Private Tokyo, Japan
Two of our most popular private day trips from Tokyo, combined into one complete two-day tour. On the first day you explore the Mount Fuji region and the Fuji Five Lakes. On the second day you travel to Nagano and visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, where wild Japanese macaques bathe in natural hot springs. It is a rare chance to see two very different sides of Japan in a single trip: a famous volcanic landmark and a wildlife experience that cannot be arranged anywhere else in the same way.
Mount Fuji and the Nagano snow monkeys are both top attractions, and both sit within a comfortable drive of Tokyo. Travelling between them on a private basis means the schedule, the vehicle and the pace belong to your group. You do not wait for a large coach, and you can take photographs at the stops you enjoy most.
This tour suits couples, families and small groups of up to five people. Each day uses a private five-passenger vehicle and a private English-speaking guide or driver, depending on the day.
Your private day begins with pickup from your hotel in Tokyo. Please be ready about 15 minutes before departure. The drive to the Mount Fuji region takes about two hours through Yamanashi Prefecture, and the mountain can often be seen from the road.
Your first stop is Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. Here you can enjoy the mountain scenery and the lakeside, and take photographs. The tour then continues to Mount Fuji 5th Station. Access depends on road and weather conditions, so your guide will confirm the plan on the day. From the 5th Station you can enjoy the mountain scenery, take photographs and spend some free time.
Next is Lake Yamanaka, the largest of the Five Lakes, where a peaceful walk along the lakeside is a pleasant way to slow down. In the afternoon you visit Oshino Hakkai, the village of eight spring ponds, whose clear water comes from the volcanic rock of the mountain. The tour also includes Oishi Park, a scenic spot with views of Mount Fuji, and the traditional village of Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba. Your guide can help adjust the order of stops to fit the time and weather.
Please note that Mount Fuji is often hidden by cloud. The itinerary includes places with good viewing points, but clear views cannot be guaranteed. The day finishes with the return to your hotel in Tokyo.
The second day starts with pickup from your hotel in Tokyo, again at the agreed time. The journey to the Nagano region takes about 3.5 to 4 hours each way, depending on traffic, so the day is planned as a full day of about 10 hours including travel.
When you arrive at the park, you walk a forest trail of about 60 minutes to reach Jigokudani Yaen-koen. The path can be snowy and icy in winter, so warm, waterproof and non-slip footwear is strongly recommended. At the park you can watch wild Japanese macaques bathing in natural hot springs and resting among the rocks and snow. The park entrance fee is not included and is paid directly at the park.
Please understand that snow monkey sightings and bathing behaviour cannot be guaranteed. The monkeys are wild animals, and their presence depends on natural conditions and their own behaviour. Your driver can suggest an optional stop at Zenko-ji Temple, Shibu Onsen or Obuse if time and traffic allow. This stop is not guaranteed and is not part of the timed plan.
The day ends with the drive back to your agreed drop-off point in Tokyo.
Both days use a private five-passenger vehicle for your group: a Toyota Vellfire or Alphard, or a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. We do not offer a three-passenger vehicle for this tour. Pickup from your Tokyo hotel is at the agreed start time each day, so please be ready about 15 minutes early. Send us your hotel name and full address when you book.
Entry tickets are not included.
Accommodation is not included. You arrange your own hotel, and we do not provide hotel rooms. Please tell us where you will stay so that we can plan the Day 2 pickup in advance.
Pricing is for the whole private group across both days, not per person or per day. Cash on arrival is available when you book through this page. For PayPal, contact us and we will send a secure link on request, subject to availability and confirmation by our team. Please contact us before paying through any PayPal link we send you.
Give accurate passenger details when you book, including adults, children and infants. Your dates must be available before we confirm the booking. Pickup details come after booking, and we will tell you about any additional charge before confirmation.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start of Day 1, under the published policy. We do not store PayPal or card details.
Your private driver collects you from the pickup point you requested. Please be ready 15 minutes before departure.
A private drive of about two hours towards Yamanashi Prefecture, with views of the mountain along the way.
One of the Fuji Five Lakes, with mountain views, photography and time by the lakeside.
Visit one of the highest points reachable by road on Mount Fuji, with mountain scenery, photography and free time.
The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, with a peaceful walk along the lakeside and photography.
A traditional village famous for its eight spring ponds, fed by water filtered through volcanic rock from Mount Fuji.
A scenic park with views of Mount Fuji, popular for relaxing and photography.
A traditional thatched-roof village where you can experience historic Japanese rural life.
Your private driver collects you from the pickup point you requested.
A private, comfortable drive through the Japanese countryside, with mountain views.
Walk the forest trail to the park and watch wild Japanese macaques bathing in natural hot springs.
Depending on traffic, timing and your preferences, your driver can help arrange one additional stop.
A relaxed return journey to the drop-off point you requested.
Stop order and timing can change because of opening hours, prayer times and traffic. Your guide will tell you when it does.
| Option | Type | Price | Group size | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private package | Private | USD 656.25 per group (1 to 5 people)Only 2 spots left | 1 to 5 people | Book this option |
Payment is cash on arrival.
Pickup: Pickup at the point you request, at the start time
Pickup and meeting details for each option are shown in the booking form before you confirm.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time of Day 1. No refunds after that, because payment is made on arrival. This policy applies to the whole booking.
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Cash on arrival is the standard way to pay. PayPal is available on request: message us on WhatsApp or email and we will confirm whether a PayPal payment can be used for your booking. No card details are taken on this website.
Pickup at the point you request, at the start time
English.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time of Day 1. No refunds after that, because payment is made on arrival. This policy applies to the whole booking.
Yes. You make one booking, pay one total for the private group and receive one confirmation covering both days.
No. The price is for the whole private group of up to 5 people, for both days.
No. Sightings depend on natural conditions and animal behaviour.
No. Hotels and overnight stays are not included.
Yes. The individual Mount Fuji and Snow Monkey Park tours are listed separately on this website.
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Suggested to depart at 5.30am to avoid traffic to catch clear view of Mt Fuji before covered by clouds. This was great. Had a good time and comfortable ride.
A lot easier and a faster way to see Mount Fuji. Meha delivered a great experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend.
I had the most incredible experience with Sultan and Waqaz. He suggested we start our tour at 5am in order to beat Golden Week Traffic and for the best chance to see Mount Fuji. We managed to make it to all the main spots as well as a few incredible viewing places away from the crowds! An unforgettable experience seeing Mount Fuji in clear weather and sunshine, this definitely made my trip. Thank you so much for the amazing tour, I would highly recommend to anyone considering!
It was rainy but we had a nice time at the village and cherry blossoms at the Torii gate.
We loved the temple with the big trees. Our guide, Memalik, was awesome. He was flexible and very informative.
A great tour, especially for enjoying the sights at your leisure without a large group. Our guide, Ali, explained things to us and took lots of photos, but above all, he also gave us the freedom to explore the places on our own, which I personally really liked. If you plan your time well, you can see lots of beautiful places. Definitely recommended.
We really enjoyed our today's experience with the guide named Ali. Very good driving skills, flexible with stops and the schedule, very polite, and knowledgeable with the area and it's history. The huge plus is the car, very clean spacious, and very comfortable. We are highly recommending this trip. we saw lots of monkeys in the park (mid Aug 2026 time), and the template is worth every penny to see.
The trip was fabulous. Ali allowed us to totally dictate what we did and we loved the monkeys and the castle. Definitely recommend. A long day.
Comfortable vehicle, friendly flexible driver took us on side trip to Candy Alley at our request.
Overall we had such a wonderful time experiencing all the beautiful nature around Japan countryside and the spiritual temple. A special shout out to our driver Ali who went over and beyond for us. Thankyou so much for being so helpul and kind to us. Ali made our trip a very memorable one. Thanks heaps.
The Monkey park was fantastic, and the trip to the temple was just as interesting. Our tour guide, Ali, was very friendly and informative, would recommend!
Our guide Ali was very knowledgeable and courteous. We had a fabulous day and were lucky to see a huge number of very cute snow monkeys, which was the highlight of the tour. The visit to the beautiful temple was also amazing. Would highly recommend this tour.