Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Kawagoe, & Hikawa Shrine Day Trip

08:00 – Departure from Tokyo Station (Marunouchi North Exit) Assemble at Tokyo Station and meet your professional guide. Depart promptly by sightseeing bus for Mt.Fuji. The drive takes approximately 2 hours, during which your guide will provide an introduction to the day’s itinerary and cultural background.

10:00 - 10:30 Arakurayama Sengen Park This hillside park is renowned for its panoramic views of Mt. Fuji. Once part of the Fuji Sengen Shrine precincts, it reflects the centuries-old tradition of mountain worship. After a short climb, visitors are rewarded with sweeping vistas of Fujiyoshida city framed by Japan’s most sacred peak. The scenery changes dramatically with the seasons, from cherry blossoms in spring to fiery autumn leaves, offering a profound encounter with Japan’s natural and spiritual heritage.

10:30 - 11: 10 Chureito Pagoda Located within the park grounds, the five-storied Chureito Pagoda was constructed in 1963 as a peace memorial. Its striking vermilion structure, set against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji, has become one of Japan’s most iconic images, featured in countless photographs worldwide. Beyond its beauty, the site serves as a place of reflection and remembrance, symbolizing harmony and the blending of Shinto and Buddhist traditions in Japanese culture.

11:10 - 11:40 Hikawa Clock Shop & Showa Retro Streets (Shimoyoshida) Explore Shimoyoshida’s retro streets, a living reminder of the Showa era (1926–1989). Visit the Nikawa Clock Shop, with its nostalgic storefront and vintage craftsmanship, and enjoy rare photo opportunities of Mt. Fuji rising above authentic mid-20th-century townscapes.

13:10- 15:30 Kawagoe – Little Edo Travel next to Kawagoe, a historic castle town that flourished under the Tokugawa shogunate. Known as “Little Edo,” it retains the atmosphere of Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868).

Kurazukuri Warehouses: Distinctive clay-walled storehouses built to withstand fire, now housing shops offering traditional sweets, crafts, and local specialties.

Toki no Kane (Bell of Time): A wooden bell tower with a history of 400 years, once used to mark the hours of the day, and still standing as the proud symbol of Kawagoe.

Local Flavors: Enjoy the chance to try Kawagoe’s signature sweet potato snacks, grilled eel, and other traditional delicacies.

15:30-16:30 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Founded over 1,500 years ago, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deities of marriage and family harmony. It is especially famous for its matchmaking charms, fish-shaped ema plaques, and the thousands of wind chimes displayed during summer festivals. Today, it remains a beloved spiritual site where visitors pray for love, happiness, and strong family bonds.

Know before you go

• Departure Time & Location:
• If extreme weather or any unexpected circumstances require us to cancel the tour, you will receive a full refund.
• Please arrive by 7:45 AM at the meeting point (under the Marunouchi Building, opposite Tokyo Station Central Exit). The bus will depart promptly at 8:00 AM. Late arrivals may be considered a cancellation and no refund will be issued.Travel times between destinations may vary depending on traffic conditions. Please understand that there may be delays beyond our control.
• The view of Mount Fuji is not guaranteed and depends on weather conditions. The tour will proceed regardless of visibility.
• This tour is conducted in English/Chinese/Japanese