Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour from Tokyo — 5th Station Views, Lake Ashi Cruise & Indian Thali Lunch
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks, standing at viewpoints, and tolerance for moderate altitude at the 5th Station.
Overview
Leave Tokyo for a day that trades neon for wind-blown summit views and a calm crater lake. This full-day tour reaches Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, sails Lake Ashi and rides the Hakone ropeway — capped by a vegetarian Indian thali and wadaiko drum show.
Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour from Tokyo — 5th Station Views, Lake Ashi Cruise & Indian Thali Lunch
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You leave Tokyo before dawn and the city’s neon hush gives way to a steady hum of highway and coffee-steeped conversation. The bus climbs west, trading skyscrapers for rice paddies and then, suddenly, the mountain appears: a perfect cone rising through low clouds. At the Subaru Line 5th Station, 2,300 meters above sea level, the air is thinner and cooler; the horizon feels exaggerated, the tip of Fuji daring you to look higher.
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Adventure Tips
Dress in layers
Temperatures at the 5th Station can be 10–20°C colder than Tokyo; bring a windproof jacket and hat.
Bring cash for small purchases
Some souvenir stalls and snack vendors in Hakone prefer cash; ATMs in rural stops are limited.
Protect your camera from wind and spray
On the Lake Ashi cruise and at high viewpoints, gusts can shake gear—use a strap and weather cover.
Plan a flexible evening
Return times vary with traffic—avoid booking time-sensitive reservations for the evening you arrive back in Tokyo.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Japanese macaque (in lower forests)
- various waterfowl on Lake Ashi
History
Mount Fuji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance as an object of pilgrimage and inspiration for centuries.
Conservation
The operator contributes to a carbon-offset program and the region emphasizes trail etiquette and limits on littering to protect fragile alpine vegetation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Windproof jacket
Keeps you warm at high elevation where winds and temperatures drop suddenly.
spring specific
Sturdy walking shoes
Good traction for uneven paths around viewpoints and shrine approaches.
Daypack with water
Carries layers, water, and snacks for long hours on the road and short hikes.
summer specific
Camera with strap or weather cover
Helps capture summit views and lakeside panoramas while protecting gear from gusts.