Day 7, Ultimate Mt. Fuji Adventure: 6 Breathtaking Locations in a Single Day! ｜18-day trip in Japan
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18-day trip in Japan | Day 7
Capturing Mount Fuji's Splendor: 6 Stunning Spots in a Day! Join us on an epic adventure as we explore 6 incredible vantage points around majestic Mount Fuji. Our journey begins with sunrise at 135 km away, accompanied by our trusty transport buddy, Mr. Yu. From Lawson's convenience store with its iconic view to the picturesque streets of Fujiyoshida, we unveil hidden gems like a serene residential street with a clear Fuji backdrop. Sengen Shrine treats us to not one, but three epic Fuji shots. Along the way, we immerse in the temple's rich history. Lake Kawaguchiko offers a peaceful oasis, while the Panoramic Ropeway delivers breathtaking cable car views. Oshino Hakkai's 8 ponds and thatched-roof houses bring us closer to nature and tradition. A day filled with adventures, stories, and snapshots you won't want to miss.
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Very informative and interesting video. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
So happy to have found this video. These are all of the same stops I want to hit when we go next year. You're also a fantastic narrator and storyteller. Not only was this an incredibly informative video, but very entertaining. Thank you!
Thanks Cameron for your comments, it means a lot to Yin and me :)
Thank you for your detailed video! We enjoyed your video.
bien hecho, muchas gracias
Thanks for this! Very informative and detailed. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Oh my God, I love your video. You hit all the spots I want to visit. ❤❤❤❤❤
I love this video, it is the only vlog i watched that is so detailed ❤❤❤
Thanks 😃
Great video! More power to your channel ❤
Thanks :)
Very informative and attractive video, thanks so much for sharing
Thank you :)
REALLY THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. Really easy guide :)
Glad you liked it :)
Thank you soo informative🙏😊
Glad it was helpful!
Hello there! I love the details you shared. Precise description. I wish your channel lots of success that you deserve. Ganbate!
Thanks so much Catchuah !! That means a lot to us :) Ganbate! (Learnt this from you today, haha)
很充实的一天。谢谢分享。
❤❤❤
Nice calm voice
Thanks :)
Have you uploaded your trip to Hakone? I am looking forward to your recommendations
Hi, Elizabeth, Thanks for your "pushing" 😂, Yin and I both have to work , but we are now trying our very very best to produce the video sooner :)
Glad to find your vlog. Very informative, thank you. May i know where you hire a private transport service like Mr. Yu.
Our friends introduced him to us XOX
Your video has so much information! We hope to do the same trip to Mt Fuji area. Is there any chance we can hire a van with a driver like Mr. Yu? Thank you so much for sharing your travel experiences!
Hi, We knew Mr Yu from our friend, so you could always contact him directly :)
How many hours did your stops take (all together)? I’m trying to fit mt Fuji views and kawagoe in a day 😂❤
Hi, I apologize for not including this information in my video; I will make sure to include it next time. We began our visit at the first location at 9am and concluded at the last place at 6pm. We also took some time to visit a temple near Oshino Hakkai.I would recommend allocating your time as follows:
►Place 1 and Place 2: 15 minutes each
►Sengen Shrine: around 45min to 1 hour to enjoy the view and try some food
►The lake: approximately 45 minutes mainly for photography
►Ropeway: between 30 and 45 minutes, which is also primarily for photography
►Oshino Hakkai: plan to spend at least 1 hour there. I spent the whole afternoon, but I guess you can skip the museum to save some time to Kawagoe, please take 40min travel to Kawagoe into account.
► Spare 45min to dine-in lunch or 15min for take-away.
I hope this helps 😃
Thank you for sharing your trip and love your great description of each place. It really helps me to plan our trip to Mt. Fuji. Love your idea of hiring a driver. Can I ask how do you find your driver? Will you be able to share his information or the company that you hire from?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
@@YinAndYang8081 Hi does he have viber or whatsapp? Would like to hire him as well. Thank you for your video it was very helpful
Keep it going 😊 I am also working hard 😅
Thanks for sharing your trip... Are all these places located around Kawaguchiko station?
I think they are all accessible by bus, but I'm not sure whether they are all located around the station, we hired a driver that day.
@@YinAndYang8081 I just did my research and they are not haha.. so yeah there are places where you would need to take bus and some by train. We'll be going to Japan in 2 weeks!!! So excited and we'll be going to see Mt Fuji as well and will definitely take picture by the Lawson convenient store!!!
Just hope the sky would be clear on the day we go there 🙏
This video so nice. Can we go one place to one place by bus or train? 😊❤
Yes, you can, but you may need to do homework and walk a little bit more.
hello
may I know from kawaguchiko station to arakara shrine, is it walking distance? thanks in advance
Hi, Since the distance from Kawaguchiko Station to Arakara is over 5km, it's advisable to either catch a bus or get a ride
Nice video! Can you share your camera equipment? The videos are so nice and sharp
Hi, PBear, Thanks :) we just used Iphone 14. Our photo was taken by Canon 6D.
Nice pictures and video. What is your canon 6d telephoto lens zoom range?
Wow nice places ❤ informative video ❤
Thank you so much 🙂
I think Hakone has a better view of Mt, Fuji especially from the lakes.
Yes, when it's sunny.
Hi, do you think his car can fit 5 people, we have 5 people in our family and planning to visit this summer. thanks
I think the van can fit in 5 people, but you need to check with the driver :)
Love your video. Is this a private tour? If it is, how much in US$? Thank you
Hi, Thanks for your comment. It was only a private driver, but he did plan where we go. He dropped us at each site and left. He charged us around $250 USD for the whole day, 10 hours.
@@YinAndYang8081could you share where you found this private driver? Thanks in advance!
Hi! Is the order in your video the same order of your actual trip? Thank you.
yes, if you refer to the ride, the food and everything :)
Hi, saw your video and we find it very useful. We are a family of 3 from Singapore planning a trip in Dec our first trip ro Japan. Would like to seek your help as we saw you hire a driver
Could you please recommend to us the driver, many thanks in advance
Thanks Piggy for your comment. Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Hello Yin and Yang, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and especially the videos of your travel to Mt. Fuji. This really helps us a lot in our decision to also go for a day tour to Mt. Fuji. Just one question, the amount (of 45,000JPY) which you paid to Mr. Yu was for the duration of 10hours. Could you please confirm that the van including the driver was included in your payment? Thanks in advanced.
Yes, at the end of the day, we only paid him that much, however that was April 2023, so the fee may have changed..
@@YinAndYang8081Do you have his contact information?
I see his phone now. Thanks.
Did u give the driver any tips at the end of the trip?
We didn't give him any tips, and he even offered to take us to more places, we were like: "Oh, No, enough is enough.". haha
Hi, on Which month did you visited this place?
It was April 2023
Hi can I ask the name of the park labelled “Lake Kawaguchiko”? Because when I try to google it, it’s the whole lake kawaguchiko. 😂
Hi, I should have explained more clearly; it's actually Oishi Park on the bank of Lake Kawaguchiko that we went.
Hi there! How did you hire your driver? What website did you use? Thanks!
Mt Yu was introduced by our friends, his contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
@@YinAndYang8081 thank you for the information! I am definitely consider hiring Mr. Yu for my Mt. Fuji trip in a few months
What season and month did you go ?
It was April 2023.
So where and how can I book this same trip?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Hello! Am also keen on knowing the contact of the driver, could you please recommend? Thank you so much!
The video was insightful and im really keen!
Thanks Rebecca for your comment. Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
@rebeccalo9218 - were you able to contact Mr.Yu? any advise?
Hi yinyang, How to get oshino hakkai from kawaguchiko?
We hired a driver :)
what camera did u use?
I used iPhone 13 :)
Which street was it in fujiyoshida?
I may not reveal the street name, but I'm sure you could find it, it's just parallel to the main one.
Hi was this in the month of January?
It was in April 2023.
Your video is super, how much does it cost for this whole day trip with the private driver who drives you to different places to have the excellent views of Fuji mountain, I will go to Tokyo in the beginning of October 2023, we’re 2 people, me and my daughter, thank you very much if you can give me the information
We paid $273 USD for the service, and we didn't leave any additional tips. The driver kindly offered to take us to more places, but we declined since we were already quite satisfied and didn't need any more stops.
Thank you 😊
@@YinAndYang8081Beautiful video, and excellent narration. You are a wonderful story teller..
I too I’m traveling to Japan in October 2023 with my son for his 18th birthday. Thank you for sharing the price info. Where do I book this service? I am guessing it wasn’t just a taxi but maybe a tour guide of sort? I like the convenience and peace of mind thus option will give us. Please share. 😊
@@justjoy8355 Have fun :) Japan is a great and unique place to travel and the best gift for family. Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659.
Hi i wish to know does mr Yu pick you up from your hotel in Tokyo and drop you back . Is $273 USD per person or for the whole trip ? Does Mr Yu speak English ?
Great video! How do we contact your driver? Thank you
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Thank you for the informative video. Great help. I will be there next month, could you please share the driver info and how long do you have to book him in advance? Do you pay him in USD or in yen$? Btw can Mr. Yu speak English? Thank you.
Hi, Videolaem, have fun!!! Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. I guess maybe safer if you call him ASAP. If he is not available, I'm sure he will introduce you to his colleagues. We paid Yens. We have an international bank card "Pocket" issued by our bank. His English is ok but not good, however, he is very good at using Translation app on his phone. I hope it helps :)
Thank you so much. I appreciated you for taking time and sharing your valuable experiences. By the way, how much in yens did you pay?
@@YinAndYang8081 Hi, can I reach him via whatsapp or telegram ? Thank you before
We paid 40,000 Yen, in cash.
Hi, That's something we don't know. We reached him via Wechat (a Chinese social media). You could also text or call him on "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659
Hi, All, For your information, we might have misremembered the driver's surname, but we are certain about the phone number provided. If you're dialing from the USA or Canada, you would begin the number with "011-". However, if you're in other countries, you'll need to adjust the international access code accordingly. For instance, since we are in Australia, we use "0011-".
Also, please be aware that Mr. Yu's proficiency in English is limited. It might be best to send him a text message instead of calling. This way, he can use a translation app to understand and respond to inquiries.
Hi May I have his contact no?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Thank you so much! We plan to travel to Japan in early May, 2024. @@YinAndYang8081
Mr Yin and Yang,, thank you very much for the information... GOD bless..
Hello! Do you have the contact to your driver or the company he works for?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Would you have a recommendation for a personal driver. We are going to tokyo in July and would love a trip to Mt Fuji. Do you have his contact information?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
@@YinAndYang8081 Thanks!!
how can we contact transport buddy Mr Yu??? is he a tourist guide??? how much??
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
What's the name of that street at 2:15?
Haha, I can only tell you it's right next to the main one 😁
@@YinAndYang8081 that’s definitely good enough 😂
Hello how can we hire this tour? :)
I think you can if the driver has availability :)
A bit weird to give the prices in USD… As far as I know, Japan’s currency is the Yen!😜
Yes, I agree, haha.
Where can we hire Mr Yu?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Do you have the contact of the driver so we can get him when we go there ?
Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. If you use Wechat, his Wechat account is libo-08088494659, Hope it helps.
@@YinAndYang8081 thanks alot 😊
@@YinAndYang8081hi, I tried contacting the wechat account you provided here but the person said he is not Mr Yu, but can help to make booking for me. Did you also make booking through this wechat account as well? Im not sure if its secure since he said he is not Mr Yu, would prefer to be able to contact him directly from overseas.
Thanks so much for your video and information!
@@ashlytan8823 Hi, I may have remembered the driver's surname incorrectly.... Are you able to call/text him straightway?
@@YinAndYang8081 hi, thanks for your reply and appreciate you sharing travel information with us. Good to know the number is correct. For reference, the wechat contact seems to be an agent for booking driver services.
how did you find the driver? I would like to hire him as well and or drivers like him. thx
Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Where can we hire a driver? Like him :)
We got to know Mr Yu thru recommendation so we only know him. Probably he will know who else is as good as him :)
What is the company you used to hire the driver? Can you share the contact info as I am planning a day trip to Mt Fuji for my Trip to Tokyo this fall.
Hi, Waiman, I dont know which company Mr Yu works for. We knew him thru our friends. But if you want to contact him, here is his contact details: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659.
@@YinAndYang8081 Thank for the info. By the way do you have to tip the driver? What is the normal percentage?
Hi, @@waiman5886 , we didn't tip the driver, but we gave him cash :)
How much rent per room?
We lived in Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, approximately $350 AUD per night for 3 of us.
can i have the contact of the driver who also helps take good photographs? thanks
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps. He took photo for us but I cannot say he takes super good photos, just for your information ...
How do you hire the taxi driver? Did he stay with you guys the whole day?
yes, for 10 hours that day, but he was only with us while we were in the van. He waited for us in the van when we were exploring the attractions.
Hello. If i will hire Mr. Yu. Can i modify the itinerary? the 273 US dollars is the fee for the whole day? For the 3 of you or each of you pays 273?
Which month is this
It was in April 2023.
@@YinAndYang8081 gonna be there on next early of November,,not sure can see snow top mt fuji or not😩
@@rnope9672 I think on clear days, we still can :)
In the future I will court my girl in Mt. Fuji 🏔️
Good Luck :)
Is that $273 US for 1 person for the service?
Hi, Angel, It was the price for the whole day for 3 of us, I'm sure if you have 4 people, it would still be the same price.
@@YinAndYang8081thank you for answering the question. That's also the question I want to ask.
Can u recommend your driver?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Hi there,
I am going to Japan and going to visit Mt. Fuji. I would like to know how to contract with a agent
who can take me to Mt. Fuji same as your video above. If you don't mind to sharing a agent contract please.
Yes, Sarojseemoung,
Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps
Hi Thanks for sharing this Video. I would like to ask if the $273 is for the 3 of you already? Is the Driver a Japanese? Can speak English? And for the payment does it need to pay in advance or during the trip? Thanks in Advance :)
Hi, $273 is for the car and I think 3-4 passengers can fit in the car. The driver is Chinese but I think he can communicate in simple English. We paid him after the trip. Hope it helps :)
@@YinAndYang8081 hi can i get Mr. Yu's contact number? thanks in advance
Hi can give me the contact?
Can I get your tour package for my Fuji?
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Can I have the contact of Mr Yu? Thankyou.
Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial 011-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. If you use Wechat, his Wechat account is libo-08088494659, Hope it helps.
hi, i've been trying to contact the number you gave but it's not working.
I'm sorry to hear that. I checked the number, the international code 011- is used when dialling from USA or Canada, if you are in another country, the access code is different. We are from Australia, so instead dialling 011-, we dialled 0011-. I just tried, it worked. Please bear in mind Mr Yu's English is very limited...
Japan installs a 2.5m high barrier at the viral "view of Mt. Fuji" photo spot
what? where?
@@YinAndYang8081apparently that is what will be happening in many tourist spots due to disrespectful tourists holding up traffic by standing in the middle of the streets, showing aggression and more. Very sad knowing that many will not be able to have the full experience due to the ignorance of others.
Behind the Lawson @@YinAndYang8081
Thank you I’m glad found this vdo. May I ask if you get pick up from the airport our flight land early morning and plan to have pick up at HND and go to Fuji. It that possible. Thank you so much in advance. Subscribe already. Thank you in advance
Hi, Kevalinpp, I think there is possibility, if you could arrive the airport early, clear the custom quickly (we stayed there for 1-2 hours), and still have energy after the flight. I suggest you contact whoever is going to pick you up and ask him/her whether it's plausible. From our own experience, it might be a bit rushed, but there is possibility. Hope it helps.
Please share driver’s contact to hire his service
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Cool video, but the positions of the places you show on the map are all wrong
I suppose this happened because I left everything in the hands of the driver and when I edited the video, I relied on the google map. What are the correct positions?
Did you hire a tour guide/driver?
He is just a driver, but he designed the route for us, where to go first and where to go next.
Did you pay for the driver's meal?
Hi, Mary, we didn't pay him anything extra :)
Hello can u please share the drivers contact no. Would like to see if he us available April 15 or 16, 2024 for 12 hrs trip 6 sites to see mt fuji
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
hello ..can i have the driver number ? or the company number? tq
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Hi Yin and Yang, can I have Mr Yu phone number? We are planning to visit mt Fuji this December and would like to hire him as our driver. Thanks
Yes, Mr Yu's contact number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. Hope it helps.
Sometimes, seriously, you should keep things to yourself. Especially that residential street with mount fuji at the background. I understand you want to share good things with people out of good intention but spare a thought for the residents living there. How would you like thousands of tourists crowding outside your house all day, obstructing you and intruding on your privacy and peace? If your video goes viral, that's what will happen. Be considerate of the locals living there.
Hi, Thanks for your feedback and we will bear that in mind when making videos in the future.
Locals are very aware of their situation living in a majestic city, please don’t discourage the youtuber.
@@NicoleRodriguez-uh2wp and you ang moh are living there and you know exactly what they are going through everyday with foreigners all around? And elaborate in what way was I discouraging the youtuber? All that was mentioned was for some sensitivity and that is discouraging? And your logic of "locals are very aware of their situation living in a majestic city" clearly comes from someone with a self-entitled attitude. OH, so because the locals are very aware of their situation, all of us can just go about our way doing as we please in their neighbourhood? Japan is still largely a collective society where they place emphasis on the needs of the society at large (i.e. they try to think how their actions will impact others and avoid trying to inconvenience their neighbours), quite unlike most of you westerners.
OMG!! you guys should be more mindful not to contaminate the water. How can u be washing face where people are taking clean water to drink. That's too inconsiderate and gross!
Yin said: "Sorry."
Hi Yin and Yang, thank you for this wonderful and informative video. can you tell me the id of his wechat or his phone number ? can I contact him through whatsapp? thank you so much
Thanks for your comment. Mr Yu's wechat account is libo-08088494659, His telephone number: if roaming, you could dial "Your own country's international access code"-81-80-8849-4659, if you use Japanese SIM card, you could dial 080-8849-4659. I dont know whether he uses what's app or not..