5 Best Lake Yamanaka Bus Tours

The KABA bus is the main event on these, a hippo-shaped amphibious bus that rolls off the road and splashes straight into Lake Yamanaka. It’s silly and kids love it. The swan boat cruise is the calmer option if you’d rather just look at Fuji.

1.Mount Fuji Six Scenic Spots Instagrammable One-Day Tour (Optional Bus/Exquisite Small Group): Arakurayama Sengen Park-Hikawa Clock Shop-Lake Kawaguchiko-Oshino Hakkai-Lake Yamanakako (Departing from Tokyo)

See six Mount Fuji photo spots in one Tokyo day, from Chureito Pagoda to Oshino Hakkai, with transport, a guide, and practical booking tips.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“We got a fantastic, clear view of Mount Fuji!! Our guide, Mr. Ohashi, mentioned that days with such a great view are rare, which made it feel extra special lol. The guide was truly witty and so much fun. I highly recommend doing a Mount…”

385 reviews11 hoursFrom $49.25

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2.Mount Fuji from Land and Water | Yamanakako KABA Amphibious Bus / Swan Boat Cruise Optional + Hirano Beach + Oshino Hakkai + Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park | Family Preferred & Departure from Tokyo

Visit Hirano Beach, Oshino Hakkai and Oishi Park on a Tokyo day trip, with a choice of KABA amphibious bus, swan cruise or lakeside time.

★ 4.9

“We took the Kaba amphibious bus, and it was quite interesting. Tour guide Liu kept a good pace throughout the trip. It's just a shame the weather wasn't great today, so we couldn't see the mountaintop.”

31 reviews10 hoursFrom $49.35

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3.Mount Fuji Twin Lake Experience Tour: Hirano Beach & Lake Yamanaka Walk/KABA Amphibious Bus/Lake Yamanaka Swan Lake Cruise & Oshino Hakkai & Lake Kawaguchiko Experience One-Day Tour (Departing from Tokyo)

Compare Fuji views, lakeside stops, Oshino Hakkai and a choice of boat, KABA bus or walk on this full-day Tokyo tour.

★ 4.1

“This trip was such a hidden gem. Our guide and driver, Zhang, was amazing. He knew the area really well and explained everything clearly. He was friendly, flexible, and let us adjust the timing since our group had the tour to ourselves. Each stop was…”

15 reviewsFrom $49.19

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4.Mount Fuji Lake Yamanaka KABA Amphibious Bus/Swan Boat & Hirano Beach & Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park & Oshino Hakkai Day Trip | Departure from Tokyo

Visit Hirano Beach, Lake Yamanaka, Oshino Hakkai and Oishi Park on a Tokyo day trip, with optional KABA bus or Swan Lake cruise.

★ 4.8

“Our tour guide, Yong, was very friendly and provided a detailed introduction to Mount Fuji. The itinerary was excellent. Although the weather wasn't ideal, we were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji.”

15 reviewsFrom $49.19

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