Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Ropeway & Bullet Train

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Matsuya Ginza departure without lunchGuide in English · 07:20Starts from Matsuya Ginza; bullet train return included.

LOVE Statue departure without lunchGuide in English · 07:50Starts from LOVE Statue; bullet train return included.

LOVE Statue early departure without lunchGuide in English · From 1 Nov · 07:20Early start to minimize weekend crowds; bullet train return included.

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LOVE Statue departure with lunchGuide in English · 07:50Includes meal with vegetarian and halal options available upon request; bullet train return included.

LOVE Statue early departure with lunchGuide in English · From 1 Nov · 07:20Early start to minimize weekend crowds; includes meal with vegetarian and halal options available upon request; bullet train return included.

Matsuya Ginza departure with lunchGuide in English · 07:20Starts from Matsuya Ginza; includes meal with vegetarian and halal options available upon request; bullet train return included.

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See Mt Fuji's 5th Station & Hakone's Ropeway in a Single Day from Tokyo

You're picked up from central Tokyo early morning, driven to Mt Fuji's 5th Station for views and a shrine visit, fed a fresh buffet lunch at the mountain's base, then taken to Hakone for a ropeway ride and Lake Ashi cruise. The bullet train ticket back to Tokyo Station is included, so you skip the return drive and arrive in the city by early evening. The whole day is timed to fit into one departure and one return window, with an English-speaking guide managing the pace and logistics.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Mt. Fuji 5th Station30m
2. Mount Fuji40m · entry included
3. Hakone Ropeway30m · entry included
4. Lake Ashi30m · entry included
5. Tokyo Station5m

Mt Fuji and Hakone day tour

• Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station
• See Shinto Shrine at 5th Station
• Enjoy Japanese lunch buffet
• Visit Mt. Hakone or Mt. Komitake
• Ride Hakone Ropeway cable car
• Take Lake Ashi cruise
• Travel from Odawara to Tokyo by bullet train
• Arrive at Tokyo Station

The Experience

The bus leaves Ginza at 7:20am or Shinjuku at 7:50am, and your guide (who speaks English fluently) will be there to meet you. Most people don't realize how close Mt Fuji actually is to Tokyo until they're climbing toward it on a mountain road, watching the city shrink behind them. The drive takes a few hours, but the coach has WiFi, so you're not just sitting there watching the clock. When you reach Mt Fuji's 5th Station, you step out into a completely different world: thinner air, a small shrine tucked into the rocks, and views that stretch for miles if the weather cooperates. Your guide will give you time to walk around and take it in, not rushed, not a photo stop and go.

Lunch happens at the base of Mt Fuji, and it's a buffet with local ingredients, which means you can eat as much or as little as you want. Vegetarian and Muslim-friendly options are available if you request them when you book. After that, the day shifts toward Hakone's landscape. You'll ride the Hakone Ropeway (a cable car that climbs over the volcanic terrain with views back toward Mt Fuji on clear days), and then take a cruise across Lake Ashi, a caldera lake that sits in a valley surrounded by mountains. It's the kind of place where you actually feel the quiet. The whole Hakone section is designed to let you slow down after the morning's drive and walking.

For the return, you don't take the bus back to Tokyo. Instead, you head to Odawara Station and board the bullet train, the Shinkansen, which gets you back to Tokyo Station around 6:10pm. Your bullet train ticket is included, so there's no separate purchase or confusion about which train to catch. The guide will make sure everyone knows where to go. It's a smooth way to end the day, and you get to experience one of Japan's most famous trains as part of the tour itself, not as an afterthought.

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup from Matsuya Ginza (7:20am) or LOVE Shinjuku (7:50am), an air-conditioned coach with free WiFi, a professional English-speaking tour guide, entry to Mt Fuji's 5th Station, a Japanese buffet lunch with local ingredients at the base of Mt Fuji (vegetarian and Muslim-friendly options available upon request), the Hakone Ropeway cable car ride, a Lake Ashi cruise, and your bullet train ticket from Odawara Station back to Tokyo Station.
• Multilingual audio guidance in seven languages is available on the bus.
• You handle your own luggage loading and unloading from the coach trunk.

Days and timesDaily · 2 departure times, from 07:20 to 07:50

AgesAges 12+ · 4 to 11 years · Under 4 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends elsewhere

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Japan Panoramic Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see Mt Fuji and Hakone's main attractions in one day without arranging transport, entry fees, lunch, or timing yourself: the fixed schedule and included bullet train ticket mean you leave Tokyo in the morning and return by early evening with everything already planned.

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Top questions

Can children come?

4 to 11 years; under 4, free.

How early do I need to be picked up?

Pickup is 7:20am from Matsuya Ginza or 7:50am from LOVE Shinjuku. On weekends and Japanese public holidays, departure is only from Shinjuku at 7:30am to avoid traffic.

What time does the tour finish?

You arrive back at Tokyo Station around 6:10pm after taking the bullet train from Odawara.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a Japanese buffet lunch with local ingredients is included. Vegetarian and Muslim-friendly options are available if you request them at booking. If you have severe dietary restrictions not covered, you can book without lunch and bring your own.

What if I have a JR Pass?

If you have a JR Pass, book the "Return by Bus" version of this tour instead, since your pass covers the bullet train and you'd be paying twice.

Can I bring large luggage on the bullet train?

Large luggage exceeding 160cm in total height, width and length cannot go on non-reserved cars of the Shinkansen. Plan accordingly or check luggage storage options in Tokyo.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English. Multilingual audio guidance is also available in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian on the bus.

What happens if Mt Fuji's 5th Station is closed?

If the 5th Station is inaccessible due to weather or road conditions, the tour visits an alternative location such as Oshino Hakkai or another nearby site. No refund is given for this change.

Is the bus comfortable for a long drive?

Yes, it's an air-conditioned deluxe coach with free WiFi on board.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the bullet train portion.

What if I'm late for the pickup?

If you miss the departure time, you cannot join the tour mid-way. Arrive at your pickup location on time.