15 Mount Fuji Day Trips in Mount Fuji to Build a Day Around

1.Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $320Our pick

Chris or Yumi takes your private group around the Fuji Five Lakes in a comfortable vehicle, with pickup from Kawaguchiko Station or nearby hotels. Expect flexible timing, quiet viewpoints, Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, waterfalls, forest walks, and practical help with coats, boots, snacks, and local transport.

“Had a wonderful day with Chris on New Year's Day. The weather was wonderful, which was neither mine nor Chris doing :-) , was just very lucky, but Chris did the rest of the job and I spent a lovely, fun and relaxing day around the 5 Fuji lakes. I told Chris what I absolutely wanted to see and then let him chose the rest and I think it turned out wonderfully. The fact that it was a private trip for just me was a huge bonus, of course. Also, the place was packed with tourists, but Chris was able to show me many, many places totally without crowds, from…”

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2.Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $175

Spend six hours with a government-licensed English-speaking guide such as Hiro, Yumi, Kate, or Yoshii, choosing three or four Hakone sights. Combine Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, the ropeway, Owakudani, museums, or quieter temples while using local transport at your own pace.

“wonderful tour and guide. hiro our guide was a highlight of our trip to Japan - Hakone ropeway pirate cruise, open air museum, special magic box shop and MT Fuji all in a day. very memorable day”

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3.Mount Fuji Full Customized Tour English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews

You’ll ride in a private air-conditioned car from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver and shape the day around Fuji’s best sights. Visit the 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, shrines, and Chureito Pagoda, with time for a ropeway, boat ride, or your own stops.

“Kami was a wonderful tour guide with excellent driving skills.”

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4.Full-Day Mount Fuji Tour in English or Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 101 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Spend 10 hours exploring Fuji viewpoints, sacred shrines, Honcho Street, Oishi Park, and Lake Kawaguchiko with an English or Spanish guide. Luis is one guide praised for clear explanations and local tips. Expect steps, changing weather, and a busy but rewarding day.

“Hermosa excursión. El Guía Luis aportó mucho conocimiento durante todo el recorrido, vale la pena hacerla”

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5.Custom Private Tour in Hakone with a Certified Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $300

Spend about seven hours exploring Hakone with a certified guide such as Hiroko, Koto, or Shin. Shape the day around shrines, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, old cedar roads, tea, crafts, lunch, and an optional ropeway ride or riverside onsen. Pickup is available from Hakone or Odawara, with transport costs extra.

“Wonderful day trip to explore Lake Hakone area. Our tour guide, Hiroko, was excellent! She was efficient, thorough in explaining logistics, had a wealth of information she shared, planned very well, and was fun to hang out with for the day Read more”

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6.Early Morning Kayaking With Views of Mt Fuji at Lake Kawaguchiko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $66

Start at 7am with NaturaBase guides Graham or Kato for a gentle, small-group paddle across Lake Kawaguchiko. You’ll learn basic technique, use supplied gear, look for swans and cormorants, and pause for Mt Fuji views while your guide takes photos.

“Great experience and guide. The water was peaceful and the views of Mt Fuji were amazing. Our guide Graham was both informative and skilled. He made this extra special.”

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7.Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $201

Spend about eight hours with a government-licensed English-speaking guide, choosing four or five Hakone sights. Build your day around Lake Ashi, the ropeway, Owakudani, museums, shrines, gardens, or an easy nature walk. Guides including Yoshi, Ryuta, Hide, Fumiko, and Hiro tailor timing and explain local culture.

“Coco was absolutely amazing, very helpful and accommodating as to our interests etc. Would definitely recommend.”

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8.Private Tour – Hakone Day Trip! A Tour to Explore All Must-Sees!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $181

Spend about 7.5 hours exploring Hakone with a private guide, beginning at Hakone-Yumoto Station. Visit Hakone Shrine, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the ropeway to Owakudani, and use the cable car. Guides such as Tatsu, Hori, Nanako, and Koji tailor the day to your interests.

“Our tour of Hakone was our favorite day in Japan! Max was the ultimate tour guide! We saw more sights than we thought possible in one day. He navigated the public transportation and helped us purchase tickets. He answered all of our questRead more”

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9.Mt Fuji Hakone/Enoshima Tour:Optional Ropeway/Lake Ashi Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $53

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone and Enoshima in a shared, multilingual coach tour. You’ll see Hakone Shrine, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Ropeway when included, visit Owakudani’s black eggs, and explore Enoshima Shrine and Nakamise Street. Guides such as Wanting and Laila may lead the day.

“The guide (Wanting) was really helpful and shared lots of information. She spoke a lot of languages too so different nationalities were easily able to communicate with her. I wasn’t able to get on the bus on time and she went out her way to help me get back home safe. She is very kind and I am really thankful for her help.”

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10.Hike Hakone Hachiri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $231

Spend about nine hours hiking the historic Hakone Hachiri route with Tony, a fluent Japanese-speaking guide. Visit the 13th-generation Amazake Chaya, walk beneath 400-year-old cedars, explore Yamanaka Castle Ruins, and finish in Mishima. Bring sturdy shoes and plan to buy your own lunch.

“Wonderful guide, great history! This was a great day. We went in the rain and Tony was commicative and happy to change things a bit to account for some terrible weather. It was a great day with a moderate hike over stones. Bring sturdy comfy shoes!”

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11.Private Hakone Half-day Car Tour with Hotel Pickup – Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews

You’ll explore Hakone by private air-conditioned vehicle for four to five hours, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide such as Kumi, Sunny, or Daisuke. Build your route around Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Hakone Shrine, waterfalls, temples, craft stops, or scenic drives.

“We had the best time as a family without our toddler and baby! It was the perfect way for us to see Hakone. We also appreciated that our guide took a few pictures for us along the way since it’s always a little tricky to get one of all of us together!”

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12.Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $158

Follow the old Tokaido route from Hakone-Yumoto to Mishima with Aki or Akihiro, a certified guide with wilderness first-aid training. Walk about 8 km through cedar groves, Lake Ashi, Yamanaka Castle ruins, and historic villages, using local buses where the trail is closed.

“The tour included hiking on quiet trails and then exploring the region by bus and by foot. It was a very rewarding experience. Akihiro was very kind and good natured and knowledgeable about history and nature, and he took us to places we wouldn’t have even know about. We had a fabulous time.”

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13.Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $158

Start at Hakone-Yumoto and take a taxi to the trailhead for an 8 to 9 km hike along Hakone’s outer caldera rim. Expect a 500-meter climb, ridge views, bamboo, seasonal scenery, local lunch, and an onsen. A nationally certified guide leads groups of up to six.

“This was a great day's hike. Good views and a very interesting and patient guide. I think it's best for active families or individuals and there is uneven terrain but it was delightful day. We are glad we did the hike even though it was foggy and we couldn't see Fuji.”

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14.Mt Fuji Area: In-depth Guided Adventure in English or French

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Spend five flexible hours around Mt Fuji with a private English- or French-speaking guide such as Grahame or Kato. Paddle Lake Kawaguchi, visit Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, and explore Aokigahara Forest and its lava caves. Pickup is offered, and groups of up to eight travel together.

“Perfect day around Mt Fuji! Grahame was so knowledgeable, kind, accommodating and professional. We could not have asked for a better day/experience.”

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15.Day Tour to View Mt Fuji & Wooden Culture Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours

Join Munetaka Horiuchi for an eight-hour private Hakone loop by train, bus, ropeway, cruise, and cable car. You’ll visit a 200-year yosegi-zaiku workshop, sip amazake at a 400-year tea house, photograph Hakone Shrine, and seek Mt Fuji views from Lake Ashi and Owakudani.

“The day was very well planned and didn't feel rushed. Our guide Munetaka was very friendly and enjoyable company. He imparted lots of information about Japanese culture and history. The tour involved many different forms of transport and things to see. Highly recommend it.”

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