Can you visit Mt Fuji from Hakone?

Mt Fuji is on the list for many travellers to Japan and one of the easiest access points is from Hakone. You can visit Fuji easily by bus, get great views from the ropeway heading up Owakudani, or hike up to one of the surrounding peaks for a breathtaking view of the mountain.



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You can take a train from Hakone to Fuji via Hakone-Yumoto and Odawara in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakone to Fuji via Tomei Gotemba in around 2h 13m.

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As for private tour, visiting both in a day is possible with a hired car. But even with a car, it's not so recommended for the above reason. One day for Mt. Fuji and one day for Hakone is recommended to appreciate the area fully.

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Hikers have been known to get altitude sickness at the top, so a Fuji climb should not be taken lightly. However reaching the summit in time for the sunrise is a truly memorable experience. From Hakone, the easiest ascent to the top is via the Subashiri path.

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A 1-Day hike to the summit of Mt. Fuji requires a very early start, strength and endurance. A 1-Day hike evades the sunrise urgency and staying at a Mountain hut completely, plus reaching the summit around midday allows you to fully enjoy the surrounding views while appreciating the warmest stage of the day.

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Helpful InfoHAKONE AND KAWAGUCHIKO Kawaguchiko gives one of the best views of Fuji in all of Japan, but the logistics of getting there and other activities are very limited. Hakone has good views of the mountain, but convenient connection to transportation and many other attractions in the area.

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Explore Hakone On a clear day, there are spectacular views of Mount Fuji.

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Quick answer: Buses are the easiest, fastest, and cheapest option for getting direct to the mountain. If you prefer trains to buses there are A LOT of options! Including fancy direct trains, theme trains, and regular trains — though these only get you as far as Kawaguchiko. Most options depart from Shinjuku.

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Fuji is, that the probability to actually see the mountaintop lies between 20 and 30 %, some say it's closer to 20 than to 30. He loves to hide behind clouds and there's nothing more frustrating to plan a trip and you have to leave without seeing Mt. Fuji.

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Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi prefecture Located in Yamanashi prefecture at the northern base of Mt Fuji, Fujiyoshida is the town closest to the sacred mountain.

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How much time will you need? All exhibitions can be seen in about 60–90 minutes.

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Alternatively, the Odakyu line runs between Tokyo's Shinjuku Station and Hakone-Yumoto Station. There is an express train which takes around 85 minutes or a slower, cheaper train which takes around two hours (you change at Odawara Station). Another option is to buy a Hakone Free Pass.

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The Japan Rail Pass is valid only on a portion of the travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji. At Shinjuku Station, take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station. This leg takes around 1 hour, and is covered by your JR Pass. At Otsuki Station, you must transfer to the Fujikyu Railway Line to reach Kawaguchiko Station.

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Kawaguchiko gives one of the best views of Fuji in all of Japan, but the logistics of getting there and other activities are very limited. Hakone has good views of the mountain, but convenient connection to transportation and many other attractions in the area.

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