A common question that I receive from people planning to travel to Japan is a request for assistance to find the best day tour option to visit Mt Fuji. There are a large number of options available, and while you can also visit Mt Fuji independently, a tour provides a great option to check out the area without having to work out the multitude of bus and train options for yourself.
Below I have detailed the best rated tours to Mt Fuji, with options including the Hakone Region and to Lake Kawaguchi in the Five Lakes region. I also have separate sections with further information on the best family friendly tours, wheelchair accessible tours, private tours and Muslim friendly one day tours to Mt Fuji.
Recommended Mt Fuji Day Tours
Here is a quick guide to our recommended Mt Fuji day tours:
- Click here to book the One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour through Viator
- Click here to book the One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Komagatake Ropeway Tour through Viator
- Click here to book the One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Odawara Castle and Mishima Skywalk Tour though Viator
Where are Mt Fuji, Hakone, Five Lakes and Lake Kawaguchi from Tokyo?
Mt Fuji is located 137km / 85 mi to the west of Tokyo, and can be seen in the distance on clear days.
As Mt Fuji has a perfect circular volcanic cone it can be viewed from all directions, however for day tours from Tokyo there are two main areas on the eastern side of the mountain which are typically visited, Hakone and Lake Kawaguchi in the Five Lakes Area. Both areas can provide spectacular views of Mt Fuji. Hakone is situated to the south eastern side of Mt Fuji and is approximately 15-20km / 10-12 mi from the mountain.
Lake Kawaguchi in the Five Lakes area is situated approximately 15km / 10 mi to the north of Mt Fuji, with Lake Kawaguchi (or Kawaguchiko) being the main area visited by tours from Tokyo. In addition, from Lake Kawaguchi it is a short distance to the Mt Fuji 5th Station, which is the starting point for visitors wanting to climb to the top of Mt Fuji.
Road Traffic Around Mt Fuji
A key point is that the roads between Tokyo and Mt Fuji can get very busy with traffic, particularly in peak times, so factor that into your expectations when planning your day tour. If a tour offers the option to return by Shinkansen then that can often be a faster method to return to Tokyo at the end of the day.
When is the Best Time to See Mt Fuji?
Note that Mt Fuji is often covered by cloud which may limit viewing opportunities. When planning your visit to Mt Fuji monitor the weather forecast, and in particular the cloud factor. If the clouds are forecast to be more than 30% the chances of seeing Mt Fuji are less likely – although even on a cloudy day you can have breaks in the weather!
Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt Fuji 5th Station Japan Weather
For the Five Lakes and Lake Kawaguchi area you can get the weather forecast by clicking on this link to Accuweather and checking the Shizuoka forecast.
The Mt Fuji 5th Station is at a higher altitude (2305m or 7560 ft) so will have different weather to the lowlands. To check out the latest weather forecast for the 5th Station click on this link.
Mt Fuji Hakone Japan Weather
For the Hakone and Lake Ashi area you can get the weather forecast by clicking on this link to Accuweather and checking the Odawara Forecast.
Mt Fuji Attractions Map
To assist you to better understand where the key attractions and viewing points are located around Mt Fuji I have put together the below map which includes the specific locations of each of the locations visited by day tours to Mt Fuji.
You can see the attractions in green are located in the Five Lakes Region, and the attractions in orange are located in the Hakone region. Click on each attraction to see what is in that location without leaving this page.
Mt Fuji Hakone One Day Tour Main Attractions Overview
Popular Hakone attractions which are options in the Mt Fuji one day tours below are as follows.
Lake Ashi in the Hakone Region Near Mt Fuji
Lake Ashi provides lovely views over Mt Fuji, and there are several cruise options including a pirate ship cruise.
Mt Fuji 5th Station
Mt Fuji 5th Station is on Mt Fuji itself and is the starting point for people to climb Mt Fuji. You can also see views of Mt Fuji at that location. Note that the 5th Station is at an altitude of 2305m or 7560 ft, so ensure you take warmer clothes. There are periods where access to the 5th Station is not available, so tour companies will typically substitute an alternative activity.
Gotemba Premium Outlets in Hakone near Mt Fuji
Gotemba Premium Outlets are located at the mid point between Hakone and the Five Lakes region and are a popular destination for shopping and to have lunch. From Gotemba Outlets you can also get a very close view of Mt Fuji!
Komagatake Ropeway in Hakone near Mt Fuji
The Komagatake Ropeway (not to be confused with the Hakone Ropeway) leads from the shore of Lake Ashi to near the Komagatake peak of Mount Hakone, and provides excellent views of Mt Fuji.
Mishima Skywalk in Hakone near Mt Fuji
The Mishima Skywalk, at a length of 400 meters / 1312 ft, is the longest pedestrian only suspension bridge in Japan. You can see views of both Mt Fuji and Suruga Bay from the bridge.
Odawara Castle in Kanagawa
Odawara Castle is located in the township of Odawara and was originally built in the mid-15th century.
Odawara Flower Garden in Kanagawa
Odawara Flower Garden is located in Odawara and is a pleasant garden which is well known for the large variety of roses on display as well as its greenhouses and many other floral displays.
Mt Fuji Five Lakes or Lake Kawaguchi One Day Tour Main Attractions Overview
Popular Five Lakes attractions which are options in the tour options below are as follows:
Lake Kawaguchi (or Kawaguchiko) in the Five Lakes Region near Mt Fuji
Lake Kawaguchi (or Kawaguchiko) provides lovely views over Mt Fuji with multiple viewing points available.
Oshino Ninja Village in Five Lakes Region near Mt Fuji
Oshino Ninja Village provides a ninja experience for visitors to Japan, and includes a ‘trick house’, sword fighting demonstrations and the chance to throw a shuriken at a target!
Oshino Hakkai Village in the Five Lakes Region near Mt Fuji
The Oshino Hakkai Village is a traditional thatch roof village with beautiful springs in the Five Lakes Region near Mt Fuji.
4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator at Fuji Q Highlands Amusement Park near Mt Fuji
4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator is located at the Fuji Q Highlands Amusement Park, and provides a 4D aerial tour of Mt Fuji.
Yamanakako Onsen in Five Lakes Region near Mt Fuji
Yamanakako Onsen is an open air hot spring onsen where you can enjoy views of Mt Fuji whilst bathing in both the indoor and outdoor baths. Note that to bathe in the onsen you must be naked, and also that tattoos are not permitted in this onsen.
Best Mt Fuji One Day Tours from Tokyo Japan
My preferred options to book tours in Japan are through either Get Your Guide or Viator (which is owned by TripAdvisor).
Top 3 Mt Fuji Hakone One Day Tours from Tokyo Japan
1. One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour
This 11 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs and returns to Shinjuku Station. This tour includes lunch and visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, a pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone and shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets.
Note that during winter the 5th Station visit may be substituted by snow sledding at Mt Fuji 2nd Station.
Prices start from $US 120 for ages 12 upwards, $US 112 for children aged 3-11 years old and free for infants.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
2. One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Komagatake Ropeway Tour
This 11 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs from Hotel Metropolitan (Tokyo Ikebukuro), Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel, Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa and Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. This tour is wheelchair accessible if requested in advance.
This tour returns to Tokyo either by bus or shinkansen from Odawara Station in Hakone. This tour has an optional lunch and visits Mt Fuji 5th Station, a cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone and the Komagatake Ropeway.
Prices start from $US 160 for ages 12 upwards, $US 80 for children aged 6-11 years old and free for younger children.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
3. One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Odawara Castle and Mishima Skywalk Tour
This 10 hour English or Chinese speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs from Gracery Hotel or Shinjuku Washington Hotel in Shinjuku and returns to Shinjuku Station (West Exit) or to Shinjuku Washington Hotel (by request only).
This tour includes an all you can eat seafood buffet lunch and visits Odawara Castle, a pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi and the Mishima Skywalk.
Prices start from $US 100 for ages 6 upwards, $US 38 for children aged 3-5 years old and free for younger children.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
Top 3 Mt Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Kawaguchi and 5th Station One Day Tours from Tokyo Japan
1. One Day Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Ninja Village, Lake Kawaguchi and 4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator Tour
This 9 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through either Get Your Guide or Viator and departs from and returns to the following locations: Shinjuku Station, Shiba Park Hotel, Keisei Ueno station, Shiodome station, Imperial Hotel, McDonald Suido-bashi station, Hotel New Otani, and Shinjuku Prince Hotel.
This tour has lunch as an optional extra, and can accommodate religious based dietary requirements with 48 hours notice. This tour includes visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Ninja Village, Lake Kawaguchi and 4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator.
Prices start from $US 110 for ages 12 upwards, $US 90 for children aged 4-11 years old and free for younger children.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Get Your Guide
2. One Day Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour
This 11 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through through Viator and departs and returns from Shinjuku Station. This tour includes lunch and visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai and shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets.
Prices start from $US 90 for ages 12 upwards, $US 90 for children aged 3-11 years old and free for younger children.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
3. One Day Mt Fuji 5th Station, Yamanakako Onsen Experience and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour
This 12 hour English speaking tour is suitable from ages 6 and up and is available through Viator and departs and returns from Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This tour has an optional lunch and visits Mt Fuji 5th Station, Yamanakako Onsen and shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets.
Prices start from $US 90 for ages 12 upwards, $US 70 for children aged 6-11 years old and is not suitable for younger children.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
Top 5 Family Friendly Mt Fuji Tours
My criteria for a family friendly tour of Mt Fuji is a good range of different activities. See below to see the tours I recommend for families wanting to book a tour to Mt Fuji.
1. One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour
This 11 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs and returns to Shinjuku Station. This tour includes lunch and visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, a pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone and shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets.
Note that during winter the 5th Station visit may be substituted by snow sledding at Mt Fuji 2nd Station.
Prices start from $US 120 for ages 12 upwards, $US 110 for children aged 3-11 years old and free for infants. For a family of two adults and two primary school aged children the total cost would start from $US470.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
2. One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Komagatake Ropeway Tour
This 11 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs from Hotel Metropolitan (Tokyo Ikebukuro), Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel, Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa and Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. This tour is wheelchair accessible if requested in advance.
This tour returns to Tokyo either by bus or shinkansen from Odawara Station in Hakone. This tour has an optional lunch and visits Mt Fuji 5th Station, a cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone and the Komagatake Ropeway.
Prices start from $US 160 for ages 12 upwards, $US 80 for children aged 6-11 years old and free for younger children. For a family of two adults and two primary school aged children the total cost would be from $US480.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
3. One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Odawara Castle and Mishima Skywalk Tour
This 10 hour English or Chinese speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs from Gracery Hotel or Shinjuku Washington Hotel in Shinjuku and returns to Shinjuku Station (West Exit) or to Shinjuku Washington Hotel (by request only).
This tour includes an all you can eat seafood buffet lunch and visits Odawara Castle, a pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi and the Mishima Skywalk.
Prices start from $US 100 for ages 6 upwards, $US 38 for children aged 3-5 years old and free for younger children. For a family of two adults and two primary school aged children the total cost would be from $US410.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
4. One Day Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Ninja Village, Lake Kawaguchi and 4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator Tour
This 9 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through either Get Your Guide or Viator and departs from and returns to the following locations: Shinjuku Station, Shiba Park Hotel, Keisei Ueno station, Shiodome station, Imperial Hotel, McDonald Suido-bashi station, Hotel New Otani, and Shinjuku Prince Hotel.
This tour has lunch as an optional extra, and can accommodate religious based dietary requirements with 48 hours notice. This tour includes visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Ninja Village, Lake Kawaguchi and 4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator.
Prices start from $US 110 for ages 12 upwards, $US 90 for children aged 4-11 years old and free for younger children. For a family of two adults and two primary school aged children the total cost would be from $US400.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Get Your Guide
5. One Day Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour
This 11 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through through Viator and departs and returns from Shinjuku Station. This tour includes lunch and visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai and shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets.
Prices start from $US 90 for ages 12 upwards, $US 90 for children aged 3-11 years old and free for younger children. For a family of two adults and two primary school aged children the total cost would be from $US380.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
Best Wheelchair Accessible Mt Fuji Tours
One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Komagatake Ropeway Tour
This 11 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs from Hotel Metropolitan (Tokyo Ikebukuro), Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel, Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa and Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. This tour is wheelchair accessible if requested in advance.
This tour returns to Tokyo either by bus or shinkansen from Odawara Station in Hakone. This tour has an optional lunch and visits Mt Fuji 5th Station, a cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone and the Komagatake Ropeway.
Prices start from $US 160 for ages 12 upwards, $US 80 for children aged 6-11 years old and free for younger children.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
One Day Private Mt Fuji Mishima Skywalk, Odawara Flower Garden, and Lake Ashi Tour
This 10 hour English speaking private tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs and returns from your Tokyo hotel using a private mini bus for up to 15 people, and is wheelchair accessible when requested in advance. This tour does not include lunch, and includes visits to Gotemba Premium Outlets, Mishima Skywalk (extra entrance fee), Odawara Flower Garden, Lake Ashi lakeside viewing.
Prices start from $US 150 per person for ages 3 upwards with a minimum of 8 adults and free for younger children. For a group of 8 adults prices start from $US 1185.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
Top 3 Mt Fuji Private Tours
1. One Day Private Mt Fuji 5th Station, Onsen and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour
This 10 hour English, Japanese, French, Chinese or Korean speaking private tour is suitable for adults and is available through Viator and departs and returns to your Tokyo hotel using a private mini bus for up to 9 people.
This tour includes lunch, and includes visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, an onsen visit and shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets.
Prices start from $US 845 for a group of up to 9 people of all ages.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
2. One Day Private Mt Fuji Tour including Oshino Hakkai, Gotemba Outlets and Hakone
This 10 hour limited English speaking private tour is suitable for adults in a private van for up to 10 people and is available through Get Your Guide and departs and returns to Akihabara Station.
This tour does not include lunch or entrance fees, and the itinerary can be tailored to suit your group.
Prices start from $US 730 for a group of up to 10 people of all ages.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Get Your Guide
3. One Day Private Mt Fuji Mishima Skywalk, Odawara Flower Garden, and Lake Ashi Tour
This 10 hour English speaking private tour is suitable for all ages and is available through Viator and departs and returns from your Tokyo hotel using a private mini bus for up to 15 people, and is wheelchair accessible when requested in advance. This tour does not include lunch, and includes visits to Gotemba Premium Outlets, Mishima Skywalk (extra entrance fee), Odawara Flower Garden, Lake Ashi lakeside viewing.
Prices start from $US 150 per person for ages 3 upwards with a minimum of 8 adults and free for younger children. For a group of 8 adults prices start from $US 1190.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Viator
Best Mt Fuji Muslim Friendly and Halal Tour
One Day Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Ninja Village, Lake Kawaguchi and 4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator Tour
This 9 hour English speaking tour is suitable for all ages and is available through either Get Your Guide or Viator and departs from and returns to the following locations: Shinjuku Station, Shiba Park Hotel, Keisei Ueno station, Shiodome station, Imperial Hotel, McDonald Suido-bashi station, Hotel New Otani, and Shinjuku Prince Hotel.
This tour has lunch as an optional extra, and can accommodate religious based dietary requirements with 48 hours notice. This tour includes visits to Mt Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Ninja Village, Lake Kawaguchi and 4D Fuji Airways Flight Simulator.
Prices start from $US 110 for ages 12 upwards, $US 90 for children aged 4-11 years old and free for younger children.
Click here to check out the price and availability of this tour through Get Your Guide
Recommended Mt Fuji Day Tours
Here is a quick guide to our recommended Mt Fuji day tours:
- Click here to book the One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Gotemba Outlets Shopping Tour through Viator
- Click here to book the One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Cruise, Mt Fuji 5th Station and Komagatake Ropeway Tour through Viator
- Click here to book the One Day Mt Fuji Hakone Tour Including Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Odawara Castle and Mishima Skywalk Tour though Viator
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A comprehensive guide. Just the kind a need. Heading to Japan in a not so distant future. 🙂
Thanks Fairuz. I hope you enjoy your trip to Japan!
Thank you for the hard work doing up the website. Really appreciate it. I just wonder if it is possible to visit those places you mentioned on our own by public transportation since we would already have purchased the JR card. We prefer our own privacy instead of joining tour group. Regards, William
Hi William, yes you can DIY to visit the Mt Fuji region. For Hakone, there is the Hakone Free Pass which helps you get around on public transport. For Kawaguchiko you can catch an express bus from Shinjuku Station direct, and from there you can catch the local hop on hop off buses to get around.