Minimum Guests
2 Person
Activate Day
1 Nights/ 2 Days2-Day Trip Itinerary (Osaka → Mount Fuji → Hot Spring Stay → Osaka)
2-Day Trip Highlights
• Deeper Immersion: Hot spring stay and kaiseki dinner offer authentic Japanese culture, with added activities like Mishima Skywalk for fresh perspectives.
• Relaxed Pacing: No rushed schedules—time for both sightseeing and leisure, ideal for travelers wanting to avoid crowds.
• Osaka-Focused: Returns to Osaka by 6 PM, allowing for evening exploration of the city’s vibrant food and nightlife.
Key Preparation Tips
• Transport Pass: Same as 1-day trip; JR Pass covers most long-distance travel.
• Accommodation Booking: Reserve a hot spring ryokan near Lake Yamanaka or Kawaguchiko in advance—request a room with Mount Fuji views and confirm kaiseki dinner is included.
• Essentials: Add a swimsuit (for onsen) and a small overnight bag; ryokans provide yukata robes.
• Luggage: Store non-essential bags at Osaka Station Lockers; ryokans offer luggage transfer between stations upon request.
Transport Summary (2-Day Trip)
|
Segment |
Mode |
Duration |
|
Osaka → Otsuki |
Shinkansen |
2hrs |
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Otsuki → Kawaguchiko |
Fujikyu Railway |
30mins |
|
Local Travel (Fuji Area) |
Fujikyu Bus |
15-40mins/ride |
|
Kawaguchiko → Otsuki |
Fujikyu Railway |
30mins |
|
Otsuki → Osaka |
Shinkansen |
2hrs |
Flexibility Notes
• Adjust activities based on season: Add cherry blossom viewing (March-April) at Lake Kawaguchiko or autumn foliage (October-November) at Mishima Skywalk.
• For adventure seekers: Replace canoeing with hiking the lower trails of Mount Fuji (seasonal, guided tours available in English).
Tour Timeline
If you need to increase or reduce the number of travellers, please contact us for customised arrangements.
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07:00 | Depart Osaka
• Transport: Take JR Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi) from Osaka Station to Otsuki Station, then transfer to Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko Station (total travel time: approx. 2.5 hours).
• Pro Tip: Pre-download the Fujikyu Bus app to check real-time schedules for local travel.
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Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba: Traditional Farmhouse Village
• Transport: Take Fujikyu Bus Route 8 from Kawaguchiko Station to the village (25 minutes).
• Experience: Wander this open-air museum of preserved thatched-roof farmhouses—different from Oshino Hakkai, it focuses on Edo-period rural life. Explore interior displays (English guides available), try hands-on activities like making mochi (rice cakes), and capture photos of Mount Fuji behind traditional architecture.
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Lunch at Village Café
• Experience: Dine at a café housed in a historic farmhouse—try miso katsu (breaded pork cutlet with miso sauce) or seasonal vegetable tempura, paired with local green tea.
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Lake Yamanaka Canoe Tour
• Transport: Take a bus from the village to Lake Yamanaka (15 minutes).
• Experience: Rent a canoe or kayak for a leisurely paddle on Lake Yamanaka—more active than a boat tour, it allows you to stop at quiet coves for unobstructed Fuji photos. Life jackets are provided, and no prior experience is needed.
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Check-In to Hot Spring Ryokan & Relaxation（from Lake Yamanaka）
• Transport: Take a bus from Lake Yamanaka to your ryokan (10-15 minutes, depending on location).
• Experience: Settle into your Japanese-style tatami room, change into a yukata, and soak in the onsen. Many ryokans here have outdoor baths (rotenburo) with direct Mount Fuji views—ideal for unwinding after a day of activity.
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Kaiseki Dinner at the Ryokan
• Experience: Indulge in a seasonal kaiseki dinner—highlights may include fresh seafood from Suruga Bay, mountain vegetables, and wagashi (traditional sweet) for dessert. English course explanations are provided, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.
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Morning: Leisure at the Ryokan
• Experience: Enjoy a Japanese-style breakfast (rice, grilled fish, pickles, and miso soup) at the ryokan. Spend the morning relaxing—revisit the onsen, stroll the ryokan’s gardens, or browse nearby shops for Fuji-themed souvenirs (e.g., hand-painted fans or matcha tea sets).
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Mishima Skywalk & Mount Fuji Views
• Transport: Take a Fujikyu Bus from your ryokan to Mishima Skywalk (40 minutes).
• Experience: Walk across Japan’s longest suspension bridge (400 meters)—it offers panoramic views of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the surrounding mountains. The glass-paneled section in the middle adds a fun photo opportunity, and there are picnic areas to pause and admire the scenery.
- Lunch at Skywalk Café
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Great Boiling Valley (Owakudani) Ropeway
• Transport: Continue by bus from Hakone Pass to Owakudani (30 minutes).
• Experience: Ride the ropeway up to the volcanic plateau—feel the sulfuric steam and view boiling mud pots. At the top, capture panoramic shots of Mount Fuji with volcanic terrain in the foreground. Try black eggs (a local delicacy) and learn about the area’s geology via informative English signage.
- Approx. 14:30 | Depart Fuji Area → Return to Osaka (Hakone to Osaka)
- Approx. 18:00 | Arrive in Osaka • Transport: Board the Fujikyu Railway from Kawaguchiko Station to Otsuki Station, then transfer to the JR Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi) for Osaka Station.
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Accommodation
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
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