Published on Apr, 2025
My only warning is to secure transportation to Fuji in advance- we tried to buy bus tickets day of and they were sold out, we were afraid the trains wouldn't get us there in time so we had to take a very expensive taxi. Â Less than 5 minutes into the tour we both agreed the cost of the taxi was 100% worth it.
We got super lucky with a clear view and blooming cherry blossoms and this tour was an amazing way to experience it all. Â It was very easy to drive around the lake and for the majority of the drive you have gorgeous views of the water, fuji, and cherry blossoms. Â There was a marathon going on during our tour and it was so fun having the runners wave at us as we passed.
They picked us up at the bus station and we got some fun history on the way to their base, where we were offered jacket, goggles, and gloves. Â We had the ability to pick our cars and got a personalized lesson on how to operate whichever one we picked and then we were off.
I saw another review that mentioned the tour felt short- it was very fulfilling and not missing anything, but I agree that I could have easily spent a few more hours in that little car exploring. Â I booked this because I wasn't certain we'd see Fuji and I figured at least I could have fun if not, and we had so much fun- the view was just a great bonus!