Start at our Narita office. About 25-30 minutes from Narita Airport. If you’re arriving late at our office and too tired for a drive, there is a nearby auto campsite or others that we recommend.

There are a lot of things to do and see around Mt. Fuji area. Fujigoko is known as a lake resort area, where hiking, camping, fishing and snow sports are among the popular outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. There are also plenty of hot springs and museums found in the area. The famous Fujigoko consists of 5 lakes which are Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Saiko, Lake Yamanakako, Lake Shojiko and Lake Motosuko. The most accessible is Lake Kawaguchiko. The best views of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from the lake's northern shores and are particularly breathtaking during the cherry blossom season around mid-April and the autumn colors around the first half of November.

You may also want to visit Oshino Hakkai, it is a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino, a small village in the Fuji Fike Lake region, located between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako.

After exploring the bodies of water around Mt.Fuji, it’s time to explore the Aokigahara Forest or most commonly known as ‘Suicide Forest’. If you already did some research about Japan before coming or have been watching some documentary stories, you might already be familiar with this forest. Entering the forest is akin to entering a fantasy world. There are clear paths that lead you through a comfortable hike but the surrounding trees and plant life are covered in moss and all of the roots intertwine with each other to create a fairytale aura with a ghostly twist. Walking further into the forests will entice you with crossroads. Usually, only one of the ongoing paths is left open for hikers and the other is taped off with an off-limits sign.

On your way to your next destination which is Nara, we have listed some stops where you can take a short break and relax. Kariya Oasis Highway service area is one of the most recommended service areas on your way to Osaka. The service area has a restaurant, shopping mall, a mini carnival and a relaxing onsen.

Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years. It is famous its cultural heritage, including 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, and Kinkaku-ji. It is also known for its festivals, cuisine, crafts, and geisha district.

Among the places you may not want to miss while in Kyoto are Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Kamo River during the Sakura season.

The Fushimi Inari Taisha is a must visit place for a lot of people. It is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. Famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.

The Kiyomizu-dera temple which literally means ‘Pure Water Temple’ is one of the most beautiful and celebrated temples in Japan. The temple is best known for its wooden stage where people can see the nice view after praying in the temple. Please bear in mind that the temple is a very sacred place where visitors offer prayers to Kannon for more than 1200 years. There are a lot of things that are prohibited inside the temple. Please make sure to follow the rules to show some respect.

For your last full day, head to Osaka. Osaka is Japan’s second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It is considered as Japan’s street food capital. Some of the dishes you may not want to miss while in Osaka is the Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Kushikatsu, King crab, Wanomiya Kobe beef, Gyoza, Melon pans and many more.

Dotonbori does not only consists of food stalls, there is also a lot of shop where you can go shopping for unique clothes, souvenirs and even luggage’s!

For the last day, please make your way back to our Narita office. Osaka-Narita is about 7-8 hours drive depending on which road you will take. You will pass through service areas where you may take some rest.