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title: Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 136
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 374
duration_minutes: 730
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 29 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-hakone-cruise-drum-show-bus-1-day-from-tokyo-sta-area/
---

# Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: [Tokyo Sta.
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 07:35: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €136 per person for the End at Tokyo Sta. [No Lunch] option; other options up to €150
- Duration: 12h 10m
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 374 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:35
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.82 from 374 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 363 of 374.

- 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 (2026-03-20 to 2026-08-05); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| End at Tokyo Sta. [No Lunch] | €136 / person | English | 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. |
| End at Odawara [No Lunch] | €136 / person | English | 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. |
| End at Tokyo Sta. [With Lunch] | €150 / person | English | 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. |
| End at Odawara [With Lunch] | €150 / person | English | 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. |

## What's 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)

## Not included

- Lunch (only if you select "No Lunch" option)
- Fees other than those listed in Includes

## Itinerary

1. **Mount Fuji** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
2. **Mt. Fuji 5th Station** (30m) - 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...
3. **[Important Notification] Due to facility circumstances, there will be a chang...** (50m; admission included) - [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...
4. **Lake Ashinoko** (15m; admission included) - 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...
5. **Hakone Komagatake Ropeway** (50m; admission included) - 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...
6. **Disembarking only** (5m) - The bus may not stop by if no customers have booked with Odawara drop-off option in advance.
7. **The tour concludes between 6pm and 9pm upon arrival at Tokyo Station** (5m) - After arrival, please make your own way to your next destination from Tokyo Station.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:35
- 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

[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.

Ends: 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.

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 5th Station or the highest point accessible
- 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
- 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. [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

## Compared with other Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #29 of 39** | €136 | 12h 10m | 4.82 (374) | 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 |

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