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title: Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 142
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 33396
duration_minutes: 660
languages: [de, pt, uk, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 34 of 39 (Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/mt-fuji-and-hakone-1-day-bus-tour-return-by-bullet-train/
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# Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

**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 33396 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 (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: 【Meeting point】Matsuya Ginza ★ Tokyo…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 07:20, 07:50: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Buffet Lunch (If selected)
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €142 per person for the LOVE departure only (No Lunch) option; other options up to €148
- Duration: 11h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 33396 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Japan Panoramic Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:20, 07:50
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.8 from 33396 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32001 of 33396.

- 5 stars: 29176 (87%)
- 4 stars: 2825 (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 (2026-11-06 to 2026-11-07); last checked 2026-11-08.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOVE departure only (No Lunch) | €142 / person | Ukrainian, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, English, Spanish | ★: 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 |
| From Love Statue (No Lunch) | €142 / person | Ukrainian, French, English, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish | ★: 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 |
| From Matsuya Ginza (No Lunch) | €142 / person | Ukrainian, French, English, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish | ★: The tour without Lunch, with return ticket by Bullet train |
| From Matsuya Ginza (Lunch) | €148 / person | Ukrainian, French, English, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish | ★: With Lunch and return ticket by Bullet train Vegetarian and Muslim Lunch available. Please request when you make a booking |
| LOVE departure only (Lunch) | €148 / person | Ukrainian, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, English, Spanish | ★: 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 |
| From Love Statue (Lunch) | €148 / person | Ukrainian, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, English, Spanish | ★: 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 |

## What's 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

## Not included

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

## Itinerary

1. **Mt. Fuji 5th Station** (30m) - ・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.
2. **Mount Fuji** (40m; admission included) - *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...
3. **Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park** (pass by, no stop) - Visit either Mt. Hakone or Mt. Komitake to see the beauty of Hakone area!
4. **Hakone Ropeway** (30m; admission included) - ・Get on to this exhilarating cable car with a wonderful view of Hakone nature and Mt. Fuji!
5. **Lake Ashinoko** (30m; admission included) - ・Enjoy the refreshing cruise of Lake Ashi, a caldera lake, and see the beautiful natural landscape.
6. **Odawara Station Tourist Information Center** (5m) - Customer will finish at Odawara station then take bullet train from Odawara station to Tokyo station
7. **Tokyo Station Gallery** (5m) - This tour will finish at Tokyo Station about 18:00.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:20, 07:50
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

【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.

Ends: Customer will go to Odawara station, then take bullet train from Odawara station to Tokyo station.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Please​ handle​ the​ loading​ and​ unloading​ of​ your​ luggage​ from​ the​ trunk​ yourself.​ (Including​ wheelchairs,​ stroller​ etc..)
- 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

## 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](/japan/tokyo/tours/mt-fuji-hidden-gem-custom-car-tour-with-licensed-guide-driver/?format=md) | €564 | 10h | 4.96 (408) | private |
| [Private Mt Fuji Tour from Tokyo: Scenic BBQ & Hidden Gems](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-mt-fuji-tour-from-tokyo-scenic-bbq-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €255 | 9h | 4.99 (161) | private |
| [Mount Fuji Private Tour With English Guide Fully Customizable](/japan/tokyo/tours/mount-fuji-private-tour-with-english-guide-fully-customizable/?format=md) | €381 per group | 8h | 4.95 (255) | private |

Ranked #34 of 39 in Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €865, median €142; typical length 10h. 31 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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