Highlights
- Breathe in the fresh mountain air at Mount Fuji's 5th Station
- Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Ashi with views of Mount Fuji
- Ride the Hakone Ropeway for spectacular views of the mountains
- Visit Hakone Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine nestled in a forest
- Explore the traditional village of Oshino Hakkai with spring ponds
Description
Begin your day with a private pickup from your hotel in Tokyo or nearby areas in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. As you travel toward Mount Fuji, enjoy scenic countryside views and informative commentary with an English-speaking driver/guide.
The first part of the tour focuses on the Mount Fuji region. Visit the Mount Fuji 5th Station, located halfway up the mountain at approximately 2,300 meters, offering panoramic views, fresh mountain air, and souvenir shops. Highlights include Lake Kawaguchi, known for its beautiful lakeside scenery and reflections of Mount Fuji, or Oshino Hakkai, a traditional village with crystal-clear spring ponds and classic Japanese houses.
After exploring the Fuji area, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you can taste regional specialties such as soba noodles, tempura, or other Japanese set meals (meal costs usually not included unless specified).
In the afternoon, the tour continues to Hakone, a popular resort area famous for its natural beauty and volcanic landscapes. Ride the Hakone Ropeway for spectacular views of the mountains and, on clear days, Mount Fuji itself. The ropeway passes through Owakudani, an active volcanic valley with steaming vents and sulfur springs, where you can try the famous black eggs believed to bring good luck.
Next, relax on a scenic cruise across Lake Ashi, offering peaceful views of the surrounding mountains and, weather permitting, Mount Fuji in the distance. The tour also includes a visit to Hakone Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine nestled in a forested area, famous for its iconic torii gate standing at the edge of the lake.
At the end of the day, sit back and enjoy a comfortable return drive to your hotel in Tokyo, arriving in the early evening. This one-day private tour combines iconic scenery, cultural landmarks, and natural wonders, making it an unforgettable way to experience Mount Fuji and Hakone in a single day.
Includes
Private pickup and drop-off from hotel in Tokyo
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
Visit to Lake Kawaguchi or Oshino Hakkai
Lunch at a local restaurant (meal costs not included)
Visit to Hakone
Visit to Hakone Shrine
Excludes
Meal costs unless specified
Important Information
- Visibility of Mount Fuji is weather dependent
Lunch costs are usually not included
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
