Mount Fuji's 5th Station, a Hakone ropeway ride and a Lake Ashi cruise in one guided day, with a bullet train back to Tokyo.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund
- Duration10 hours
- Starting timesShown for your date when you check availability; the listing gives a return to Tokyo around 6 PM
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Ukrainian
The Mt Fuji 5th Station & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour is a 10-hour group coach tour from Tokyo, run by Japan Panoramic Tours, that costs $154 per person. The coach takes you to the Mount Fuji 5th Station (about 2,300m), then to Hakone for a ropeway ride and a cruise on Lake Ashi. From Odawara, you ride the bullet train back to Tokyo Station, arriving around 6 PM. Pickup is at Matsuya Ginza or the Love Statue in Shinjuku. An English-speaking guide leads the tour, and audio guides cover six other languages. Lunch is included only if you book that option.
Book a Fuji TourKey facts
combo- Duration
- 10 hours
- Starts
- Shown for your date when you check availability; the listing gives a return to Tokyo around 6 PM
- Meeting point
- Matsuya Ginza or the Love Statue in Shinjuku, chosen when you book
- Price
- $154 per person
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Ukrainian
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund
Included
- ✓ Pickup at Matsuya Ginza or the Love Statue in Shinjuku
- ✓ Air-conditioned deluxe coach with Wi-Fi
- ✓ English-speaking tour guide
- ✓ Hakone Ropeway ticket
- ✓ Lake Ashi cruise ticket
- ✓ Audio guide headsets in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Ukrainian
- ✓ Buffet lunch, if you book the lunch option
- ✓ One-way bullet train ticket from Odawara Station to Tokyo Station
Not included
- ✗ Tips (optional)
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Lunch, unless you book the lunch option
Meeting point
Matsuya Ginza or the Love Statue in Shinjuku, chosen when you book — Hotel pickup is not included. The tour ends at Tokyo Station by bullet train, unless you book the Return by Bus option.
The day, stop by stop
The coach first climbs to the Mount Fuji 5th Station at about 2,300m, where there is a Shinto shrine. If weather stops the coach beyond the 4th station, the tour visits Oshino Hakkai or another scenic spot instead. Lunch is a Japanese buffet at a restaurant with a view of the mountain, for guests who booked it. In Hakone, you ride a ropeway with views over the area, and on clear days of Mount Fuji. The listing says the day's schedule decides whether that ride is at Mt. Hakone or Mt. Hakone-Komagatake. Then comes a cruise on Lake Ashi, a caldera lake. The coach drops you at Odawara Station for the bullet train to Tokyo, where you arrive around 6 PM.
What the $154 covers
The price covers the coach, which has air conditioning and Wi-Fi, an English-speaking guide, the ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise tickets, audio headsets in six more languages, and the one-way bullet train ticket from Odawara to Tokyo Station. Lunch is included only if you book the lunch option. The operator recommends booking it in advance, because adding it on the day costs extra. A vegetarian lunch with no meat or seafood can be requested when you book. Vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergy-friendly meals are not available. Tips and hotel pickup are not included.
Changes, traffic and compensation
The operator can change the order of stops for traffic, weather or other operating reasons, and some activities may be skipped. In that case the tour visits an alternative place, such as Oshino Hakkai, Hakone Shrine or a Lake Yamanaka swan-boat cruise, or gives you a gift instead. No refund is given for these changes. On June 7, traffic restrictions for the Mt. Fuji hill climb mean the tour replaces the 5th Station with another stop. Drones are not allowed.
If you have a JR Pass
If you already hold a JR Pass, the operator asks you to book the Return by Bus option instead of the bullet train version. The listing does not give the price of that option, so check it when you choose a date.
How it compares with the Fuji-only tours
At $154 per person, this tour costs more than the $64 group bus tour but less than the $257 private tour, which is priced per group. The group bus tour stays around the Fuji Five Lakes: the 5th Station in season, Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda and Oshino Hakkai. This tour keeps the 5th Station, drops those three stops, and adds a ropeway ride, a lake cruise and a faster bullet train return. It suits a single day out of Tokyo if you want both Fuji and Hakone. If the lake and pagoda viewpoints matter more to you, the bus tour or private tour is the better fit.
| Feature | Fuji + Hakone combo | Group bus tour (Fuji only) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $154 per person | $64 per person |
| Duration | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| Fuji stops | 5th Station | 5th Station (in season), Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai |
| Hakone ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise | Included | Not included |
| Lunch | Buffet, if you book that option | Not included |
| Return to Tokyo | Bullet train from Odawara to Tokyo Station | Coach to Shinjuku or Tokyo Station |
What reviewers consistently say
- All 10 of the most recent reviews (August and September 2026) give 5 stars.
- 9 of the 10 praise the guide, often by name, as knowledgeable, friendly or good at keeping the group together.
- 2 of the 10 mention heavy traffic; in 1 of them the group missed the ropeway and received a gift-shop voucher instead.
- 2 of the 10 single out the 5th Station visit as a highlight.
- 2 of the 10 like doing a bus, cable car, boat and train in one day.
- 3 of the 10 mention clear views or good photos of Mount Fuji, and 1 notes the guide's fluent English.
Who should not book this
- Travelers who want several Fuji Five Lakes viewpoints in one day (see the group bus tour)
- Budget travelers who only want Fuji, not Hakone
- Anyone who needs a vegan, halal, gluten-free or allergy-friendly lunch
- Travelers who need every stop guaranteed, since traffic or weather can replace activities without a refund
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Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour: Arakurayama, OshinoHakkai, Owakudani
$50A cheaper Fuji and Hakone day that adds Arakurayama (Chureito Pagoda), Oshino Hakkai and Owakudani. It has no bullet train, and the Lake Ashi cruise ticket costs extra. The listing currently includes the Hakone Ropeway as a limited-time offer.
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How to book
Choose a date and pickup point (Matsuya Ginza or the Love Statue in Shinjuku), and add the lunch option now if you want it, because adding it on the day costs extra. If you hold a JR Pass, pick the Return by Bus option. Pay by card or reserve now and pay later. Free cancellation runs until 24 hours before the start. This site may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get back to Tokyo on this tour?
By bullet train, one way, from Odawara Station to Tokyo Station, with the ticket included. The listing gives an arrival around 6 PM. JR Pass holders should book the Return by Bus option instead.
Is lunch included?
Only if you book the lunch option: a Japanese buffet at a restaurant with a view of Mount Fuji. Vegetarian meals can be requested; vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergy-friendly meals are not available.
What happens if traffic or weather disrupts the day?
The operator may change the order of stops or skip an activity. It then offers an alternative stop or a gift, with no refund. If the road above the 4th station is closed, the tour visits Oshino Hakkai or another scenic spot instead of the 5th Station.
Does this tour visit the same Fuji stops as the bus tour?
No. This tour's Fuji stop is the 5th Station. The group bus tour also visits Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda and Oshino Hakkai, but it does not include Hakone.
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