Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Whisky Museum: Tokyo Day Trip

Tokyo to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station & Whisky Tastings in One Day

You ride from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station at 2,300 meters, stop at Oishi Park for views of Lake Kawaguchi, then descend to the Suntory Hakushu Distillery for a whisky museum tour and three tastings from 25+ varieties. The guide, transport, and museum entry are included. Tastings are paid on site. The full day runs about ten hours, with the return drop-off near Shinjuku depending on traffic conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Mt. Fuji 5th Station50m · entry included
2. Oishi Park30m · entry included

Mt. Fuji and Hakushu Whisky Tour

• Meet at Shinjuku Love
• Drive to Mt. Fuji 5th Station
• View Mt. Fuji from 2300 m altitude
• Visit Oishi Park for photos
• Explore Suntory Hakushu Whisky Museum
• Enjoy whisky tasting at the lounge
• Shop at the distillery gift shop
• Return near Shinjuku Station

The experience

Most Tokyo day trips ask you to choose: mountains or whisky. This one doesn't. You start in Shinjuku before dawn, board an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, and spend the next ten hours climbing the Subaru Line Panoramic Road to the 5th Station at 2,300 meters above sea level, then descend into the Suntory Hakushu Distillery, where you'll taste three whiskies chosen from about 25 different types, including limited editions that don't leave the tasting lounge. The contrast is deliberate. One moment you're standing where the air thins and the view opens across the Kanto plain. The next you're in a climate-controlled museum learning why Japanese whisky tastes the way it does.

The Mt. Fuji part depends on weather (fog rolls in fast at that altitude, and the reference says no refunds if the summit stays hidden), but even on a cloudy day, the drive itself is the thing. The road switchbacks up through forest, and you'll stop at Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchi, a spot where the mountain usually frames itself perfectly for photos if conditions allow. The guide handles the timing and the route changes if the Subaru Line closes. You just sit and watch the elevation counter climb. After that comes the Hakushu Museum, where the whisky tasting happens in a lounge that overlooks the distillery grounds. You choose your three pours, pay on site, and can wander the gift shop or grab lunch at Hakushu Terrace. The first floor takes walk-ins, no reservation needed.

The whole day is structured around the bus schedule, which means you don't negotiate pickup times or worry about the last train back to Tokyo. WiFi is on board. The guide fee and museum entry are already included, so the only extra cost is the whisky itself: three tastings run roughly 2,000–3,000 yen depending on what you choose. You're back near Shinjuku by evening, depending on traffic.

What’s included

• Hotel or Shinjuku pickup with an English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned coach with WiFi.
• Mt. Fuji 5th Station at 2,300 meters above sea level.
• Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchi for scenic photos.
• Suntory Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum entry with access to the tasting lounge, gift shop, and Hakushu Terrace restaurant.
• choice of three whisky tastings from 25+ varieties (paid on site).
• return drop-off near Shinjuku Station.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and FridayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (20 to 70 years) · Child (7 to 19 years) · Infant (under 7)

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

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.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Mt. Fuji and taste Japanese whisky in one day without arranging transport, museum bookings, or timing the mountain drive yourself: the fixed schedule and included guide handle all three, and the whisky tasting happens at the end when you're ready to sit down.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

7 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 19 years); Infant (under 7).

What happens if Mt. Fuji is hidden by clouds or fog?

The tour still goes to the 5th Station and Oishi Park, but the mountain view may not be visible. The reference notes that no refunds are given for weather-related visibility issues, and the route can change if the Subaru Line closes due to bad weather.

Is lunch included in the tour?

No. Lunch is not included, but you can eat at Hakushu Terrace restaurant on the first floor (walk-in, no reservation) or bring your own food to the free second-floor space. The tasting lounge has a last order at 4:30 PM.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour meets at Shinjuku Love (a meeting point near Shinjuku Station) in the early morning. The return drop-off is near Shinjuku Station in the evening. The total duration is about ten hours, including travel time.

Can I visit the whisky production process?

No. The tour includes the Hakushu Whisky Museum, gift shop, and tasting lounge, but does not include a tour of the actual distillery production process.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes guide fee, WiFi on board, entry to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, advance booking to enter the Hakushu Whisky Museum, an English-speaking guide, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Whisky tastings and meals are not included.

Is there a seasonal change to the itinerary?

Yes. Between April 13 and May 25, 2026, the tour visits the Fuji Shibazakura Festival instead of Oishi Park. Outside those dates, the standard itinerary includes Oishi Park.