Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour

Highlights
  • Bento Lunch and snacks on the train
  • 3-hour tour of Fujinomiya in Shizuoka Prefecture with a local guide
  • Visit 6 local shops and restaurants to try the regional specialties
  • Lunch in an 80-year-old restaurant using local ingredients.
  • Try Local Wagashi” traditional sweets from a confectionery master
  • Visit a famous local shrine and see the new Mt. Fuji Cultural center.
Description

Day Trip from Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto Via Bullet Train and then Travel through the streets of this stunning town at the base of Mt. Fuji.

Our Mt. Fuji Food tour takes place in the lovely town of Fujinomiya, just at the base of the most famous mountain in Japan. With deep clear mountain spring water- Fujinomiya is a great place for delicious food, sake, soba noodles and green tea. Get off the beaten track of the Tokyo-Kyoto corridor and discover true local furusato (home town) spirit. Fujinomiya is an easy day trip from Tokyo (or an overnight visit that will give you more time to explore!)

Upon arriving in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka — The brand new Mt Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center is our starting point to explore this special place. Hop on the super-fast Shinkansen (bullet train) enjoy a classic train bento and snacks, and discover this hidden gem! This tour features 5 specialty food stops and a traditional local lunch!

Pricing 
 • Babies and Toddlers 0 – 2 years old – free 
 • Children 3 -12 years old – 50% of adult price 
 • Children 13 and above – full price 

Tour Highlights: 
 • 3 hour tour of Fujinomiya in Shizuoka Prefecture with a local guide 
 • Visit 6 local shops and restaurants to try the regional specialties 
 • Lunch in an 80 year old restaurant using local ingredients. 
 • Learn how to make “Wagashi” traditional sweets from a confectionary master 
 • Visit a famous local shrine and see the new Mt. Fuji Cultural center. 
 • Enjoy delicious green tea grown nearby 

Tour Details 
 • GREEN TEA TASTING YES 
 • LUNCH IN LOCAL RESTAURANTYES 
 • WALKING LEVEL INTERMEDIATE YES 
 •  LOCAL SHOPS AND SIGHTSEEING  YES 

Tour Schedule: Thur-Sunday 

Meeting Time Frame 10:15 – 10:30 am 

Start Time 10:30 am 

End Time 1:30 pm 

Meeting Location

At the entrance to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center5-17 Miyachō, Fujinomiya-shi, Shizuoka-ken 418-0067You can copy and paste this to Google Maps:静岡県富士山世界遺産センター 

You can take the Bullet train from either Tokyo or Kansai to Shin-Fuji station. From that point a local taxi service will provide Arigato Japan guests with a flat rate to the nearby town or Fujinomiya. Or if you have a bit more time to travel arrive the day before and you can take the local train from Shin-Fuji to Fujinomiya and stay over night at one of the local inns, or guest houses.Our guide will be at the World Heritage center holding an “Arigato Japan” sign.We suggest wearing comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved.Please let us know if you have any questions. Should you have any difficulty in finding the place, you may reach us at 03-6823-4615. 

Best Recommended Travel Plan from Tokyo ●Bullet Train from Shinagawa to -Shin fuji stationReserved seat 5,590yen 1h 10minUnreserved seat 5,070yen 1h 10minOur guide will meet you at Shin Fuji Shinkansen Station and then go by taxi to the nearby (2km) local train station.●Shinfuji station-Local train station (Fuji station, Minobu Line) 8minA Small car:1,090 ~ 1,180yenA Medium-sized car:1,180 ~ 1,270yen●Local Train Fuji station-Fuminomiya station19min 240yenYour travel to and from the meeting point are not covered in the tour price. We can advise and answer any questions about your travel plan. 

We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and restaurant partners. We are sorry to say that if you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour.

Included / Excluded
  • Travel arrangements and guided bullet train trip from Tokyo, Kyoto, Or Osaka
  • Try local dishes at 6 food stops
  • Local Shops and Sightseeing
  • Return travel to your starting city.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation costs
  • Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Fujinomiya

End Location: Fujinomiya

Commentary

Audio : English

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days

Cancellation Notes: 7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 72 hours or less prior to tour: no refund Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third-party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.

Options and Pricing

Time/Days offered: 4 Days a Week, Starting at 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday to Sunday

Group Tour RETAIL PRICE
Adult (13 - 80 years) ¥58,100
Child (3 - 12 years) ¥29,050
Additional Information

<div>Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Family-friendly , Minimum drinking age is 21 years, For solo travelers, please email us, Wagashi-making Experience available, Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly</div>

Operated by:

Arigato Japan Food Tours

About operator:

We are Arigato Japan Food Tours and our goal is to help you make delicious memories of Japan during your travels to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima! On our tours you’ll taste local and regional specialties like okonomiyaki, yakitori, sashimi, taiyaki, gyoza, nabe, yakisoba and so much more. We will show you places locals cherish for an off-the-beaten-path, foodie experience of daily life in Japan that you won’t soon forget.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Moderate
  • Max Group Size: 10
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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