Depart from Shinjuku in Tokyo and travel to the scenic Hakone area near Mount Fuji. Start with a cruise across Lake Ashi on a pirate-style boat while enjoying views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding mountains. Then ride the Hakone Ropeway for panoramic views of the volcanic landscape.
Visit Ōwakudani, also known as the Great Boiling Valley, where sulfur steam rises from the ground. Try the famous black eggs said to add seven years to your life. In the afternoon, choose between shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets or relaxing in a traditional hot spring bath (own expense). Return to Shinjuku around 6:00pm.
For bookings from 20 March 2026 onward
Starting from this date, the tour will follow an enhanced itinerary featuring additional cultural highlights and a Shinkansen return experience.
Your journey begins at Oshino Hakkai, a charming village at the foot of Mount Fuji. Famous for its eight crystal-clear spring ponds formed by melted snow from Mount Fuji, the area offers picturesque scenery and traditional Japanese countryside views.
Next, travel to Hakone and ride the Hakone Ropeway over dramatic valleys and geothermal landscapes to reach Ōwakudani. Here you can observe the active volcanic vents and taste the famous black eggs cooked in the sulfur-rich hot springs.
Continue your Hakone experience with a relaxing cruise across Lake Ashi, offering beautiful views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding mountains. After the cruise, visit the historic Hakone Shrine, known for its iconic red torii gate standing gracefully over the lake.
Your final stop is Odawara Castle, a famous samurai-era fortress that once protected the region. After exploring the area, conclude the day with a comfortable and exciting ride back to Tokyo aboard the world-renowned Tōkaidō Shinkansen.
Itinerary
1) Oshino Hakkai
2) Hakone sightseeing cruise
3) Hakone ropeway
4) Owakudani
5) Hakone Shrine
6) Odawara Castle