On day 1, loop around Hakone by mountain railway, ropeway and Lake Ashi and stay at a hot spring; on day 2, travel via Gotemba to the Fuji Five Lakes and visit spots with views of Mt. Fuji. A route that lets you see Mt. Fuji from different angles over two days.
Travel through Hakone in one direction: from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora, by ropeway to Owakudani, then from Togendai across Lake Ashi to Moto-Hakone.
When you arrive at Hakone-Yumoto, leave your luggage at your inn or use the station's luggage service so you can travel light. You can choose accommodation in Yumoto, Gora or around Lake Ashi.
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An art museum in Gora with a beautiful moss garden. Make it your first stop after riding the mountain railway up to Gora.
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Take the ropeway from Sounzan to Owakudani. On clear days you can see Mt. Fuji and the volcanic vents together. This is also the place to try the famous black eggs.
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Ride the ropeway down from Owakudani to Togendai, then cross Lake Ashi to Moto-Hakone. Access to the Torii of Peace on the lake may be restricted at certain times, such as around New Year, so check the official website.
Official site ↗Take a local bus from Hakone to Gotemba Station, then a bus via Lake Yamanaka to Lake Kawaguchi. Visit spots with views of Mt. Fuji on your way home.
A tree-lined avenue on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Even outside foliage season, it makes a pleasant walk with views of Mt. Fuji across the lake.
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From Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyu Line, climb the stairs to the observation deck where you can see the five-story pagoda and Mt. Fuji together.
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Take a local bus from Mt. Fuji Station to Oshino Hakkai. After seeing the spring-fed ponds, you can take a highway bus bound for Shinjuku straight back to Tokyo.
Official site ↗Sample itineraries from day trips to 5 days, by region and season. Every stop links to its guide, and you can save any itinerary as your own trip plan and rearrange it day by day.
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On day 1, see central Tokyo's daimyo gardens and ginkgo avenue, then the Marunouchi illuminations at night. On day 2, visit Mt. Takao, Showa Kinen Park and Tonogayato Garden along the JR Chuo Line. A route for enjoying Tokyo's autumn leaves both in the city center and in the suburbs.
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Check prices, opening hours and access on each stop’s guide and official website. Seasonal events and peak seasons vary from year to year.
Information as of 2026-10-13
