Mt Fuji Views Tour by Bullet Train Hokusai Train and Wasabi Farm

About this experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji and Shizuoka's hidden gems! This tour departs from Tokyo by Shinkansen, leading you to an exclusive Hokusai Special Train that immerses you in the world of Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji." Explore the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, visit the sacred Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, and marvel at the majestic Shiraito and Otodome Falls. Experience the unique Mazuma wasabi farm, grating and tasting Japan's finest wasabi. Enjoy a delicious lunch with options including Japanese, vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, or Indian thali. Committed to sustainable tourism, this enriching experience offers flexible return options to Tokyo Station, Mishima Station, or Gotemba Premium Outlets for shopping.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 53 min

   Board the Tokaido Shinkansen (ordinary car, reserved seating) and head to Mishima. While reserved seating will be provided for the outbound Shinkansen transfer, non-reserved seating may be provided depending on congestion conditions.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 45 min

   Arrive at Mishima Station and transfer to the Hokusai Special Train for a scenic ride toward Fujinomiya Station. Be immersed in the worldview of Katsushika Hokusai, who was famous for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Enjoy stopping for photos and slow driving at spots depicted in the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. Look forward to learning a lot about Katsushika Hokusai through talks about his woodblock print series, the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

3. Stop 3

   Enjoy the scenic views of Mt. Fuji from the train window as you travel to Fujinomiya Station.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 50 min

   Arrive at Fujinomiya Station and transfer to a Wi-Fiequipped, air-conditioned bus heading to Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka. At the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka, gain a deeper insight into Mt. Fuji's history and faith. Enjoy stunning 4K theater screenings of the impressive Mt. Fuji held every 15 minutes.

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 20 min

   Visit the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the center of Mt. Fuji worship. This is the head shrine of Sengen shrines in the country, and has long been worshipped for quelling the eruptions of Mt. Fuji. Feel revitalized at this shrine, where Sengoku warlords Takeda Shingen and Tokugawa Ieyasu also worshipped.

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 15 min

   Take in the sight of Shiraito Falls, a beautiful scenery woven by water as snowmelt from Mt. Fuji gushes out from the cliffs.

7. Stop 7

   Duration: 15 min

   The powerful Otodome Falls, where a large amount of water forms columns cascading with a reverberating sound. Enjoy the contrast between these two waterfalls, which have completely different characters.

8. Stop 8

   The bus will pass through the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy the scenery from the bus window.

9. Stop 9

   Duration: 50 min

   For lunch, select from four options: Japanese-style meal, vegetarian meal, Muslim-friendly meal, and Indian thali meal with tea or coffee.

10. Stop 10

    Duration: 30 min

    After touring around a field cultivating Japan's world renowned wasabi, enjoy an experience of grating and trying out Mazuma wasabi, the pinnacle of wasabi in Japan. Look forward to enjoying Japanese wasabi with all the senses as customers themselves can experience grating wasabi and tasting it. If a facility cannot be visited due to its circumstances, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility below. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason. Alternative Facilities: Gotemba Premium Outlets, Kakita River Park, Mishima Taisha Shrine.

11. Stop 11

    [Only for customers selecting the Gotemba Premium Outlets drop-off option] Please note that visiting Gotemba Premium Outlets is not included in the tour; only drop-off is available when selecting the “End at Gotemba Premium Outlets” option. You are responsible for your own shopping expenses and must arrange transportation to your next destination.

12. Stop 12

    [Only for customers selecting the Mishima Station drop-off option] Tour ends upon arrival at Mishima Station. Make your own way to their next destination.

What's included

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• [End at Gotemba Premium Outlets or Mishima Station] One-way Shinkansen from Tokyo to Mishima Station
• [End at Tokyo Station] Round-trip Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Mishima Station
• Wasabi Grating & Tasting Experience
• Lunch
• Hokusai Special Train fare
• Facility admission fees included in the itinerary
• English-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi

Additional information

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
• While reserved seating will be provided for the outbound Shinkansen transfer, non-reserved seating may be provided depending on congestion conditions
• The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
• This tour is a bus tour that takes customers around the Fuji area. A view of the beautiful Mt. Fuji is not guaranteed. Mt. Fuji may not be visible in its entirety depending on the weather, but the tour will not be canceled, and refunds will not be given for this reason
• If the transportation service is suspended due to a natural disaster or other reason, the conducting company will take necessary measures to provide travel service where possible, including arranging alternative services
• If a facility cannot be visited due to its circumstances, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility below. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason. Alternative Facilities: Gotemba Premium Outlets, Kakita River Park, Mishima Taisha Shrine
• There is an accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
• Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen and bus seats or lunch. If Shinkansen and bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate
• You can select from four lunch options: Japanese-style meal, vegetarian meal, Muslim-friendly meal, and Indian thali meal with tea or coffee.
• Muslim-friendly Meals: A menu that does not use pork or alcohol will be provided. Please note that these are not halal certified.
• Indian Thali Meals: A vegetarian menu that does not use meat and fish will be served.
• Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available
• Participating wearing athletic footwear is recommended
• Large luggage such as suitcases are not allowed. Please leave them at your accommodation prior to participating
• Visiting Gotemba Premium Outlets is not included in the tour; only drop-off is available when selecting the “End at Gotemba Premium Outlets” option

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.