Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Tour: Owakudani & Oishi Park

See Mt. Fuji and the Fuji-Hakone region in one morning and afternoon loop

A round-trip bus tour from Hakone to Lake Kawaguchiko and back, with an English-speaking guide, taking seven to nine hours depending on your drop-off point. The tour includes Mt. Fuji views from Fujiyama Tower, time at Oishi Park on the lake shore for lunch at your own pace, and a stop at Owakudani to walk among sulfur vents and taste the local black eggs. Multiple pickup and drop-off points throughout Hakone mean you can board near your accommodation and return to it by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Oishi Park1h 20m
2. Owakudani20m

Hakone to Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Tour

• Meet guide at Hakone Tourist Center
• Board tour bus at Hakone pickup points
• Visit Fujiyama Tower for Mt Fuji views
• Explore Oishi Park and have lunch
• Visit Owakudani volcanic area
• Return to Hakone with multiple drop-off options

The experience

You'll meet your guide at one of five designated Hakone pickup points (the Tourist Information Center, Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu, the Hakone Museum of Art parking lot, Kojiri Port, or Dining Kuraichi) between 8:05 and 9:45 AM depending on which location you choose and the year of travel. The bus collects passengers from each stop in sequence, so arrival times vary by pickup point. Once everyone is aboard, the route heads north toward Lake Kawaguchiko and the Mt. Fuji area.

Fujiyama Tower is the first major stop, where you stand at an overlook taking in Mt. Fuji across the landscape and the dense forest (the "sea of trees") spreading below. Weather determines visibility. If clouds block the view, the tour pivots to Fuji Airways, where you can experience Mt. Fuji scenery through a flight simulator, or to Fujiyama Museum or Naruto as alternatives. From there, the bus continues to Oishi Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, a popular walking spot with seasonal flowers and cafés. Lunch is on your own here, so you choose where and what to eat. The park's layout gives you time to explore at your pace. Owakudani comes next: a volcanic zone in Hakone where sulfur vents create a distinctive smell and the ground steams. The local specialty is black eggs, boiled in the volcanic hot springs and said to add years to your life. You can buy and taste them on-site. The tour then returns to Hakone, with drop-off times ranging from around 3:20 PM (Sengokuhara) to 5:15 PM (Hakone-Yumoto) depending on which endpoint you selected at booking.

An air-conditioned bus and English-speaking guide are included throughout. Admission fees to the attractions on the itinerary are covered in the tour price. The exact order of stops and arrival times can shift due to traffic and congestion, and Mt. Fuji visibility is never guaranteed: the tour runs regardless of weather, with no refunds if the mountain is obscured. Children five and under ride free but do not receive a seat. If a seat is needed, book them as an adult fare.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned bus throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide from start to finish.
• admission fees to Fujiyama Tower, Oishi Park, and Owakudani.
• multiple pickup and drop-off points in Hakone so you start and end near your accommodation.

Options for this experience

5 options

Round-trip from Hakone-YumotoGuide in English · 08:05Bus route: Hakone-Yumoto, Fujiyama Tower, Oishi Park, Owakudani, then back to Hakone-Yumoto. Meeting point: in front of the Hakone Tourist Information Center, where your English-speaking guide will meet you. Starting point: Hakone Tourist Information Center, 706-35 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan

Round-trip from KowakudaniGuide in English · Available from 17 Feb 2027Bus route: Kowakudani, Fujiyama Tower, Oishi Park, Owakudani, then back to Kowakudani. Meeting point: wait for the tour bus in front of the main entrance of Hakone Kowakien. Starting point: Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu, 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0407, Japan

Round-trip from GoraGuide in English · 08:50Bus route: Gora, Fujiyama Tower, Oishi Park, Owakudani, then back to Gora. Meeting point: wait for the tour bus at the P2 parking lot of Hakone Museum of Art, located across from Koen-Kami Station. Starting point: Hakone Museum of Art, 1300 Gōra, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan

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Return trip departing from and arriving back at Lake AshiGuide in English · 09:10Bus route: Lake Ashi, Fujiyama Tower, Oishi Park, Owakudani, then back to Lake Ashi. Meeting point: wait for the tour bus in front of the main entrance of the Hakone Kojiri Port Terminal. Starting point: Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-ko Pier, 6-40 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan

Round-trip from SengokuharaGuide in English · 09:30Bus route: Sengokuhara, Fujiyama Tower, Oishi Park, Owakudani, then back to Sengokuhara. Meeting point: wait for the tour bus at the parking lot of Dining Kuraichi. Starting point: Kuraichi, 286 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDepartures at 08:05, 08:50, 09:10 and 09:30Last departure this season: 28 Dec

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 40 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose your drop-off point based on where you're staying in Hakone: the tour loops through five different zones, so pick the endpoint closest to your hotel or accommodation to minimize travel time at the end of the day. If you want to see Mt. Fuji and the Fuji-Hakone region without renting a car or arranging separate transport, this round-trip format gets you back to Hakone by evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

What are the pickup times and where can I board in Hakone?

Five pickup locations operate on staggered schedules: Hakone Tourist Information Center at 8:05 AM (2026) or 8:20 AM (2027); Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu at 8:35 AM or 8:50 AM; Hakone Museum of Art P2 parking lot at 8:50 AM or 9:05 AM; Kojiri Port at 9:10 AM or 9:25 AM; and Dining Kuraichi at 9:30 AM or 9:45 AM. Arrival times at each stop may vary depending on traffic. Choose the pickup point closest to your accommodation.

Is lunch included, and when do I eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You eat on your own at Oishi Park, where the tour stops for several hours. The park has stylish cafés and a range of options, so you have time to choose what suits you.

What happens if Mt. Fuji is not visible due to weather?

Mt. Fuji views are not guaranteed and depend on weather conditions. If clouds block the view from Fujiyama Tower, the tour visits Fuji Airways instead, where you experience Mt. Fuji scenery through a flight simulator. If neither location is accessible due to weather or facility issues, the itinerary shifts to Fujiyama Museum or Naruto. The tour proceeds as scheduled regardless, and no refunds are issued for poor visibility.

What is Owakudani, and what can I do there?

Owakudani is a volcanic zone in Hakone known for its active sulfur vents and steaming ground. You walk through the dramatic landscape and can purchase and taste black eggs, a local specialty boiled in the volcanic hot springs. The experience gives you a close look at the geothermal activity that shapes the region.

What time does the tour end, and where will I be dropped off?

Drop-off times depend on which Hakone area you choose at booking. Sengokuhara ends around 3:20 PM; Lake Ashi (Kojiri Port) around 3:40 PM; Gora around 4:30 PM; Kowakudani around 4:40 PM; and Hakone-Yumoto Station around 5:15 PM. You return to the same general area where you were picked up.

Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and you can board and ride in your wheelchair. However, the guide cannot assist with boarding, alighting, or transferring in and out of the wheelchair, as they must focus on guiding duties. If you need physical assistance, please bring a companion who can help.