Tokyo · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
13 reviewed
These are the 13 best train experiences in Tokyo right now, scored on price, length and who each one suits. Number one is number one for a reason, so start there.
A fast, full-day bus-and-bullet-train loop to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station and Hakone sights, with cable car, Lake Ashi cruise, and a guided ride.
“Momo was the best tour guide. She taught us about Japanese culture and Mt Fuji/Hakone. This is an absolute must!”
Mt Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Ropeway and shrine views, drum show, then Shinkansen back to Tokyo in one guided day.
“We had the bad luck to have our one tour day on our week to Tokyo be the one day that week with poor weather. It was drizzling a light mist in Shinjuku when we found the hotel to meet up (inside the hotel), and we had a nice bus ride through the countryside. It was great to see the forests so different from my home in California, and the villages with little farm plots in between the houses. We got up to the mountain, and it was actually a bit clear, the sun came out and we saw a bit of blue sky, but it was still too cloudy…”
Ride up to **Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station**, glide across **Hakone’s Lake Ashi** by cruise, then hop home on the **Shinkansen**.
“An excellent your with a very knowledgeable guide ( YUI ) , who entertained and looked after us all day. We were very lucky with the weather which was perfect ,giving full views of Fuji throughout the day. The mountain , the cable car ride and the cruise were excellent and finishing with an exciting ride on the Bullet back to Tokyo. A memorable day and one which I would have no hesitation in recommending.”
Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Hakone Owakudani and Lake Ashi cruise, then Shinkansen back to Tokyo. 11-hour tour from $117.
“This trip was absolutely amazing! Worth every $$$. Our guide Amy was fun and awesome. Can’t wait to do it again.”
Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen with an English guide, Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu-dera, plus a hotel lunch and big-city logistics handled.
“My favorite tour in Japan so far! I spent most of my time in Tokyo so this tour was perfect - Kyoto is a beautiful, serene, cultural city. If you’re in Tokyo and debating on whether or not to take the trip to Kyoto, I’d say do it! Tour guides were very helpful and knowledgeable. The buffet lunch was also delicious!”
Mt. Fuji and Hakone in one full-day trip from Tokyo, with ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise. Bullet train return option.
“Excellent day, guide (EMI), was great 😊 Very knowledgeable and friendly Worth doing just to see Mt. Fuji”
A guided Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip with hotel pickup, Ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, plus a fast Shinkansen return option.
“This was such a great tour, saw so many things. It’s hard to believe that they could offer so much for such a low price. And to top it off we got to ride the bullet train back to Tokyo. We only have 4 days here so it’s nice to fit so much into 1 day,”
Travel Hakone for 2 days with unlimited local rides and discounts at 70+ sights, starting from Shinjuku via Odakyu Line.
“Hakone is a splendid town about 100km from Tokyo, making it a perfect day trip in the area! The pass includes all transportation from Tokyo and at Hakone including a sightseeing cruise on a Pirate ship, it's really good value for money even for one day”
Small-group day trip from Tokyo to Enoshima and Kamakura with Enoden train views, anime photo stops, shrine time, and the Great Buddha.
“Pretty straight forward self guided tour. Enough information to get you going, but enough latitude to choose your own adventure!”
Tokyo to Nagano by shinkansen for miso making, Obuse chestnuts, and Jigokudani snow monkeys in hot springs with an English guide.
“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”
Private Mount Fuji and Hakone day from Tokyo with a custom itinerary, guided stops, Lake Ashinoko views, and bullet train return via Odawara.
“Our family of 5 had an unforgettable day touring Mount Fuji and Hakone with our incredible guide, Ryu. The entire experience was seamless, well-paced, and beautifully curated. Ryu was knowledgeable and helpful—making sure we enjRead more”
Small-group Izu day trip from Tokyo: Mt Omuro Your Name crater views, a scenic coast train, and capybara feeding at Japan’s top cactus park.
Private bullet train day trip from Tokyo to Mishima with round-trip Shinkansen tickets, Mishima Taisha Shrine, and Rakujuen Park.
“Riding on a bullet train was top of our list and this trip gave us that and so much more!! We were collected at our hotel by Yoshi who had been in contact with us several times already and were expertly guided through the maze of rush hour Read more”
