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

Discover Mt. Fuji, Kawagoe, and the Hikawa Shrine on a guided day trip from Tokyo. Explore the Showa era in Shimoyoshida, savor traditional sweets, and immerse yourself in Japan’s heritage.
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.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.