• Miho Seacoast (Miho no Matsubara Beach) - This stunning black-sand beach is adorned with ancient pines and offers breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration,” celebrated for centuries in Fuji-view art and poetry, the Hagoromo legend, and a cultural landscape that connects the sea to the mountain in Fuji worship. The walk is flat and easy.
• Yamamiyasengen Shrine - Enter a serene cedar grove where Mt. Fuji is revered. Yamamiya Sengen Shrine is the original open-air site for Fujisan devotion, with no main sanctuary—prayers are directed towards the mountain itself. On clear days, the prayer hall aligns with Fuji’s peak, illustrating how landscape and ritual focus the mind on the summit. The guide introduces the concept of “mountain-as-deity,” explaining how villages monitored the volcano and expressed gratitude for water and safety, and how this site later connected to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in town. Visitors pause at the stone prayer ground for an optional bow, then explore old boundary markers and cedar-lined paths. Surfaces are gravel and earth, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Keep voices low and avoid the prayer line; photos are permitted from designated areas. Goshuin (御朱印) may be available: a hand-brushed seal with red stamps acknowledging respectful worship and serving as a sacred record of the visit, rather than a casual souvenir.
• Shiraito Falls - The guide explains how Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt filters through volcanic rock to emerge as thousands of fine “white threads,” creating a broad curtain of water and a cool misty microclimate. Learn simple visitor etiquette at sacred water sites, the role of this area in historic Fuji-kō pilgrimages and ascetic training, and how lava flows shaped the basin. Enjoy unhurried time for photos and reflection while the guide points out the best angles and seasonal highlights (fresh greens, hydrangea, autumn colors; winter snowmelt surges). Paths are mostly paved with some steps; the pace is easy and can be adjusted for comfort.
• Omiya Yokocho - Fujinomiya Yakisoba (Local Food Stop)
  More than just a quick bite, this stop offers a glimpse into daily life. In Fujinomiya, steamed chewy noodles are cooked on a sizzling griddle with crisp pork cracklings, cabbage, and a finishing touch of dried fish powder—the postwar hometown style that remains a staple at festivals and family lunches. The visit is timed for a stop at a trusted neighborhood shop where the conversation is local and the plates are shareable; learn why noodle makers shaped this city’s flavor, how toppings reflect the season, and how to order like a local.
• Fuji Takasago Sake Brewery - If time permits, continue to Takasago Shuzo (Sake brewery) in Fujinomiya, where the same snowmelt from Mt. Fuji is transformed into sake. Sample a few varieties of sake here. Discover how water softness, rice polishing, and climate influence flavor, and how to appreciate sake with temperature and aroma.
• Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine - At Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, located at the heart of Mt. Fuji’s foothills. Beneath vermilion gates and cedars, follow a tranquil path to Wakutama-ike, a spring fed by Fuji’s aquifer. Here, the guide shares how people express gratitude for water and safety, and how simple etiquette—light bows, low voices—turns a visit into a meaningful experience. Face the peak, listen to the flowing water, and set the tone for the day.

For those interested, special prayers can be arranged for purposes such as warding off misfortune, ensuring safety at sea, promoting good health, and attracting good fortune. Participation in these prayers will take an additional 30 minutes (depending on crowd conditions) and costs approximately 5,000 to 6,000 yen per person.

• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Lunch
• Local EN/JP guide providing cultural context, etiquette, stories, & flexible pacing during the day.

• Admission fees
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Personal Purchases
• Tea and coffee

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This exclusive tour is crafted for cruise ship passengers eager to experience the cultural heart of Mt. Fuji.

For more than 1,300 years, Japanese art and spirituality have centered around a single mountain. Why is that? This tour uncovers the mystery through sacred sites, local cuisine, and stunning vistas.

Rather than just seeking out viewpoints, the focus is on “reading” the mountain by understanding its significance and impact. Through this tour, along with interactive experiences and stories at shrines, breweries, cafes, and restaurants, participants will discover the spirit of Japan while savoring delicious food, sake, matcha, and the picturesque scenery of rural towns.

Participants can choose destinations that align with their interests and time limitations from the list provided.

“What if Mt. Fuji is obscured by clouds?”
✅ Even if not visible, its presence will be felt through visits to shrines, a sake brewery, and cultural experiences.

“We are a group of 5 people.”
✅ Excellent! The tour is designed to accommodate 1–5 guests.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.