Mount Fuji 5th Station, Chureito Pagoda & Oshino Hakkai from Tokyo
- Duration10 hours
- Daily
- Group
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Overview
This guided coach day trip from Tokyo covers the classic Mount Fuji sights in about ten hours. You leave Shinjuku at 8:00 (a Tokyo Station departure is also available) on an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, and visit Oishi Park on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, the Chureito Pagoda above Fujiyoshida, the spring ponds of Oshino Hakkai and, in the operating season, the Mount Fuji 5th Station at about 2,300 metres. Outside that season the mountain stop becomes a Mount Fuji museum. Entry fees for all sightseeing stops are included. The day suits first-time visitors, couples, friends and families who want the essential Fuji viewpoints without planning connections.
Highlights
- Mount Fuji 5th Station at about 2,300 metres in the operating season
- The Chureito Pagoda with Mount Fuji behind it on clear days
- Oishi Park and its flower gardens on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko
- Oshino Hakkai's clear spring ponds and thatched-roof houses
- Entry fees for all sightseeing stops included
- Air-conditioned coach and English-speaking guide from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station
- Mount Fuji museum stop when the 5th Station is out of season
- Fuji views are weather-dependent and never guaranteed
Full Description
Mount Fuji 5th Station
The 5th Station on the northern side of Mount Fuji sits at about 2,300 metres and is the highest point most visitors can reach by road. It is the starting point of the most popular climbing trail, and in summer it bustles with climbers preparing for the summit. Even if you are not climbing, standing on the mountain itself is a highlight: you look down over forests and the Fuji Five Lakes, often with clouds drifting below you.
The area has a small mountain shrine, shops and snack counters, and the guide gives about 40 minutes here. The air is thin and much cooler than at the lakes, often around ten degrees colder, so bring a warm layer. Access depends on the season and on road conditions; when the road is closed by snow or the stop is out of season, the tour visits a Mount Fuji museum instead to explain the volcano's nature, history and culture.
Chureito Pagoda and Arakurayama Sengen Park
The Chureito Pagoda is the five-storey red pagoda above Fujiyoshida that appears on countless posters of Japan, with Mount Fuji rising directly behind it. It stands in Arakurayama Sengen Park, on the hillside of a shrine founded in the early eighth century, and was built in 1963 as a memorial to the people of the town who died in war, a place of remembrance and peace.
A stairway of nearly 400 steps climbs from the shrine to the viewing terrace, with a gentler path alongside; allow time and take it slowly. Cherry blossom frames the view in early to mid April and the maples turn red in November, the best time to visit the Chureito Pagoda for colour. The tour gives about 75 minutes for the shrine, the climb and photographs.
Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchiko
Oishi Park lies on the quiet north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, the most visited of the Fuji Five Lakes, and offers one of the widest views of Mount Fuji across the water. Long flower beds run along the shore: lavender in early summer, colourful annuals through summer, and in autumn rows of round kochia shrubs that turn from green to deep red.
The stop lasts about 30 minutes, enough to walk the lakeside path, take your classic lake-and-mountain photograph and look into the visitor centre with local crafts and fruit snacks. On calm mornings the mountain can be reflected in the water, but clouds often gather around the summit, so Fuji views are never guaranteed even here.
Oshino Hakkai spring ponds
Oshino Hakkai is a small village of eight spring-fed ponds between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako. Snowmelt from Mount Fuji seeps through volcanic rock for many years before emerging here, so cold and clear that every pebble and fish is visible. The ponds are one of the components of the Mount Fuji World Heritage site and were once a place of purification for pilgrims.
Thatched farmhouses, an old water mill and stalls selling grilled rice dumplings, sweet potato and other local snacks make it a pleasant stop for lunch, which is at your own expense. The tour allows about 80 minutes here. Is Oshino Hakkai worth visiting? Yes, especially for the contrast between the bright water, the old houses and the mountain behind them.
Itinerary
- Departure from Shinjuku (8:00)Meet the guide on the west side of Shinjuku Station (or at Tokyo Station on the other option) and drive about two hours to the Fuji area.
- Oishi Park, Lake KawaguchikoLakeside flower gardens and wide views of Mount Fuji across the water. About 30 minutes.
- Arakurayama Sengen Park and Chureito PagodaVisit the shrine, climb to the viewing terrace and photograph the pagoda with the mountain. About 75 minutes.
- Oshino HakkaiWalk among the spring ponds and thatched houses and have lunch at your own expense. About 80 minutes.
- Mount Fuji 5th Station (seasonal)Stand on the mountain at about 2,300 metres, or visit a Mount Fuji museum off-season. About 40 minutes.
- Return to TokyoDrive back to Shinjuku or Tokyo Station, arriving in the evening; traffic can delay the return.
What's included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned coach from Tokyo and back
- Entry fees for all sightseeing stops
- Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchiko
- Arakurayama Sengen Park and Chureito Pagoda
- Oshino Hakkai spring ponds
- Mount Fuji 5th Station in season, or the Mount Fuji museum off-season
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Large luggage (one hand-carry bag per person)
- Mount Fuji views are weather-dependent and never guaranteed
- 5th Station access is seasonal and weather-dependent
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers who want it organised for them — confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
Think twice if
- You prefer short outings — this takes about 10 hours
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- Guests with large luggage
- Unaccompanied minors
Meeting point
On the default option the meeting point is in Nishi-Shinjuku, on the west side of Shinjuku Station, for the 8:00 departure; the other option leaves at 8:00 from the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station. The exact spot is sent with your confirmation, and the tour returns to the same place in the evening. Hotel pickup is not included; our team can arrange a private transfer to the meeting point on request.
Important information
- Departure is at 8:00; please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
- Mount Fuji views are weather-dependent and never guaranteed
- The 5th Station is visited in its operating season only; off-season the tour visits a Mount Fuji museum
- The Chureito Pagoda viewpoint is reached by a long stairway of nearly 400 steps
- Bring a warm layer: the 5th Station is much colder than Tokyo
- Meals are not included; carry some cash, as not every stall accepts cards
- Only one hand-carry bag per person; large luggage cannot be taken
- Return can be delayed by two to three hours in heavy traffic; avoid fixed plans that evening
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private tour?
It is a shared coach tour with an English-speaking guide. Both options follow the same route and differ only in the departure point: Shinjuku or Tokyo Station.
Can we change the itinerary or the pace?
No, the coach follows a fixed schedule for the whole group, and the order of stops can change with traffic and weather. If you prefer your own pace, ask our team about private Fuji options.
How many people join the coach?
It is a sightseeing coach shared with other travellers, and the group size varies by date. Every guest has a reserved seat.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per person, and children aged 6 and over pay the adult rate. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option; ask us about younger children.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. The tour starts from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station depending on the option. Our team can arrange a private transfer from your hotel to the meeting point.
What is included?
An English-speaking guide, the air-conditioned coach from Tokyo and back, entry fees for all sightseeing stops, and visits to Oishi Park, Arakurayama Sengen Park and the Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai and the 5th Station in season (or a Mount Fuji museum off-season).
How long is the tour?
About ten hours, from 8:00 until the evening return to Tokyo. Weekend and holiday traffic can add two to three hours.
Can we visit the 5th Station all year?
No. The 5th Station is visited during its operating season and when the road is open; in winter or when snow closes the road, the tour visits a Mount Fuji museum instead.
Is it suitable for children or guests with reduced mobility?
Children are welcome with an adult. The Chureito Pagoda involves a long stairway and some stops have uneven paths, so the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
What should I bring?
A warm jacket for the 5th Station, comfortable shoes for the stairs, snacks and water, sun protection and some cash for lunch and souvenirs.
What is the best time to visit Mount Fuji and the Chureito Pagoda?
Early to mid April for cherry blossom, November for autumn colours and winter for the clearest skies. Summer is green but often hazy, and views are never guaranteed in any season.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and departure point in the booking panel and send your request. Our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes and sends the exact meeting spot.
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