13 Train Experiences in Tokyo for a First Trip

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

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

Leave Tokyo by coach for Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, a buffet lunch near the mountain, Hakone’s ropeway and a Lake Ashi cruise. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with audio guidance in several languages. You return to Tokyo from Odawara by bullet train. Clear weather makes a big difference, and the 5th Station and Hakone rides can be affected by road and weather conditions.

“Tour itself was great, not only thanks to weather, but also to truly dedicated guide super-Hiro. One star down for the lunch, bento box would be a better choice compared to this "buffet lunch".”

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

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

Leave Tokyo by coach for Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, then continue to Lake Ashi for a short cruise and Mt. Komagatake for a ropeway ride and summit views. A guide leads the day, with a Japanese drum performance scheduled at the lunch stop. Finish with a non-reserved Shinkansen ride to Tokyo Station.

“This trip is a full day but a great experience. Our tour guide was Heroaki and he was great! He had a lot of great info about Japan along our tour but also entertaining. Each location had something fun to do and see and the lunch was very good. The highlight of the tour was definitely seeing Mt Fuji and the bullet train back to Tokyo.”

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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

Spend about 10 hours travelling from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station and Hakone by air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking guide. The day includes a buffet lunch if you select that option, a ropeway ride, a Lake Ashi cruise and a one-way Shinkansen ticket back to Tokyo. Weather and traffic can change the route, so Fuji views are never guaranteed.

“it was ana amazing trip! guide was very funny and we enjoyed Mount Fuji and all the attractions nearby it. the hot pot lunch was amazing as well! I definitely recommend this activity.”

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

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

Travel from Shinjuku by bus to Mt. Fuji’s highest accessible point, then visit Hakone’s Owakudani volcanic area by ropeway and cruise Lake Ashi. Lunch is optional, and the included non-reserved Shinkansen ticket gets you back to Tokyo from Odawara. Guides such as Yumi, Ai and Happy have led the tour, but your guide will vary.

“This trip was fantastic. My friend was in a wheelchair due to an accident on the ship. The guide Mary san and May san were so helpful and ensured we managed the whole trip, which was our highlight of the holiday. Even the driver was really helpful and always cheerful (sorry name forgotten). The trip was informative, and fun and we were not bored on the 2 hour coach trip. The itinerary was exceptional. We were helped and guided at every stop, even being taken as far as possible to the Bullet train. The stop for lunch was excellant. The whole trip was well worth the money. We cannot thank…”

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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 round-trip Shinkansen, with staff helping you make the train connections and an English-speaking guide leading an afternoon visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha, Sanjusangen-do, and Kiyomizu-dera. Lunch is included, and you can choose a standard or first-class train ticket. Expect a long day and limited time at each crowded sight.

“Seeing Kyoto. Traffic was horrible though. Would have liked starting earlier so we weren’t at the last shrine at 5pm.”

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

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

Leave Shinjuku at 8:30 am for Mt. Fuji and Hakone by Wi-Fi-equipped coach, with an optional Japanese-style lunch and Shinkansen return. You’ll visit the highest accessible Fuji station, see Owakudani’s steaming vents, ride the Hakone Ropeway, and cruise Lake Ashi. Guides such as Happy, Ai, and Kenji have earned praise for clear commentary, but weather and traffic can change the route and views.

“Our tour-guide, Yuka-san, was very friendly, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and funny! She’s sharing so much interesting facts and history and engaging us by questioning. Our amazing bus-driver, Soka-san, was also great. She informed us along the way of the gigantic magnificent Mt. Fuji! Breathtaking every site we visited! HIS was the best tour of the three I took during the week stayed. The meeting point was easy to find especially for those who visited Japan the first time. Thank you. We’ll take more of HIS tours.”

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

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

Leave Tokyo by coach for Mt. Fuji’s highest accessible point, then continue to Hakone for a gondola ride, Owakudani’s steaming vents and a Lake Ashi cruise. A certified English-speaking guide leads the day. Choose a Japanese lunch and a bullet train back to Tokyo as add-ons. Guides on different departures have included Izumi, also called Spring, Yuki and Yoshi.

“I was told we were supposed to be picked up by bus at 8:30 ,I waited about 20 minutes,talked to a fellow at the desk to call tour company and happened he saw a lady looking for us to take us to another hotel for the bus to pick us up ,got oRead more”

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8.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Tour with Pickup & Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 61 reviews · 10 hours · from $13

Spend 10 hours exploring Enoshima and Kamakura with a driver-guide and up to eight other participants. The day combines coastal scenery, the Enoden train, Slam Dunk’s famous school crossing, shrines, Komachi Street, and the Great Buddha. Expect mostly self-guided stops rather than a full-time guide. The train fare is included; Buddha admission is extra.

“Our guide Allan Tan was so helpful with informations and showing us around the place”

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9.Izu Penisula Train Mt Omuro, Capybara Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · from $87

Travel from central Tokyo to the Izu Peninsula with a guide and a group of no more than nine. Walk the Jogasaki Coast, ride the coastal train when it is running, then choose Mt. Omuro or Izu Cactus Park, where you can meet and feed capybaras. The tour returns to Tokyo at about 7:00 PM.

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10.Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip by Bullet Train

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

Travel from Tokyo, if you choose the Shinkansen option, for a guided day in Hiroshima and Miyajima. Visit Itsukushima Shrine, see the floating torii gate, sample island specialties in your free time, then reflect at Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome. English and Spanish guides are available.

“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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11.Seibu Railway 1 Day Pass and Nagatoro

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Build your own day trip from Ikebukuro with unlimited rides on Seibu lines except the Tamagawa Line, plus Chichibu Railway travel from Nogami to Mitsumineguchi. Visit Kawagoe’s Edo-style warehouse district, Candy Alley, or Chichibu’s Hitsujiyama Park. This is a self-guided rail pass, not a guided tour, and limited express trains are not included.

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12.Izu Scenic Oceanview Train, Volcano, Coast Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 11 hours · from $90

Leave Shinjuku at 7:00 a.m. for an 11-hour small-group trip around Izu. The day is described as combining Omuroyama volcano, Izu Cactus & Animal Park, a Pacific-facing Resort 21 train ride, Jogasaki Coast, and Ito Marine Town. A multilingual driver provides simple commentary, but you explore attractions on your own. Train fare and transport are included; some entrance fees are extra.

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13.Mount Fuji & Hakone Private Tour with Bullet Train Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $280

A private, 10-hour trip from Tokyo pairs Mount Fuji-area stops with Hakone’s ropeway, Owakudani and Lake Ashi. Choose three of five Fuji-area options, travel with an English, Urdu, Punjabi or Hindi-speaking guide, and finish with a Shinkansen ticket from Odawara. Ryu has guided this tour, though your guide may vary.

“Day was a winner from start to finish in regard to our tour guide Ryu. Knowledgeable, entertaining and a general gentleman. Ten out of ten and worth every cent.”

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