TOUR OVERVIEW

• SUMMER ONLY! (best view from June to mid July)
• Admire flower fields with a view of Mt. Fuji, and what’s more, board the Thomas Land train on the Fuji Kyuko Line, the railroad closest to Mt. Fuji. The features a Thomas the Tank Engine design, and includes conductor seats for kids as well as Thomas and Percy chairs for passengers to enjoy.
• Enjoy a Japanese/Western-style buffet lunch featuring over 80 dishes at a restaurant that offers a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding natural scenery. It’s as if you’re right outside! Watch as the chef cooks mouthwatering roast beef and other dishes at the counter right in front of you, and be amazed at the sumptuous desserts created by the chef from Hotel New Otani, one of Japan’s most distinguished hotels.
• The flower fields feature a lavender festival from June to mid-July, zinnia and cosmos from late July to September, and sunflowers in September. Enjoy beautiful flower fields with a view of Mt. Fuji!
• Enjoy seasonal fruit picking and all-you-can-eat fruit. This tour will feature peach picking from June to early Aug., Kyoho grape picking from early Aug. to mid-Sept., and grape picking in late Sept. along with all-you-can-eat.

Package Inclusions:

• Round trip tour bus from meet up point (Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku)
• National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
• Fruit picking charge
• Buffet Meal
• Thomas Land train one-way fare
• All activities/visits
  • Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park – Oishi Park is a great location that offers a dramatic view of towering Mt. Fuji and the still lake in the same panorama. The pathway by the lakeshore is lined with a plethora of the season’s flowers that bloom radiantly. On clear days, many photographers come to this spot from early in the morning to take pictures of the lake and flowers with Mt. Fuji in the background.
  • Ride the Thomas Land Train (13 min) Board the train at Kawaguchiko Station and head to Shimoyoshida Station. Ride the Thomas Land train which runs along the Fuji Kyuko Line, the railroad closest to Mt. Fuji.
  • Lunch at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa (60 min) Enjoy over 80 delicious dishes at the Japanese/Western-style buffet at the Fujiyama Terrace restaurant, from where a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji can be admired. Watch as the chef cooks mouthwatering dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients sourced around Mt. Fuji, at the counter right in front of you.
  • Lake Kawaguchi or Lake Yamanaka Flower Field Viewing (50 min) The flower field will be determined based on blooming conditions. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy a stunning summer scenescape of vast flower fields with Mt. Fuji in the background. [Peak Viewing Periods] June to mid-July: Lavender; Late July to September: Zinnia & cosmos; September: Sunflowers.
  • Fruit Orchard Fruit-picking and Eat-All-You-Can (30 min) Enjoy picking fruits and eating as much fruit as you like in Japan’s leading fruit-producing area. Peach Picking (Departures from June to Aug.) Kyoho Grape Picking (Departures from early Aug. to mid-Sept.) Grape Picking (Departures in late Sept.) Plus all-you-can-eat in-season fruit.

Exclusion:

• A lunch charge of JPY 1,040 will be charged for children age 3 to 5. Please pay separately on site.
• Payment JPY 600 for fruit picking is required for 3 to 5 year old children. Please pay  to the National Government Licensed Guide at the location on the day.

RATES: 

Additional Information: 

1. If the minimum number of participants (10) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled.
2. Reminders for Fruit-picking: Large bags are not allowed in the fruit picking area. All-you-can-eat applies only to the fruit picking location. Fruit cannot be taken home with you so please consume it during the allotted time. Furthermore, if the fruits are not ripe due to weather conditions or in case of rain, participants will be served all-you-can-eat of pre-picked fruits and the fruit picking activity will not be held. Please note that this will not be a cause for issuance of tour booking charge refunds.
3. Flower fields visited on this tour vary depending on the departure date. [Peak Viewing Periods] June to mid-July: Lavender; Late July to September: Zinnia & cosmos; September: Sunflowers. Peak flower viewing periods may vary. Destination will be determined based on peak viewing periods.
4. Heavy traffic and congestion are expected on roads and at sightseeing spots around Mt. Fuji in summer, and this may cause the itinerary order to be changed, the tour to end late, or walking time to be shortened. Please note that this will not be a cause for tour cancellation or issuance of tour booking charge refunds. Also, Mt. Fuji may not be visible in its entirety depending on the weather, but the tour will not be cancelled, and refunds will not be given for this reason. Also, depending on circumstances on the tour day, in some cases Oishi Park or the flower fields may not be visited.
5. Important Notes: *Seats are assigned on the bus. The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will give instructions to participants on the tour day. Seating requests cannot be accepted. *Smoking is not permitted on the bus.
6. Children up to 5 years old may join for free, but will not be provided with a seat on the bus, a meal, or fruit picking. Also, payment of JPY 1,040 for lunch and JPY 600 for fruit picking is required for 3 to 5 year old children. Please pay to the Licensed Guide at the location on the day.
7. Please understand that there is no vegetarian option available. The restaurant or menu may be changed depending on facility circumstances. [2019] Fuji-Q Highland also features a vegetarian menu and a Muslim-friendly menu. Even if orders are less than JPY 1,000, refunds for remaining funds on the meal coupon will not be issued.
8. The seats for the Thomas Land train on the Fuji Kyuko Line are non-reserved. Please note that seats may be unavailable in case of congestion. In case of unavoidable circumstances such as a train car inspection, a normal train may be used instead of the Thomas Land train. Also, it may be replaced with admission into Thomas Land at Fuji-Q Highland (admission only). This will not be a cause for tour cancellation or issuance of tour booking charge refunds.
9. Tour meet up point at 3F Main Tower, Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku. 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station West Exit (JR Lines, Subway), or 1 minute on foot from Tochomae Station B1 Exit (Toei Oedo Line)
10. Tour ends near Shinjuku Station West Exit.
11. Itinerary will be emailed upon confirmation of booking.
12. Payment via Bank Transfer, Western Union, M Lhuillier, Palawan