MT. FUJI ECOKART · KAWAGUCHIKO
Mt. Fuji Area Itineraries with Mt.Fuji ecokart
At a glance
- Name: Mt.Fuji ecokart
- What: A unique guided tour — 100% electric go-karts on public roads with Mt. Fuji views
- Where: Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi (near Kawaguchiko and Fuji-Q Highland)
- Duration: About 2 hours in total, including a 90-minute guided drive
- Price: ¥16,000 per driver (tax included) when you book direct
- Hours: 9:00–21:00, every day
- Sunrise start: the 6:00 AM tour at the regular ¥16,000 (no breakfast), or ¥17,000 with breakfast included (6:30 AM in Dec–Jan). Seasonal.
- Meeting point: 4-11-13 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida — please arrive 10 minutes before your start time
- Licence: Drivers need a licence valid for driving in Japan (details in the FAQ below)
Model course 1: Half day in Fujiyoshida (morning)
- 08:00 — Chureito Pagoda: morning is the best chance for a clear Mt. Fuji view
- 09:30 — Mt.Fuji ecokart tour (about 2 hours, 90 minutes of driving, photo stops with Mt. Fuji)
- 12:00 — Lunch around Honcho Street, Fujiyoshida's retro shopping street
Why it works: the kart tour fits into one morning block, so the afternoon stays free for Kawaguchiko or the trip back to Tokyo.
Model course 2: Day trip from Tokyo
- Morning — Travel from Tokyo to the Fujiyoshida / Kawaguchiko area (about 2 hours by direct bus or train)
- Late morning — Mt.Fuji ecokart tour (about 2 hours)
- Afternoon — Lake Kawaguchiko and Oishi Park, or Fuji-Q Highland
- Evening — Return to Tokyo, or stay overnight in Kawaguchiko to see the evening lights in autumn festival season
Model course 3: Sunrise special
- 06:00 — Sunrise kart tour departure (Mt. Fuji at golden hour, clearest air of the day)
- After the tour — Breakfast if you choose the ¥17,000 breakfast plan (the plain 6:00 tour is ¥16,000)
- Rest of the day — Sightseeing in Fujiyoshida / Kawaguchiko at an easy pace
FAQ
Q: How long does the kart tour take in an itinerary?
A: About 2 hours in total, including a 90-minute guided drive. It fits into a half-day plan.
Q: Can I combine the kart tour with Chureito Pagoda or Lake Kawaguchiko?
A: Yes. The tour is based in Fujiyoshida, so Chureito Pagoda and Honcho Street pair naturally on the same day, and Lake Kawaguchiko works in the same day plan.
Q: Do I need a licence?
A: Drivers need a licence valid for driving in Japan: a Japanese licence; an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention, together with your home licence and passport; or a licence from Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium or Monaco with an official Japanese translation. Please check your eligibility before booking.
Q: Is Mt. Fuji guaranteed to be visible?
A: No. Visibility depends on the weather and is never guaranteed. Mornings and winter days generally offer the best chances.