From April 26 to November 30, visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, located halfway up Japan’s highest mountain. Enjoy a closer view of Mt. Fuji and panoramic scenery of the surrounding area. During the winter season (Dec 1 – Apr 25), this stop will be replaced by the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center due to road conditions.

This attraction is visited from December 1 to April 25 instead of Mt. Fuji 5th Station. Discover the history, culture, and natural beauty of Mt. Fuji through interactive exhibitions and immersive displays.

Hakone Ropeway (Sounzan – Owakudani – Togendai) Enjoy a scenic ride on the Hakone Ropeway, one of Hakone’s most spectacular sightseeing experiences. Travel from Sounzan Station through Owakudani to Togendai Station (approximately 45 minutes in total), passing over volcanic valleys, steaming sulfur vents, and beautiful mountain landscapes. The section between Owakudani and Togendai offers some of the best views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi when weather conditions are favorable. Ropeway tickets are included.

Explore Owakudani, a famous volcanic valley created by past volcanic activity in Hakone. Walk around the area, see volcanic steam rising from the ground, and enjoy unique local specialties such as the famous black eggs (optional purchase).

Relax by Lake Ashi, a beautiful crater lake surrounded by Hakone’s mountains. Guests may choose to join the famous Hakone sightseeing pirate ship cruise (optional) and enjoy scenic views from the water. Guests who do not choose the pirate ship cruise can stay with the tour bus and travel to the next sightseeing location.

Optional Shinkansen Return: Guests who choose the Shinkansen option will depart from Odawara Station and take the bullet train independently to Tokyo Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Your guide will assist with purchasing the ticket and accompany you to the station entrance before departure. Please note that tickets are for non-reserved seating only, and the guide will not travel with you on the train. Bus Return: Guests who choose the bus return option will stay with the guide and return to the original meeting point by tour bus. The journey takes approximately 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions.