Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area
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 both the outbound and return trips.
Options
End at Odawara [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 8:35am. The tour departs at 8:50am. Drop Off near Odawara Station.
What's included in Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area
(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, available menus include a Vegetarian meal, Muslim-friendly meal, and Indian thali meal. 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
- Lunch (only if you select "With Lunch" option)
- Other admission fees included in the tour
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
- Air-conditioned bus (round trip)
- Lunch (only if you select "No Lunch" option)
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
- As this tour departs from the Tokyo Station area, it is recommended for those staying in eastern areas of central Tokyo such as Marunouchi, Ginza, Nihonbashi, Otemachi, etc. There is also a course departing from Shinjuku, so please book the tour departing from your preferred location. *Some conditions differ between tours departing from Tokyo Station area and tours departing from Shinjuku. Please check the booking screen for details.
- 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.
- Regarding luggage storage, You can leave luggage that is of a size that fits into the trunk room of the tour bus. Please be sure to bring your own valuables.
- [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
- Meeting Location: Marunouchi Kajibashi Parking Lot (Address: 3-8-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Access: About 5 min on foot from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. Meeting Time: 8:35am, Departure Time: 8:50am
End Points
- Odawara Station is the drop off point for below option: End at Odawara. Odawara Station is good for travelers who want to use bullet trains, or go to other prefectures. Customers can also end the tour at Hakone-en. Please let us know in the special request form when booking.
- Disembark at Tokyo Station Area, Tour Ends. Please head to your next destination on your own from Tokyo Station. The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will inform customers how to return afterwards.
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.