Day 1 Tokyo → Lake Kawaguchi → Lake Yamanaka → Hot Spring Hotel
·morning
Today is the first day of our trip. We will depart from Tokyo, Japan's largest city, this morning to begin our two-day tour of Izu Fuji, Japan. Tourists are requested to meet at Tokyo Station in the morning.
This itinerary is a two-day tour that picks up and drops off in Tokyo. You must arrive in Tokyo at least one day before. It is recommended to combine it with your Japan independent travel itinerary.
If you would like us to book hotels before and after your trip to Tokyo, you can book a 5-day, 4-night semi-independent package for this trip.
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丨Pre-trip instructions:
After payment for the activity, you can check the Japan pre-trip guide in the order to help you prepare for the trip; 5-7 days before the departure of the activity, we will send a travel text message (including the specific meeting place, how to join the group, and the tour guide), so please pay attention to the text messages and station notifications; 1-3 days before the activity, the itinerary will be sent in the order, and the travel group will be notified again of the meeting time and place, license plate information, etc.
Meeting time & location
8:00 ▼Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit
Please be sure to arrive at the boarding point on time. Latecomers will not be waited for. We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes early.
After gathering at Tokyo Station, we will drive to the resort area of Kanto region and Mount Fuji, a landmark of Japan.
We first came to [Lake Kawaguchi] and took an art tour along the picturesque lakeside.
9:40-13:00 ▼ Free time at Lake Kawaguchi + lunch at your own expense
Special Recommendation: Check in at the Old House Cafe
Standing in an old house with tatami mats, sliding doors and a Japanese garden, you will smell not Japanese matcha but the rich aroma of coffee... This is the old house coffee that is popular on Instagram now!
We recommend visiting the nearby Traditional Japanese House NAKAMURA, a traditional Japanese house coffee shop that has received rave reviews on Instagram. In addition to coffee, they also offer a variety of options such as Japanese food and desserts, afternoon tea, etc. It is a perfect choice for both healing and film production!
After lunch, we'll have some free time in the Kawaguchiko area. This artistic mecca is densely populated with art galleries and exhibition halls. You can choose to explore the art galleries, take a stroll around the lake to photograph Mount Fuji, or browse the various exquisite Japanese grocery stores...
丨Recommended nearby art galleries (admission fee is at your own expense, we recommend you choose one to visit):
Kawaguchiko Music Museum (admission 2,100 yen/person): This museum houses a collection of antique automatic musical instruments from around the world, including 19th-century European music boxes and pipe organs. The European-style gardens are home to 500 varieties of roses in bloom during the summer, creating a vibrant backdrop against the backdrop of Mount Fuji. Live classical music performances on antique instruments are held several times daily, creating a sense of transporting back to a European salon. (Highly recommended, recommended visit time: at least one hour)
Kawaguchiko Museum of Art (800 yen/person): Home to a vast collection of paintings, photographs, and modern art inspired by Mount Fuji, including works by renowned Japanese artist Yokoyama Taikan. A permanent exhibition titled "Mount Fuji and the Four Seasons" showcases the beauty of Mount Fuji in different seasons. You can also take private photos of Mount Fuji from the floor-to-ceiling windows! (Recommended visit time: 30-40 minutes)
Kawaguchiko Konohana Museum (500 yen/person): Featuring original cat-themed artwork by comic book author Akiko Ikeda, this museum is like stepping into the magical world of a picture book. (Recommended visit time: 15-20 minutes)
Recommended grocery stores: Kawaguchiko Store (cute small dishes, Japanese-style weaving and dyeing), Japanese-style handmade groceries, Japanese-style handmade groceries
Before we knew it, it was already noon. The lakeside was dotted with charming cafes, restaurants, and small shops. We'd find our own food and enjoy the local flavors of Yamanashi while taking in the view of Mount Fuji.
·afternoon
After lunch, we will drive to Lake Yamanaka, which is closer to Mount Fuji, and unlock a different kind of Fuji scenery by cycling around the lake.
13:30-15:30 ▼ Mountain Lake Cycling
At Lake Yamanaka, you can capture a clearer view of Mount Fuji!
There's a well-developed cycling path around the lake, approximately 16 kilometers long (bicycle rental is at your own expense; regular bikes cost 700 yen/hour, electric bikes 1,400 yen/hour, and tandem bikes 1,400 yen/hour. A circuit around the lake takes about 1.5 hours, so please manage your time accordingly).
This cycling trip is not only a tour around the lake, but also an experience that combines nature, health and the beauty of Mount Fuji.
Check-in points along the way:
Shiratorihama: Lake Yamanaka, also known as the "Swan Lake," is home to the most swans, and you can experience feeding the swans.
Hirano Beach: A classic camera position for capturing mirror-like Fuji!
Remark:
If you don't choose to ride, you can just stroll along the lake, take pictures of the swans, visit cafes, and look at Mount Fuji from afar. It's very comfortable to completely relax.
If the cycling conditions are not met due to weather or other reasons, the tour will be changed to a car tour.
17:30 ▼ Arrive at the hot spring hotel
In the evening, we will head to a hot spring resort on the Izu Peninsula and stay at an authentic Japanese hot spring inn.
For dinner, we prepared a sumptuous Japanese kaiseki meal, prepared at the hot springs inn. Afterward, we enjoyed an outdoor bath, listening to the chirping of cicadas and the sound of the ocean waves. Time seemed to stand still at that moment...
Day 2 Hotel → Mt. Omuro → Jogasaki Coast → Kamakura Shichirigahama Coast → Tokyo Station
·morning
After breakfast at around 9 o'clock, we set off from the hotel to the "Matcha Volcano" [Omuroyama] on the Izu Peninsula.
9:20-12:30 ▼ Mt. Omuro (Free time + lunch at your own expense)
This volcano, dormant for thousands of years, has become a very poetic natural attraction on the Izu Peninsula with its unique shape, lush vegetation and 360-degree panoramic views.
In addition, this is the prototype filming location of "Your Name." and a pilgrimage site for countless fans!
Trendy toys recommended:
丨Omuroyama Cable Car (included)
Take the cable car up to the mountaintop, and you'll see endless greenery beneath your feet and the shimmering waves of Sagami Bay in the distance. It feels like you're flying between the mountains and the sea. (During peak season, you may have to wait in line for the cable car.)
A 20-minute trek along the crater's
rim trail feels like a journey through time. Against a backdrop of verdant greenery, the red lacquer torii gates of Sengen Shrine stand majestically, adding a touch of sacredness to this natural wonder.
Interact with the Capybara at the Izu Cactus Zoo at the foot of the mountain (at your own expense, entrance fee 2,800 yen/person)
Izu Cactus Zoological Park is famous for its adorable animal interactions! In the summer, you can check out the capybaras' "Cool Pool Party," and in the winter, there's the viral "Capybara Open-Air Hot Spring." Enjoy watching them lazily float in the water, and even get to hand-feed them fresh vegetables.
Before we knew it, it was already noon. There were many exquisite Western food shops at the foot of the mountain, and we were free to eat there.
Food recommendations:
Ice cream and Sanfu dumplings at a mountaintop shop: holding them up for photos with a green background makes them look vibrant.
Oomuro Kaminari Shokudo at the foot of the mountain: A Western-style light meal shop with a natural and poetic environment and plating.
·afternoon
After lunch, we headed to the secret blue coast on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula - the Jogasaki Coast. Opposite the gentle Mount Omuro, the obsidian-like volcanic cliffs here contrast sharply with the blue sea, like a wild painting painted by nature.
13:00-14:30 ▼ Kinosaki Coast
Trendy toys recommended:
Kadowaki Suspension Bridge
The 48-meter-long vermilion suspension bridge hangs over the blue sea. As you walk, you can feel the sea breeze filtering through the gaps between the wooden planks. When waves crash against the rock pillars at the base of the bridge, the entire bridge trembles slightly, echoing the breath of nature.
丨Cliff Lighthouse
The red and white lighthouse stands at the end of a 60-meter-high cliff. When you climb the spiral staircase to the top, you will be greeted by the unreserved vast blue of the Pacific Ocean.
Coastal Trail
The original trail, about 3 kilometers long, winds between dense forests and cliffs. Along the way, you can encounter numerous sea caves and strange rocks carved by raging waves.
Afterwards, we will drive back to Tokyo, stopping at Kamakura Nanahama Beach on the way to admire the Kamakura coast at dusk in summer. On a clear day, you can also check out the "Orange Sea" view.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM ▼ Kamakura Nanahama Beach
At dusk, as the ringing of train bells fades from Shonan, the Shichirigahama coastline begins to unfold its most magnificent chapter of the day. Playful high school students, surfers, the boundless mirror-like beach and the gilded sunset create a scene of warmth and tranquility...
7:00 PM ▼ Tokyo Station
We arrived at Tokyo Station around 7:00 PM that evening, a joyful end to our trip! Looking forward to your travelogues and photos! (During peak season, we may arrive later than scheduled due to traffic jams, so please understand.)
Tokyo Station: Not only is it the starting point for many railway lines in Japan, it's also one of Tokyo's major train stations. Its main building, the "Tokyo Station Red Brick Building," is a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan. Renovated in 2012, it perfectly replicates the station's original appearance 100 years ago.
We recommend booking your return flight for the next day or later. You can also stay in Tokyo for a few days to experience the charm of this international metropolis.
Summer Special Recommendation Package (Own expense): Izu Summer Specialty: Atami Sea Fireworks Festival Day Trip
This is a classic summer event on the Izu Peninsula, with fireworks rising directly from the surface of Atami, blooming in the night sky and forming a gorgeous duet with the colorful sea.
Fireworks festival schedule: July 25 (Friday), August 5 (Tuesday), August 8 (Friday), August 18 (Monday), August 25 (Monday), September 15 (Monday), October 13 (Monday)
Click the link below to book our "Special Kanto - Fireworks Limited Day Charter Tour" for a round-trip round-trip from Tokyo to Atami to enjoy the fireworks display!
