A private journey connecting volcanic origins and ancient faith, led by an experienced guide .
Tracing the 1,200 year evolution of the forest, born from fire upon an ancient lake.
About
I guide you into the story of this land and its people, not as an observer from the outside, but as if we are stepping into the story together.
The volcanic earth, the flow of water, and the traces of pilgrims.
Rather than just offering explanations, I prefer to observe with you what is here today. I value the time we spend together, walking the land at your own pace.
Tour
All tours are private, ensuring a personalized experience. In addition to the two recommended plans, I offer custom-made itineraries tailored to your requests. For your convenience, pick-up and drop-off services are available at Kawaguchiko Station and hotels within the Lake Kawaguchiko area.
The plans below are for those with a car or staying near Lake Saiko.
I offer private walks during the quiet hours.
Field Notes
A collection of my daily observations and travel notes. I share the quiet beauty of the landscape alongside practical insights not found in guidebooks, hoping to help you find your own pace and path through the Mount Fuji area and across Japan.
After the Storm : Summer Colours and Forest Life at Mount Fuji
After the storm, the skies cleared.The two typhoons have finally passed.The forest wildlife is beginning to move again.Even the newborn fawns seem active and well.A large wild boar was wallowing in a puddle left by the rain.Hydrangeas are in full bloom, and though the rainy season continues, Mount Fuji has taken on its distinct summer …
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Ancient Pop Culture? The Mystery of the Jōmon Open Mouth
日本語版はこちら An Open Mouth When walking through the forest, we occasionally notice the curious shapes of plants and animals. In the natural world, every form has a meaning. The things humans make must also have an important reason behind their design. Recently, I visited the Furusato Denshōkan museum in Minami-Alps City to look at the …
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The Hardest Food in the World?
Long ago, there was an ancient pilgrimage route called the Izu Mineheji on the Izu Peninsula. I recently walked the West Izu section of this path. The coastline was rugged, with dramatic rocks shaped by old volcanic activity. Facing Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan, this area has long been blessed with excellent natural …