Planning Your Private Tour in Yamanashi & Mt Fuji

Our private guided tours take place in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, a region known for mountains, forests, rural villages, vineyards, and dramatic seasonal scenery. Located between the Mt Fuji World Heritage area and the Minami Alps, Yamanashi offers a peaceful countryside experience away from crowded tourist routes while still being conveniently accessible from Tokyo.

Yes. Limited express trains connect Shinjuku Station with the Koshu and Kofu areas in roughly 90 minutes. This makes Yamanashi ideal for a relaxed countryside day trip or short escape from the city.

Yes. Every experience is privately guided and tailored to your interests, pace, and comfort level. Your tour is led by a local, bilingual English-speaking guide with deep knowledge of the region. We welcome couples, friends, families, and solo travelers.

Yes. We regularly arrange meeting points in Kawaguchiko, Kofu, Koshu, and surrounding areas. Because every experience is private, we coordinate the most convenient meeting location based on your travel plans.

Most experiences involve relaxed walking or light hiking and can be adapted to suit your ability and style. We focus on enjoying scenery, culture, and atmosphere rather than speed or athletic performance, and we are always happy to adjust the pace during the day.

No previous hiking experience is required for most tours. Routes are selected according to your comfort and interests, and we are always happy to adjust plans as needed during the day.

Yes. Because every experience is private, we can adapt routes, pacing, and activity levels to suit families with children or older guests. Comfort and safety are always prioritized.

Absolutely. Because our tours are private, we can arrange the day around what you most want to see and experience — nature, scenic viewpoints, cultural stops, wineries, or hot springs. Plans can also be adjusted during the day depending on your interests, energy level, or simply how you feel.

Yes. In addition to single-day experiences, we can arrange multi-day private tours within Yamanashi and surrounding regions. Please contact us to discuss your preferred schedule and interests.

Many tours include opportunities to enjoy local restaurants or regional cuisine. Specific meal arrangements depend on the plan we design together and will be confirmed during booking.

We recommend comfortable seasonal clothing, good walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, an outdoor hat for sun protection, and a light wind or rain jacket. Because we travel through different elevations and terrain, conditions can vary and mountain weather can change during the day, so having an extra layer is always helpful. Some guests also like to bring a small change of clothes for after the day's activities. If your itinerary includes light hiking, we provide simple preparation guidance after booking.

Yamanashi is beautiful in every season, and mountain weather can sometimes change during the day. For typical weather variations, we usually make small adjustments while keeping the spirit of your planned experience. In the rare case of significant conditions, we may modify or reschedule to prioritize comfort and safety.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially during spring and autumn when demand is highest. However, feel free to contact us anytime to check availability.