Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus
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Opening Month Special — Big Savings!Depart from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Mt. Fuji on a bus with comfortable, premium seats. [Highlight] ・Comfortable, premium seats ・Mt. Fuji Sightseeing Cruise ・Floating Torii Gate ・Ropeway Over Volcanic Valley ・A scenic viewpoint only locals know Enjoy the breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, from a scenic cruise. Afterward, capture a memorable photo in front of the iconic torii gate standing in the lake. The tour ends in the evening at the same location as the meeting point. A perfect one-day journey to experience Japan’s nature, culture, and cuisine — and enjoy the beautiful city of Shinjuku as we return.
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At Hakone Shrine, visitors can enjoy the stunning view of the “Peace Torii” floating on Lake Ashi, pray for good fortune and success, and visit Kuzuryu Shrine, known for bringing love and good relationships. The cedar-lined approach creates a mystical atmosphere, making a simple walk feel purifying. After visiting, you can relax at a nearby café or take a cruise on Lake Ashi. Hakone Shrine offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and spiritual serenity in one place.
After the cruise, enjoy lunch at Moto-Hakone Port, a scenic spot along the lakeshore. This area offers a wide variety of restaurants — from traditional Japanese cuisine to Western-style dishes and cozy cafés — and your guide will recommend the best local favorites. A meal enjoyed with a view of Mt. Fuji is truly unforgettable. Local specialties such as fried smelt fish (wakazagi), Hakone soba noodles, and seasonal Japanese set meals are especially popular. Relax and savor a peaceful moment that will satisfy both your heart and your appetite.
Next, enjoy a relaxing cruise on a sightseeing ship — not just any boat, but a charming pirate ship designed like something out of a fairytale. As you glide across the lake, the crystal-clear blue water, lush green mountains, and the snow-capped peak of Mt. Fuji unfold before you like a living painting. One of the highlights of this cruise is the breathtaking scenery that changes with each season. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the shore; in summer, the landscape is filled with vibrant greenery; autumn brings brilliant red and gold leaves; and in winter, the lake reflects the serene beauty of snow-covered peaks.
The first destination is Owakudani, a volcanic valley still active today. The smell of sulfur fills the air, and white steam rises from the rugged ground — it feels like witnessing the very heartbeat of the Earth. Surrounded by rocky terrain and swirling smoke, the landscape looks almost otherworldly, as if you’ve stepped onto Mars. Don’t miss the area’s famous black eggs, a local specialty said to add seven years to your life. Boiled in the natural geothermal heat, they’re both delicious and symbolic of good fortune. You can also take an optional ropeway ride for a thrilling aerial view directly above the steaming volcanic valley.
Fuji Shibasari Peace Park is a hidden gem known mostly to locals. From its quiet hilltop location, you can enjoy one of the clearest and most beautiful views of Mt. Fuji without the crowds. The pure white stupa and the iconic mountain together create a peaceful, picture-perfect scene, changing with the seasons — cherry blossoms in spring, deep greenery in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and crisp views in winter. If you want a stunning Mt. Fuji photo spot that most tourists never find, this is the place.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(324)
The experience was amazing despite the weather. The length of the visit was perfect and organised incredibly would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Japan. The tour guide and driver were both incredible and very polite and outgoing, definitely made the experience what it was. Having booked for an English tour the crowd size was just right with enough people to make it feel like a crowd but not too many that it was crowded. The atmosphere at the locations and on the way to the locations was incredible and felt really inclusive, the tour guide truly made everyone feel welcomed. And Ofcourse it was very affordable and the admission fee is perfect for the service that we received.
Ayaka, our guide, was exceptional! Her energy was infectious from the start of the meet up until the very last moment of the experience. It was very windy and rainy so we couldn’t do everything on the itinerary, but it didn’t matter. Our guide made the entire process enjoyable.
Was a really good day despite heavy rain meaning we were not able to do the cable car or the boat, the amazing tour guide made everything go smoothly as if there wasn’t anything missing
It was an amazing experience! Hakone is beautiful and are tour guide Ayaka was great and attentive. I would definitely recommend and book again.
We had a wonderful and great time. Our tour guide is very friendly and kind. She explained many information about the lake Ashi and the Hakone shrine during bus ride. She studies and researches very well about the sightseeing place where we visit.
The bus was comfortable and we learned so much about the history of Japan, some of the political history, and the gods and goddesses of some of the shrines. Our guide was kind and made the experience so fun! Highly recommend!
This is a serene, pleasant, well-organized and well-run tour. Even if Mt. Fuji hides behind clouds and mist, the scenery is stunning. Our guide, Anjou, did a fantastic job.
Combination of monuments, cable car and boat ride around the fuji mountain is perfect. Partly because of the good weather had a wonderful day
Full day, lots of fun. Everything was well thought out! A perfect experience, would recommend it to all! I 😊
From the pickup point, the tour in route to Mt. Fuji, our guide was clear, informative, and friendly. The bus was modern, clean, and comfortable. The weather was good so we could see Fuji clearly. Our Hakone Ropeway was very modern and not overcrowded, great photo opportunities. The boat ride was beautiful although brief, our coach was waiting for us at the other end of the lake. This tour make for a great day and the ride to and back from Fuji allowed for site seeing of Tokyo. Highly recommend.
