A private day trip in your own Toyota Alphard with driver: hotel pickup in Tokyo, then Lake Yamanaka Shiratorihama, Kaba Bus — Lake Yamanaka amphibious bus, Oshino Hakkai and Oishi Park. About 10 hours on this route, priced per car for up to 6 guests. You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
The car price does not include a guide, entry tickets, rides, experiences, meals, tolls or parking.
Hirano Beach sits at Lake Yamanaka's northeastern edge, delivering sweeping 360-degree views of nature without visual clutter. Its unobstructed sight line makes it one of the finest places to photograph Mount Fuji head-on.
Lake Yamanaka offers four distinct activities, each roughly one hour and 40 minutes:
① KABA amphibious bus (requires separate ticket package)
② Hakucho-go swan-shaped sightseeing boat
③ Unguided exploration
④ Bicycle touring around the lake
Among the Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Yamanaka ranks largest and shallowest—averaging just 13.3 meters deep. It's the only one with a natural river outlet. Mount Fuji's reflection here is especially striking, revealing long, symmetrical ridges that stretch gracefully on both sides.
Experience 1: KABA Amphibious Bus
The KABA transforms between land and water like a giant robot, letting you sample two environments in one journey. Its bright, cartoonish exterior begs for photos.
Experience 2: Hakucho-go Swan Sightseeing Boat
This 25-minute loop circles the lake while you absorb Mount Fuji's profile. Designed by celebrated architect Eiji Mitooka, the vessel itself mimics a swan gliding across water—award-winning in its elegance. The concept brings together Japan's finest mountain and its most graceful floating sculpture.
Skip schedules and move at your own pace. Photograph swans, contemplate Mount Fuji across the water, or simply sit and breathe.
Experience 4: Lake Yamanaka Cycling (self-paced)
A 13-kilometer loop circles the entire shoreline on well-maintained paths. Lake Yamanaka stands as the Fuji Five Lakes' largest and highest body of water, offering unparalleled proximity to Mount Fuji's towering form. This ride engages body, mind, and spirit equally.
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🎫 Options
⏸ Join-a-group seats are paused for now. This day tour is currently available as a private Alphard (7 seats) only.
🚌 Shared group tour
- Meeting / pick-up point: Meet & depart from Tokyo Station — the Japanese flag 🇯🇵 by the red brick building (Marunouchi side)
- Departs 08:00
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before
- Reserve now, pay on the day or online
From¥6,900/person
🚘 Private Alphard Tour
- Private Toyota Alphard + driver
- Up to 6 guests
- Hotel pickup in Tokyo
- About 10 hours · book 7+ days ahead
- Reserve now, pay on pickup or online
- Free cancellation up to 24h before pickup
−30%Book by 31 Dec (JST), then ¥104,300
Campaign price:¥73,000/car · fixed price
Up to 6 guests · from ¥12,167/person with 6
Guide, entry tickets, tolls and parking not included.
- Capacity
- 1+
- Itinerary
- 1 day · 7 stops
🚘 Your private Alphard and driver follow this route. The car price does not include a guide, entry tickets, rides, experiences, meals, tolls or parking.
- 08:00
Hotel pickup in Tokyo
You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
- 10:15
Hirano Beach · 30 min
Hirano Beach, located at the northeastern tip of Lake Yamanaka, is an exceptional vantage point that offers a 360-degree immersion in natural beauty. With its open vistas and absence of tall obstructions, this spot has become a popular destination for admiring the majestic frontal view of Mount Fuji in its full splendor.
- 11:00
Lake Yamanaka · 100 min
Lake Yamanaka, the largest and shallowest (with an average depth of only 13.3 meters) of the Fuji Five Lakes, is uniquely characterized as the only lake among them with a natural river outflow. The view of Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka is particularly captivating, showcasing the mountain's long, gracefully extended ridges on both sides.
- 11:30
Kaba Bus — the amphibious bus drives into Lake Yamanaka · 35 min
About 30 minutes on the water with Mt. Fuji ahead.
- 13:45
Oshino Hakkai · 50 min
Oshino Hakkai Nestled in a tranquil village between Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka, Oshino Hakkai is a sacred water sanctuary composed of eight natural spring ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt. Recognized as one of Japan's "Top 100 Famous Waters," it is also designated as a National Natural Monument.
- 15:05
Oishi Park · 45 min
Oishi Park, renowned as a prime flower-viewing destination, features meticulously maintained pathways known as the "Flower Avenue."
- 18:00
End of the tour
※ Actual timings vary with road conditions on the day.
🗺️ Route map
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Day 1 — Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai
- Your private Alphard and driver follow this route. The car price does not include a guide, entry tickets, rides, experiences, meals, tolls or parking.
- Hotel pickup in Tokyo. You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
- Two ways to pay: the driver on the day (cash or card, nothing upfront), or online at checkout right after you send the booking. Either way we confirm the car and pickup time by email.
- Free cancellation up to 24h before pickup
📍 Hotel pickup
🏨 Hotel pickup in Tokyo
You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
- Private Toyota Alphard + driver
- Hotel pickup in Tokyo
- About 10 hours on this tour's route
- Guide
- Entry tickets, rides and experiences at the stops
- Meals
- Expressway tolls and parking
How long does this tour last?+
The tour runs 1 day with 4 scheduled stops laid out hour by hour.
Where is the pickup?+
Hotel pickup in Tokyo. You enter your hotel (or a station) and the pickup time in the booking form.
What's the minimum group size?+
The price is per car, so the private Alphard runs from 1 guest. Up to 6 guests per car — for more, we add a second car.
Does the car come with a guide?+
The private Alphard comes with a driver; a guide is not included in the car price.
Can I cancel or reschedule?+
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup (full refund). Within 24 hours or no-show: charged in full. To cancel or change the date, email us with your booking ID; date changes depend on car availability.
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⚠️ Must-read1 items · tap to read▾
- •The itinerary and time at each stop may be adjusted for traffic, weather or facility maintenance; in force-majeure cases a stop may be replaced with a comparable alternative.
📌 Other notes1 items · tap to read▾
- •A full view of Mt. Fuji depends on the weather — on cloudy days the summit may not be visible.