9 High-Speed Trains in Japan to Build a Day Around

1.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149Our pick

Spend nearly 12 hours linking Mt Fuji and Hakone by coach, boat, ropeway, and Shinkansen. Visit Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, see Hakone Shrine Mototsumiya, and watch a traditional wadaiko drum performance. Guides such as Joy, Miko, Shige, and Heroaki have been praised for clear commentary and hands-on help.

“There was quite a variety of activities and certainly a great price for everything that was included.”

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2.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

This 10-hour tour combines Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, a Japanese buffet, the Hakone Ropeway, a Lake Ashi cruise, and a Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo. An English-speaking guide such as Lisa, Yuta, Aya, or Kazu leads the day, with multilingual audio guides available. Weather can change the route, so pack warm layers and comfortable shoes.

“The trip was amazing. Beautiful weather, wonderful places, neatly organized tour. Sora was kind, helpful, funny and truly enthusiastic. She explained important facts and information, too. We are really grateful for this unforgettable experience and kindly recommend it to everyone.”

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3.Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · from $97Best value

Spend a full day outside Tokyo with an English-speaking guide such as Happy, Ai, or Yuka-san. Visit Mt. Fuji’s highest accessible station, Owakudani, ride the Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and return by coach or non-reserved bullet train. Choose lunch at booking, and prepare for weather changes, crowds, and a long day.

“A full and fun day out with our guide happy who was lovely and have great learnings and interesting facts The day was perfectly planned and was very enjoyable”

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4.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $289

Take a 12-hour day trip from Tokyo to Nagano with round-trip shinkansen tickets, an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, a miso production visit in Suzaka, free time in Obuse, and a 2.5-hour visit to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Expect a long, sometimes slippery walk to the monkeys.

“Oh my goodness - Everyone who goes to Japan should do this tour!!!! Great day out, great lunch, great tour guides and great monkeys!!!!! Not to be missed. Highly recommend this tour - thank you!”

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5.Mt Fuji & Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo: Return by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $295Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji and Hakone in a private vehicle with a guide such as Ryu or Malik Ali. Visit Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, the Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Ashi, and the Hakone Ropeway, then return toward Tokyo by shinkansen from Odawara. The route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“We greatly enjoyed our trip with Ryu, and we appreciate his kindness and the excellent tour of Mount Fuji and the surrounding areas. He gave us a lot of good suggestions on food (including taking us to a delicious ice cream place after Read more”

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6.Bullet Train Experience & Mishima Shrine Private Tour from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $273

Leave central Tokyo by private pickup, ride the Tokaido Shinkansen for about 45 minutes, and spend six hours exploring Mishima with an English-speaking guide. Visit Mishima Taisha Shrine and Rakujuen Park, enjoy views of Mount Fuji when weather allows, and let your guide handle the train connections. Yoshi is one guide frequently praised for his care and flexibility.

“Riding on a bullet train was top of our list and this trip gave us that and so much more!! We were collected at our hotel by Yoshi who had been in contact with us several times already and were expertly guided through the maze of rush hour Read more”

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7.Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $638

Travel with a local guide from Tokyo to Fujinomiya by bullet train, then spend about three hours tasting regional food at six shops and restaurants. You’ll visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, a shrine, and Daisenji, with time for sake, green tea, wagashi, and a lunch at an 80-year-old restaurant. Guide assignments vary, with Norma, Sandra, Josh, Lauren, Alex, and Arigato named in past trips.

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8.Mount Fuji & Hakone Private Tour with Bullet Train Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $280

Spend 10 hours with a private guide exploring Mount Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo. Choose Fuji-area stops such as Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and Fuji Sengen Shrine, then ride the Hakone Ropeway, see Owakudani, and finish at Odawara Station for your own Shinkansen ride to Tokyo. Guide Ryu is praised for his cultural insight and calm problem-solving.

“Day was a winner from start to finish in regard to our tour guide Ryu. Knowledgeable, entertaining and a general gentleman. Ten out of ten and worth every cent.”

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9.3-Day Private Tokyo and Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Tsukiji Market and Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $2,173

Spend three days with a private English-speaking guide in Tokyo and Nagano. You’ll explore Tsukiji Market, walk to Jigokudani’s snow monkeys, bathe at Yudanaka Onsen, visit Zenko-ji Temple, and ride the bullet train between cities. Guides Akemi and Satoshi have helped make the trip flexible and personal, with transport, meals, lodging, and monkey park admission included.

“My husband and I booked this tour for part of our honeymoon trip to Japan and are so glad we did! Our tour guide, Akemi, was the best! She did a wonderful job of fitting in all the planned activities, but also adjusting based on our pace and preferences. We loved our first evRead more”

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