Mt. Fuji & Hakone tour from Tokyo: Bullet Train return

See Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Lake Ashi in a day with hassle-free hotel pickup and Bullet Train return

A full-day guided tour from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station (2,300 meters), Hakone's volcanic valley and Lake Ashi, with hotel pickup, Japanese lunch, sky gondola and lake cruise included. The Bullet Train option returns you to Tokyo Station by early evening instead of a bus ride. The tour does not run Saturdays or peak traffic days. Winter closures at the 5th Station redirect to alternative viewpoints. Weather may substitute the gondola or cruise with nearby sites like Peace Park or Hakone Shrine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mt. Fuji 5th Station30m · entry included
2. Hakone Ropeway15m · entry included
3. Lake Ashi30m · entry included

Mt. Fuji and Hakone sightseeing tour

• Depart from Tokyo hotel at 9:00 am
• Bus ride to Mt. Fuji 5th Station or alternative spot
• Enjoy Japanese-style lunch in Gotemba City
• Visit Gotemba Heiwa Park viewing Mt. Fuji
• Ride Hakone Ropeway sky gondola to Owakudani
• Try black eggs at Owakudani volcanic valley
• Take 30-minute Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise
• Break at Odawara Station
• Ride Bullet Train from Odawara to Tokyo Station
• Tour ends at Tokyo Station

The experience

The tour picks you up at your Tokyo hotel around 9:00 am and heads toward Mt. Fuji on a comfortable bus. A stop at a Japanese service area breaks the journey before you reach the mountain. Your first major stop is Mt. Fuji's 5th Station at 2,300 meters elevation, the highest accessible point on the mountain, from late spring through late fall. If snow closes the 5th Station (late November to mid-May), the guide takes you to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center or an alternative station lower on the slope instead. Either way, you stand at a viewpoint where the mountain dominates the landscape.

After a Japanese lunch in Gotemba City (vegetarian options available), you make a short stop at Gotemba Heiwa Park, a local viewing spot with monuments and cherry trees that frame Mt. Fuji in the distance. Then the route moves into Hakone. The sky gondola carries you one way over Owakudani, a volcanic valley known for sulfur vents and black eggs cooked in hot spring water: a local specialty said to add seven years to your life. Next comes a 30-minute lake cruise on a pirate ship across Lake Ashi, where you see the iconic Torii Gate, surrounding mountains and Mt. Fuji reflected in the water.

The final leg depends on which return option you chose at checkout. If you picked the Bullet Train, you board at Odawara Station and ride Japan's fastest train for roughly 35 minutes to Tokyo Station, arriving between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. The guide helps you navigate local trains or points out the nearest taxi stand if you need it. If you chose the bus return, you disembark at Odawara Station for a 10-minute break before heading back to Tokyo by road. Either way, the tour ends at Tokyo Station or your hotel area, depending on your return method.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Tokyo.
• certified English-speaking guide (National Licensed Guide-interpreter).
• Japanese lunch with vegetarian option (if you choose the "with Lunch" option).
• sky gondola ticket over Owakudani Valley.
• 30-minute lake cruise on Lake Ashi.
• Bullet Train ticket to Tokyo Station (if you choose the Bullet Train option).

Options for this experience

4 options

Ends at Odawara Station (bullet train ticket not included), without lunch, pickup: YGuide in English · 08:30Pickup is included

Ends at Odawara Station (bullet train ticket not included), with lunch, pickup: YGuide in English · 08:30Pickup is included

Without LunchGuide in English · 08:30Pickup is included

With LunchGuide in English · 08:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Japan Gray Line

Is this one for you?Choose the Bullet Train return if you want to end your day at Tokyo Station by 7:00 pm instead of spending another hour on the bus. Pick the bus option if you prefer to return directly to your hotel area and have more flexibility with timing. The tour does not run Saturdays or peak traffic days, so book on a weekday when traffic is lighter.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if snow closes Mt. Fuji's 5th Station when I visit?

Mt. Fuji's 5th Station closes from late November through mid-May due to snow. When that happens, your guide takes you to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center or to the 1st, 2nd, or 4th Station instead, so you still reach a viewpoint of the mountain. The tour operates as scheduled with no refund.

Can I choose between returning to Tokyo by Bullet Train or bus?

Yes. At checkout you pick either the Bullet Train option, which returns you to Tokyo Station in roughly 35 minutes, or the bus option, which disembarks you at Odawara Station for a 10-minute break before the road journey back. The Bullet Train arrives between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. Bus timing depends on traffic.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included only if you choose the "with Lunch" option at checkout. A Japanese-style meal is served in Gotemba City with a vegetarian option available. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, the operator cannot provide special meals, so you would choose the tour without lunch instead.

What is Owakudani and what do I do there?

Owakudani is a volcanic valley in Hakone known for sulfur vents and black eggs: eggs cooked in hot spring water. You ride the sky gondola over the valley to reach it. The black eggs are a local specialty. The legend says eating one adds seven years to your life.

Does the tour include the lake cruise and sky gondola, or are those extra?

Both the sky gondola ride and the 30-minute lake cruise on Lake Ashi are included in the tour price. Weather or operational conditions may substitute them with alternative sites like Peace Park, Hakone Shrine, or the Hakone Geo Museum instead.

What should I bring for this tour?

Bring warm clothing and rain gear, including a raincoat and umbrella. The tour involves outdoor walking and stairs to access the restaurant. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the stops at Mt. Fuji and around Hakone.