Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo — 5th Station, Owakudani & Lake Ashi Cruise
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; vehicle-based with short, optional walks and steps at viewpoints.
Overview
Leave Tokyo for a private, customizable day that chases Mount Fuji’s moods and Hakone’s volcanic drama. This drive-based tour pairs the 5th Station, Owakudani’s fumaroles and a Lake Ashi cruise with local stops for fresh spring water and pagoda views.
Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo — 5th Station, Owakudani & Lake Ashi Cruise
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The day begins before dawn in Tokyo: your driver-guide arrives in a discreet vehicle bearing a green license plate, the city slipping into rearview glass as highway lights give way to rice fields and the first silhouette of Mount Fuji. On clear mornings Fuji pins the horizon with an uncompromising cone; the air sharpens, and the road seems to point directly at the mountain. This private tour trades the crowded coach for a measured route—stops chosen for light, line-of-sight and the chance to move when others queue.
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Adventure Tips
Watch the weather window
Visibility of Mt Fuji is highly weather-dependent—aim for early-morning departures and check forecasts the night before; refunds permitted if the supplier cancels for bad weather.
Choose one itinerary in detail
Pick either the Hakone loop or the Mt Fuji surrounding route to avoid rushed stops; the tour operator requires a single chosen itinerary at booking.
Pack for short walks and steps
Many viewpoints require climbing steps or walking on gravel—bring supportive shoes and a light layer for mountain winds.
Account for Tokyo traffic and pickup surcharges
Pick-up within Tokyo 23 wards is included but airport/port pickups incur additional fees and traffic can add up to 30 minutes.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Japanese macaque (in higher forests)
- Varied migratory waterfowl on Lake Kawaguchi
History
Mount Fuji has been a spiritual site for centuries; many routes to the summit began at Sengen Shrines around its base.
Conservation
The region manages visitor impact with designated viewing areas and fees that support trail maintenance; avoid straying off marked paths and support local vendors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Supportive walking shoes
Useful for gravel trails, shrine steps and short hikes at viewpoints.
Layered jacket
Temperatures vary with elevation and wind—layers let you stay comfortable from Tokyo to the 5th station.
Camera with extra battery/memory
Fuji and Arakurayama Pagoda frames reward high-resolution photos and quick battery swaps.
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Open viewpoints and lake decks have strong sun exposure, especially at altitude.
summer specific