bree
The whole day was great and well organised, all the guides were very helpful and informative.
The forest walk and cave was the highlight of the day. The cave was suprisingly a lot harder than I expected, but still very fun even if it was slippery. Was very thankful they provided the jumpsuits and helmet as I would have got very dirty /wet otherwise.
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Packages: | Mt. Fuji, Cave and Forest of Spirits Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Eugen
Outstanding, wonderful tour, wonderful tour guide. Unfortunately we were not able to ride the gondola. The boat tour was windy and cold. The Mt Fuji did not hide from us. Kristi the tour guide is excellent and tried to educate us as much as she can. Thank you.
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Packages: | 17:30 / 19:30 / 21:30 Show Plan: Robot Restaurant Ticket |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Dipaul Nix
What I love the most about the trip is our tour guide. Kana did an awesome of explaining and lifting the spirit of everyone on the tour.
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Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Edgar
We got lucky; the weather was nice! We were able to see and admire the majestically beautiful Mt. Fuji. Our very energetic tour guide, Blair, has provided the entertainment we needed while on the bus. Hence, our trip has become more fun and memorable. We are sure to revisit!!
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Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch (2019 Plan) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/14 |
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