7 Best Mount Fuji Tours from Tokyo

Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s most iconic symbols. It’s the country’s tallest mountain, but the scenery around it is just as much of a reason to visit. Think lakes, shrines, villages, and mountain viewpoints.

During our first three-week trip to Japan, I booked a Fuji and Hakone day tour from Tokyo to avoid moving around with all our luggage. I’m so glad I did! We packed in more than I probably would have seen on my own in two days.

I’ve since returned to the Mount Fuji area for an overnight stay too, so I’ve experienced both ways of visiting.

The main choice is between Fuji and Hakone tours, which often include a Lake Ashi cruise and ropeway, and trips around Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, and the Fuji villages. Private tours offer more flexibility.

Below, you’ll find my review of the tour I took and six other options with different routes and services.

Why trust my selections? I’ve worked in travel for more than ten years, and I personally took the top-pick tour in this post. My photos and review are below. For the other options, I compared the routes, guides, booking options, and recent traveler feedback.

Best Mount Fuji Tours from Tokyo: Quick Picks

Short on time? These are the three tours I’d look at first:

OUR PICK: Mount Fuji and Hakone Tour with Bullet Train Return

Duration: 12 hours
Type: Guided group tour
Best for: First-time visitors who want Fuji, Hakone, and a bullet train ride

The Mount Fuji and Hakone Tour with Bullet Train Return is the tour I chose to visit the region from Tokyo. We traveled out by bus, visited the 5th Station, cruised across Lake Ashi, and rode the Komagatake Ropeway before returning by bullet train.

We were lucky enough to see Mount Fuji during a rainy week in May, although the view wasn’t completely clear. A clear view of Mount Fuji is never guaranteed, and the tour runs even when clouds hide the mountain. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you too!

The first stop on our tour was Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, which offers views of the surrounding landscape. Our guide Joe told us about the geology of the place beforehand. Then we had an hour of free time to walk around and take pictures.

Then we stopped for lunch. I definitely recommend selecting the lunch option when booking. Our Japanese-style meal, a hot pot plus a bento selection of cold bites, was one of the best meals I’ve had on a tour.

The lunch stop also features a fun wadaiko, or Japanese drum, performance. You can watch it even if you book without lunch.

If you book without lunch, bring your own food. Vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, and Indian thali meals are available with the lunch option.

Next up: Lake Ashi. This is the lake in Hakone, rather than Lake Kawaguchi on Fuji’s northern side. We enjoyed a relaxing cruise across the lake, taking in the sights. Of course, I had to snap plenty of pictures. You know me 🙂

We also took the Komagatake Ropeway up the mountain. From the top, we could see Hakone National Park, Lake Ashi, and Mount Fuji. If you’re feeling up to it, there’s time for a little stroll before heading back down.

Check the itinerary for your travel year. The 2026 tour uses the Komagatake Ropeway and does not visit Owakudani. For 2027, the operator lists the Hakone Ropeway and Owakudani instead. My photos show the Komagatake route I took.

Our guide brought us to the train station for the evening bullet train back to Tokyo. The Shinkansen ride felt like an attraction in itself. Japan’s super-fast trains are famous for a reason! The scheduled return finishes at Tokyo Station, without a hotel transfer.

Our guide Joe was exceptional! He was funny, shared fun facts about Japan’s culture and language during the bus rides, and was happy to help.

Once we made it back to Tokyo, he even helped people work out how to get back to their accommodation. If you’ve been to Tokyo, you know the train system can be confusing.

Why This Is the Best Tour

For me, it was the perfect introduction to the region without planning the transport myself. We had a great time and thought the tour was well-priced for everything we did. I’d choose it for the mix of mountain scenery, a lake cruise, a ropeway, and the bullet train ride.

It is a busy bus tour, though. The 5th Station depends on road access, and weather or operational issues can lead to substitute attractions.

From 2027, the Owakudani stop also has restrictions for travelers with certain heart or respiratory conditions, pregnant travelers, and infants. Read the booking restrictions before choosing your date.

Read what the reviews say:

“An absolute thrill! We rode on a gondola up to a mountain with an amazing view, went on a boat cruise, had an amazing lunch with live entertainment and rode the bullet train. So many wonderful memories. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable.”

Denise, September 2026. Read more reviews

This tour includes coach transportation from Tokyo, a licensed English-speaking guide, the scheduled lake cruise and ropeway, and the bullet train ticket back to Tokyo. Lunch is included only with the lunch option. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

▶️ Prefer to return by bus? The JTB bus-return alternative visits the 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Komagatake on its 2026 route. It departs from Shinjuku and takes 12.5–13 hours. Choose the option returning to Tokyo, and select lunch separately if you want it.

Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tours from Tokyo

These tours stay around Lake Kawaguchi and the Fuji villages instead of continuing to Hakone. Both visit Chureito Pagoda and Oshino Hakkai. The main choice is between Saiko’s traditional village and a smaller group with a weather-dependent 5th Station visit.

Budget Tour to Lake Kawaguchi and Saiko Village

Duration: 10 hours
Type: Guided group tour
Best for: Travelers who want Fuji viewpoints and villages on a budget

This Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, and Saiko Village Tour combines Fuji’s famous photo spots with a reconstructed village of thatched-roof houses. It departs from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku and returns to the booked meeting area.

Walk by Lake Kawaguchi at Oishi Park, explore the traditional houses at the reconstructed village of Saiko Iyashino-Sato Nenba, and visit Oshino Hakkai’s spring-fed ponds. At Arakurayama Sengen Park, climb the steps toward Chureito Pagoda for the classic Fuji viewpoint, weather permitting.

Lunch is optional. The booking page offers chicken or beef lunch-set options alongside the standard tour without food. Saiko village admission is currently included as a limited-time promotion, so check that inclusion when booking.

An English-speaking guide and round-trip road transport are included. The pagoda viewpoint involves around 400 steps, and the listing excludes travelers with mobility impairments and pregnant travelers.

Pros

• Combines lakeside scenery with Saiko’s traditional village
• English-speaking guide and round-trip transport
• Lunch-set options available

Cons

• No 5th Station visit
• Viewpoint steps and a potentially large group

This tour includes road transport, an English-speaking guide, and the currently advertised Saiko village entry promotion. Lunch is included only with a lunch-set option. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Small-Group Tour with Chureito Pagoda and the 5th Station

Duration: 10 hours
Type: Small-group guided tour
Best for: Travelers who prefer a smaller group for Fuji scenery

The Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Small-Group Tour is a good alternative if you want a smaller group (max 15) rather than a coach-sized departure. You meet in Shinbashi and travel with an English-speaking guide.

The route covers Oishi Park by Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and free time in Fujiyoshida. You can see the lakeside gardens, visit the spring-fed ponds, and buy your own lunch. Stop order can change.

Unlike the budget lakes tour, this trip also schedules the 5th Station when road and weather conditions allow. It does not include Hakone, a ropeway, a cruise, or a bullet train ride.

Meals and drinks are extra, and the itinerary does not list attraction tickets as included. The climb to the Chureito viewpoint involves around 400 optional steps. Wear comfortable shoes and expect a fair amount of walking.

Pros

• Smaller group with an English-speaking guide
• Combines Kawaguchi, Chureito, and the 5th Station
• Free time to choose your own lunch

Cons

• Meals and attraction tickets are not included
• The 5th Station may be replaced or skipped

This tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transportation from the meeting point and an English-speaking guide. Meals and drinks are extra. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Private Mount Fuji Tours from Tokyo

Both tours below offer private transportation and a flexible route. The main difference is the service: the first tour provides a licensed guide and a separate driver, while the second one uses a driver-guide. Meals and paid attractions cost extra on both.

Custom Tour with a Licensed Guide and Separate Driver

Duration: 10–11 hours
Type: Private tour with a licensed guide and driver
Best for: Travelers who want guided explanations and a custom itinerary

The Mount Fuji Custom Car Tour with a Licensed Guide and Driver pairs a dedicated guide with a separate driver. It includes pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or Airbnb, private minivan transportation, and bottled water.

You choose a manageable selection of stops (4 to 6) from the operator’s menu. Options include Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, museums, caves, and Saiko village. Hakone options include Owakudani, the ropeway, and Lake Ashi. These are choices for your itinerary, rather than stops all covered in one day.

Paid admissions and lunch are extra. The 5th Station road fee is also extra if you include that visit and the road is open. Agree on your priorities beforehand so the route fits the day.

Pros

• Licensed guide plus a separate driver
• Custom stops and Tokyo accommodation pickup
• Options beyond the usual viewpoints

Cons

• Lunch and paid attractions cost extra
• Travel time limits how many stops you can combine

This tour includes private minivan transportation, a licensed guide, Tokyo pickup and drop-off, and bottled water. Meals and paid admissions are extra. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Flexible Fuji or Hakone Tour with a Driver-Guide

Duration: 10 hours
Type: Private tour with a driver-guide
Best for: Travelers who want hotel pickup and flexibility without a separate guide

The Private Mount Fuji or Hakone Tour offers a choice of vehicles and an English-speaking driver-guide. Pickup and drop-off within Tokyo’s 23 wards are included. Other pickup areas carry additional charges.

Choose a Fuji-area route or a Fuji and Hakone itinerary with the operator. Possible visits include the 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, and Oshino Hakkai. Hakone activities can include the ropeway or Lake Ashi cruise, depending on the route you agree on.

Activity tickets, lunch, and the 5th Station road fee are extra. You can tailor the stops, but you should not expect every attraction on the booking page to fit into the same day.

This is a driver-guide service, rather than the separate guide-and-driver setup above. The included time runs from hotel pickup to drop-off. Extra time costs ¥5,000 per hour.

Pros

• Private vehicle and Tokyo hotel pickup
• Flexible route with an English-speaking driver-guide
• Different vehicle options for your group

Cons

• Lunch and activity tickets cost extra
• Overtime charges apply after 10 hours

This tour includes private transportation, an English-speaking driver-guide, and pickup and drop-off within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Meals and activity tickets are extra. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Mount Fuji, Kamakura, and Lake Ashi Tour

Duration: 11 hours
Type: Guided group tour
Best for: Travelers who want Kamakura’s Great Buddha and Fuji scenery

The Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Lake Ashi, and Great Buddha Tour combines a cultural stop with the Fuji region. Choose the full tour departing from Ginza for the route described here.

Start at Kamakura’s Great Buddha, a huge bronze statue at Kotoku-in. Continue to a Lake Ashi cruise, then visit Oshino Hakkai’s ponds and stop by Oishi Park at Lake Kawaguchi. The full-tour options include the Buddha admission and cruise.

The full tour comes with or without lunch. Choose Premium if you want the included meal. The full options offer English and Spanish guiding.

The cheaper Basic option visits Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, and photo stops around Fujiyoshida. It leaves from Tokyo Station and does not include Kamakura, the Lake Ashi cruise, or lunch.

Pros

• Combines Kamakura with Hakone and Kawaguchi
• Buddha admission and cruise included on the full route
• Full-tour lunch option available

Cons

• Long distances and short visits at some stops
• The Basic option follows a different itinerary

This tour includes transport, guiding, Great Buddha admission, and the Lake Ashi cruise on the full-tour options. Lunch is included only with the Premium option. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Mount Fuji Views, Hokusai Train, and Wasabi Farm Tour

Duration: 9–10 hours
Type: Guided group tour
Best for: Travelers interested in trains, waterfalls, and local food

This Mount Fuji Views Tour with Hokusai Train and Wasabi Farm explores Fuji’s Shizuoka side. Choose the Tokyo roundtrip option to include the bullet train in both directions. Options ending at Mishima or Gotemba do not include the return to Tokyo.

Take the Shinkansen to Mishima, then board the Hokusai-themed train to Fujinomiya. Visit the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine before continuing to Shiraito and Otodome waterfalls.

This is a different route from Hakone and Lake Kawaguchi, more off the beaten path if you prefer to be away from the crowds.

After the included lunch, tour a wasabi field and try grating and tasting fresh wasabi. A bus connects the local stops. An English-speaking guide, scheduled admissions, and the listed train journeys are included on the Tokyo roundtrip option.

This tour is for international visitors, and Japan residents cannot book it. It does not visit the 5th Station, and it is not wheelchair accessible.

Pros

• Hokusai train, waterfalls, and a wasabi farm experience
• Lunch and scheduled admissions included
• Round-trip Shinkansen on the Tokyo return option

Cons

• No 5th Station or Hakone visit
• Residents of Japan cannot book this tour

This tour includes an English-speaking guide, lunch, scheduled admissions, local bus transport, the Hokusai train, and round-trip Shinkansen tickets when you select the Tokyo roundtrip option. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Is It Worth Taking a Mount Fuji Tour from Tokyo?

For me, yes. I originally considered staying overnight, but the tour made it easy to fit several places into one day. I didn’t have to move hotels, carry a big backpack around, or figure out how to connect the coach, cruise, ropeway, and train.

The trade-off is a busy schedule. Shared tours have fixed stops, while private tours give you more say over the route. Choose Hakone for a cruise and ropeway, Lake Kawaguchi for Fuji viewpoints and villages, or Shizuoka for the train and food experience.

I’d book for the whole day out, rather than a guaranteed mountain photo. Even a well-organized tour cannot clear the clouds, and road or weather conditions can change the stops.

FAQ: Mount Fuji Tours from Tokyo

How long do Mount Fuji tours from Tokyo take?

Most tours in this list take 9–12 hours, including transport from Tokyo. Allow a full day for Fuji when planning other tours and experiences in Tokyo. Traffic can delay coach returns, so keep your evening plans flexible.

Is Hakone or Lake Kawaguchi better for a day trip?

Choose Hakone if you want to combine Fuji with a Lake Ashi cruise and ropeway. Lake Kawaguchi is a good choice for lakeside scenery, Chureito Pagoda, and Fuji villages.

My personally tested tour combines Fuji and Hakone; the budget lakes tour focuses on Kawaguchi and nearby villages.

Will I definitely see Mount Fuji?

No tour can guarantee a clear view. Clouds, rain, and haze can hide the mountain at any time of year. We could see Mount Fuji during our May visit, but the view wasn’t completely clear.

The tours generally still run when Fuji is hidden, so check the weather and the operator’s substitution policy.

Are lunch and attraction tickets included?

It depends on the tour and the option. Many shared tours offer lunch as an optional extra. My top-pick Fuji and Hakone tour has separate lunch options, while the Shizuoka tour includes lunch.

Attraction tickets also vary. Some shared tours include the scheduled cruise, ropeway, or admissions. Private tours generally charge separately for meals and paid attractions. Always check the inclusions for the exact booking option you select.

Do Mount Fuji tours include hotel pickup?

Most shared tours use meeting points in Tokyo. The private tour with a licensed guide and separate driver includes pickup at Tokyo hotels and Airbnb stays.

The private driver-guide tour includes pickup within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Other areas may cost extra, so confirm your accommodation when booking.

Disclosure: Viator invited me to experience and review my top-pick tour. All opinions are my own.