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Show item 1 of 8. Tour to Mt. Fuji Photo Spots and Tea Ceremony Experience
Show item 2 of 8. Time has stopped in this old mountain foot town
Show item 3 of 8. Mt. Fuji over the tangled cables; Blader-Rnner-like Japan
Show item 4 of 8. Snows on the top of Mt. Fuji spring out after 20-30 years of sub-ground travel
Show item 5 of 8. Local guide will meet you at Shimo-yoshida Station

Tour to Mt. Fuji Photo Spots and Tea Ceremony Experience

By Houdini Corporation
Price was undefined, price is now $96

Features

Free cancellation available
2h 40m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages
Cleanliness and safety

Cleaning and safety practices

Masks required
Contactless payments
Guides required to wear masks

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About this activity

What's included, what's not

  • What's included

    Coffee and/or Tea - Match tea and season's sweets are included.

  • What's excluded

    Private transportation

Know Before You Book

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 18 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Service animals allowed

  • Near public transportation

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems

  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

  • Returns to original departure point

  • Departure time: 1:00 PM

What you can expect

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fujiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Chubu

The town of Shimoyoshida has a long history as the town for Mt. Fuji climbers. Back in 18th century, coincided with the first wave of mass tourism boom, it attracted pilgrims worshiping Mt. Fuji as sacred mountain. Walking down the streets, you will feel the enthusiasm of the old time travelers. English/Chinese speaking local guide who has government license will escort the participants to the very best Mt. Fuji photo shooting spots.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Fujiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Chubu

Shimoyoshida town was also one of the major silk textiles producing regions back in late 19th century towards mid-20th century, the town was prosperous with textile industry as well as mass tourism industry. Chemical material textiles taking the place of silk, and mass tourism’s destinations being diversified, the clock of the town seems to have stopped ticking. Walking down the street, you will feel like sent back to the world of 50 years ago.

Stop At: Fujiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Chubu

On your way walking through the town, you have a chance to fill your bottle with fresh spring water – snows fell on Mt. Fuji, filtered and purified through the layers of lava, and gushed out after 20-40 years long subterranean travel. Local people believe that the water contains natural and spiritual power of the sacred mountain. After walking, you have a unique opportunity to make your own Matcha tea with Mt. Fuji spring water you have just drawn.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fujiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Chubu

Modern days town life has created new “Image of Japan”. Standing on the town’s shopping street, you can see Mt. Fuji at the end of the street with numerous electrical cables crossing in the air over the mountain. It might associate you with some strange future town’s sceneries from Ridley Scott’s film “Blade Runner”, and is attracting many photo takers from overseas.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Arakurayama Sengen Park, 3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture

The “Must” place to visit is Arakura Chureito Pagoda; located halfway up on the hill facing Mt. Fuji. From here, you can shoot Mt. Fuji with Pagoda and cherry blossoms (blooming season mid-April) in a single frame; an “Ultimate Image of Japan”. This place was chosen by an internationally recognized photographer Elia Locardi as the 9th place of “21 Places Every Photographer Should Visit Before They Die” back in 2015.

Duration: 30 minutes


Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Gear and equipment sanitized between use

Social distancing

  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Location

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Activity Location

  • Fujiyoshida Yamanashi

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Shimoyoshida Station, Japan, 〒403-0011 Yamanashi, Fujiyoshida, Arakura, 2-chōme−8, ８４０
    • Fujiyoshida Yamanashi

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