The standard group coach day trip to Mount Fuji's highlights, with two Tokyo pickup points and the four stops most first-time visitors want.
- DurationFull-day trip from Tokyo; exact start and return times are shown when you book
- LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin, Cantonese
The Mount Fuji Full-Day Highlights Sightseeing Trip is a group coach tour from Tokyo that costs $63 per person and visits the 5th Station (seasonal), Lake Kawaguchi, Arakura Sengen Shrine with its Chureito Pagoda view, and the Oshino Hakkai spring village. It leaves from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station, runs on an air-conditioned bus with an English/Mandarin/Cantonese-speaking guide, and covers entry fees for the sightseeing spots on the itinerary. It is the lowest-cost, no-planning way to see Mount Fuji's classic viewpoints in one day; it does not climb the mountain and does not include meals or hotel pickup.
Book a Fuji TourKey facts
entry-ticket- Duration
- Full-day trip from Tokyo; exact start and return times are shown when you book
- Meeting point
- Pickup from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station; the exact corner is confirmed on your booking voucher
- Price
- $63 per person
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are shown on the booking page before you pay; not stated in this listing's summary
Included
- ✓ Pickup and drop-off from two convenient locations (Shinjuku/Tokyo Station)
- ✓ Entry fee for all sightseeing spots
- ✓ 3-star safety air-conditioned bus
- ✓ Professional tour guide (English/Mandarin/Cantonese)
Not included
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Meals & drinks
- ✗ Personal expenses
What the bus tour includes
The fare covers a seat on an air-conditioned coach, a guide who speaks English, Mandarin or Cantonese, and the entry fees for every stop on the itinerary: the 5th Station (when the road is open), Lake Kawaguchi, the Chureito Pagoda viewpoint at Arakura Sengen Shrine, and the Oshino Hakkai spring ponds. Meals, drinks and hotel pickup are not included — pickup is from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station only, not door-to-door.
Who this tour suits
This is the right pick for a first Mount Fuji visit on a budget, or for anyone who wants the four best-known viewpoints in one day without renting a car or building an itinerary. It suits solo travelers and couples comfortable sharing a coach with other guests; anyone wanting their own pace, a custom stop list, or door-to-door hotel pickup should look at the private tour instead.
Bus tour vs. the private and combo alternatives
At $63 this is roughly a quarter of the private tour's price and about 40% of the Fuji+Hakone combo, because it runs on a fixed group schedule rather than a dedicated vehicle. It does not climb the mountain — for that, see the separate 2-day climbing tour — and it does not include Hakone, which the combo tour adds along with a bullet train return.
How the stops fit together
The four stops build a single arc: the 5th Station for the closest official viewpoint on the mountain itself, Lake Kawaguchi for the classic lake-and-Fuji reflection shot, Chureito Pagoda for the postcard shot with the pagoda framing the peak, and Oshino Hakkai for a walkable village stop with spring-fed ponds. Each has its own page on this site with more detail on what to expect and how long locals suggest you spend there.
| Tour | Price | Format | Climbs the mountain? |
|---|---|---|---|
| This bus tour | $63 | Group coach, fixed schedule | No |
| Private tour | $256 | Private vehicle, flexible stops | No |
| Climbing tour | $657 | 2-day guided ascent | Yes |
| Fuji + Hakone combo | $154 | Group coach + ropeway + cruise | No |
Who should not book this
- Anyone who wants to climb the mountain
- Travelers who want a private vehicle or a custom stop list
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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Small Group Tour with Pickup
$65A smaller minivan (up to 9 guests) instead of a full coach, at a near-identical price, for travelers who prefer a smaller group.
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How to book
Choose a date, select a pickup point (Shinjuku or Tokyo Station), and pay by card or reserve to pay later. Arrive at the pickup point ahead of the departure time shown at checkout. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this bus tour climb Mount Fuji?
No. It stops at the 5th Station and nearby viewpoints without hiking further up the mountain. For a guided ascent, see the separate 2-day climbing tour.
Where does the bus tour depart from?
Pickup is from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station, not from your hotel. Travelers who want door-to-door pickup should book the private tour instead.
Is lunch included?
No. Meals and drinks are excluded; bring your own or buy food at one of the stops.
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