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.
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