Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Description
Discover the essence of Japan's natural beauty and rich heritage on this captivating tour! Ascend to the legendary Mt. Fuji's 5th Station, explore the volcanic wonders of Owakudani, soar above breathtaking landscapes on the Hakone Ropeway, and set sail across Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship. With expert English-speaking guides to illuminate each stop, and the option to return to Tokyo via the iconic Shinkansen, this immersive journey promises an unforgettable adventure through Japan's iconic landmarks.
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Itinerary
Shinjuku Love is our meeting point. Our staff will be waiting for your with a blue flag with HIS Logo
Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Mount Fuji's 5th Station! Marvel at breathtaking panoramic vistas and unveil the allure of this iconic landmark at your fingertips. Immerse yourself in the sacred ambiance of Komitake Shrine, adding a touch of spiritual depth to your journey!
Discover the captivating allure of Owakudani! Explore the volcanic valley's steaming vents and witness the mesmerizing fumaroles. Experience the dramatic landscape and geothermal wonders that make Owakudani an unforgettable destination!
Embark on an exhilarating journey via the ropeway from Owakudani to Sounzan Station! Glide above the captivating volcanic landscape, offering breathtaking views of the steaming vents and dramatic terrain. Experience the thrill and scenic beauty as you traverse between these stunning destinations!
Get on board and feel the gentle breeze as you set sail on a pirate-themed pleasure cruise on Lake Ashi! When the weather is clear, you will be amazed at the sight of Mt. Fuji peeking out from behind the hills! And don't forget to look to the left at the end of the tour – see that amazing red torii? That's the Hakone Shrine!
Travelers who chose the Shinkansen return trip will split off from the group here and take the Shinkansen from Odawara Station to Tokyo Station. Travelers who chose to return by bus will return to Shinjuku by bus (about 2.5 hours).
Travelers who choose to return by bus, the tour will end at Shinjuku West Exit.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please be noted that you cannot change the scheduled return location after the tour.
- In case of traffic congestion or any other uncontrollable reasons, may lead to changes on tour schedule or time shorten in each sightseeing spots, please be noted in advance.
- In case of bad weather, there is a chance that Mount Fuji cannot be seen. For this reason we will not cancel the tour or make any refund.
- When there are only small group of participants, instead of departing with big bus, small-size van may be used. Please note that regardless of the method returning to Tokyo, all participants will be departing by same vehicle.
- Due to bad weather or traffic congestion the road to Mt. Fuji 5th Station may not be able to pass through, the tour schedule will change to visit "Fujisan World Heritage Center" or sightseeing at Fuji 1st to 4th Station.
- In case you miss your Bullet Train after disembarking at Odawara Station due to a delay, no refund will be made. Please ride on the next train in the Non-reserved section. If you plan to take Bullet Train after the tour, please make sure to choose Bullet Train departing from Odawara Station.
- In case the pirate ship is being cancelled due to some circumstances, you will be redirected for sightseeing at Hakone Machi.
- The tour guide will not board on the Bullet Train from Odawara to Tokyo due to operation reason. The tour guide will notify those who are returning by Bullet Train how to get back to hotel from Tokyo station before boarding on the train.
- Please wear shoes that enable walking smoothly and easily during the tour.
- In case the Hakone Ropeway and Hakone Pirate Ship is unable to operate due to some circumstances, the tour will be guided to one of the following alternative destinations. Hakone Komagatake Ropeway, Hakone Lake Ashi Boat Cruise, Lake Kawaguchi Cruise on Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Mishima Skywalk, Odawara Castle, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, Hakone-en Aquarium, Narukawa Art Museum, Hakone Checkpoint, Hakone Shrine, etc. (The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason.)
- Depending on weather conditions (such as high humidity, heavy rain, fog), Mt. Fuji may not be visible.
- Please note that no refunds will be issued for claims regarding the weather or the change of schedule applied to the tour by the tour guide or any of the staff.
- You can decide to get off the bus at Hakone Yumoto Station or Odawara Station at the end of the tour, please let us know in advance. Also, this won't influence the cost of this product, which will remain identical to the main option "Return by motorcoach".
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
- In case of severe weather or traffic congestion and the bus unable to pass through the road towards Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the tour will visit Oshino Hakkai, Fujisan World Heritage Center, Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park or Lake Yamanakako Hana no Miyako Park. Please note that an alternative itinerary may also be omitted depending on road condition.
- The tour will arrive back at Shinjuku around 19:30.Depending on the traffic condition,it may get later.
- If you choose the option without lunch, we recommend that you prepare lunch before your departure as lunch places may not be available.
- On the bullet train, non-reserved seat ticket is provided. From Odawara to Tokyo, there are 2 trains per hour in average.
- Allergies or Gluten Free: unfortunately we do not provide gluten free meals, but we can accommodate most of the allergy requests.
- To ensure smooth arrangements, please inform us of your intention to use a wheelchair at the time of booking.
- To ensure the smooth operation of the tour, we kindly request that you strictly adhere to the advised departure time. The tour will depart at the scheduled time at the discretion of the tour guide. Please be advised that no refunds will be issued for latecomers.
- Please note that if you arrive late to the meeting point, we are unable to allow you to join the tour midway due to tour schedule constraints.
- Multilingual support included. Scan the QR code on the bus, select your language, and follow the guide's live commentary on your screen. Use your own headphones for audio.
Reviews(552)
Avoid! This was a 12 hour day where we spent just 30minutes at station 5 on My Fuji and just saw clouds (I know they can’t control the weather, but you find out on the tour the mountain is only visible 80 days a year) we then spent longer at lunch which was 45minutes at a random hotel - no views or anything special. We had a 25minute doorway journey and a 25minutes pirate boat ride which was supposedly the “highlight” of the day. When I thought the highlight was supposed to be the mountain. We could have stopped in the morning and had photos of the part of the mountain as it was visible partially on the ride up but were given no opportunity to do this. Our highlight was the bullet train home!! A long and boring day with 10hours either sat on a bus or in a queue waiting for something. We were herded around like sheep, our guide even managed to lose half the group at one point and didn’t bother to go and find them. Save your money and book a private tour where you can control what you else’s and for how long. Boring boring boring!
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour. We sincerely apologize for your disappointment and for the frustration caused by the weather, long wait times, and the disruption during the group navigation. While weather conditions at Mt. Fuji are beyond our operational control, we regret that the pacing and communication did not meet your expectations. We take your comments about the photo stops, itinerary balance, and group management very seriously and will review these points with our team to improve tour flow and guide management. Thank you again for your valuable review. Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
Very fun a lot of things to do. Just felt a little rushed at the places we stopped at. Just wish they gave us more time.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour. We are glad to hear that you had a fun experience and enjoyed the activities on the trip! We also appreciate your honest input about the pacing at our stops. While we try to include as many memorable experiences as possible within a single day, we understand that feeling rushed can impact your enjoyment. We will review our schedule management to see how we can provide a more balanced and relaxed itinerary for our guests. Thank you again for your valuable review. Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
Given all the variables like the weather and everything this went as well as it could. We went to Mount Fuji and went up it a bit and looked around but the clouds was in the way. On the way down to the lunch we actually saw the mountain which was nice. We went on a Gondola and a ship as well. I did the return on the bullet train which was nice
Dear Guest, Thank you for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a lot of fun on our Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour. We are so glad that you were able to catch a view of Mt. Fuji on your way to lunch and that you enjoyed the gondola, pirate ship ride, and the return journey on the bullet train. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
Yuki and Yoshi were both excellent guides. It was one of the best tours we’ve experienced—highly organized, professional, and friendly. We loved Yuki's enthusiasm and energy, especially during origami, singing (yes, singing!), and educating us about Japanese culture and language. Outstanding work!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that this was one of the best tours you have experienced and that you enjoyed our team's organization and hospitality. We will be sure to pass along your special praise to Yuki and Yoshi. Yuki will be especially delighted to know that her energy, origami, singing, and cultural lessons made such a memorable impact on your journey. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
The trip was very good, the guide was helpful and super nice. Through this trip I got to learn about the areas and their local tales. Would recommend.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you had a very good experience on our tour and that our guide was super nice and helpful. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed learning about the local tales and history of the areas we visited. Thank you again for joining us! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
Wonderful guide and driver, very friendly. Meet up and travel were very easy, the whole thing went very smoothly. We would have liked to spend a little longer at each of the free-time areas for shopping and sightseeing, however we still did a good amount. Would happily go again.
Well organized!!! Tour guides were fun and knowledgeable about our trip. Such a great time!!! Definitely recommend this for all ages. Great lunch and a perfect view of a Mount Fuji.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on our tour! It is fantastic to know that you found the trip well-organized and enjoyed spending time with our fun, knowledgeable guides. We are also delighted that you enjoyed the lunch and were able to take in those perfect views of Mount Fuji—it is truly a special sight! Your kind recommendation for travelers of all ages means the world to our team. Thank you once again for choosing H.I.S., and we truly hope to welcome you back on another memorable adventure in the near future. Best regards, H.I.S Team
Awesome trip, these ladies did excellent job, helped in every single step, you don't need ti worry about a single thing, they will guide you every where , ontime , right on the spot . Best guided tour i ever had.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback on Viator regarding our Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that this was the best guided tour you have ever had. Our team takes great pride in providing attentive, punctual, and stress-free service, so knowing that our tour guides made every step of your journey seamless and enjoyable means the world to us. Your kind words will certainly be passed along to the team to keep them inspired. We hope to welcome you back on another tour through Japan in the near future! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
Incredible...it has been an unforgettable experience for my children. Thanks to our guide MITSUKO, she is the best....jokes, origami, affection, she did not know what to do to entertain my children. A ten
¡Estimado cliente, muchas gracias por su maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra enormemente saber que fue una experiencia inolvidable para usted y sus hijos. Nos llena de orgullo leer sus palabras sobre Mitsuko; le transmitiremos su gran agradecimiento por su cariño, bromas y los detalles de origami. Esperamos tener el honor de recibirles de nuevo en Japón. Atentamente, El equipo de HIS
Fully packed day! 25 th July. Lunch was tasty and extensive. Shin, the guide offered excellent guidance. The group was lovely too! Thanx guys! Fuji is magnificent! Day full of beauty!
Dear Guest, thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled you had such a beautiful day with us. It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed the extensive lunch and that Mt. Fuji showed its magnificent charm. Shin will be delighted to hear your kind words about his guidance! Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Japan soon. Warm regards, HIS Team
