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.
Who Is Really Eating?
The fawn I always see is eating fallen leaves. Even though there is still green grass around, it seems to choose the leaves on the ground.I wonder if they taste good, but the deer must have its own reasons. Plants do not want their leaves to be eaten, so they usually protect themselves with bitterness …
A Day by the Lake : Notes from the Northern Foot of Mt. Fuji
The long rains of last month are completely gone, replaced by a stretch of clear autumn days.In the daytime, warm air rises into the sky, and cool autumn wind flows in.By three in the afternoon, the low sun shines with a warm amber light that smells like coming winter. It is not quite sunset yet, …
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Echoes in the Autumn Night
The same stag has come down from the mountain again this year to form his harem.The forest around my home serves as the territory for a family group of females and their fawns. Normally, the males form bachelor groups and spend their time elsewhere.This year, alongside the dominant stag, a younger male has also come …