Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Mount Fuji

Walk through Tokyo's Imperial Palace grounds with its historic moats and bridges, then ascend via ropeway to Owakudani Valley's volcanic vents releasing sulfuric steam at 266°F/130°C. Ride Japan's steepest mountain railway from Odawara Station to Sounzan Station, climbing through Hakone terrain before boarding the Hakone Pirate Ship for a 30-minute Lake Ashi cruise. You'll get views from the second-floor observation deck or outdoor areas, spotting Mount Fuji's 12,388-foot peak across the water, with English-speaking guides accompanying your small group of up to 6 travelers throughout the trip.

See Mount Fuji from multiple spots starting with the historic mountain railway climbing 736 meters from Odawara to Sounzan Station. Ride above Owakudani Valley in a glass gondola with 360-degree views of volcanic terrain and white sulphur steam, then cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate ship for close-up looks.

Stand at Shibuya Crossing, the world's busiest pedestrian intersection, before spotting the famous Hachiko statue and checking out vibrant Harajuku's colorful backstreets filled with vintage boutiques and street food stalls. Later, wander through Akihabara's neon-lit Electric Town packed with gaming arcades and anime shops.

Ride up Fukuoka Tower's 234-meter observation deck for 360-degree views and see the floating Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island. Climb Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower at 634 meters, then visit the gold-leaf-covered Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and stroll through Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens.

Stay at a nice hotel in the Five Lakes District (called Fujigoko locally) where you'll have great views of Mount Fuji from your room. The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum nearby has traditional kimono art with the mountain right there in the background, and you can ride the Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Hakone.

Drive up to Mount Fuji's Fifth Station at 2,305 meters through scenic forest roads, then snap photos of the iconic peak from Arakurayama Sengen Park's pagodas. Cruise across Lake Kawaguchiko while checking out the mountain reflections, visit the sacred Fuji Sengen Shrine with its ancient trees, and walk through the restored Iyashi no Sato Nenba village with traditional thatched houses.