Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 178 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch worth booking?
Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch is a 9-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from ¥14,000 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 178 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (178)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- ¥14,000 per person
Spend 1 whole day with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter touring on a bus around the popular Mt. Fuji/Kawaguchiko area. Also visit the Arakurayama Sengen Park, popular on SNS sites in Japan and around the world, located halfway up Mt. Fuji, a registered World Heritage Site. Climb up 398 steps and behold the Chureito Pagoda, the symbol of Sengen Park. The scenery of the Chureito Pagoda with Mt. Fuji towering beyond in the background is just like postcard. A Japanese-style or Vegetarian meal will be served for lunch, depending on the option you book. You can choose boarding location from Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit/Entrance Hato Bus boarding area or Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus boarding area. The tour will end at each locations (same as departing station). Hato Bus, which operates this tour, is a winner of the 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards sponsored by Tripadvisor.
What you get
About this experience
Spend 1 whole day with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter touring on a bus around the popular Mt. Fuji/Kawaguchiko area. Also visit the Arakurayama Sengen Park, popular on SNS sites in Japan and around the world, located halfway up Mt. Fuji, a registered World Heritage Site. Climb up 398 steps and behold the Chureito Pagoda, the symbol of Sengen Park. The scenery of the Chureito Pagoda with Mt. Fuji towering beyond in the background is just like postcard. A Japanese-style or Vegetarian meal will be served for lunch, depending on the option you book. You can choose boarding location from Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit/Entrance Hato Bus boarding area or Shinjuku Station East Exit Hato Bus boarding area. The tour will end at each locations (same as departing station). Hato Bus, which operates this tour, is a winner of the 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards sponsored by Tripadvisor.
What's included
Included
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Round-trip bus fare
- Lunch
Not included
- Fees other than those listed in Includes
What you'll see and do
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
The bus will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds. If Mt. Fuji's 4th or 5th Station cannot be reached due to road surface freezing, an accident on the Fuji Subaru Line, weather conditions, or other reasons, the tour will be guided to Oshino Hakkai or Fujisan World Heritage Center.
40 minutes here
Oishi Park
A popular photo spot with a view of Mt. Fuji towering beyond the lake.
30 minutes here
Enjoy lunch at Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko or at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa. The meal venue may change depending on restaurant circumstances. [Standard Lunch Option] Japanese cuisine meal with meat and fish. [Vegetarian Lunch Option] Vegetarian meal without meat and fish. Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are NOT available.
50 minutes here
Lake Kawaguchiko
Cross the Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge and gaze out at Lake Kawaguchi from the vehicle window.
Pass by without stopping
Arakurayama Sengen Park
This park is rich with scenic views of the city, located right in view of Mt. Fuji. Chureito Pagoda, the symbol of the park, can be reached after climbing up the 398 steps of a stairway. Especially during the cherry blossom season, this place is a greatly popular spot among local and international visitors as it offers a scenery of Mt. Fuji, Chureito Pagoda, and cherry blossoms captured all together in one photo.
80 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Meet by 8:20AM at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucci Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2
Meeting point
Tokyo
Meet by 7:50AM. Exit Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate and proceed along the station building on the left hand side. You will reach the Hato Bus boarding area. Please wait in the Waiting Room No. 5 under the elevated railway.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
End near Shinjuku station around 5:30PM
Options you can book
Shinjuku Sta.-Vegetarian Lunch
Lunch: Vegetarian meal Starting point: Hato Bus SHINJUKU STATION EAST EXIT, 3 Chome-38 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Shinjuku Sta. - Standard Lunch
Lunch: Japanese cuisine meal with meat and fish Starting point: Hato Bus SHINJUKU STATION EAST EXIT, 3 Chome-38 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Tokyo Station-Vegetarian Lunch
Lunch: Vegetarian meal Starting point: Hato bus Tokyo office, 1-chōme-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Tokyo Station - Standard Lunch
Lunch: Japanese cuisine meal with meat and fish Starting point: Hato bus Tokyo office, 1-chōme-10-15 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- The order of the tour itinerary is subject to change due to road conditions or other reasons.
- Due to weather conditions, Mt. Fuji may not be visible. However, the tour will not be canceled and refunds will not be given for this reason.
- If Mt. Fuji's 4th or 5th Station cannot be reached due to road surface freezing, an accident on the Fuji Subaru Line, weather conditions, or other reasons, the tour will be guided to Oshino Hakkai or Fujisan World Heritage Center.
- For the Arakurayama Sengen Park sightseeing, the bus disembarking and boarding location will be Shimo-Yoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line. About a 10-minute walk one way takes the tour to Sengen Shrine. In addition, a long stairway with about 398 steps up to the scenic spot Chureito Pagoda, the park's symbol, takes about 15 minutes one way. Those who are not confident in their physical stamina may have to wait for a few minutes at the Sengen Shrine.
- Depending on the season and day of the week, traffic conditions may vary, and arrival time at each location may be considerably delayed.
- Drop-off is available only at Shinjuku Station (West Exit). The tour will not return to Tokyo Station.
- Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats. If a seat on the bus is required for the child, please make a booking at the Child rate.
- With Lunch: Japanese cuisine meal with meat and fish or Vegetarian meal at Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko or at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa. The meal venue may change depending on restaurant circumstances. There is a separate tour code for those who prefer a vegetarian meal, so please book that instead if preferred. Changes may not be made on the day. Muslim-friendly meals, allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
- The bus company to be used on the tour is Hato Bus Co., Ltd. In an effort to prevent global warming, the bus will have its engine and cooling/heating turned off while waiting. In general, groups with an odd number of members will share seats with other customers. Please keep your seatbelts fastened on board the bus.
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 175 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
175 verified traveler reviews for Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour
Yumi our guide was very friendly, professional and caring. We were fortunate in that Mount Fuji was visible for the whole of the tour. There were too many steps for me to reach the pagoda but I used the road to get to the shrine and didn’t feel that I had missed out
via Viator
Excellent tour
Great experience all together very friendly and informative tour guide yumiko
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining our Hato Bus Mount Fuji Tour and for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed Yumiko’s friendly and informative guidance. We shared your kind words with Yumiko, and she was very happy to hear them. Once again, thank you very much for joining our tour and for your wonderful review.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour! Recommend!
We had a wonderful time on the tour. It was stunning, the information from our guide was amazing and the entire day was well planned and easy to enjoy.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining our Hato Bus Mount Fuji Tour and for your wonderful review. The scenery on the Mount Fuji Tour can vary depending on the weather, so we are delighted to hear that you were able to enjoy such beautiful views this time. We are also pleased that you were satisfied with our guide’s assistance and the tour itinerary. Once again, on behalf of the entire Hato Bus team, we sincerely thank you for joining Hato Bus Tour and for your kind review.
via Tripadvisor
Daytrip to Mount Fujj and nice scenery
A gun adventure to see Mount Fuji and scenic views of shrines and a park that showed the natural beauty. Some spots I hoped it was longer, either Mount Fuji or Oishi Park. Tour guide was informative and great all throughout the trip. Thank you, Mr. Makoto
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed seeing Mount Fuji, the shrines, and Oishi Park, as well as Japan’s natural beauty. We are also pleased to hear that Mr. Makoto’s explanations about Japan’s history and culture made your journey more enjoyable. We hope you also enjoyed the traditional Japanese lunch. We appreciate your feedback regarding the time spent at Mount Fuji and Oishi Park and will take it into consideration. Thank you again for choosing Hato Bus Service!
via Tripadvisor
Panoramic view from Fuji mountain.
Unforgettable journey. Our special thanks to guide Makoto who did an excellent job. Thanks to Hato Bus Service.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had an unforgettable journey and enjoyed Makoto’s excellent guidance. Our professionally licensed guides share insights into Japan’s history and culture throughout the tour, and we hope you found these stories interesting. We would also love to know whether you enjoyed the traditional Japanese lunch. Thank you again for choosing Hato Bus Service and for your kind review.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- ¥14,000 to ¥15,000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 62
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc., who run 52 experiences we rank across 8 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.6.
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Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at ¥14,000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 178 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch?
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Around 62 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings), Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set, Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch?
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Included: National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter; Round-trip bus fare; and Lunch. Not included: Fees other than those listed in Includes. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch?
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Meet by 8:20AM at JR Shinjuku Station East Exit side, facing Gucci Shinjuku Flagship (opposite side). Please wait at the Hato Bus Boarding Area No. 2 Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Tokyo. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch?
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Across 178 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Mt. Fuji, Oishi Park & Arakurayama Pagoda Bus Tour with Lunch?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Shinjuku Sta.-Vegetarian Lunch, Shinjuku Sta. - Standard Lunch, Tokyo Station-Vegetarian Lunch, Tokyo Station - Standard Lunch. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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