Mt Fuji Day Trip 2026
Hakone, Kawaguchiko & Five Lakes
from Tokyo

A Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo usually visits the Fuji 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchiko or the Fuji Five Lakes, and often Hakone with its Lake Ashi cruise, the Owakudani volcanic valley and the ropeway. Many tours add the Chureito Pagoda or the Oshino Hakkai springs. Tours run by coach, by private car, or with a bullet train return to Tokyo.

Shared bus day tours from Tokyo start around $157 per person and include the 5th Station and Hakone or Lake Kawaguchiko. A bullet train return option adds a little more. Private car day trips with an English speaking driver guide start around $280 and go up for full custom itineraries and larger groups.

Yes. The most popular bus tours and private cars sell out days ahead, especially in cherry blossom season and autumn. Booking online locks in your seat, your English guide and your bullet train return. Instant confirmation means you have your ticket on your phone right away.

Fuji is clearest in the cooler, drier months from November to February, with crisp mornings and snow on the summit. Cherry blossom season in early to mid April and the autumn colors in November are the most scenic. Summer is humid and often cloudy, so the mountain hides more often. Early morning gives you the best chance of a clear view.

Bring layers because the 5th Station is much colder than Tokyo, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and a camera with a charged battery. Carry some cash for snacks and small shops, and your passport or ID. A light jacket helps even in summer at altitude.

Yes, the Fuji and Hakone combo is one of the most popular day trips from Tokyo. A typical day sees Mount Fuji from the 5th Station or Lake Kawaguchiko in the morning, then crosses to Hakone for the Lake Ashi cruise, Owakudani and the ropeway, before returning to Tokyo by coach or bullet train.

We recommend booking at least 24 to 48 hours in advance, and a week or more during cherry blossom season and autumn when tours sell out quickly. Early morning departures are the first to go. Instant confirmation on all bookings.

Yes. Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable. Check the specific tour for details.