Christmas & New Year Tours & Trips in Mount Fuji

At Fuji Sengen Shrine, you'll walk among towering trees at the traditional starting point for Mount Fuji pilgrimages, then soak in an onsen bath at a Kawaguchiko Ryokan with dinner included. In Kyoto, wander through Arashiyama's peaceful bamboo forest and cross the Togetsukyo Bridge, then stroll Gion district's traditional streets where geishas still perform. Check out Osaka's lively Dotonbori district at night with its neon lights and energy, and tour Horyu-ji Temple—home to Japan's oldest wooden pagoda from 752.

Ring in the New Year at Lake Kawaguchi's Oishi Park with views of snow-capped Mount Fuji, then visit the sacred Arakura-Fuji Sengen Shrine before heading up to the 5th Station for mountain vistas. Wander through Tokyo's Harajuku district and see the iconic Shibuya Crossing during holiday celebrations.

Winter departures in December and February offer beautiful snow-capped Mount Fuji views from the ropeway over Owakudani Valley, formed 3,000 years ago. Cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate ship seeing the white peak against blue water, then walk Tokyo's Nakamise-dori Street with seasonal decorations and food stalls.

Check out Tokyo's historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa where you can tie unlucky fortunes to wooden frames and browse Nakamise-dori Street's traditional shops. Cruise Lake Ashi in Hakone with winter views of snow-capped Mt Fuji rising 3,776 meters and the red Peace Torii Gate, then see Owakudani Valley's white steam plumes and try hot spring-boiled black eggs during your 3-night stay in 4-star Tokyo hotels.

Ring in the holidays with views of snow-capped Mt. Fuji from Owakudani Valley and Lake Ashi's boat cruise during the festive season. Walk through Tokyo's Senso-ji Temple with seasonal decorations and browse unique gifts along Nakamise-dori Street's traditional shops. This 4-day tour works for Christmas and New Year travelers staying at hand-picked Tokyo hotels, though festival surcharges may apply during peak holiday times.

Head to Tokyo's Nakamise-dori Street at Senso-ji Temple during the festive season, where you'll find seasonal decorations and traditional crafts lining the walkway. Take the bullet train to Owakudani Valley and watch volcanic steam rising from the ground, then try the famous sulfur-cooked black eggs believed to add seven years to your life. Cruise Lake Ashi on the Hakone Pirate Ship with views of snow-capped Mount Fuji reflecting on the water, creating a great New Year backdrop for groups of up to 6 travelers.

You'll take private tours to Lake Kawaguchi and cruise across Lake Ashino on the Hakone Pirate Ship with winter views of Mount Fuji. Walk through Oshino Hakkai's eight crystal-clear springs and head to the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station for seasonal mountain views. Stay at traditional Fuji View Hotel and see Tokyo's lit-up Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine.

During the festive season, you'll see Tokyo's lit-up Shibuya Crossing and Sensoji Temple's decorated Nakamise Street. The trip includes New Year traditions at Zenko-ji Temple with special ceremonies, winter views of Mount Fuji from Fifth Station, and cozy ryokan stays in Ikaho and Kawaguchiko with warming onsen baths.