Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Tour from Tokyo: 5th Station, Lake Ashi Cruise & Wadaiko Drum Show
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12–13 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers of average fitness; includes short, easy walks and standing during viewpoints
Overview
In a single long day from Tokyo you can stand above the clouds on Mt. Fuji’s accessible plateau, glide across Lake Ashi and feel the pulse of wadaiko drums at lunch. This bus tour pairs geological perspective with fast-paced cultural stops—ideal for travelers short on time but hungry for iconic views.
Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Tour from Tokyo: 5th Station, Lake Ashi Cruise & Wadaiko Drum Show
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The bus eases out of Tokyo at dawn and the city’s steel-and-glass edges give way to rice paddies and rising foothills. By midmorning the road climbs, air thins and the first, sudden glimpses of Mt. Fuji appear—white crown above layered clouds. The tour reaches the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (about 2,300 m / 7,546 ft when accessible), where the mountain’s scale is immediate: the trailheads, shrines and souvenir stalls seem dwarfed by the peak itself. The guide—licensed by the national government—frames each view with geology and folklore, helping travelers read lava flows and historic pilgrimage routes as clearly as a map.
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Adventure Tips
Layer for elevation changes
Temperatures at the 5th Station can be dramatically cooler than Tokyo—bring a windproof jacket and thermal layer even in summer.
Bring a compact rain shell
Hakone’s microclimate shifts quickly and ropeway or cruise operations can be affected by wind and rain.
Choose the With Lunch option for the drum show
If you want to experience the wadaiko performance and a sit-down meal, reserve the With Lunch ticket; otherwise bring your own food.
Arrive early at the meeting point
The bus leaves on schedule from Marunouchi Kajibashi Parking Lot—plan transport to arrive at least 15–20 minutes before the 8:35 a.m. meeting time.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Japanese macaque (in higher forested areas)
- black kite and waterfowl around Lake Ashi
History
Mount Fuji has been a spiritual site for centuries; the network of 5th-station shrines and pilgrimage routes dates back to medieval ascent traditions.
Conservation
The operator participates in a carbon offset program funding renewable-energy projects, and popular stops emphasize staying on paths and minimizing waste to protect fragile alpine and lakeside habitats.
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Recommended Gear
Windproof jacket
Useful for sudden temperature drops at high elevations like the 5th Station.
summer specific
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy shoes handle paved viewing areas, steps and dock ramps during short walks.
Compact rain shell
Protects against Hakone’s frequent rain and wind, keeping ropeway and cruise stops comfortable.
spring specific
Wide-angle camera lens or smartphone lens attachment
Helps capture expansive Fuji and Lake Ashi panoramas from viewing platforms and the boat.