Mt. Fuji & Hakone Adventure Day Tour with Shinkansen Bullet Train: Mt. Fuji 5th Station or Mt. Fuji Heritage Center, Hakone Ropeway and Owakudani

8:00am Tokyo 
Start today's beautiful journey
Meeting Point: 8:00am at Shinjuku MODE Gakuen
* Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.

10:00am Yamanashi
▼ Mt. Fuji 5th Station (about 40 minutes, free time; for visits from April 26 to November 30; Mt. Fuji Heritage Center not included)
* In case of bad weather, road accidents, or road closures preventing access to the 5th Station, we will visit the Mt. Fuji Heritage Center instead (40 minutes)
Close-up views of Mt. Fuji! – Mt. Fuji 5th Station
The 5th Station is located halfway up Mt. Fuji at an altitude of 2,305 meters. As Japan's highest mountain, it offers different scenic views from near and far. From the closest point, you can look up at the summit and feel its majestic presence. On clear days, you can overlook the surrounding scenery and Lake Kawaguchi; when shrouded in mist, a spectacular sea of clouds unfolds below.
▼ Mt. Fuji Heritage Center, Yamanashi – Learn about Mt. Fuji even on rainy days (about 40 minutes, free time; for visits from December 1 to April 25; Mt. Fuji 5th Station not included)
The Yamanashi Prefectural Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center uses films and audiovisual effects to present Mt. Fuji’s cultural significance in faith and art. The center also offers souvenirs, a café, and photo spots with stunning Mt. Fuji views.
【Fugaku 360】– See Mt. Fuji even in bad weather
The center's highlight is the huge Mt. Fuji model "Fugaku 360", made from traditional Yamanashi paper. Lights and sound effects show the mountain in different seasons, creating a breathtaking display. Visitors can view the model from all angles along the corridor, which also depicts the history of Mt. Fuji and humanity's spiritual connection to it.
【Virtual Mt. Fuji Climbing Experience】
Choose from four climbing routes across Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures and watch a fast-paced climbing video, simulating the experience of ascending Mt. Fuji. Starting from the Yoshida Trail, the scenery changes with altitude. Visitors, regardless of climbing experience, can enjoy the thrill of conquering Mt. Fuji without heavy climbing gear.
* The itinerary may be adjusted based on the number of participants or weather conditions, and only partial attractions may be visited.

11:00am Yamanashi
Lunch Time (about 50 minutes)

13:20pm Hakone 
▼ Hakone Ropeway: Sounzan Station to Owakudani Station (about 15 minutes, ropeway fee included)
This section of the Hakone Ropeway, from Sounzan Station to Owakudani Station, offers spectacular views of Hakone's geothermal landscape and Mt. Fuji. The ropeway slowly ascends from Sounzan to Owakudani at an altitude of 1,044 meters, with white steam and sulfur vents rising from the valley below. On clear days, you can also enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Fuji in the distance.

13:40pm Owakudani
▼ Owakudani – Experience the Volcanic Wonders (about 40 minutes, free time)
Owakudani, located in the southeastern part of Mt. Fuji in Hakone City, is a famous tourist attraction. This scenic spot was formed about 4,000 years ago during the final volcanic activity of the Hakone volcano, creating a volcanic crater on the northern slope of Mount Kami. Most of the spring waters in Owakudani are toxic, which is why it was historically called the "Great Hell." It was renamed Owakudani after Emperor Meiji visited in 1876.
【Optional: Try the Famous Black Eggs of Owakudani】
About a 15-minute walk from the entrance of the Nature Research Trail, you'll find the small shop "Tamago Chaya," where the local specialty black eggs are cooked on site. Legend says eating one egg adds seven years to your life. The white eggs are boiled in a hot spring at around 80°C for 1 hour and then steamed at 100°C for 15 minutes. The eggs turn black due to a reaction between the iron in the hot spring water and hydrogen sulfide on the eggshell surface.

14:20pm Hakone
▼ Hakone Ropeway: Owakudani Station to Togendai Station (about 30 minutes, ropeway fee included)
The Hakone Ropeway offers its most beautiful views near Owakudani and the section between Owakudani and Ubako, where you can see stunning Mt. Fuji. The first part from Ubako to Togendai mainly showcases the volcanic caldera lake scenery of Lake Ashi.

15:10pm Hakone
▼ Hakone Pirate Ship: Togendai Port to Hakone-machi Port   
* Optional: Take the pirate ship or travel by coach to Hakone-machi Port (about 25 minutes). If not taking the pirate ship, you will follow the coach to Togendai Port.
Cruising Lake Ashi on a pirate ship is the most unique way to enjoy the lake's scenic beauty. The sightseeing boats on Lake Ashi are one of Hakone's highlights. You can board at any of the three ports along the lake: Hakone-machi Port, Motohakone Port, or Togendai Port. The three ships are named Royal II, Victory, and Queen Ashinoko.
Departing from Togendai Port, you can enjoy a picturesque cruise across Lake Ashi. The pirate ship from Togendai Port to Hakone-machi Port takes approximately 25 minutes one way.
* Note: The Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi pirate ship may be suspended due to strong winds, heavy rain, or temporary maintenance. In such cases, alternative attractions may be visited to maintain the itinerary, such as Hakone Shrine and the Lake Ashi Torii Gate.

16:00pm–16:20pm Odawara
▼ Odawara Station (Passengers returning to Tokyo by Shinkansen may leave the tour here. Please note that the arrival station is Tokyo Station.)
If you choose to return by Shinkansen, note that there are no reserved seats; only unreserved seating is available. There are two Shinkansen departures per hour from Odawara to Tokyo. The tour guide will not accompany you on the train.
* Arrival time depends on traffic conditions. There are 3 Shinkansen departures, tickets are for unreserved seating.


16:30pm Odawara
Return to Tokyo
* The return time is for reference only and may be earlier depending on traffic conditions.
(Travel time approximately 1.5–2 hours)

18:40pm Tokyo
Arrive at Shinjuku MODE Gakuen, marking the end of a pleasant day!
Guests on the coach return package will disband at Shinjuku.
【Shinjuku】is one of Tokyo's most famous commercial districts. Popular areas are concentrated around Shinjuku Station, including the East, West, and South exits. It's a shopper's paradise with department stores, electronics stores, drugstores, and trendy fashion shops. Major department stores include Odakyu, Keio, and Isetan. Shinjuku also hosts Kabukicho, Japan's most famous nightlife district, full of restaurants, bars, clubs, and entertainment venues, known as "Japan's No.1 Entertainment Street.”
Shinjuku Station is one of Tokyo's most important transportation hubs, with nearly 4 million passengers daily, making it the world's busiest railway station. Other notable attractions include Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Golden Gai.

* The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.

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