13 Bullet Train Day Trips from Tokyo to Build a Day Around

1.Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26,383 reviews · from $163Our pick

This 11-hour outing takes you from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, a local buffet, Hakone’s ropeway, and Lake Ashi before a Shinkansen ride back. Expect a brisk schedule, an English-speaking guide such as Sora, Hiro, Momo, or Levin, and weather-dependent views.

“The trip to Mt Fuji was interesting, but somewhat of a disappointment in that the bus taking us "up Mt Fuji" only went up part way up and stopped at a lookout point where we could see the surrounding hills, but not any part of the top of this Read more”

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2.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149

Spend nearly 12 hours touring Mt Fuji and Hakone by coach, boat, ropeway, and Shinkansen. You’ll visit Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, see Hakone Shrine Mototsumiya, and enjoy a Japanese drum show. Guides such as Joy, Miko, and Shige are known for warm, helpful commentary.

“Mist shrouded view but otherwise it was a most enjoyable experience with plenary to see and take in over a well planned day.”

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3.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Travel from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, enjoy a Japanese buffet, ride the Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and return by Shinkansen. English-speaking guides such as Lisa, Kazu, Yuta, and Aya keep the long day organized, with audio guides in six additional languages.

“excellent guide called lisa who was brilliant in her knowledge and organising. very professional in her job and not forgetting the driver who was brilliant.”

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4.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,278 reviews · 11 hours · from $117

Spend 11 hours exploring Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Owakudani, and Lake Ashi with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Yumi, Happy, Ai, and Ken are praised for clear explanations and warm service. Lunch is optional, and the return to Tokyo is by non-reserved Shinkansen seat.

“Amazing experience Ujie was an amazing guide really good adventure”

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5.From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 376 reviews · from $452

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by reserved Shinkansen, with station escorts at both ends. After a hotel lunch, guides lead you to Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangen-do, and Kiyomizu-dera. Guides such as Yumi, Tammy, KC, and Momo have earned praise for clear, lively explanations, though Kyoto time is tightly packed.

“A rushed day full of waiting was a bit disappointing. Was looking forward to an authentic lunch and was simply in a hotel at the station, but it was good food but not authentic. Might be better to stay in Kyoto and not do it in 1 day.”

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6.Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · from $97Best value

Leave Shinjuku at 8:30 for Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Owakudani, the Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi. Choose a coach return or non-reserved Shinkansen ticket, and add a Japanese lunch. Guides such as Happy, Ai and Rino are praised for clear English, humor and helpful commentary.

“The tour itself is really good. We stopped at Mount Fuji visitor centre before moving on to a closer point for pictures. Then we went for an excellent lunch that catered for multiple tastes, before going to Hakone. After that, we rode a pirate ship around the bay. The final part was a trip on the bullet train back to Tokyo. We packed a lot into the tour. The trip as a whole was great. The only part that was frustrating was the very last step. We were given our tickets for the bullet train and sent on our way to Shinjuku, but it wasn’t direct to Shinjuku and we…”

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7.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Bus Tour Bullet Train Return & 28-Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · from $145

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, enjoy optional Japanese lunch, ride the Hakone Ropeway, visit Owakudani, cruise Lake Ashi, and see Hakone Shrine. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and an optional Shinkansen return make this a practical one-day overview.

“This was a great overall tour of Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Our tour guide was delightful and friendly. The stops at each location were a little too quick; wanted a little more time to explore and take photos, but with all that the tour packed into the day it was well worth it. We had beautiful weather and were able to go to the 5th level to see a spectacular view of snowcapped Mt. Fuji. The hotpot lunch in Hakone was delicious.”

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8.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $289

Take a 12-hour guided trip from Tokyo to Nagano by Hokuriku Shinkansen. Visit a traditional miso producer in Suzaka, stroll through chestnut-famous Obuse, then walk to Jigokudani Monkey Park. English-speaking guides such as Mariko and Ken have led past departures.

“Not to be missed if you only have a few days in Japan. The perfect winter trip. The Snow Monkeys are amazing and the side trip to the Zenko-ji Temple and the onsen were fantastic. Unforgettable experience”

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9.Mt Fuji & Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo: Return by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $295

Travel from Tokyo in a private vehicle with a guide such as Ryu or Malik Ali, stopping at Chureito Pagoda, Fuji Five Lakes sites, and Hakone. You can shape the day around your interests, then return toward Tokyo by bullet train from Odawara. Ropeway and cruise tickets cost extra.

“Mr. Malik Ali. Is a very good tour guide. He took us to several places in the tour. He also explained so of the site what they were.”

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10.Kyoto Early Bird Tour Tokyo Round or One Way Shinkansen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $423

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by early Shinkansen, then visit Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari with an English-speaking guide. Guides including Rin, Kai, Aya, Genki, and Rina have led this small-group day trip. Return to Tokyo or stay in Kyoto.

“It was amazing from beginning to the end very organized Genki Fukushima our tour guide was excellent knowledgeable professional excellent interpersonal skills That was the best trip 100% worth off every penny spent”

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11.Bullet Train Experience & Mishima Shrine Private Tour from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $273

Travel from central Tokyo to Mishima in about 45 minutes on the Tokaido Shinkansen, then explore Mishima Taisha Shrine and Rakujuen Park with an English-speaking private guide. Yoshi is one guide praised for train help, flexibility, and thoughtful care. Lunch is not included.

“Great dude trip out of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Guide was great. Shrine a perfect place to see the cherry blossoms”

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12.Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 8 - 16 hours · from $104

Travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima by bullet train, then visit Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine and famous torii gate before exploring Peace Memorial Park. English and Spanish guide Alex, also called Alejandro, leads the day. Expect about 8 to 16 hours, moderate walking, ferry rides, and limited free time.

“It was an amazing experience, Alex was very knowledgeable and bilingual and I really appreciated it how he bounces from language to the other effortlessly. The driver OE was very respectful and an absolute pleasure to ride with her. I totally recommend this trip.”

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13.Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $638

Travel from Tokyo to Fujinomiya by bullet train, then spend three hours tasting regional food at six local shops and restaurants. You’ll visit the World Heritage Centre, a shrine, and Daisenji, with guides such as Norma, Sandra, Josh, Lauren, Alex, or Arigato introducing the area’s food and traditions.

“Arigato did a FABULOUS job of showing us the Mt. Fuji area and the World Heritage Center, shrine, beer, sake and the BEST Yaki Soba I have ever tasted. Since we booked before 2020, their guide actually picked us up at our Tokyo Hotel. TRead more”

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