Reviewed by: Brad
On the 12th of January my family & I took part in the Mt Fuji & Hakone sightseeing tour with Gotemba outlet shopping guided tour. The meet up point for our journey was clearly stated however the land mark building used as a directory was under renovation which made it a little tricky to locate. Many tours were leaving from this location, we soon found our guide with sign as promised.
The trip to Hakone was quiet & comfortable with air conditioning, our tour guide Vicki spoke good English & provided us with great information on the upcoming activities and local history. On arrival, we were given ample time to locate a lavatory & buy umbrellas for mild downpour we encountered, as well as find some morning tea before departing on our pirate ship cruise.
We boarded the pirate ship to cruise Lake Ashi. The boat ride itself was cold but the views more than made up for it. Vicki happily took photos of our family which was greatly appreciated.
We then arrived for our cable car journey, we were given time to browse the souvenir shops prior to boarding the cable car which was fun & surprisingly calm for our family members with a fear of height, it did not make them nervous at all, and the view was spectacular! The cable car took us to Owakudani to sample some black eggs and view the gas releases in the dormant volcano. This is the place we had hoped to for a great view of Mt Fuji, as our hopes were fading due to cloud cover, the clouds broke just in time for us to see Mt Fuji, again our guide Vicki was present and ready to take photos for us.
Off to a shopping outlet in Gotemba, here we were able to eat some spectacular treats in the food court and make a few small purchases of souvenirs. There were many offerings of well known western outlets for those who love their brand names.
Overall the tour was enjoyable and well directed, i would highly recommend this tour for those wanting a view with a difference of Mt Fuji.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Standard Plan |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/12 |
Reviewed by: JE Lee
Here are the bullet points of this trip:
1. Met by Shinjuku station, the meeting place instructions were a bit confusing but it actually ended up being right outside of the train station exit on the same block as where you exit
2. Our group was small, 6 including the guide, I preferred it to the big tour bus with a lot of people. The van was medium sized with plenty of seats and space and there was a guide and driver.
3. If you are someone who needs a lot of history and guidance this trip is not for you. But I enjoyed the fact that they dropped you off and told you what time to come back. We went to Hakone then shopping and had a boat ride in the middle where you can see Mt. Fuji.
4. Could have used a little more instruction and guidance but I also liked being left alone as well. This is a good way to catch a ride and get around and the guide will buy your tickets so it was pretty worry free.
5. Overall, recommend, I would boo again. But I think it's helpful to know that this is not "hold-your-hand" kind of tour, at least not our experience. Could have used a little more communication and instructions and maybe some water in the van...but overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I would book with them again.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special / Standard Plan |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Felicity
Absolutely brilliant tour, very welll organised, got a great taste of japanese culture aswel as a spectacular view of mt Fuji.
Our tour guide, Yoshi, was so freindly, knowledgable and enthuthiastic aswel as knowing all the best photo spots, he even showed us how to do some origami on the bus.
We got to see Mt Fuji at lots of different angles too and were super lucky with the weather!
The food was delicious too!
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch (2019 Plan) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Mitchelle
It was one of the best tours we had. The view was magnificent & our tour guide Blair was awesome.We had so much fun. Mt. Fuji is so spectacular, its cone is almost perfect & the weather also was wonderful. We saw mt. Fuji very clearly.
Thank you for such a wonderful review with 5 stars!
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour with him.
I hope all the journey in Japan was awesome for you.
See you someday again.
Best regards,
Japan Panoramic Tours
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch (2019 Plan) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Dori Ann
Everything mentioned was included, and our tour guide was great. Also did a little karaoke session on the tour bus on the way there it was really nice and a great way to involve everyone. It was a beautiful day, just remember to dress warm at this time of the year (January).
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Auda Al-Dulaijan
The tour was really amazing. Mt. Fuji is majestic, and Ninja village was great. I had a great time in the ninja show. Our guide Mr. Yoshi was made our trip more fun, really nice and respectful.
I wish you would extend the time in each event.
Thank you
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch (2019 Plan) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mario
They are well organized, japoneze style, experienced guide, the food is really good. Fujisan is a symbol of Japan and all the respect for it........but if you’re coming from Central or Eastern Europe will be disappointed, whatever give a chance to this trip is absolutely worthy.... I recommend the coach rather than Shinkansen.... drivers they are impeccable!
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Eric
Tour guide was fantastic. Tour was well planned. Food was delicious. Tour was informative. Kids were very happy with the tour to owaudani. Train ride was very fast and comfortable.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Sharon
It's easy to find the meeting point. Mt Fuji is simply awesome !!
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Pratik
It was an outstanding experience to just not travel to Mount Fuji but getting essential and interesting information from the guide, Yoshi. Yoshi ensured and kept us entertained throughout the visits and I will definitely recommend fellow tourist to option for Yoshi.
It was timely pickup, sight seeing and exceeded expectations.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Hans-Peter Boehm
Overall nice schedule.
Nice guide who tried to entertain us all time !
Various points to see and 3 of 5 were great, one was average, one was needless.
Lunch included was below average for Japan....
Thank you for joining tour and review.
We are happy to hear that.
We hope you have a lot of memories.
Best regard
Japan Panoramic Tours
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Yuvalal
I was very happy with this tour. Everything was very well organized, and exactly as advertised. The views were spectacular. The guide, Yoshi, was very professional. Gave us a lot of information on Mount Fuji, and on Japan in general. At each step (sight-seeing, ropeway, boat ride) we got very clear instructions, and it enabled everything to run smoothly. As a one-day tour, this is as good as it gets. For those who would like to take it easy and see more of Hakuna, probably I would recommend to do it on their own and stay at least one night in Hakuna.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Chrisitina Maria
Mika San our guide was very lively and funny! very informative and helpfull. Driver was excellent . Lunch was impeccable and we are lucky enough to see mt fuji all day with clear skies and amazing weather.
Trip was overall well organized and was able to maximize our time . It was the best highlight of my japan trip.
will definitely book again!
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Ellen M
We had a great experience, and Hitomi, the tour guide, was very good. We were fortunate to have good weather and had great views of Fujisan. My only knock on the tour was the stop at the sulpher area. We were there for too long and it just wasn’t that interesting. I’d much rather spend more time on Mt. Fuji. Otherwise, the bus was comfortable and the trip was well worth it.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Odawara Drop-off with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Michael Thornton
A very enjoyable tour, we were blessed with good weather which allowed us to have good views of Mount Fuji and the vokcanic vents at Hakone. We thoroughly enjoyed the day but would advise to check weather forwcast before booking
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Aileen
This was a great tour that would be highly recommended. Although we were only able to get up to the 4th station at Mt. Fuji, the view was clear and unobstructed the whole time we were on the tour, which is highly unusual. The view from Owakudani was especially beautiful! Our tour guide, Eiko, was very knowledgeable and funny, sharing lots of useful extra information that tourists may not otherwise know. Lunch in Gotemba was excellent, especially the tasty manju dessert! I had to buy a box to take home.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Nikhil
Cruise trip was best of all.
It would have great if the bus stops near to international restaurant rather than local ones.
It becomes difficult to manage the food.
Would be good if we have McDonald's or KFC, which would be preferred by most of travellers.
Thanks
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Tanya
The tour was very well organized, and it was very diverse in different activities. We were also very lucky with the weather and were able to see clearly all the gorgeous landscapes along the trip.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Elene
We missed the Hakone and Lake Ashi cruise and no refund
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Lorie
the tour guide was very informative and has akways full of energy to lead us to where will be leading. The Mt. Fuji and Mt. Hakone were so amazing and so the other places nearby...
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Shankar
The tour was very well organized and worth every penny. The service was great and the places were incredible. To top it all, the Vegetarian Japanese meal was awesome. Thank you!!
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Abdullah
Loved the tour very much. Id do it again if i could.
Thank you for joining tour and review.
We are happy to hear that.
We hope you have a lot of memories.
Best regard
Japan Panoramic Tours
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| Packages: | Mt. Fuji Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Diane Lorenzo
Our tour was perfect. it was more fun because of Saturo San and the driver(sorry i forgot the name, but he even gave us a parting gift which he drew himself) treated us not as guests but as friends. they made sure that we are comfortable and they are very knowledgable about the tour and about Japan. Saturo San made sure that he answered all our questions before the tour ends. the only thing is the time in Gotemba outlet, I didn't have enough time for shopping. but it was still ok! will highly recommend this to my family and friends.
it's really convenient and more fun if you have a tour guide and a private van especially when you're travelling with kids.
:)
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| Packages: | Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour > |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Rangimarie
Joji was sooo funny!!! She was a great guide!! The trip was awesome too!! The driving around was a tad too long but it gave us time to nap and ended up giving us some energy for night activities.
Thanks heaps!!!
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Mclovin Japan
Sites visited were absolutely stunning. It is now a bucket list item to climb to the top of Mt. Fuji!! The tour guide was awesome and provided history, language and cultural lessons in a very clear and entertaining way. I cannot remember his name but our guide (bus 3 on 11/2/18) was outstanding.
The only complaint is that we were very rushed. We were only able to stay at Mt Fuji for about 30 minutes and ran through Owakandani. Understanding that it was peak fall traffic, perhaps the tour should start a few hours earlier?
Other than that aspect, we had a great time.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/10 |
Reviewed by: SunSeeker8005
A day day trip out from Tokyo to try and see more of the country but be warned - the time on the coach is considerable. I knew of course there would be around 2hrs to Mt Fuji but there is then over an hour to lunch, another hour to the next site and so on. We were a little unlucky with the weather but the submit was visible at station 4 - a shame to then have to stop at station 5 with no visibility
Guide was very sweet and tried hard. It was a good day out if you have time but I would not rush to book this trip again.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Sethu Lingam
Our experience on the Mt Fuji was the highlight on the weather and the snow experience that make my family enjoy the trip.
My daughter was enjoy the Hakone and Lake Ashi.
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Elle
What a great tour - well organised, great variety of activities, professional staff
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bullet Train Return with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Alka Mall
It was a fantastic day except for the lack of WiFi in the bus
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| Packages: | 【Until December】Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour Bus Return without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Robin Olsen
We had a fabulous tour of Tokyo with Tom as our guide! He was so kind, informative, and interesting. He picked us up at the cruise port right on time and showed us as many highlights of Tokyo as we had time for, and we loved them all. We saw a really nice variety of Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, Imperial palace as well as more modern shopping and government districts. We had a great driver too who dropped us off close to whereever we were going. Tom was flexible about our needs. We requested one of the department store food halls for lunch, and he took us to a great one and found a nice rooftop area for us to eat at. It was so fun to have Tom guide us through the hall and explain the food to us. After the trip, Tom sent us all pictures and a journal of the day—so thoughtful! We loved Tokyo and Tom and can’t wait to return and schedule more tours with him!
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| Packages: | 8-Hour Private Charter with Guide |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/12 |
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