Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Tour: 5th Station, Lake Ashi Cruise & Shinkansen Return
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9–10 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness—mostly sitting on the coach with short, stepped walks and easy inclines at viewpoints.
Overview
In a single long day this tour threads the high, sacred flanks of Mt. Fuji with the steaming woods and mirrored waters of Hakone. Expect a 5th Station visit, a Lake Ashi cruise, a Komagatake ropeway ascent, and a swift Shinkansen return to Tokyo.
Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Tour: 5th Station, Lake Ashi Cruise & Shinkansen Return
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You step off the coach at 2,300 meters and the air feels different—thin, cool, insistent. A low cloud bank presses like a living thing against the flanks of Fuji, and the wooden shrine at the Fifth Station holds its quiet as if waiting for pilgrims past and present. This is where the tour lands: a handful of minutes to breathe in elevation, to scan a horizon where the mountain either reveals its cone in perfect symmetry or hides behind a dramatic shroud.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Layer for altitude swings
Temperatures at the Fuji 5th Station can be 10–15°C cooler than Tokyo—bring an insulated midlayer and a wind shell.
Guard against motion sickness
The bus, alpine roads and the lake cruise can unsettle sensitive stomachs—pack antiemetics or acupressure bands.
Mind Shinkansen luggage rules
Bulky suitcases over 160 cm combined dimensions may not fit comfortably—use lockers or travel light for the return trip.
Arrive early at meeting point
Buses depart promptly; being 10–15 minutes early avoids missing your assigned coach and losing your booking.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Japanese macaque (in higher Hakone forests)
- Varied waterfowl on Lake Ashi such as ducks and cormorants
History
Hakone’s hot-spring inns and torii approaches grew up over centuries around pilgrimage routes; Fuji has been a sacred mountain in Shinto and Buddhist practice for over a millennium.
Conservation
Parts of this route lie inside Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park—stay on designated paths, minimize waste, and respect shrine precincts to reduce visitor impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Hakone
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Windproof jacket / midlayer
Keeps you warm at the Fuji 5th Station and on exposed ropeway summits.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy soles and grip make lakeside strolls and shrine steps easier.
Small daypack
Carries layers, snacks, water and camera without getting in the way on the bus.
Motion sickness remedies
Useful for those prone to car or boat-induced nausea; tablet or wrist bands both work.