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Explore Japan's iconic Mount Fuji with Gray Line, one of the nation's oldest travel agents dedicated to international tourists. Benefit from our exclusive pick-up service at major hotels in Tokyo! Departing from the last pick-up hotel around 9:00 am, you'll embark on a comfortable bus ride bound for Mt. Fuji. Take a short break at a unique Japanese "service area" along the highway. Please note that we do not operate the tour on Saturdays and busy days to avoid extreme traffic, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. The first stop is the highest accessible point of Mt. Fuji. Following a delightful Japanese lunch, visiting the famous view point of Mt. Fuji, indulge in a sky gondola ride and a tranquil lake cruise. Consider trying the famous black eggs at Owakudani, believed to add seven years to your life. Additionally, you will experience the Bullet Train. Join us for an unforgettable journey to discover the beauty of Japan's iconic landscapes!
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Meeting and pickup
Please note that the pick-up time for designated pick-up hotels may vary. We will provide the exact pick-up time and meeting spot for each hotel in the confirmation email.
Itinerary
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Our first destination is Mt. Fuji, the highest and most iconic mountain in Japan. Our goal is to reach the highest accessible point on the mountain. From late spring to late fall, we typically visit the 5th Station, located at an elevation of 2,300 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Fuji. From late November to mid-May, however, the 5th Station is closed due to snow. In that case, we visit one of the following alternative spots: the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, or the 1st, 2nd, or 4th Station.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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You are going to experience a unique and delectable Japanese-style lunch at a restaurant in Gotemba City. A vegetarian option is also available.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After enjoying lunch, we visit one of the most picturesque spots to view Mt. Fuji—Gotemba Peace Park. The park features a unique Indian-style stupa, beautiful Japanese-style gardens, and stunning cherry blossoms in early spring. Please note: during the summer holiday season, this stop may be omitted due to heavy traffic.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After enjoying our lunch, we will visit Hakone, one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan. Our first activity in Hakone is a scenic sky gondola ride. It is a one-way cable car ride that takes us to Owakudani Valley.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Owakudani literally means "Great Boiling Valley," and it is a renowned volcanic valley known for its sulfur vents and black eggs, which are eggs cooked in hot spring water.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Our final activity is a lake cruise on a stunning pirate ship! Let's enjoy a 30-minute boat ride that provides beautiful views of Lake Ashi, the iconic Torii Gate, surrounding mountains, and, of course, Mt. Fuji!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Our last stop is Odawara Station. Passengers taking a bus back to Tokyo will have a 10-minute break at the station. Passengers opting for the Bullet Train, or those with a Japan Rail Pass, will board the Bullet Train at the station. Your tour guide will provide information on how to return to your hotel after disembarking from the Bullet Train at Tokyo Station.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The bullet train ride from Odawara Station to Tokyo Station takes approximately 35 minutes, and you will arrive at Tokyo Station between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. The tour ends at Tokyo Station. If you need any assistance, your guide will be happy to help you with directions for local trains or subways, or point out the nearest taxi stand.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour involves walking outdoors and requires the use of stairs to access the restaurant.
- Remaining time will be allotted for pick up and travel time in between the attractions .
- The schedule, including tour completion time, visiting hours, and other details, might change due to heavy traffic, weather conditions, or other operational reasons. In such cases, the tours won't be canceled, and there won't be a refund for the tour fare.
- The Hakone Sky Gondola, Owakudani Valley, or Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi may be excluded or substituted due to weather conditions, heavy traffic, restricted entry, or other operational reasons. In such situations, your tour guide will take you to one or two alternative sightseeing spots, like Peace Park in Gotemba, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Geo Museum, Hakone Komagatake Ropeway, Mt. Komagatake, Hakone Ashinoko Boat Cruise, Narukawa Museum, a boat cruise on Lake Kawaguchi, or Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.
- If the road to Mt. Fuji 5th station is closed due to snow or other reasons, heavy traffic is expected, or if the tour is running behind schedule, we will drive to the highest accessible point. Please be aware that even under these circumstances, the tours may not be canceled, and the tour fare shall not be refunded.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide any special meals. In such cases, we kindly ask you to choose the tour option without lunch.
- If participants who disembark at Odawara Station after the tour encounter delays and are unable to catch their scheduled train due to heavy traffic or operational reasons, refunds will not be provided. Instead, please take non-reserved seats on the subsequent train.
- We suggest bringing warm clothing and rain gear, including a raincoat and an umbrella, for your visit.
- Children up to 5 years old can join the tour for free. However, please be aware that bus seats and lunch will not be provided at no cost. If bus seats or lunch are required for a child, the applicable child fare will be charged.
- Guests with the following health problems should avoid outdoor activities at Owakudani Valley: Allergic asthma, bronchial disorders, respiratory complaints, heart complaints, and individuals using heart pacemaker equipment.
- A taxi may be utilized for pick-up service. Due to operational reasons, a guide may not accompany you during pick-up service. Pick-up services at each hotel are available when the reservation is made more than one hour before the scheduled pick-up time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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