At a Glance
A luxury escape to Lake Kawaguchiko. Over 4 days and 3 nights, explore the world-famous Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko on foot, on wheels and by canoe. Experience extraordinary stays at HOSHINOYA Fuji, soak and relax in a bathtub and pamper yourself with the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko, and enjoy the refined food surrounded by pristine forests.
Lake Kawaguchiko is the most easily accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes with train and direct bus connections to Tokyo. On your arrival at Kawaguchiko Station, you will be picked up by a private car and transfer you to Hoshinoya Fuji to start your 4 day luxury adventure.
Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the Fuji Five Lakes that can be found around Mount Fuji. The highlight of the area is undeniably ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Guided mountain trekking tour with an English speaking guide
- Guided canoeing tour in Lake Kawaguchiko
- Private guided cycling tour by electric bicycle
- 3 nights luxury accommodation at Hoshinoya Fuji King bed on twin share basis
- Enjoy refined cuisine with ingredients prepared with local ingredients found in the wild. 3x breakfasts, 1x lunch, 3x dinners
- Transfers between Hoshinoya Fuji and Kawaguchiko Station (estimated max 1 luggage per person)
Itinerary
On your arrival at Kawaguchiko Station, you will be picked up by a private car and transfer you to your accommodation. Please note that the driver will only wait at the ticket gates and may not speak English, but they have been properly briefed as to your arrival and will know where to take you. The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Kawaguchiko is a hot spring resort town with many tourist attractions and amazing views of Mount Fuji. The best views of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from the lake's northern shores and are particularly breath-taking during the cherry blossom season around mid April and the autumn colors around the first half of November. After you check in, the rest of the day is at your leisure. Enjoy multiple courses of French-inspired fare, prepared with local ingredients found in the wild. Some of the free evening free (subject to season changes): Room Style:Western Style Bed Type: King bed/Twin bed Toilet: Ensuite Western style |
Your guided will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at approx. 9:30am. Today you will join a trekking tour, taking you around some routes offering beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Enjoy your lunch while on the trek. Tour ends at approx. 2:30pm. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Enjoy multiple courses of French-inspired fare, prepared with local ingredients found in the wild. Sit back and enjoy beautiful moments at the Fireplace Lounge Bar. |
An early start today, you will depart for a canoeing tour on Lake Kawaguchi for an hour (7:30 to 8:30am). The morning is widely regarded as the best time to see Mt Fuji as the air is most clear and still at this time, so, if the weather is fair, you will be treated to some spectacular views of the mountain reflected on the still waters of Lake Kawaguchi. Return to the hotel, your morning is at leisure until approx. 2:00pm, when you will depart for a private cycling tour in the hills around Mt Fuji by electric bicycle. Your guide will assess the best route for your group and will make sure you are all comfortable as you travel. If the weather is good, you will be able to enjoy some wonderful Mt. Fuji scenery as you explore. You’ll be dropped back at your hotel at around 5:00pm. Lunch is at your own arrangement. Enjoy multi-course dinner. Sit back and enjoy beautiful moments at the Fireplace Lounge Bar. |
Today you will check out of your accommodation after breakfast. A private car will be waiting to drive you back to Kawaguchiko Station in time for a departure of your choice. Please let us know if you have any need for onward arrangements and we would be delighted to assist. |
Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us to book if you have a group of more than 12 people.
More Info
- The departure point Kawaguchiko station
- The finishing point is Kawaguchiko station
How to travel between Tokyo and Kawaguchiko Station
By Train: There are two direct limited express trains per day between Shinjuku and Kawaguchiko (traveling time approx. 2 hours).
By Bus: Fujikyu and Keio Bus operate direct buses per hour between the Shinjuku Bus Terminal, Tokyo and Kawaguchiko Station (traveling time approx. 2 hours).
Day 1: Arrived at Lake Kawaguchiko
Day 2: Guided trekking tour approx. 5 hours
Day 3: Guided canoeing for an hour and cycling tour approx. 3 hours
Day 4: Depart from Hoshinoya to Kawaguchiko Station
Japan's weather and climate features four distinct seasons.
Spring is from March to May. It's perhaps one of the very best times to visit Japan as temperatures are pleasantly warm without being too hot, with daytime temperatures ranging between 21°C to 26°C. The country is ablaze with beautiful white and pink cherry blossom and plenty festivals to enjoy.
Summer is from June to August and the country experiences a three to four-week rainy season. It is hot and humid during this time and temperatures are often in the high 30’s. If you plan on visiting Japan during the summer weather, northern areas such as Hokkaido or the mountains of Tohoku or Chubu are the most comfortable places to escape the heat.
Autumn is from September to November and is characterised by light breezes and cooler temperatures of around 8-10°C. It is also a wonderful time to visit Japan. The country turns into a haven of red and scarlet leaves which contrast strikingly against the deep blue clear skies and almost as impressive as the stunning cherry blossoms.
Winter is from December to February. It is a magical time to visit as the landscape is turned white with snow. It's the perfect time to go skiing or check out the hot springs, especially venture to the ski slopes of Hokkaido or Nagano. It's Okinawa is a great place to visit during the winter as it is not quite as cold as the rest of Japan’s weather.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.