From Tokyo, Mount Fuji and the Hakone area can be visited in a day without renting a car or juggling connections. The Japan Panoramic Tours excursion has more than 32,000 reviews and a rating of 4.8 out of 5: it is the most reviewed Tokyo listing on WizardTrip (checked on 17 October 2026). It lasts 11 hours, from the morning coach to the evening high-speed train.
The programme, step by step
- Departure from Tokyo: meet at 7:20 am in front of the Matsuya Ginza department store (departure 7:30) or at 7:50 am in front of the "LOVE" sculpture in Shinjuku (departure 8:00). Look for the operator's green and white flag.
- Mount Fuji 5th Station: about 30 minutes for the panoramas and the station's Shinto shrine.
- Lunch at the foot of Fuji: an all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet, if you chose the option with lunch.
- Crossing the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, via Mount Hakone or Mount Komitake.
- Hakone Ropeway: about 30 minutes above the Hakone countryside, with Fuji as a backdrop when the sky allows.
- Cruise on Lake Ashi, a crater lake, for about thirty minutes.
- Odawara Station, then Shinkansen to Tokyo Station, where the day ends around 6:10 pm.
The listing specifies that the order may change depending on traffic, weather or operational reasons, and that some times are based on those of 2025.
The 5th Station: how high do you go?
Mount Fuji rises to 3,776 metres. The tour does not take you up the volcano: the coach climbs to the 5th Station, the usual starting point for hikers, from where the listing promises wide panoramas. It is a simple way to get close to the mountain in a day.
The access road is sometimes restricted. In that case, the listing provides for another site, such as Oshino Hakkai.
Hakone: the ropeway and Lake Ashi
The second half of the day is spent in Hakone, in the same national park. The ropeway and the Lake Ashi cruise are included in the price, which saves you buying tickets on site. If either is suspended, the listing names the possible replacements: a boat on Lake Yamanaka, Odawara Castle, Hakone Shrine, the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre, among others.
The return by Shinkansen
The high-speed train ticket from Odawara to Tokyo Station is included. Two details in the listing deserve your attention:
- Luggage whose total dimensions exceed 160 cm is not allowed in the non-reserved cars of the Shinkansen. Leave the big suitcase at the hotel.
- If you have a JR Pass, the operator recommends its option with return by bus instead.
With or without lunch?
The buffet offers a set menu, prepared with local produce. Vegetarian and Muslim-friendly dishes are provided if you request them at booking. On the other hand, the listing states that vegan, halal, gluten-free or allergy-adapted meals are not possible: in that case, choose the option without lunch and bring your own food. Decide before the day itself, because a same-day change is charged.
Ginza or Shinjuku: which departure to choose?
On weekdays, take the meeting point closest to your hotel. At weekends and on Japanese public holidays, all departures are from Shinjuku at 7:30 am, to limit traffic jams. The "LOVE departure only" option leaves earlier to avoid the weekend crowds.
Which languages for the tour?
The guide speaks English, and an audio guide is available in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese and Ukrainian. The coach has free Wi-Fi.
Who is this day for?
It suits a first trip to Japan, when you want to see Fuji and Hakone without organising the transport. The listing advises against it for pregnant women, people with a fragile cardiovascular condition and people with asthma. Strollers are accepted, but you load your own luggage, strollers and wheelchairs into the hold.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji rises to 3,776 metres. The day tour from Tokyo goes up by coach to the 5th Station, without climbing to the summit.
How do you get to Mount Fuji from Tokyo?
With the tour described here, a coach leaves in the morning from Ginza (7:30 am) or Shinjuku (8:00 am) for Fuji's 5th Station, then Hakone. The return is by Shinkansen from Odawara to Tokyo Station, around 6:10 pm.
Is the Mount Fuji tour from Tokyo in English?
Yes, the guide of this tour speaks English, and an audio guide is available in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese and Ukrainian.
Are the Hakone Ropeway and the Lake Ashi cruise included?
Yes, the Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise fees are included, as is the Shinkansen ticket back to Tokyo.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The tour goes ahead anyway. If a site is closed or an activity suspended, the operator offers another site or a gift, without a refund. In overcast weather, Fuji may stay hidden by clouds.
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