4 Tokyo Train Journeys 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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