Mt Fuji and Hakone Private Day Tour from Tokyo with Bullet Train Return
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers who can manage short walks and steps; no long hikes required.
Overview
A private full-day from Tokyo that pairs Mount Fuji’s iconic profile with the volcanic spectacle of Hakone. Choose three Fuji-area stops, ride the Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, then return to Tokyo by Shinkansen.
Mt Fuji and Hakone Private Day Tour from Tokyo with Bullet Train Return
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You step into the van before dawn, Tokyo still folding its lights away, and the driver eases out onto the westbound highway. The city loosens, rice paddies and low hills edge in, and then—if the weather is willing—Mount Fuji appears: a deliberate, white-capped ruler at the horizon that seems to approve or refuse your plans with the weather.
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Adventure Tips
Choose your three Fuji sites wisely
Pick a mix of viewpoints and cultural stops — Chureito Pagoda or Kawaguchiko for photos, Oshino Hakkai or a shrine for quieter moments.
Morning yields the clearest Fuji views
Visibility often drops in the afternoon; schedule vantage points early in the day when possible.
Pack layers for ropeway and lakeshore
Temperatures can drop quickly on the Hakone Ropeway and by Lake Ashi even when Tokyo is warm.
Reserve Shinkansen seats after drop-off
The tour ends at Odawara Station—book your return train or allow time to buy tickets and board.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Herons and waterfowl on the lakes
- Occasional wild macaques in forested areas nearby
History
Mount Fuji has been a centre of pilgrimage and artistic inspiration for centuries; Hakone was a key post-town on the Tokaido route connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto.
Conservation
Stick to marked paths and respect shrine precincts; the region manages visitor flow to protect fragile lakeshore habitats and hot spring water quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Light insulated jacket
Wind and cooling temperatures on the ropeway and lakeshore make a warm outer layer useful.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Paved paths and shrine steps require good traction and support for short walks.
Camera or smartphone with good zoom
Fuji and torii reflections are primary photo subjects—optical zoom helps from viewpoints.
Cash (yen)
Small vendors, shrine donations and onsen day-use often prefer cash.