Mount Fuji Itineraries

Ready-to-use day plans crafted by experts. From quick day trips to unforgettable multi-day adventures.

1 Day Day Trip Most Popular

Tokyo to Kawaguchiko Express

The essential first-timer's Fuji day trip. Hit the best viewpoints, enjoy local cuisine, and be back in Tokyo for dinner.

7:00 AM

Depart Shinjuku Station

Take the direct highway bus to Kawaguchiko (2 hours)

9:00 AM

Arrive Kawaguchiko

Pick up the retro bus day pass at the station

9:30 AM

Chureito Pagoda

Climb 400 steps for the iconic pagoda view (1.5 hours)

12:00 PM

Lunch in Fujiyoshida

Try local Yoshida udon noodles

1:30 PM

Lake Kawaguchiko North Shore

Walk or rent bikes along the lakeside path

4:00 PM

Kawaguchiko Ropeway

Panoramic views from Mt Tenjo observation deck

5:30 PM

Return to Tokyo

Evening bus back to Shinjuku (2 hours)

2 Days Overnight

Fuji Lakes & Onsen Retreat

Experience multiple lakes, stay in a traditional ryokan, and soak in hot springs with Fuji views. The perfect escape from Tokyo.

Day 1: Kawaguchiko & Oshino

Morning bus from Shinjuku
Oshino Hakkai spring ponds
Lunch at local soba restaurant
Lake Kawaguchiko exploration
Check-in to lakeside ryokan
Private onsen with Fuji views
Traditional kaiseki dinner

Day 2: Yamanakako & Return

Early sunrise viewing
Japanese breakfast at ryokan
Drive to Lake Yamanakako
Panorama Dai viewpoint
Lunch and shopping
Return to Tokyo by evening

3 Days Adventure

Complete Fuji Five Lakes

The definitive Fuji experience. Explore all five lakes, visit multiple viewpoints, and immerse yourself in local culture.

Day 1: Kawaguchiko & Saiko

Express bus from Tokyo
Kawaguchiko Music Forest
Lake Kawaguchiko cruise
Saiko Bat Cave & lava formations
Sunset at Saiko Iyashino-Sato

Day 2: Motosuko, Shojiko & Chureito

Lake Motosuko (1000 yen bill view)
Quiet Lake Shojiko walk
Afternoon at Chureito Pagoda
Fujiyoshida town exploration
Local izakaya dinner

Day 3: Yamanakako & Return

Sunrise at Lake Yamanakako
Oshino Hakkai village
Mt Fuji 5th Station (seasonal)
Return to Tokyo

5 Days Immersive

Ultimate Fuji & Hakone Experience

The complete Fuji region experience. Combine the Five Lakes with Hakone's onsens, art, and volcanic landscapes.

Days 1-3: Fuji Five Lakes

All five lakes exploration
Chureito Pagoda sunrise
Traditional ryokan stay
Local cuisine immersion

Days 4-5: Hakone

Hakone Open Air Museum
Owakudani volcanic valley
Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise
Luxury onsen resort stay
Return via Odakyu Romance Car

Planning Tips

Make the most of your Fuji trip

Book Early

Ryokan and popular restaurants fill up quickly, especially during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.

Check Weather

Fuji visibility can be unpredictable. Have backup plans and be flexible with your schedule.

Get Passes

The Fuji Hakone Pass or retro bus day pass can save money and simplify transportation.