Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo
Visit the 5th Station or the highest point accessible on Mt. Fuji, Japan's iconic peak registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour will also visit Hakone, popular for its beautiful scenery, where customers can experience a lake cruise and cable car ride and fully enjoy the majestic nature of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Through explanations from the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter accompanying this tour, customers can learn about history, nature, and other features of the region treasured by tour destinations. Enjoy the tour comfortably aboard an air-conditioned bus on the outbound trip, and aboard the Shinkansen, Japan's pride, from Odawara Station on the return trip.
Options
Near Tokyo Sta. Dep (NO Lunch)
No lunch Option: Please prepare lunch in advance on your own. Preparing this prior to departure is recommended.
Meeting and drop off point: Meet the guide at Marunouchi Kajibashi Parking Lot by 8:40am. The tour departs at 8:50am. Drop Off near Tokyo Station.
Starting point:
Marunouchi-Kajibashi Parking, 3-chōme-8-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
What's included in Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mount FujiPass-by Only
Our bus tour takes you to at the base of Mt. Fuji. In the event that the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, the tour will divert to either Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park or the Fujisan World Heritage Center.
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
The bus will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line or the highest point accessible. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds. Depending on road conditions, the tour will be guided to Mt. Fuji 4th Station or 5th Station. If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, the tour will visit Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park or Fujisan World Heritage Center.
[Only for with Lunch option] Enjoy a Japanese-style meal with tea/coffee. Aside from a Japanese-style meal, Vegetarian meal, Muslim-friendly meal, and Indian thali meal are available. Please make a request when booking. During the lunch break, there will be a Wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance, one of Japan's traditional arts performed by the Social Welfare Corporation Fugakukai. Enjoy a spectacular performance featuring powerful tones and rhythms rich in emotion. [For No Lunch option] Meals are not included. Please prepare lunch in advance on your own.
Inclusions
- Other admission fees included in the tour
- Shinkansen one way to Tokyo Station
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
- Air-conditioned bus (one way)
- Lunch (only if you select "With Lunch" option when booking)
- Lunch (only if you select "No Lunch" option when booking)
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons.
- Depending on road conditions, the tour will be guided to Mt. Fuji 4th Station or 5th Station. If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, the tour will visit Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park or Fujisan World Heritage Center. [Important Notes: Mt. Fuji Visitable Location & Timing Estimate] The best time to visit to reach the 5th Station is typically from late April to around November, but in winter (December to early April), it cannot be reached on most days due to reasons such as snowfall and road surface freezing.
- Due to weather conditions, Mt. Fuji may not be visible even from the base. However, the tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be given for this reason.
- If the Lake Ashi cruise or Komagatake Ropeway cannot be boarded (when not visitable due to suspension of operation, road congestion, or conditions at other sightseeing areas), the tour will be guided to one of the following alternative destinations. (The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason.) Appare Sightseeing Boat on Lake Kawaguchi, Swan Lake Cruise Ship on Lake Yamanaka, Hakone Pirate Ship, Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Jukkokutoge Panoramic Cable Car, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Fujiyama Museum, Narukawa Art Museum, Hakone-en Aquarium, Ninja Bus, Oshino Shinobi no Sato, Hakone Checkpoint, Odawara Castle, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, Higashiguchi Hongu Sengen Shrine, Oshino Hakkai, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatarikan (Shop), etc.
- Depending on the season and day of the week, traffic conditions may vary, and arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed. Thank you for your understanding.
- Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate.
- [For with Lunch option] When booking, please indicate the number of customers requesting Vegetarian meals, Muslim-friendly meals, or Indian Thali meals.
- Vegetarian meals: Japanese style vegetarian dishes.
- Muslim-friendly Meals: Menu that does not use pork or alcohol will be provided. Please note that these are not halal certified.
- Indian Thali Meals: Vegetarian menu that does not use meat and fish will be served.
- Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available. Customers with allergies and those that would like gluten-free meals should reserve the tour without lunch included.
- [For No Lunch option] Meals are not included. Please prepare lunch in advance on your own. There are no cafes, restaurants, or other places to have lunch near the lunch break area. Preparing this prior to departure is recommended.
- During the lunch break, there will be a Wadaiko "Japanese drum" performance, one of Japan's traditional arts performed by the Social Welfare Corporation Fugakukai. Please note that the tour may not be able to view the performance in case arrival is considerably delayed due to road conditions, or the tour is unable to reach the intended meal venue. Furthermore, depending on the circumstances of the facility, the performance may be canceled without prior notice. It has been attracting attention both domestically and internationally as a support for social independence training and artistic activities. By sending customers, Sunrise Tours can create performance opportunities and support their activities.
- [Multilingual audio-guide available only for Shinjuku departure] We offer GPS-enabled audio guides in Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Thai, and French for use in our dedicated tour vehicles. To request one, specify your preferred language in the "Special requirement" field when booking (e.g., "Spanish audio guide request"). Note that same-day requests cannot be accommodated. Please be aware that audio guides are limited in number and may not be available for every participant. No refunds will be given if the audio guide is unusable due to weak signals, device issues, Wi-Fi problems, or other technical difficulties. The guides may not function if there are changes to the tour itinerary.
- Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, etc.).
- As there are locations to be visited on this tour such as Mt. Fuji 5th Station, etc. with lower temperatures compared to Tokyo, bringing warm clothing is recommended. (Reference: Even in the daytime, temperatures may drop to 14℃ in summer and -5℃ in winter.)
- It will not be possible to bring large luggage whose total height, width, and length exceeds 160 cm onto non-reserved cars of the Shinkansen. If bringing large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own. Also the return bullet train is not a designated seat.
- On the day when the annual Mt. Fuji Hill Climb is held, which is usually on a weekend in June (schedule for 2025 onwards TBD), the Fuji Subaru Line is closed until around 14:00. The tour will proceed on this day as well. Please note that there will be changes to the itinerary order and sightseeing locations, and the Komagatake Ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise may be changed to alternative itineraries. Furthermore, please note that refunds will not be issued in this case, and customers will not be notified separately when the schedule has been determined.
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
- This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future.
- [Important Notice: Komagatake Ropeway Closure] Komagatake Ropeway will be closed for maintenance from January 14 to March 4, 2025. During this period, tours will visit an alternative site
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- [Near Tokyo Station Departure option] Marunouchi Kajibashi Parking Lot. Address: 3-8-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Access: About 10 min on foot from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
- [Shinjuku Departure option] JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo's Main Tower 3F. Access: About 10 min on foot from Shinjuku Station (JR line, Keio Line, Odakyu Line, Marunouchi and Toei Shinjuku subway lines). About 5 min on foot from Exit B1 of Tochomae Station (Toei Oedo Line)
End Points
- After arrival, please head to your next destination on your own from Tokyo Station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance. • In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses. • Important: Please make sure you go to the correct pickup location for the location you selected at the time of booking. You cannot change your pickup location without confirmation from the local tour operator • Bringing a coat or additional warm clothing is recommended especially in the spring, autumn and winter • Important: This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise. Viator and your local tour provider will not be responsible for poor visibility of Mt Fuji or itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances ・ If Mt. Fuji's 5th Station cannot be reached due to road surface freezing, an accident on the Fuji Subaru Line, or weather conditions, the tour will be taken to the highest elevation point possible. No alternative destinations are planned when the tour reaches beyond the 1st Station. When the tour has to turn back at the 1st Station, or when the Fuji Subaru Line is completely blocked, the tour will visit Fujisan World Heritage Center or Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park. Please note that an alternative itinerary may also be omitted depending on road conditions. ・ If the Lake Ashi cruise or Komagatake Ropeway cannot be boarded (when not visitable due to suspension of operation, road congestion, or conditions at other sightseeing areas), the tour will be guided to alternative destinations.