Lake Kawaguchi / North Mount Fuji

- Fuji panorama ropeway

From Kawaguchi-ko Station (856 meters) to Fuji Midai Station (1075 meters), it takes only 3 minutes by cable car, which offers a panoramic view. You will have a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji and a vast panorama of Lake Kawaguchi. This Tenjoyama Summit is the setting of the Kachikachiyama's tale, written by famous 20th century writers Dazai Osamu, where raccoon dog and rabbits will greet here and there. It is a spot to take a perfect photography and will certainly appeal to young and old. We will provide you the cable car tickets during the excursion.
 

- Ubuyagasaki

Ubuyagasaki was loved by Koyo Okada (1895-1972), a photographer known for his photo of Mount Fuji which appears on the 1,000 yen note.
This place is therefore famous for the views of Mount Fuji reflecting on the calm waters of the lake and forming a rhombus when the weather is fine.
Located near the Kawaguchiko Lake Bridge, you can appreciate Mount Fuji with the perspective of the bridge in the foreground, or take pictures from the bridge. Many professional and amateur photographers come here.
Ubuyagasaki fut aimé par Koyo Okada (1895-1972), un photographe connu pour sa photo du mont Fuji qui apparaît sur le billet de 1,000 yen. 

- The road at the edge of the north shore of the lake

On the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, you will find out the best spot to enjoy the scenery of Mount Fuji.
If the weather is good, you will see the Mount Fuji's reflection on the lake.
It is difficult to see the reflection of Mount Fuji in summer, but in April, cherry blossoms blooms and from June to July, you can appreciate the elegant scent of the lavender in the herb festival. In November, the lake is surrounded by the kôyô (autumn leaves), you can enjoy the red and yellow maples (including the momiji tunnel) and many tourists come up to enjoy the 4-seasons show.
Also, there are many museums to visit and events to see. You can also enjoy strolling around beautiful sidewalks.

 

- Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine

The Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine is composed of Okumiya and Satomiya, the most sacred one, which is called Okumiya, enshrined at the second station of Mount Fuji and the one, whcih is called Satomiya, at the first base. This shrine was said to be founded over 1300 years ago and is considered the oldest sanctuary on Mount Fuji.
This shrine is dedicated to the guardian of Mount Fuji, the most beautiful goddess called Konohanasakuya-hime. So that's why the main temple pavilion faces against Mount Fuji. The main temple was formerly located in Okumiya, but as the degradation of the building itself was so obvious there, it was transferred to Satomiya near the lake.
It used to be worshipped as the base of the Shugendo (a Buddhist spiritual tradition millennial relationship between man and nature) in medieval times, as a place for prayer for winning war during the period of Sengoku, and nowadays as a pilgrimage stage to Mount Fuji, called "Fuji-kō".
In 2013, it was designated a World Heritage Site with Lake Kawaguchi and other places around Mount Fuji.

 

Sake brewery "Ide Jozo"

After enjoying typical tourist attractions, let yourself be tempted by the taste of Japan!
Indeed, at the end of the tour, we will visit a Sake brewery. You will learn a lot about its preparation, will discover old photographs, and yourself will be witness of its manufacture! This sake was brewed during the extremely cold season at the foot of the north side of Mount Fuji (South shore of Kawaguchi Lake), using high quality water that springs to the foot of Fuji's after several decades of winter.
You will have the pleasure to taste two or three kinds of recommended sake, and learn to differentiate them.
You can bring your tasting glass back with you as a souvenir, as well as a bottle if you wish, available in the souvenir shop.