Mount Fuji & Hakone day trip from Tokyo

A full day to Mount Fuji without organizing the drive yourself

A private Mount Fuji and Hakone sightseeing tour from Tokyo pairs a two-hour drive to the mountain with stops at Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai's spring-fed ponds, Kitaguchi Shrine, Mount Fuji's 5th Station, and Lake Kawaguchi, customizable to your interests. The tour runs eight to nine hours total, includes private transportation with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, highway tolls, parking and petrol, and returns you to Tokyo. Lunch and attraction entry fees are separate, and you choose your vehicle comfort level at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Lake Kawaguchi1h
2. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway1h

Mount Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing

• Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji
• Visit Mount Fuji 5th Station via Subaru Line
• Explore Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
• Discover Oshino Hakkai ponds
• Walk along Lake Kawaguchiko shore
• Take Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ride
• Visit Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Sengen Shrine
• Explore Oishi Park and seasonal flowers
• Return to Tokyo

The experience

You start from Tokyo with a two-hour drive up the Subaru Line to Mount Fuji's 5th Station, where the road climbs to 2,305 meters and the surrounding mountains and valleys open into view. The 5th Station itself sits at the gateway where climbers begin their ascent, and you can visit Komitake Shrine, browse local shops, or simply stand in the thin air looking out. From there, the tour branches. You customize which stops matter to you. Chureito Pagoda sits framed against the mountain itself, with 400 steps climbing through the Arakura Sengen Shrine forest to reach the view. Spring brings cherry blossoms, autumn brings red and gold leaves, and winter turns the scene into snow. Oshino Hakkai lies nearby, eight spring-fed ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt, ringed by traditional thatched-roof houses and wooden bridges where you can walk and photograph the mountain's reflection in the water.

Lake Kawaguchi offers a different angle on the same mountain. The shore has trails and seasonal flowers, and you can take a boat cruise across the water or simply walk along the edge. The Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, an ancient gateway for climbers, sits in a forest of towering cedars with centuries-old shrine buildings. All five stops sit only 15 to 20 minutes apart by car, so the day holds together without long waits between them. Your guide speaks English throughout, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The driver handles the highway tolls, parking, and petrol, so you arrive without negotiating logistics at each stop.

You choose your comfort level when you book (a standard car, a comfortable car, or a more comfort option), and the return drive takes two hours back to Tokyo. Lunch and entry fees to attractions are separate, though the 5th Station itself has no entrance charge. If you want to add Hakone's hot springs, scenic cruises, or the ropeway ride, you can customize those in as well.

What’s included

• Private transportation with an English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• highway tolls, parking fees, and petrol.
• stops at Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Kitaguchi Shrine, Mount Fuji's 5th Station, and Lake Kawaguchi, customizable to your preference.
• optional add-ons like Hakone hot springs, scenic cruises, or ropeway rides available at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Mt. Fuji Trip (Standard Car)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 09:00Includes pickup

Mt. Fuji Trip in a comfortable carUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 09:00Includes pickup

Mt. Fuji Trip with extra comfortUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 09:00Includes pickup

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

Information

Lasts 8h–9h, runs every day, 6 start times, from JP¥ 59,898 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Another time? ›

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Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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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-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the standard car if you want a full day to Mount Fuji without driving yourself and don't need extra space. Choose the comfortable or more comfort option if you prefer a larger vehicle or more legroom for a longer day in the car. The eight to nine hour commitment works best if you have a free day from Tokyo and want to see multiple angles of the mountain rather than focus on a single stop.

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Top questions

Can I choose which stops I visit on the Mount Fuji and Hakone tour?

Yes. The tour includes Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, Kitaguchi Shrine, and Mount Fuji's 5th Station, and you customize which ones matter to you. You can also add Hakone's hot springs, scenic cruises, or ropeway rides if you want them.

What is Oshino Hakkai and why is it on this tour?

Oshino Hakkai is a cluster of eight spring-fed ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt, surrounded by traditional thatched-roof houses and wooden bridges. The ponds are home to colorful koi fish, and the mountain's reflection in the water makes it a major photo stop on the route.

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Mount Fuji?

The drive up the Subaru Line to Mount Fuji's 5th Station takes two hours, and the return trip takes another two hours. The five main stops are only 15 to 20 minutes apart by car once you reach the mountain.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. You'll have time to eat at shops and cafés at the stops (Oshino Hakkai and Lake Kawaguchi both have local restaurants and food stalls), but you arrange and pay for your own meal.

What does the private car include?

The tour includes private transportation with an English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, highway tolls, parking fees, and petrol. You choose your comfort level (standard, comfortable, or more comfort) when you book.

Do I need to pay entry fees at Mount Fuji attractions?

Entry fees to attractions like Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Kawaguchi are not included and are your responsibility. Mount Fuji's 5th Station has no entrance charge, though shops and cafés there are optional purchases.