Jul 26, 2025
Talal showing us Mount Fuji was great! - It was really great to see Mount Fuji in all it’s glory. Talal, our tourguide, made it even more special by showing us around and pointing out details we would have never known. Exactly that made it a day we’ll never forget!
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Jun 22, 2025
Amazing tour to close our 2-weeks in Japan - This tour was excellent and I highly recommend it. Mike, our guide and driver, reached out via What’s App to confirm pickup details. He arrived early and ready to take us on our day tour to Hakone and Lake Kawaguchiko. He was friendly and we enjoyed our conversation along the way. Mike was accommodating and planful, tracking the weather and views of Mt Fuji throughout the day. While the day was full, it was the highlight of our trip. We not only got great views of Fuji, but experienced beautiful gardens, art, shrines and enjoyed lunch in the small and bustling town of Oshina Hakkai. Thanks, Mike, for your hospitality!!
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May 28, 2025
Great day trip from Tokyo - Puskal made our day trip from Tokyo to Mt Fuji so easy and enjoyable! He took the stress away from planning and the logistics of figuring out how to get there by ourselves. After a couple days of navigating tokyo by ourselves on the trains it was nice to sit back and enjoy the ride in a comfortable vehicle. He was knowledgeable about the stops we made and allowed some flexibility on how the day went. We would highly recommend this!
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Apr 30, 2025
Amazing day at Fuji and surrounding areas - Amazing day at Fuji and surrounding areas. Our driver (Mike) gave us a first class experience. As well as the Fuji viewing he took us to the open air sculpture museum (Picasso) which was an incredible experience
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Apr 29, 2025
This is a Must-do for a Comfortable Relaxing Tour - This was one of the best tours we’ve been on. Mike picked us up in front of the place we are staying, explained the proposed itinerary for the all-day tour and asked us if we wanted to make any changes. We got to see Mt Fuji from several different locations, visit a couple shrines, ride a cable car over a volcano caldera and cruise on a pirate ship to see the red torii. Mike was the perfect guide on the perfect tour. He is very knowledgeable and provides as much or as little information about the sites as you desire. He never rushed us while keeping us informed about the approaching weather system. His timing and suggestions allowed us to experience all the things we wanted to see and then he dropped us off at our preferred location at the end of the day.
In our travels, we have found that many tour guides go through the motions to “tick the boxes” of the basic schedule and then rush you through the second half of the tour; sometimes suggesting that you skip something so they can get off work and go home early. Mike did none of these things. He worked hard to make sure our experience would be a memorable one.
We had originally considered visiting Mt. Fuji and Hakone on our own, but the holiday prevented us from making train reservations. We are so glad that happened. There is no way we could've seen all we did as stress-free as we did without someone with the local planning knowledge Mike has. I recommend Mike and ABC Tours (his company) wholeheartedly to everyone wanting to see Mt Fuji. It was a great day for us. Thanks Mike!
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Apr 28, 2025
This is a Must-do for a Comfortable Relaxing Tour - This was one of the best tours we’ve been on. Mike picked us up in front of the place we are staying, explained the proposed itinerary for the all-day tour and asked us if we wanted to make any changes. We got to see Mt Fuji from several different locations, visit a couple shrines, ride a cable car over a volcano caldera and cruise on a pirate ship to see the red torii. Mike was the perfect guide on the perfect tour. He is very knowledgeable and provides as much or as little information about the sites as you desire. He never rushed us while keeping us informed about the approaching weather system. His timing and suggestions allowed us to experience all the things we wanted to see and then he dropped us off at our preferred location at the end of the day.
In our travels, we have found that many tour guides go through the motions to “tick the boxes” of the basic schedule and then rush you through the second half of the tour; sometimes suggesting that you skip something so they can get off work and go home early. Mike did none of these things. He worked hard to make sure our experience would be a memorable one.
We had originally considered visiting Mt. Fuji and Hakone on our own, but the holiday prevented us from making train reservations. We are so glad that happened. There is no way we could've seen all we did as stress-free as we did without someone with the local planning knowledge Mike has. I recommend Mike and ABC Tours (his company) wholeheartedly to everyone wanting to see MT Fuji. It was a great day for us. Thanks Mike!
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Apr 27, 2025
Perfect day out to Fuji - We had a perfect day and tour with Mike to Mount Fuji. The car was.comfortable and Mike was a great driver. Also Mike was very knowledgeable about the area and Japanese culture so we learned a lot.
I would highly recommend Mike and would call him again when I next visit Tokyo
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Apr 7, 2025
Wonderful Tour and Guide - Highly Recommend - Our family including two small children had a great time on this private tour. We got to see both lake kawaguchi and Hakone area with ample time to see the sights. Mt Fuji was a little shy as expected but we did get a brief glimpse of the top. Driver and guide Mike went above and beyond making sure we were accommodated for. He provided a car seat for our infant, brought out umbrellas during the afternoon rain, pointed out where to best take photos and then helped us take them, hiked the sights with us and gave us background info, and helped us with ticketing. He communicated fluently to us in English and translated for us to Japanese. I highly recommend Mike and would book another tour with him again if given the chance!
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Jun 15, 2025
Better done in the summer. Can't see the mountain in June. - Good overall. Mt Fuji is not visible in June no matter where you go. Many of the places we went were intended to provide good views of Mt Fuji, but there was a very tiny chance of that actually happening. Also, you can only go up Mt Fuji in July and August, so this isn't really a Mt Fuji tour. Some great sites though. Driver was not Japanese, nice enough though, didn't give a tour, just told us where we were going then dropped us off to explore on our own. felt like we went around in circles quite a bit, charged 2 extra hours. Your mileage may vary. Felt pressured to leave a good review.
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Apr 14, 2025
Private Tour to Mount Fuji - We recently took a private day tour to Mount Fuji and the surrounding area. While we enjoyed our day, I have to mention that this tour felt more like having a private driver than a guided experience. If you're looking for in-depth information about Japan's history and culture, this might not be the best choice, as the guide's knowledge was somewhat limited. Additionally, be prepared for significant traffic; it took us about two hours to reach the area from Tokyo and around two and a half hours to return. Despite these drawbacks, we had a good day overall, and the driver was friendly and accommodating. Just manage your expectations regarding the tour structure and content.
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