Fujinomiya Famous Food Tour Via Bullet Train

Our Mt. Fuji Food tour takes place in the lovely town of Fujinomiya, just at the base of the most famous mountain in Japan. With deep clear mountain spring water- Fujinomiya is a great place for delicious food, sake, soba noodles, and green tea. Get off the beaten track of the Tokyo-Kyoto corridor and discover true local furusato (home town) spirit. Fujinomiya is an easy day trip from Tokyo (or an overnight visit that will give you more time to explore!)

Our guide will journey with you by Bullet Train and Local trains from Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto. This will be a 6-7 hour tour. We can also arrange travel by private van upon request. Prices will vary.

Upon arriving in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka -The brand new Mt Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center is our starting point to explore this special place. Hop on the super-fast Shinkansen (bullet train) enjoy a classic train bento and snacks, and discover this hidden gem! This tour features 4-5 specialty food stops including a traditional local lunch!

Fujinomiya has long been a well-known Japanese travel destination as this town is at the base of one of the famous ascent routes of Mt. Fuji, the most accessible route. Many mountain climbers begin their adventure at the famous shrine in the center of town. Come find out more with us. Bring back flavorful memories of something few foreign tourists have a chance to experience.

During the tour, we will enjoy snacks at the yummy “Omiya Yokocho” (local food and drinking alley). You can try a healthy “soul food” called Oden, here– prepared in a regional style.  Yakisoba grilled noodles and gyoza dumplings are the local famous favorites.  We will find out more about the heart of this town at Fujisan Sengen Shrine. After lunch and exploring, will visit an amazing Sake brewery where the beverages are made from the revered local MT FUJI spring water and a family-run Wagashi (sweets) shop to see their gorgeous desserts- we will choose some and eat our beautiful creations at a local tea shop. We will have a chance to stroll around town and get a feeling for the real hospitality of Japan.

PLEASE NOTE: It may be possible to add on a wagashi-making experience to this tour depending on availability and timing. If you are interested please message us after you make your booking at bookings@arigatojapan.co.jp extra fee will be ¥3500 per person and we will need to add 1 hour to the tour time. This is a great experience so if you are interested, let us know and we will try to arrange it! 

If you have a train pass or want to arrange to meet us in town we can offer different pricing.

Single travelers: please email us directly and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Normal booking needs to be 1 week in advance if you are looking to book within one week please email.
Happy Guests enjoying one of the local food stops in Fujinomiya! YUM!

Check out this video from the amazing starting spot on this tour, the new Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center! Thanks to “The One Hit Wander”

Family-friendly pricing: If you are traveling with children and need a price adjustment- please email our team at Bookings@ArigatoJapan.co.jp.

Tour Highlights:

• Travel arrangements and guided bullet train trip from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka customized for your travel plans.
• Bento Box and snacks on the train
• 3-hour tour of Fujinomiya in Shizuoka Prefecture with a local guide
• Visit local shops and restaurants to try the regional specialties
• Delicious local lunch
• Sake brewery visit and tasting
• Try Local Wagashi” traditional sweets from a confectionery master
• Visit a famous local shrine and see the new Mt. Fuji Cultural center
• Return travel to your starting city

Private Tours:  For a more customized experience, make your tour private for an additional ¥19,500+ TAX. (min. 2 people). Please click the add-on button on your cart when you check out.

Strict start time policy:  We are sorry to say that if you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, we will need to start the tour regardless and no refund can be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up at any of the food stops. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests and also to respect our relationships with restaurants.

5-minute grace period: We can only wait an additional five minutes after the starting time and then the tour will depart. In addition, please note that we cannot give directions or contact the guides on the phone once the tour begins.

Tour Schedule:

Thursday-Sunday
Meeting Time Frame	8:15 – 8:30 am
Start Time	8:30 am
End Time	3:30 pm

Changes on tours: Applicable substitutions may be made due to public holidays, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.

For Vegetarians: 

Some food that we serve may have dashi, a soup stock made from kelp (seaweed) and bonito (skipjack tuna) as well as other ingredients. Dashi is the cornerstone of Japanese cuisine and is used in many/most Japanese dishes. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your dietary needs if you cannot consume dashi. Additionally, please inform us if you can eat eggs and dairy products.

If you cannot consume Dashi, we recommend booking a private tour with us and we can offer some alternatives. Again, be aware, it will still be a challenge to 100% avoid fish stock.

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For this tour, it is possible (with advanced notice at the time of booking) to make adjustments to support some dietary restrictions. Please contact us for details at info@arigatojapan.co.jp.

 

TRAVEL BLOGGER Tested and Approved!

Nano of Travels with Nano discovered a whole new side to Japan through our Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour. Read about what she experienced here.

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This tour is great for guests who want to have an adventure in a more “off the beaten track” area. BUT everything is still accessible within 1.5 hours from Tokyo. (or other major cities)

The meeting point is in front of the Apple Marunouchi Store near Tokyo Station.

Our guide will travel with you, and we will need to coordinate in advance. (Those with JR Passes will have a tour price reduction, please contact us directly before booking.

If you have a bit more time to travel arrive the day before and you can take the local train from Shin-Fuji to Fujinomiya and stay overnight at one of the local inns, or guest houses. Please let us know how and when you will arrive. We can adjust pricing accordingly.

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved.

WEATHER REMINDER: 
On rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella. They can be easily purchased at any convenience store.

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