More than a million visitors hike up to Mt Fuji every year, which is truly an unmatched experience.
However, many travel enthusiasts often lack the time or physical fitness required for the demanding activity.
The next best way to explore Mt Fuji is by taking a helicopter tour and experiencing the beauty from the top.
This article explains everything you must know before booking your helicopter tour to Mt Fuji in Tokyo.
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# Guided Helicopter Ride with Mount Fuji
# Mt.Fuji Private Helicopter TourWe highly recommend booking your Mount Fuji helicopter tour tickets in advance. These tickets sell out quickly, so securing your spot early ensures you don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience.
What’s ahead
Which helicopter tour is best for you?
Explore two incredible helicopter tour options to Mt. Fuji, each offering unique experiences and breathtaking sights.
Choose from the guided tour, perfect for those seeking expert insights, or opt for a private tour for a more personalized, intimate journey. Both promise unforgettable aerial perspectives of Japan’s most iconic peak.
Tokyo to Mt Fuji guided helicopter tour
This Tokyo to Mt Fuji helicopter tour offers an unforgettable journey, starting from the vibrant capital city of Tokyo.
Soar above the city’s stunning urban landscape before transitioning to the scenic countryside of Yokohama and Enoshima.
The highlight of the tour is the breathtaking aerial view of Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travelers can choose from various options, including the 30-minute Nostalgia Tour, a 20-minute Tokyo City Tour, or the full 90-minute Mt Fuji Cross-Country Tour.
Optional round-trip transfers and private variants are also available.
Cost: ¥120,000 per person
Air time: 20 to 90 minutes, depending on the tour
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Mt. Fuji private helicopter tour
The Mt. Fuji Private Helicopter Tour offers an unforgettable experience, providing a breathtaking aerial view of Japan’s iconic peak.
Departing from Tokyo Heliport, this 1.5-hour private tour ensures stunning panoramic views of Mt. Fuji’s snow-capped summit and surrounding landscapes.
With free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, you can reserve your spot now and pay later, keeping your travel plans flexible.
The tour is perfect for family trips, romantic surprises, or proposals and includes optional add-ons like pickup/drop-off, video filming, or a flower package.
The tour is available in English, Japanese, and Chinese, ensuring a personalized experience for every traveler.
Cost: ¥890,000 for group of 5
Air time: 1.5 hours
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What to expect
Mt. Fuji tour timings
The flights over Tokyo are operational all through the week. Depending on the tour chosen, the timings will vary.
While the private tour operates in multiple slots between 1 pm and 4 pm, the guided tour to Mt. Fuji by helicopter is available between 9.30 am and 2 pm.
We recommend reaching the meeting point 45 minutes before the aircraft’s departure to avoid last-minute hassles.
Departure point
For the guided helicopter ride to Mount Fuji, assemble at the reception at the management office, located at the main gate of Tokyo Heliport. Get Directions.
The heliport is accessible by public transportation.
The private tour departs from here.
The tours depart and end at the same point.
Restrictions strictly followed
Weight limits apply for safe and comfortable helicopter rides to Mt. Fuji.
It is strongly advised that you confirm the specific weight limits with the staff on your preferred tour.
For safety reasons, when booking, you must provide the correct details of your active phone number, ages, full names, participants’ weights, transportation used to reach the meeting point, and accommodation in Japan when booking.
A minimum and maximum of passengers are required on these tours, failing which, it may be canceled.
Infants and children are allowed onboard, but infants must sit on the caregiver’s lap throughout the flight.
A valid photo ID is required.
No pets are allowed onboard except service animals.
Flight times are approximate based on winds, weights, and conditions.
Seating arrangements may often be in the hands of the tour organizers for a safe and stable flight.
Personal expenses or travel insurance aren’t usually part of the ticket. Gratuities are also excluded from your ticket.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel the helicopter tour from Tokyo to Mt Fuji at least 5 days before your helicopter tour is scheduled, you qualify for a 100 percent refund.
The weather alert is usually emailed on the morning of the trip, so always check your email before you leave for the heliport.
Depending on the weather conditions, it may be possible to reroute to a shorter course than before and to change to another schedule.
If the weather is unfavorable, the tour to Mt Fuji may be canceled.
In such a case, the helicopter tour operator will offer a different date or a full refund.
