Hi, I'm Kye. A Japan-born half-Australian semi-pro photographer who's quick with a joke. Traveling through Japan can be awesome, but it can also be challenging. My boys and I are here to make your trip smoother, and more comfortable. Not to mention, memorable!
I'll walk you through the best places to visit on our way to Mt Fuji, and we can figure out what works best for your trip:) I've posted some options in the sample itinerary. Please note we won't be able to do everything on the list. With the standard plan, I'd say 4-6 from the list depending on the distance. Not to worry though, we offer up to 6-hour extensions as well as multi-day tours all across Japan! Just let me know what you need;)
The standard car I use is a 2023 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. A Japanese luxury van is available as an option as well in case you want the extra space;)
ALL pictures on our page are taken by us, photography is included in this tour :)
Posted By : Melaney_L
I am grateful that we were able to see and actually be on Mount Fuji. It was a clear and beautiful, blue sky day and we got some fantastic views of the site en route. That being said, the traffic out of Tokyo was very busy, as well as the highway, so it took a good part of our day just to get there. We were warned of this, and we still chose to depart later in the morning, so to be clear - this was not the fault of our guide. At the end of the day, this was an expensive car ride, and I feel like booking a bus or other day trip would yield the same outcome and cost a lot less money. As our guide himself said, "for those who can afford me" you will enjoy a private car versus attending a crowded bus with all other average travelers, however, I would choose a bus next time. We have received no photos from the guide as promised (two weeks after tour) either.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 16:49:08 
Posted By : Wren D
We had an amazing, low key day with Kye. He allowed us to customize the tour to see the sights we wanted, including a hike in Aokigahara Forest. 10/10 the best tour guide you can book for a private Fuji area tour. He even went out of his way to drop us off at Ueno Zoo vs our hotel so we didn't have to take a cab. Highly recommend if you are looking for a professional guide that you book with this company!
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 05:28:34 
Posted By : Nav_B
This was an unfortunate experience. Kye isn't transparent about the pricing and neither is Viator. Essentially, you got charged by the hour if there is traffic and there is no well planned itinerary for Mt. Fuji. The best way to describe this is as a private driver that is far more expensive than the other options on Viator or through your hotel. Very misleading and left a bad taste about Tokyo.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 08:22:43
Posted By : Mariya_G
Kye was great! Super friendly, great driver, very accommodating and knowledgeable of the area. He took us to some unique viewpoints and made a few additional stops to help us out with a few things. Much appreciated!
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 06:01:01
Posted By : Lauren_B
Stop scrolling and book this trip with Kai. Seriously, this is exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll get a custom itinerary meeting the exact needs of your party. He’s quick to respond to message and has a lot of other tour options so check them out!
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Posted On : 2024-01-16 20:09:48
Posted By : Peter_P
Thank you so much Kye for planning a great day for our family. We got to experience Mt. Fuji and all its glory from various locations. A private tour is the only way to go. The pictures you took came out great and will be displayed proudly when we get home. We will see you again on our next trip to Japan!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-11 17:09:22
Posted By : Carlie_B
Our day with Kye to Mount Fuji could not have been better. He went above and beyond to take us to all the places we discussed, he was in constant contact with us leading up to the day and on the day was fun, informative, easy to deal with and we absolutely enjoyed having him do all the activities with us. I could not recommend Kye highly enough.
Our group was a family of 6, with a 10 and 8 year old and grandparents included and Kye catered to all our interests. Thanks for a truely wonderful day!
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Posted On : 2024-01-05 06:09:54
Posted By : JenD80x
Our tour guide Kye kept us entertained all day with his humour and quick wit! We very much enjoyed his luxury style van for transport to Mt Fuji which saved us so much time and hassle if we had tried to go ourselves! Kye had all the great photo spots and got some amazing pictures for our tour day! He knows all he ideal spots around Fuji & he captured all the memories we wanted for our family! His fluent English and Japanese is very helpful for the tour! We will be back again to book with Kye for our next Japan holiday!
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 00:52:04
Posted By : RuthAnn_Y
We were picked up at our hotel in Yokohama, with an early start around 6:00 in the morning. This gave us a clear sky, views of Mt. Fuji, and a tour up to the 5th station. We spent the day visiting gardens, waterfalls, and steaming vents. Truly a custom tour with delightful stories and history. Thank you for a wonderful full day of activities.
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Posted On : 2023-12-04 00:37:35
Posted By : acd85020
Kye was a wonderful tour guide, knew lots of history and took time to explain the areas we visited. We were fortunate in that the weather was totally clear all day, and had amazing views. We opted for the vehicle upgrade, which is totally worth it, and Kye was a good driver. Be sure to bring cash with you! He recommended at least 20k Yen each. This is for snacks, entry at some locations, etc. He does stop at a rest area with Starbucks and food options about halfway there, and there are plenty of stops during the day.
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Posted On : 2023-11-23 20:01:04
