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From Hakone: Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Area Bus Tour

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From Hakone: Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Area Bus Tour

About this activity

Experience a seamless round‑trip journey between Hakone and Lake Kawaguchi with an English‑speaking guide who shares the rich history and culture of the Fuji‑Hakone region. Enjoy stunning views from Fujiyama Tower, overlooking Mt. Fuji and the expansive sea of trees. Visit Oishi Park, known for its seasonal flowers, stylish cafés, and panoramic views of Lake Kawaguchi—perfect for enjoying lunch at your own pace. In Hakone, explore Owakudani’s dramatic volcanic landscape, famous sulfur vents, and iconic black eggs. Multiple designated pick-up and drop-off locations are available throughout the Hakone area. With direct routes and convenient boarding and drop‑off points near major Hakone areas, this tour maximizes your time and ensures you return to Hakone by evening. Discover iconic scenery, cultural insights, and comfortable transport throughout your day.

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At a glance

Duration
7–9 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 40 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Included: English speaking guide
  • Included: Admission fees included in the itinerary

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    [Pick-up only] Meet your English-speaking guide in front of the Hakone Tourist Information Center. [2026 Tours at 8:05 AM] or [2027 Tours at 8:20 AM]

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    [Pick-up only] Please wait for the tour bus in front of the main entrance of Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu. Arrival time may vary depending on traffic conditions. [2026 Tours at 8:35 AM] or [2027 Tours at 8:50 AM]

  3. Hakone Museum of Art

    Passing by

    [Pick-up only] Please wait at the P2 parking lot of the Hakone Museum of Art, located across from Koen-Kami Station on the Hakone Tozan Line. Please note that the meeting point is not inside the museum. The P2 parking lot is a 5-minute walk from the museum. Bus arrival time may vary due to traffic conditions. [2026 Tours at 8:50 AM] or [2027 Tours at 9:05 AM]

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    [Pick-up only] Please wait for the tour bus at the main entrance of the Kojiri Port Terminal. Arrival time may vary due to traffic conditions. [2026 Tours at 9:10 AM] or [2027 Tours at 9:25 AM]

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    [Pick-up only] Please wait for the tour bus in the parking lot of Dining Kuraichi. Arrival time may vary due to traffic conditions. [2026 Tours at 9:30 AM] or [2027 Tours at 9:45 AM]

  6. Stop 6

    30 min Admission included

    At Fujiyama Tower, relish the breathtaking view of majestic Mt. Fuji and the lush green sea of trees spreading out below. If inclement weather is in the forecast and the company has determined that views cannot be seen from Fujiyama Tower, the tour will be guided to the Fuji Airways attraction. If the tour cannot be guided to Fujiyama Tower and Fuji Airways due to weather conditions or facility circumstances on the day, the tour will be guided to any of the following alternative locations; Fujiyama Museum or Naruto.

  7. Oishi Park

    1 h 20 min

    This is one of the leading sightseeing spots offering a view of Mt. Fuji towering over Lake Kawaguchi. It's a popular place for a stroll, with seasonal flowers and stylish cafes in the area. Lunch is not included. Please eat lunch on your own.

  8. Stop 8

    Passing by

    [Drop-off only] For guests disembarking in Sengokuhara, the tour ends here at the Dining Kuraichi parking lot around 3:20 PM.

  9. Stop 9

    Passing by

    [Drop-off only] For guests disembarking in the Lake Ashi area, the tour ends here at Kojiri Port around 3:40 PM.

  10. Owaku-dani Valley

    20 min

    In Hakone, the tour will also visit Owakudani, a popular sightseeing spot. Enjoy the unique scenery and experiences created by the volcano, such as the smell of sulfur and the local specialty, black eggs.

  11. Hakone Museum of Art

    Passing by

    [Drop-off only] For guests disembarking in Gora, the tour ends here at the museum's P2 parking lot, located across from Koen-Kami Station, around 4:30 PM.

  12. Stop 12

    Passing by

    [Drop-off only] For guests disembarking in Kowakudani, the tour ends in front of Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu around 4:40 PM.

  13. Stop 13

    Passing by

    [Drop-off only] For guests disembarking in Hakone-Yumoto, the tour ends at Hakone-Yumoto Station around 5:15 PM.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • [2026 Tours at 9:30 AM] or [2027 Tours at 9:45 AM] Please wait for the tour bus at the parking lot of Dining Kuraichi. Bus arrival time may vary due to traffic conditions.

  • [2026 Tours at 9:10 AM] or [2027 Tours at 9:25 AM] Please wait for the tour bus in front of the main entrance of the Hakone Kojiri Port Terminal. Bus arrival time may vary due to traffic conditions.

  • [2026 Tours at 8:50 AM] or [2027 Tours at 9:05 AM] Please wait for the tour bus at the P2 parking lot of Hakone Museum of Art, located across Koen-Kami Station on the Hakone Tozan Line. The meeting point is not at the Hakone Museum. The P2 parking lot is a 5-minute walk from the Museum.

  • [2026 Tours at 8:35 AM] or [2027 Tours at 8:50 AM] Please wait for the tour bus in front of the main entrance of Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu. Bus arrival time may vary due to traffic conditions.

  • [2026 Tours at 8:05 AM] or [2027 Tours at 8:20 AM] Meet your English-speaking guide in front of Hakone Tourist Information Center. From there, you will walk together to the bus parking area.

End point

  • If you wish to get off in Hakone Yumoto area, the tour will end here at Hakone-Yumoto Station around 5:15 PM.

  • If you wish to get off in Kowakudani area, the tour will end here in front of the entrance to Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu around 4:40 PM.

  • If you wish to get off in Gora area, the tour will end here at the Hakone Museum of Art Bus P2 Parking Lot, located across Koen-Kami Station on the Hakone Tozan Line around 4:30 PM.

  • If you wish to get off in the Lake Ashi area, the tour will end here at Kojiri Port around 3:40 PM.

  • If you wish to get off in Sengokuhara area, the tour will end here at the parking lot of Dining Kuraichi around 3:20 PM.

Using your ticket

If you arrive at the pickup location but have trouble finding the meeting point, you can

call the local operator JTB Sunrise Tours at +81 3 5796 5454 (operating hours: 7

AM - 8 PM Japan time) for assistance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair use is possible; however, the guide will not be able to assist, as they must focus on guiding duties. If you require assistance when boarding or alighting the bus, or transferring in and out of your wheelchair, please ensure you are accompanied by someone who can assist you.

  • If the minimum number of participants 2 people is not met at least 4 days prior to the scheduled tour date, the tour may be canceled

  • The departure and arrival times, as well as the duration of stay at each destination listed in the itinerary, are approximate and subject to change. The order of activities and actual arrival times may vary depending on traffic conditions and congestion at the destinations

  • This is a bus tour that takes guests around the Mt. Fuji area. Please note that views of Mt. Fuji are not guaranteed. Visibility of the mountain may be limited or completely obscured depending on weather conditions. The tour will proceed as scheduled regardless of visibility, and no refunds will be issued in the event that Mt. Fuji cannot be seen

  • Depending on the number of participants, transportation may be provided by a vehicle other than a large bus, such as a mid-size bus, mini bus, or hired vehicle

  • If you arrive late and miss the departure time, your reservation will be canceled. Please make sure to arrive with plenty of time to spare

  • The bus will make pick-up stops at designated locations. Please note that arrival times may be delayed due to traffic or road conditions

  • An English-speaking guide on board the bus will handle the tour check-in process. Please present your mobile voucher by showing the confirmation email on your smartphone or other mobile device

  • Children aged 5 and under may join the tour free of charge, but will not be provided with individual seats on the bus. If a seat is required, please make a reservation under the adult fare

  • If inclement weather is expected and the tour operator determines that views from Fujiyama Tower are not possible, the tour will instead visit the Fuji Airways attraction, where guests can enjoy Mt. Fuji scenery through a flight simulator experience

  • If Fujiyama Tower and Fuji Airways cannot be visited due to weather conditions or facility-related circumstances on the day of the tour, the itinerary will be adjusted to include one of the following alternative locations: Fujiyama Museum or Naruto

  • If inclement weather is forecasted and the tour operator determines that views from Fujiyama Tower will not be possible, the tour will be guided to the Fuji Airways attraction instead. Please note that children under 3 years of age and under 110 cm in height are not permitted to enter this facility. In such cases, the corresponding amount will be refunded in cash on the day

Options

  • Round-trip from Gora

    Bus Route: Gora > Fujiyama Tower > Oishi Park > Owakudani > Gora

    Meeting point: Please wait for the tour bus at the P2 parking lot of Hakone Museum of Art, located across Koen-Kami Station.

    Starting point:

    Hakone Museum of Art, 1300 Gōra, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan

  • Round-trip from Hakone-Yumoto

    Bus Route: Hakone-Yumoto > Fujiyama Tower > Oishi Park > Owakudani > Hakone-Yumoto

    Meeting point: Meet your English-speaking guide in front of Hakone Tourist Information Center.

    Starting point:

    Hakone Tourist Information Center, 706-35 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan

  • Round-trip from Sengokuhara

    Bus Route: Sengokuhara > Fujiyama Tower > Oishi Park > Owakudani > Sengokuhara

    Meeting point: Please wait for the tour bus at the parking lot of Dining Kuraichi.

    Starting point:

    Kuraichi, 286 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan

  • Round-trip from Kowakudani

    Bus Route: Kowakudani > Fujiyama Tower > Oishi Park > Owakudani > Kowakudani

    Meeting point: Please wait for the tour bus in front of the main entrance of Hakone Kowakien.

    Starting point:

    Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu, 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0407, Japan

  • Round-trip from Lake Ashi

    Bus Route: Lake Ashi > Fujiyama Tower > Oishi Park > Owakudani > Lake Ashi

    Meeting point: Please wait for the tour bus in front of the main entrance of the Hakone Kojiri Port Terminal.

    Starting point:

    Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-ko Pier, 6-40 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan

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