Mt Fuji and Hakone: Day Trip with Bullet Train Return

Overview

Leave Tokyo for a full day exploring Mt Fuji and the Hakone region, two iconic World Heritage sites. You will travel in an air-conditioned bus with WiFi to reach the 5th Station of Mt Fuji, offering a privileged view of the volcano. The itinerary includes an exploration of Hakone, where you will soar over the landscapes in a cable car via the Hakone Ropeway before embarking on a cruise across Lake Ashi. Depending on the option chosen, a buffet lunch featuring local products is included at the foot of Mt Fuji. The excursion is distinguished by its return journey: you will return to Tokyo Station aboard the Shinkansen (bullet train), optimising your travel time. The group is limited to 43 people and you will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, with multilingual audio support available.

Itinerary

1. Mt. Fuji 5th Station

   ・Take a deep breath at the wonderful nature in Mt.Fuji’s 5th station while seeing magnificent scenery. ・Feel the sacred atmosphere at Japanese shinto Shrine on 5th station of Mt.fuji. *If you can't go beyond the 4th station, we will visit Oshino Hakkai or alternative place.

   · 30 min

2. Mount Fuji

   *Enjoy a Japanese Lunch buffet with local fresh ingredients as much as you like at the bottom of Mt. Fuji! *Vegetarian meal , Muslim Friendly is available. Please request when you make a booking. Please note that the buffet offers the same menu for all guests. *Halal,Vegan meals, Gluten free, and Allergy-friendly meals, etc. are not available. Please book the tour without lunch and bring your own lunch.

   · 40 min· Admission included

3. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

   Visit either Mt. Hakone or Mt. Komitake to see the beauty of Hakone area!

   · Non-stop passage

4. Hakone Ropeway

   ・Get on to this exhilarating cable car with a wonderful view of Hakone nature and Mt. Fuji!

   · 30 min· Admission included

5. Lake Ashinoko

   ・Enjoy the refreshing cruise of Lake Ashi, a caldera lake, and see the beautiful natural landscape.

   · 30 min· Admission included

6. Odawara Station Tourist Information Center

   Customer will finish at Odawara station then take bullet train from Odawara station to Tokyo station

   · 5 min· Admission not included

7. Tokyo Station Gallery

   This tour will finish at Tokyo Station about 18:10

   · 5 min· Admission not included

How to use your ticket

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Prams and pushchairs are accepted.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Young children must travel on an adult's lap.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• The activity is suitable for all fitness levels.
• Audio guidance is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Ukrainian.
• The bus provides free WiFi.
• Specific dietary requirements must be stated at the time of booking for lunch options.
• The itinerary may be modified due to traffic, weather, or operational reasons.
• If a site is closed, an alternative location will be visited.
• The restaurant or lunch menu may change for operational reasons.
• Schedules may be adjusted for 2026.
• Bulky luggage exceeding 160 cm (total length + width + height) is not permitted in non-reserved Shinkansen carriages.
• JR Pass holders are advised to choose the bus return option.
• Same-day changes to options (lunch or Bullet Train) will incur an extra charge.
• Please provide booking numbers and the total number of participants for separate bookings.
• In case of bad weather or traffic, some activities may be replaced by other visits or material compensation; no refunds are provided.
• Late arrival at the meeting point prevents participation in the excursion.
• On 7 June, the 5th Station is replaced by another site due to traffic regulations.
• Loading and unloading of luggage (including pushchairs and wheelchairs) is the traveller's responsibility.
• The buffet offers vegetarian and Muslim options, but is not suitable for vegan, strict halal, pure vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergy-specific diets.
• On weekends and Japanese public holidays, departure is only from Shinjuku at 7:30 am to avoid traffic jams.
• Not recommended for people with asthma.
• The activity is limited to a maximum of 43 participants.
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.

Who is it for?

• Travellers wishing to optimise their time with a fast Shinkansen return.
• People seeking a multilingual guided tour of Mt Fuji and Hakone.
• Families with young children (pushchairs accepted).
• Travellers without strict dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free).

What makes it different

• Return to Tokyo guaranteed by Bullet Train (Shinkansen).
• Combination of three transport modes: air-conditioned bus, cable car, and cruise.
• Audio guidance available in seven languages.

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Product code: 28575P41

Activity offered by Japan Panoramic Tours via Viator.