Mt Fuji & Hakone: 5th Station, Lake Cruise & Drum Show

Above the Clouds: Mt Fuji's 5th Station & Hakone's Lake in One Day

You travel from Tokyo Station to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station at 2,300 meters, where you stand above the clouds with views across the national park. After descending to Hakone, you cruise Lake Ashi aboard the Sorakaze, watch a traditional Japanese drum performance during lunch (if selected), and ride the cable car up Komagatake for views of the lake and shrine. An English-speaking guide handles all explanations and logistics. The bus returns you to Tokyo Station in the evening, so you don't need to arrange your own transport or tickets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Mount Fujipassing by
2. Mt. Fuji 5th Station30m
3. Lake AshiEntry included15m
4. Hakone Komagatake RopewayEntry included50m

Mt Fuji and Hakone sightseeing

• Bus departs from Tokyo Station
• Travel to Mt. Fuji base
• Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station
• Lunch with Japanese drum performance
• Lake Ashi cruise on Sorakaze ship
• Cableway ride to Hakone Shrine
• Return to Tokyo Station

The experience

The bus pulls away from Tokyo Station in the early morning, and for the next hour the city thins out behind you. By the time the Fuji Subaru Line starts climbing, you're already at the base of Mt. Fuji itself: the UNESCO-registered peak that dominates the skyline on clear days. The road winds upward through forest and then into thinner air, and then suddenly you step out at the 5th Station, 2,300 meters above sea level. The temperature has dropped maybe twenty degrees from Tokyo. The view, if the weather holds, sits above the cloud layer. You're standing in a place where the horizon looks like it belongs to a different planet. Your National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter explains what you're seeing: the geology, the history, the way the mountain has shaped Japanese culture for centuries. It's not a rushed stop. You have time to stand there and let it sink in.

After the 5th Station, the tour heads down to Hakone and Lake Ashi. The Sorakaze cruise ship is waiting: a vessel designed so you feel like you're floating through a green park rather than sitting in a boat. Mt. Fuji appears across the water if visibility is good, and the lake spreads out in both directions, ringed by mountains. Lunch happens during the break, and if you've chosen the lunch option, you get a Japanese-style meal with tea or coffee, plus a live Wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance: traditional rhythms and powerful tones that echo off the water. The performance is part of a social welfare program, and it's the kind of thing you don't see on every tour. Vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, and Indian thali meals are available if you request them when booking.

From the lake, the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway takes you up to the Mototsumiya shrine at the mountaintop. The cable car climbs steadily, and the view of Lake Ashi and the national park spreads out below as you rise. The whole day, Mt. Fuji at altitude, the lake cruise, the cable car, the drum performance: fits into a single itinerary that starts and ends at Tokyo Station. The bus returns between 6pm and 9pm depending on traffic and conditions. You don't arrange transport, tickets, or timing yourself. The guide handles the explanations. The air-conditioned bus handles the driving. What you do is show up and move through the day.

Weather matters here. Mt. Fuji may not be visible even from the base on some days, and the Fuji Subaru Line closes from around December to early April due to snow and ice. If conditions prevent the 5th Station visit, the tour pivots to alternative facilities (the Fujisan Museum, Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park, or others), without cancellation or refund. The same flexibility applies to the lake cruise and ropeway. The tour runs either way. Bring warm clothing. Temperatures can drop to 14°C even in summer and -5°C in winter at altitude. If you're booking without lunch, prepare your own meal in advance. There are no cafes or restaurants near the lunch break area.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or Tokyo Station pickup (depending on booking), round-trip air-conditioned and heated bus transport, entry to Mt.
• Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise aboard the Sorakaze, Hakone Komagatake Ropeway cable car ride, and a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter for the full day.
• If you select the lunch option, a Japanese-style meal with tea or coffee is provided, along with a traditional Wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance during the break.
• Vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, and Indian thali meals are available upon request.
• All admission fees are included.
• The tour returns to Tokyo Station between 6pm and 9pm.

Options for this experience

4 options

Ending at Tokyo Station [Lunch Not Included]Guide in English · 07:35For the no-lunch option, please arrange your own lunch beforehand; we suggest preparing it before departure. Meet the guide at the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal, Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour finishes near Tokyo Station.

Ending at Odawara [Lunch Not Included]Guide in English · 07:35For the no-lunch option, please arrange your own lunch beforehand; we suggest preparing it before departure. Meet the guide at the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal, Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour finishes at Odawara Station.

Ending at Tokyo Station [Lunch Included]Guide in English · 07:35This option includes lunch. Meet the guide at the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal, Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour finishes near Tokyo Station.

Ending at Odawara [Lunch Included]Guide in English · 07:35This option includes lunch. Meet the guide at the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal, Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour finishes at Odawara Station.

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Information

Lasts 12h 10m, runs every day at 07:35, from JP¥ 23,500 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:35

Book up to2d before

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

GroupUp to 44

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Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers based in or near Tokyo who want to see Mt. Fuji and Hakone's main attractions in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing: the fixed itinerary and English-speaking guide handle all the logistics, leaving you free to absorb the views and the experience.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

Is Mt. Fuji visible on every tour?

No. Mt. Fuji may not be visible even from the base due to weather. However, the tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be given for this reason. If conditions prevent the 5th Station visit, the tour is guided to alternative facilities such as the Fujisan Museum or Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park.

What meals are included?

If you select the "With Lunch" option, a Japanese-style meal with tea or coffee is included. Vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, and Indian thali meals are available upon request at booking. The "No Lunch" option includes no meal. You must prepare lunch in advance.

Is there a Japanese drum performance on every tour?

The Wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance is included during the lunch break, except from May 25th to June 20th, 2026, when it is suspended due to facility circumstances. The performance may also be canceled without prior notice depending on facility circumstances or if the tour is considerably delayed.

How long is the tour?

The tour is a full day, departing from Tokyo Station in the early morning and returning between 6pm and 9pm.

What is the altitude of the 5th Station?

The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level.

What happens if the Fuji Subaru Line is closed?

If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed due to weather or road conditions, the tour is guided to an alternative facility such as the Fujisan Museum, Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park, Fujisan World Heritage Center, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, or Oshino Hakkai. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued.

Do I need to bring anything special?

Bring warm clothing. Temperatures can drop to 14°C in summer and -5°C in winter at the higher elevations. If you select the "No Lunch" option, prepare your own meal in advance, as there are no cafes or restaurants near the lunch break area.

Is an English guide provided?

Yes. A National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter accompanies the tour and provides explanations about the history, nature, and features of the region.