Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

Name: Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train
Brand: Japan Panoramic Tours
Price: 142 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (33396 reviews)

4.8 · 33,396 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Japan Panoramic Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 11h
Group: Shared tour
Guide languages: English
Start & pickup: 07:20, 07:50 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets: Admission included
Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

Pair Mt.

Fuji and Hakone with a gondola ride, a Lake Ashi cruise and a bullet train return to Tokyo station. Coach travel, cruise fees and the return train ticket are included; buffet lunch is included only if selected. 4.8 from 33,396 reviews at €142 per person for 11h.

In our comparison: #34 of 39 in Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian.

Option	What the operator says	From, per adult
LOVE departure only (No Lunch)The page price	★: Early departure to avoid weekend crowds with return ticket by bullet train Lunch is not included. Starting point: Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE", 6-chōme-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan	€142
From Love Statue (No Lunch)	★: The tour without Lunch, with return ticket by Bullet train Starting point: Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE", 6-chōme-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan	€142
From Matsuya Ginza (No Lunch)	★: The tour without Lunch, with return ticket by Bullet train	€142
From Matsuya Ginza (Lunch)	★: With Lunch and return ticket by Bullet train Vegetarian and Muslim Lunch available. Please request when you make a booking	€148
LOVE departure only (Lunch)	★: Early departure to avoid weekend crowds. with return ticket by Bullet train. Starting point: Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE", 6-chōme-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan	€148

From Love Statue (Lunch)

★: With Lunch and return ticket by Bullet train Vegetarian and Muslim Lunch available. Please request when you make a booking Starting point: Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE", 6-chōme-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

€148

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

A Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
If you have a severe restriction about food, please book without lunch and bring your own lunch.
Pick up from Matsuya Ginza(7:20am) or LOVE Shinjuku(Weekends & holidays 7:20am/ regular days 7:50am)
Lake Ashi Cruise fee
Buffet Lunch (If selected)
Vegetarian and Muslim-friendly Lunch available. Please request upon booking. (who ordered lunch)
Bullet train ticket to Tokyo station
Air Conditioned Bus with free WiFi
Multilingual Audio Guidance
Hakone Ropeway fee

Gratuity (not obligatory)
Food and drinks
Hotel Pick up and Drop-off service (Only one planned point for all customers)

Reviews

4.8

33,396 ratings
Tripadvisor 31,476 · Viator 1,920

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 32,001 of 33,396

Star breakdown of all 33,396 ratings

5 stars

29,176 · 87%

4 stars

2,825 · 8%

3 stars

771 · 2%

2 stars

322 · 1%

1 star

302 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and Fuji views; traffic and crowds can mean missing the Hakone Ropeway.

Praised

Guides explain Japanese history and customs with humour and clear answers
Views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi when the weather is clear
A varied itinerary combining mountain scenery, the lake and countryside
Guides keep travellers informed and adjust plans when traffic disrupts the schedule

Complaints

Traffic and crowds can lead to the Hakone Ropeway being skipped
Stops can feel rushed, leaving little time to explore
Some find lunch disappointing, while others enjoy it

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (6 November 2026 to 7 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where: 【Meeting point】Matsuya Ginza ★ Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit A13 【Meeting time】7:20 a.m. 【Departure】7:30 a.m. *On weekends, public holidays, and designated dates, Ginza pick-up is unavailable. Please check Additional Info for details. ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows., *On weekends, public holidays, and certain dates: 【Meeting time】7:20 a.m. 【Departure time】7:30 a.m. *Regular weekdays: 【Meeting time】7:50 a.m. 【Departure time】8:00 a.m. Please check Additional info for details. ★No refunds or changes will be given to latecomers and no-shows.
Departure: 07:20, 07:50 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return: Customer will go to Odawara station, then take bullet train from Odawara station to Tokyo station.
Pickup: No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator: Japan Panoramic Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
・Take a deep breath at the wonderful nature in Mt.Fuji’s 5th station while seeing magnificent scenery. ・Feel the sacred atmosphere at Japanese shinto Shrine on 5th station of Mt.fuji. *If you can't go beyond the 4th station, we will visit Oshino Hakkai or alternative place.
30 min
2
Mount Fuji
*Enjoy a Japanese Lunch buffet with local fresh ingredients as much as you like at the bottom of Mt. Fuji! *Vegetarian meal , Muslim Friendly is available. Please request when you make a booking. Please note that the buffet offers the same menu for all guests. *Halal,Vegan meals, Gluten free, and Allergy-friendly meals, etc. are not available. Please book the tour without lunch and bring your own lunch.
40 min · Admission included
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Visit either Mt. Hakone or Mt. Komitake to see the beauty of Hakone area!
Pass by, no stop
4
Hakone Ropeway
・Get on to this exhilarating cable car with a wonderful view of Hakone nature and Mt. Fuji!
30 min · Admission included
5
Lake Ashinoko
・Enjoy the refreshing cruise of Lake Ashi, a caldera lake, and see the beautiful natural landscape.
30 min · Admission included
6
Odawara Station Tourist Information Center
Customer will finish at Odawara station then take bullet train from Odawara station to Tokyo station
5 min · Admission not included
7
Tokyo Station Gallery
This tour will finish at Tokyo Station about 18:00.
5 min · Admission not included

About this tour, from the operator

Escape from the city of Tokyo and discover Japan's natural miracle around the World Heritage Mt. Fuji and Hakone in 1 day!
The deluxe coach will take you to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji first. And then enjoy a Lunch buffet with local fresh food at the bottom of Mt. Fuji!
Feel the energy from beautiful Hakone nature! Go for a landscape ride on a sky gondola then feel the breeze from a Lake Ashi cruise.
For return, take the bullet train to Tokyo station.

・Maximize time in Japan in 1 day to see the World Heritage Mt. Fuji and Hakone
・A Professional English-speaking tour guide
・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
・Relax yourself with the nature of Hakone
・Exhilarating experience at Hakone Ropeway!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
Please handle the loading and unloading of your luggage from the trunk yourself. (Including wheelchairs, stroller etc..)

Audio guidance in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Ukraine
Free Wi-Fi service on the bus
You may state any specific dietary requirements when you booked the tour with lunch.
Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather or any operational reasons.
If any of the visiting places is closed, we will try to attend an alternative place.
The lunch/restaurant may change due to operational reasons.
Some time schedules are based on 2026. They may be adjusted in 2027.
Please note that you will not be able to bring a large luggage that exceeds the total height, width and length of 160cm onto non-reserved cars of the Shinkansen. (E.g. 80cm x 50cm x 30cm)
If you have a JR pass, please book our "Return by Bus" product (https://www.viator.com/tours/Tokyo/Mt-Fuji-and-Hakone-1-Day-Bus-Tour-by-Bus/d334-28575P39)
Customers who need each options will be charged more for changes on the day, therefore please select with lunch option or Bullet train option in advance
Please let us know your booking numbers and total number of people before the tour if you have several bookings or if you have booked separatly.
Due to the weather conditions, traffic conditions, or suspension of operation, we may have a possibility not to achieve all the activities. The tour will be attending to following alternative places or giving out a gift as a compensation depending on a situation at that time. Refunds will not be given for these changes. (Swan Lake Cruise Ship on Lake Yamanaka, Lake Ashinoko sightseeing boat, Odawara Castle, Oshino Hakkai, Hakone Sekisho, Minaka Odawara, Fujisan World Heritage Center, Hakone Shrine)
If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
We will attend an alternative place instead of 5th station due to traffic regulation of Mt Fuji hill climb on 6th June.
The buffet offers the same menu for all guests, but there are dishes that vegetarians and those seeking Muslim-friendly options can enjoy. However, please note that we do not cater to following dietary requirements: Vegan, Halal, Pure vegetarian, Gluten free, and Allergy-friendly meals.
All weekends, Japanese public holidays, and designated dates in 2026 (Nov 3rd, 23rd) and 2027 (Jan 11th, Feb 11th, 23rd, Mar 22nd, Apr 29th, 30th, May 3rd, 4th, 5th, Jul 19th, Aug 13th, Sep 20th, 23rd, Oct 11th, Nov 3rd, 23rd), tours will depart exclusively from Shinjuku LOVE. Please meet at 7:20 a.m. for a 7:30 a.m. departure.
Not recommended for those suffering from asthma

Good to know

Food included Buffet Lunch (If selected)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #34 of 39	€142	11h	4.8 (33396)	shared
Mt Fuji Hidden Gem Custom Car Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver	€564	10h	4.96 (408)	private
Private Mt Fuji Tour from Tokyo: Scenic BBQ & Hidden Gems	€255	9h	4.99 (161)	private
Mount Fuji Private Tour With English Guide Fully Customizable	€381 per group	8h	4.95 (255)	private

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