Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
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12h
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Manual confirmation
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
About this experience
Visit the 5th Station or the highest point accessible on Mt. Fuji, Japan's iconic peak registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tour will also visit Hakone, popular for its beautiful scenery, where customers can experience a lake cruise and cable car ride and fully enjoy the majestic nature of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
Through explanations from the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter accompanying this tour, customers can learn about history, nature, and other features of the region treasured by tour destinations.
Enjoy the tour comfortably aboard an air-conditioned bus on both the outbound and return trips.
Available options
End at Odawara [No Lunch]
This option NOT includes Lunch: Please arrange your own lunch in advance. We recommend preparing it before departure.<br/>Meeting and drop off point: Meet your guide at JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office, Keio Plaza Hotel 3F. The tour departs from Shinjuku and ends at Odawara.
End at Shinjuku [No Lunch]
This option NOT include Lunch.: Please arrange your own lunch in advance. We recommend preparing it before departure.<br/>Meeting and drop off point: Meet your guide at JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office, Keio Plaza Hotel 3F. The tour departs from and ends at Shinjuku.
End at Odawara [With Lunch]
This option includes LUNCH<br/>Meeting and drop off point: Meet your guide at JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office, Keio Plaza Hotel 3F. The tour departs from Shinjuku and ends at Odawara.
End at Shinjuku [With Lunch]
This option includes LUNCH.<br/>Meeting and drop off point: Meet your guide at JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office, Keio Plaza Hotel 3F. The tour departs from and ends at Shinjuku.
What's included
Lunch (only if you select "With Lunch" option)
Other admission fees included in the tour
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus (round trip)
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Pass by
Our bus tour takes you to at the base of Mt. Fuji. If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, or if there is inclement weather and we have determined that views may not be seen from Mt. Fuji 4th Station and 5th Station, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
2
Stop 2
The bus will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line or the highest point accessible. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds. If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, or if there is inclement weather and we have determined that views may not be seen from Mt. Fuji 4th Station and 5th Station, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility. If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, or if there is inclement weather and we have determined that views may not be seen from Mt. Fuji 4th Station and 5th Station, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
3
[Only for with Lunch option] Enjoy a Japanese-style meal with tea/coffee.
Aside from a Japanese-style meal, available menus include a Vegetarian meal, Muslim-friendly meal, and Indian thali meal. Please make a request when booking.
During the lunch break, there will be a wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance, one of Japan's traditional arts performed by the Social Welfare Corporation Fugakukai. Enjoy a spectacular performance featuring powerful tones and rhythms rich in emotion.
[For No Lunch option] Meals are not included. Please prepare lunch in advance on your own.
4
Stop 4
Hop on board the Sorakaze, a cruise ship on Lake Ashi in Hakone. Spend a relaxing time while gazing at the beautiful lake and Mt. Fuji aboard a ship where passengers can feel as if they're in a green park floating over Lake Ashi. If the Lake Ashi Cruise is cancelled due to weather, or if road conditions or site congestion prevent access, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
5
Stop 5
Take a cableway ride up to the spiritual Hakone Shrine Mototsumiya (original shrine) that nestles at the Komagatake mountaintop. Enjoy the scenery of Lake Ashi in the Hakone National Park spreading out below. If the ropeway is closed due to weather, or if road conditions or site congestion prevent a visit, the tour will be guided to an alternative facility.
6
Disembarking only.
The bus may not stop by if no customers have booked with Odawara drop-off option in advance.
7
The tour concludes between 6pm and 9pm upon arrival at Shinjuku Station. After arrival, please make your own way to your next destination from Shinjuku Station.
What's not included
Lunch (only if you select "No Lunch" option when booking)
Fees other than those listed in Includes
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Reviews breakdown
Viator
4.0
1,098 reviews
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2★
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Tripadvisor
3.8
188 reviews
5★
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations
Due to weather conditions, Mt. Fuji may not be visible even from the base. However, the tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be given for this reason
Important Notes: On a typical year, the 5th Station may be visited from around late April to November, but during the winter months (around December to early April), the Fuji Subaru Line will be closed due to snowfall, road surface freezing, etc
If the Fuji Subaru Line is closed, or if there is inclement weather and the company has determined that views may not be seen from Mt. Fuji 4th Station and 5th Station, the tour will be guided to any of the following alternative facilities. Alternative Facilities: Fujisan Museum, Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park, Fujisan World Heritage Center, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Oshino Hakkai
If the Lake Ashi Cruise and Komagatake Ropeway are not operating due to weather conditions, or if stops cannot be made due to road conditions and congestion at sightseeing destinations, the tour will be guided to any of the following alternative facilities. The tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued for this reason. Alternative Facilities: Appare Sightseeing Boat on Lake Kawaguchi, Swan Lake Cruise Ship on Lake Yamanaka, Hakone Pirate Ship, Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Jukkokutoge Panoramic Cable Car, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Fujiyama Museum, Narukawa Art Museum, Hakone-en Aquarium, Ninja Bus, Oshino Shinobi no Sato, Hakone Checkpoint, Odawara Castle, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, Higashiguchi Hongu Sengen Shrine, Oshino Hakkai, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Sekisho Tabimonogatarikan (Shop), Owakudani
Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time
Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch. If bus seats or lunch is required, please make a booking under the child rate
[For with Lunch option] When booking, please indicate the number of customers requesting Vegetarian meals, Muslim-friendly meals, or Indian Thali meals
Vegetarian meals does not use meat and fish
Muslim-friendly meals does not use pork or alcohol. Please note that these are not halal certified
Indian Thali meals are vegetarian menu that does not use meat and fish
Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available. Customers with allergies and those that would like gluten-free meals should reserve the tour without lunch included
[For No Lunch option] Meals are not included. Please prepare lunch in advance on your own. There are no cafes, restaurants, or other places to have lunch near the lunch break area. Preparing this prior to departure is recommended
At the lunch break area, there will be a wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance, one of Japan's traditional arts performed by the Social Welfare Corporation Fugakukai.*1 Please note that the tour may not be able to view the performance in case arrival is considerably delayed due to road conditions, or the tour is unable to reach the intended break area. Furthermore, depending on the circumstances of the facility, the performance may be canceled without prior notice. (*1 It has been attracting attention both domestically and internationally as a support for social independence training and artistic activities. By sending customers, Sunrise Tours can create performance opportunities and support their activities.) IMPORTANT NOTICE: The wadaiko performance will not be held on February 28, 2026.No partial refunds will be issued in such cases
[Multilingual audio-guide available only for Shinjuku departure] We offer GPS-enabled audio guides in Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Thai, and French for use in our dedicated tour vehicles. To request one, specify your preferred language in the "Special requirement" field when booking (e.g., "Spanish audio guide request"). Note that same-day requests cannot be accommodated. Please be aware that audio guides are limited in number and may not be available for every participant. No refunds will be given if the audio guide is unusable due to weak signals, device issues, Wi-Fi problems, or other technical difficulties. The guides may not function if there are changes to the tour itinerary
Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, etc.)
As there are locations to be visited on this tour such as Mt. Fuji 5th Station, etc. with lower temperatures compared to Tokyo, bringing warm clothing is recommended (Reference: Even in the daytime, temperatures may drop to 14℃ in summer and -5℃ in winter.)
Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
This is a carbon offset product where a portion of the tour booking charge is spent on renewable energy. By converting CO2 emissions during the tour to green energy, it's possible to contribute to activities protecting the planet's future
Meeting point
JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office: on the 3rd floor of the Main Tower inside Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo in Shinjuku.
Important notes
• If you have arrived at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours on +81 3 5796 5454 (Operated between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Japan time) for assistance.
• In case bookings have been made separately, you may be assigned to be on separate tour buses.
• Please make sure you go to the correct pickup location for the location you selected at the time of booking. You cannot change your pickup location without confirmation from the local tour operator
• Bringing a coat or additional warm clothing is recommended especially in the spring, autumn and winter
• This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise. Viator and your local tour provider will not be responsible for poor visibility of Mt Fuji or itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances
• If Mt. Fuji's 5th Station cannot be reached due to road surface freezing, an accident on the Fuji Subaru Line, or weather conditions, the tour will be taken to the highest elevation point possible. No alternative destinations are planned when the tour reaches beyond the 1st Station. When the tour has to turn back at the 1st Station, or when the Fuji Subaru Line is completely blocked, the tour will visit Fujisan World Heritage Center or Lake Kawaguchi Oishi Park. Please note that an alternative itinerary may also be omitted depending on road conditions.
• Allergy-friendly meals, etc. are not available. Customers with allergies should reserve the tour without lunch included.
About Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a bustling metropolis that beautifully blends traditional culture with cutting-edge technology. Known for its neon-lit streets, historic temples, and world-class cuisine, Tokyo offers a unique experience that caters to every type of traveler.
Top Attractions
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple and one of its most significant. The temple's massive lantern and five-story pagoda are iconic landmarks.
Historical/Religious
1-2 hours
Free (small fee for some areas)
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. It is surrounded by a beautiful forest.
Historical/Religious
1-2 hours
Free
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing and a symbol of Tokyo's bustling urban life. It's a must-see for its chaotic yet orderly nature.
Cultural
30 minutes to 1 hour
Free (¥2,200 for Shibuya Sky)
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in Japan and the second tallest freestanding structure in the world. It offers breathtaking views of the city.
Architecture
2-3 hours
¥2,100 to ¥3,100 (USD $15 to $22)
Odaiba
Odaiba is a man-made island in Tokyo Bay known for its shopping, dining, and entertainment options. It's a great place for families and tech enthusiasts.
Entertainment
Half day to full day
Varies by attraction
Must-Try Local Dishes
Sushi
Fresh raw fish served on vinegared rice, a staple of Japanese cuisine.
Dinner
Contains fish, can be vegetarian with substitutes.
Ramen
Noodle soup with various broths and toppings, a popular comfort food.
Lunch/Dinner
Vegan and vegetarian options available.
Tempura
Deep-fried seafood and vegetables, known for its crispy texture.
Lunch/Dinner
Contains seafood and deep-fried ingredients.
Okonomiyaki
Savory pancake with various ingredients, often topped with sauce and bonito flakes.
Lunch/Dinner
Contains seafood and can be made vegetarian.
Popular Activities
Hiking in the nearby mountains
Parasailing at Odaiba
Onsen (hot spring) visits
Tea ceremonies
Traditional tea ceremonies
Kimono rentals and photo shoots
Boat tours on the Sumida River
Beach activities at Odaiba
Best Time to Visit
March to May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
These seasons offer comfortable temperatures and beautiful scenery, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn. However, these are also the busiest times for tourism.
10°C to 25°C (50°F to 77°F)
50°F to 77°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: Japanese
- Widely spoken: English, Chinese, Korean
- English: Moderately spoken in tourist areas, limited elsewhere
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Time Zone
GMT+9
Electricity
100VV, 50/60HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Very safe
Tokyo is generally very safe, with low crime rates and a strong emphasis on public order. However, petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas.
Important Precautions:
- • Be cautious of your belongings in crowded areas.
- • Use licensed taxis and check fares before getting in.
- • Be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
Getting there
By air
- Narita International Airport • 60 km (37 miles) from city center
- Haneda Airport • 15 km (9 miles) from city center
By train
Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station
By bus
Tokyo Station Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Getting around
Public transport
Tokyo's subway system is efficient, clean, and punctual. It consists of multiple lines operated by Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway.
Taxis
Available • Apps: JapanTaxi, DiDi
Rentals
Car, Bike, Scooter
Neighborhoods
Shibuya
Shinjuku
Asakusa
Ginza
Akihabara
Day trips
Nikko
120 km (75 miles) from Tokyo • Full day
Nikko is a city known for its beautiful shrines, temples, and natural scenery. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city.
Kamakura
50 km (31 miles) from Tokyo • Half day to full day
Kamakura is a coastal town known for its historic temples, shrines, and the Great Buddha statue. It's a great place to experience traditional Japanese culture.
Hakone
90 km (56 miles) from Tokyo • Full day or overnight
Hakone is a hot spring resort town known for its onsen (hot springs), scenic views of Mount Fuji, and the Open-Air Museum. It's a popular destination for relaxation and nature.
Festivals
Sannō Matsuri • Mid-June (every 2 years)
Kanda Matsuri • Mid-May (every 2 years)
Sumida River Fireworks Festival • Last Saturday of July
Pro tips
- Use IC cards like Suica or Pasmo for convenient and discounted public transport.
- Download useful apps like Google Maps, Japan Transit Planner, and Japan Travel by Navitime.
- Learn a few basic Japanese phrases to enhance your experience and show respect for the local culture.
- Carry cash, as some smaller shops and restaurants may not accept credit cards.
- Visit popular attractions early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds.
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
Secure booking
Free cancellation available
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