Best Mt Fuji day trip from Tokyo-Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai & Gotemba Premium Outlets or Hot Spring One-Day Tour with Hotel Pickup Option

Itinerary 

The following itinerary is for reference only. The specific attractions, visiting order, and duration may be adjusted according to actual conditions on the day of travel.

07:30 Tokyo – Start your beautiful journey today (Guaranteed departure with even 1 participant, daily departures)

• 07:30 JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit (for pick-up/drop-off package)
• 08:00 Shinjuku MODE Gakuen (for pick-up/drop-off package)
  ※ Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.

10:00 Yamanashi

▼ Mt. Fuji 5th Station (approx. 40 minutes)
(Applicable from April 26 to November 30: visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, no visit to Arakurayama Sengen Park)

Get closer to Mt. Fuji!
The 5th Station is located halfway up Mt. Fuji at an altitude of 2,305 meters. As Japan’s highest mountain, Mt. Fuji offers different impressions from afar and up close. From here, you can admire the majestic peak at close range. On clear days, you can overlook stunning scenery including Lake Kawaguchi; when surrounded by clouds, you can enjoy a magnificent sea of clouds.

▼ Instagram-famous spot – Arakurayama Sengen Park (approx. 60 minutes)
(Applicable from December 1 to April 25: visit Arakurayama Sengen Park instead of Mt. Fuji 5th Station)

A newly popular scenic spot, known as one of the “21 places photographers must visit before they die.” Climb the 397 steps near the main hall to capture the iconic view of Mt. Fuji with the townscape below. The scenery is beautiful year-round, from cherry blossoms in spring to greenery in summer, autumn foliage, and winter snow.

11:30 Yamanashi

▼ Oshino Hakkai (approx. 1 hour)

Known as the “Jiuzhaigou of Mt. Fuji,” Oshino Hakkai consists of eight ponds formed by melted snow from Mt. Fuji filtered through layers of earth. It is a designated Natural Monument of Japan, famous for its crystal-clear waters and picturesque scenery combined with Mt. Fuji.

13:00 Yamanashi

▼ Outlet Shopping / Hot Spring Experience (choose one)

Option 1:
▼ Gotemba Premium Outlets (approx. 2 hours, no hot spring)
A shopping paradise with a full view of Mt. Fuji. It features numerous Japanese and international brands such as Gucci and Prada at attractive prices.

※ You may choose to stay at the outlet or continue with the group to the hot spring.

Outlet Closed Day: Once a year (3rd Thursday of February). On that day, both outlet and hot spring are closed, and the itinerary will be changed to a visit to Lake Yamanaka or a hot spring near the lake.

Option 2:
▼ Day-use Hot Spring Experience (approx. 2 hours, no outlet)
Enjoy a relaxing hot spring with views of Mt. Fuji. You will be taken to Konohananoyu, opened in late 2019. The hot spring is named after the goddess Konohanasakuya-hime. It features open-air baths with a direct view of Mt. Fuji and natural spring water.

• Admission fee reference:
  Weekdays: 1,600 yen / Weekends & holidays: 1,900 yen
  (From Sept 1: Weekdays 1,700 yen / Weekends 2,100 yen)

If closed, alternatives include:

• Fuji Hakkei Hot Spring (approx. 1,000 yen / 3 hours)
• Gotemba City Onsen Hall (approx. 500 yen / 3 hours)

※ Hot spring fees are at your own expense.

15:00 Return to Tokyo

(Return time is approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions.)
Travel time: approx. 1.5–2 hours

17:00 Tokyo

Arrive at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit / Shinjuku MODE Gakuen. End of the tour.

Guests with the pick-up/drop-off package may disband at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku.

Travel Information

【This tour allows free luggage. Please inform us of the number of luggage items in advance when booking.】

1. Once the booking is confirmed, the travel date cannot be changed. Any losses incurred due to changes must be borne by the guest.

2. Please provide complete and accurate information at the time of booking (full name, number of participants, phone number, email address, and pick-up location) to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.

3. Please carry your passport and valuables with you at all times. Any loss, theft, or damage shall be borne by the guest.

4. Elderly guests, guests with cardiovascular conditions (such as high blood pressure or heart disease), and pregnant women are advised to travel with a companion.

5. Guests under 18 years old are not permitted to book this tour alone. A legal guardian must book and participate together.

6. This is a shared fixed-route tour. Guests are required to follow the scheduled stop times at each attraction and comply with the driver-guide’s arrangements.

   • If you prefer a more flexible itinerary, please refer to our private charter services.

   • Please arrive at the designated pick-up point on time. Late arrivals will not be waited for.

   • This product cannot be refunded, rescheduled, transferred to another departure, or joined midway. If you fail to participate due to personal reasons, the loss shall be borne by yourself.

7. If a guest fails to participate or leaves the tour early due to personal reasons or lateness, no refund will be provided.

8. Guests who leave the group during the tour will be deemed to have voluntarily terminated the service, and no refund will be issued. Any resulting personal injury or property loss shall be the guest’s own responsibility.

9. Arrival times may vary due to traffic conditions, weather, holidays, or crowd levels. Delays or cancellations caused by these or other force majeure factors are non-refundable.

10. Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes.

11. Please comply with Japanese laws and regulations. Do not carry prohibited items to avoid legal issues.

12. During free time, guests are responsible for their personal safety and belongings. Any accidents or losses caused by failure to follow advice shall be borne by the guest.

Important Tour Notes

Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, holidays, or crowd levels, arrival times at attractions may change.
According to Japanese law, a driver’s maximum working time is 10 hours per day. To ensure safety and stable operations, the itinerary may be adjusted as necessary, including shortening visit times or canceling certain attractions.

We sincerely ask for your understanding and support regarding any such adjustments made in the interest of safety. In cases involving the above or other force majeure factors, we regret any inconvenience caused. Refunds will not be provided under these circumstances, as this policy is implemented to protect both drivers and passengers and ensure smooth tour operations.

Force Majeure Includes but Is Not Limited To

• Natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc.

• Traffic incidents: road accidents, severe congestion, etc.

• Weather conditions: heavy snow, rainstorms, dense fog, etc.

• Government regulations: emergency orders, traffic controls, etc.

• Medical emergencies: sudden illness or injury of a guest or group member

• Social events: strikes, protests, social unrest

• Mechanical failures: vehicle breakdowns or malfunctions

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• More than 3 days before departure (excluding the departure date): 100% refund

• 2–3 days before departure (including those days): 50% refund

• 1 day before departure or on the departure date: No refund