Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: 5th Station & Lake Kawaguchi

A private driver takes you 2,300 meters up Mt. Fuji in one day from Tokyo

You get picked up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver who knows the Mt. Fuji region. The day includes Mt. Fuji's 5th Station (2,300m elevation, entrance fee 2,100 yen), Lake Kawaguchi, and your choice of stops like Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai village, or the Narusawa Ice Cave. The route is customizable based on weather and your interests, and starting early means you avoid traffic and fit more in. Highway tolls and petrol are covered; lunch is on you at local restaurants.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Visit Lake Kawaguchiko
• Have lunch at Lake Kawaguchiko
• Go to Mt. Fuji 5th Station
• Explore Oshino Hakkai village
• Visit Oishi Park
• See Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
• Visit Yamanakako Lake
• Explore Narusawa Ice Cave
• Visit Fuji Fugaku Wind Cave
• See Saiko Iyashi no Sato Neba village

The Experience

Someone points out the window at the volcano rising above the clouds, and you realize you've been staring at it for the last twenty minutes without quite believing it was real. That's the Mt. Fuji day trip from Tokyo — not a crowded bus with forty other people, but a private car with your own English-speaking driver guide who knows the region and can adjust the route depending on what you actually want to see. The pickup happens from your Tokyo hotel or wherever you're staying in the area, and the driver suggests starting early, around 7am or 7:15am, to miss the traffic that clogs the roads later. It sounds like a small thing until you realize it means you can fit four or five stops into a single day instead of two.

The itinerary is flexible — you're not locked into a fixed route. Most people see Lake Kawaguchi first, where the water sits at 830 meters elevation and the air is noticeably cooler. From there, the driver takes you up to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station at 2,300 meters, where the view opens out across the Fuji Five Lakes region below. The entrance fee is 2,100 yen per group. Then there's Oishi Park on the north shore, where you can stand with the lake and the mountain in the same frame, or Oshino Hakkai, a small restored village built on the site of a dried-up lake, where the spring water comes straight from Mt. Fuji's snowmelt filtered through lava for over eighty years. You can drink it. The Narusawa Ice Cave — a two-tunnel lava cave formed over 1,150 years ago — is another option, though the entrance ticket is separate. Your driver will suggest which places make sense given the weather and how much time you want to spend at each one.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the driver handles all the highway tolls and petrol. Lunch happens at Lake Kawaguchi, where there are restaurants along the shore, or you can arrange it elsewhere depending on where you stop. If you want to take a boat cruise on the lake or ride the ropeway cable car, those cost extra (around 1,000 yen per person), but they're optional. The whole day is yours to shape — tell the driver what interests you most, and the route adjusts. Pickup and drop-off are included from anywhere in the Tokyo area, Hakone, or Mt. Fuji area, so you just need to give your address when you book.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from the Tokyo area (or Hakone or Mt.
• Fuji area), a private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only, an English-speaking driver guide, highway tolls, and petrol.
• You'll visit Mt.
• Fuji's 5th Station (entrance 2,100 yen per group, paid on arrival), Lake Kawaguchi, and your choice of other stops such as Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai village, the Narusawa Ice Cave, or Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine.
• Lunch is at local restaurants and is your own cost.
• Optional boat cruises or cable car rides (around 1,000 yen each) are available separately.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by NIHON HORIZON TOUR

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Mt. Fuji and the Five Lakes region in one day without arranging transport, paying per-person bus fares, or following a fixed schedule — a private driver means you start when traffic is lightest and stop where you actually want to spend time.

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Top questions

What time should I book pickup?

Early morning, around 7am to 7:30am, avoids traffic and lets you see more stops in one day. You choose the exact time when you book.

Is the Mt. Fuji 5th Station entrance fee included?

No. The entrance fee is 2,100 yen per group, paid separately when you arrive.

Can I customize which places we visit?

Yes. The driver suggests the best sites based on weather and your interests, but you can choose which attractions to visit from the available options.

What's included in the price?

Private vehicle, English-speaking driver guide, pickup and drop-off from your hotel, highway tolls, and petrol. Meals, attraction entrance fees, and optional activities like boat cruises cost extra.

Where can I be picked up?

From any address in the Tokyo area, Hakone, or Mt. Fuji area. Write your pickup address in the special requirements when you book.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible.

How long is the day trip?

A full day. Starting early (7am) and visiting multiple stops typically takes 8 to 10 hours depending on which attractions you choose.

Do I need to pay for lunch?

Yes. Lunch is at your expense at restaurants near Lake Kawaguchi or other stops. The driver can suggest places.