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(559)
Ai-san and Akemi-san are great tour guides that will accomate all your needs in this tour! They speak great english and they share and tell good stories in english as well! Please conversate with them if you book with them to learn more about the tour! Do note that Mt. Fuji view is really dependent on the weather. Sadly, the mountain was covered in fog so we didn’t see it.
Very well organised. The guide kept to time and was easy to follow during the day. Returning on the bullet train was a good idea to get back quicker.
Tour guide Yuji is very detailed and provided us with really great information and instructions. He is extremely professional and addesssed all questions in a very courteous manner. Highly recommended!!
Yoshio our guide is very polite and helpful . He speaks very good English and explains everything you need to know. The driver is very experienced The bus new and clean with air conditioning. I fully recommend it
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review on Viator! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a beautiful day on our Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip. It brings us great joy to know that your guide, Yoshio, provided polite and informative service, and that you enjoyed a smooth, comfortable ride with our experienced driver in a clean, new bus. Your recommendation is deeply appreciated by all of us and inspires our team to continue delivering memorable travel experiences rooted in Japanese hospitality. We hope to welcome you on another journey in the future! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
No one told us that there would be so cold! Despite clouds, there is simply cold, station 5 is over 2000 m high
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip. We sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced due to the cold conditions during your tour. As Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station sits over 2,000 meters above sea level, temperatures there are significantly cooler than in central Tokyo, particularly when cloudy or windy. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. Your feedback highlights an important area for improvement, and we will work to ensure temperature warnings and seasonal clothing recommendations are communicated even more clearly in our pre-tour information. Thank you again for helping us improve our service. Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
May was a great guide. I tremendously enjoyed her stories and sharing her own adventures even a warm story of her granny. I learned a lot from May and she very helpful.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback on Viator! We are thrilled to hear that May made your Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip so memorable. It is heartening to know that her personal adventures and the sweet story about her grandmother made your tour both engaging and educational. We will be sure to pass along your praise to May—she will be delighted to hear how much her guidance meant to you. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another tour in Japan soon! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
Awesome tour. Great entertainment.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review on Viator! We are delighted to hear that you had an awesome tour and enjoyed the entertainment. Knowing that you found the experience well worth it means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
We had a very interesting trip at Mt.Fuji and Hacone! Our guide Yoyo was excellent and we learnt so many things from her about Japan!!
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to review your tour on Viator! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone, and that you enjoyed learning so much about Japan with your guide, Yoyo. We will certainly pass along your wonderful compliments to her. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan! Best regards, HIS Inbound Team
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
