Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area
4.8 · 374 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
12h 10m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:35 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Combine Mt.
Fuji with a Hakone lake cruise and cable car ride, with guiding in English only. Bus transport and admission fees are included; lunch depends on the option, and road or weather conditions can change the mountain stop. 4.82 from 374 reviews at €136 per person for 12h 10m.
In our comparison: #29 of 39 in Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 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: English.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
End at Tokyo Sta. [No Lunch]The page price
No Lunch option: Please arrange your own lunch in advance. We recommend preparing it before departure. Meeting and drop off point: Meet the guide at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour ends near Tokyo Station.
€136
End at Odawara [No Lunch]
No lunch option: Please arrange your own lunch in advance. We recommend preparing it before departure. Meeting and drop off point: Meet the guide at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour ends at Odawara Station.
€136
End at Tokyo Sta. [With Lunch]
This option includes LUNCH. Meeting and drop off point: Meet the guide at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour ends near Tokyo Station.
€150
End at Odawara [With Lunch]
This option includes LUNCH. Meeting and drop off point: Meet the guide at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu B. The tour ends at Odawara Station.
€150
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
Lunch (only if you select "With Lunch" option)
Other admission fees included in the tour
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus (round trip)
Lunch (only if you select "No Lunch" option)
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Reviews
4.8
374 ratings Tripadvisor 365 · Viator 9
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 363 of 374
Star breakdown of all 374 ratings
5 stars
324 · 87%
4 stars
39 · 10%
3 stars
6 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
2 · 1%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the informative guides and varied stops; poor weather can cancel activities and hide Mount Fuji.
Praised
Friendly guides explain Mount Fuji, Japanese history and local culture
Organised sightseeing with a varied selection of activities
Scenery enjoyed from the lake cruise and cable car
Comfortable buses and careful driving on winding roads
Complaints
Poor weather can obscure Mount Fuji and cancel planned activities
Unclear joining instructions made the pickup point difficult to find
Some praised lunch while others reported cold food
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (20 March 2026 to 5 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
[Tokyo Sta. Departure] Meet your guide at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu B2F Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu B. About a 3-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Departure
07:35 daily; scheduled through December 2026 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
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.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
Mount Fuji
Our bus tour takes you to at the base of Mt. Fuji. If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, or if there is inclement weather and we have determined that views may not be seen from Mt. Fuji 4th Station and 5th Station, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
Pass by, no stop
2
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. If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, or if there is inclement weather and we have determined that views may not be seen from Mt. Fuji 4th Station and 5th Station, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
30 min
3
[Important Notification] Due to facility circumstances, there will be a change in the lunch venue and menu from May 25th to June 20th, 2026
Please note that our regular lunch options will be temporarily unavailable during this time, and alternative arrangements will be provided. The Japanese drum performance will also be suspended during the respective period.
The following applies except during the period from May 25th to June 20th, 2026:
[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 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.
50 min · Admission included
4
Lake Ashinoko
Hop on board the Sorakaze, a cruise ship on Lake Ashi in Hakone. Spend a relaxing time while gazing at the beautiful lake and Mt. Fuji aboard a ship where passengers can feel as if they're in a green park floating over Lake Ashi. If the Lake Ashi Cruise is cancelled due to weather, or if road conditions or site congestion prevent access, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
15 min · Admission included
5
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
Take a cableway ride up to the spiritual Hakone Shrine Mototsumiya (original shrine) that nestles at the Komagatake mountaintop. Enjoy the scenery of Lake Ashi in the Hakone National Park spreading out below. If the ropeway is closed due to weather, or if road conditions or site congestion prevent a visit, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
50 min · Admission included
6
Disembarking only
The bus may not stop by if no customers have booked with Odawara drop-off option in advance.
5 min
7
The tour concludes between 6pm and 9pm upon arrival at Tokyo Station
After arrival, please make your own way to your next destination from Tokyo Station.
5 min
About this tour, from the operator
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.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Depending on road conditions, the tour will be guided to Mt. Fuji 5th Station or the highest point accessible
The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons
Important Notes: On a typical year, the 5th Station may be visited from around late April to November, but during the winter months (around December to early April), the Fuji Subaru Line will be closed due to snowfall, road surface freezing, etc
If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, or if there is inclement weather and we have determined that views may not be seen from Mt. Fuji 4th Station and 5th Station, the tour will be guided to any of the following alternative facilities. Alternative Facilities: Fujisan Museum, Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park, Fujisan World Heritage Center, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Oshino Hakkai
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 and Komagatake Ropeway are not operating due to weather conditions, or if stops cannot be made due to road conditions and congestion at sightseeing destinations, the tour will be guided to any of the following alternative facilities. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason. Alternative Facilities: 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), Owakudani
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
[For with Lunch option] When booking, please indicate the number of customers requesting Vegetarian meals, Muslim-friendly meals, or Indian Thali meals. [IMPORTANT NOTICE] Due to facility circumstances, there will be a change in the lunch venue and menu from May 25th to June 20th, 2026. Please note that our regular lunch options will be temporarily unavailable during this time, and alternative arrangements will be provided. No refunds will be issued
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
At the lunch break area, 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 break area. 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.) [IMPORTANT NOTICE] Due to facility circumstances, there will be a change in the lunch venue from May 25th to June 20th, 2026. The Wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance will be suspended during the respective period. No refunds will be issued
[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.)
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
Good to know
Food included see what is included
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
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