JAPAN · HIGH-SPEED TRAINS IN JAPAN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 high-speed trains in Japan worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone, a drum show, and return to Tokyo by Shinkansen on this full-day guided excursion.
“It’s a train ride, a very FAST TRAIN RIDE! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as we did. A surprisingly comfortable albeit uneventful.”
Review of Tokyo’s Mt. Fuji and Hakone day tour, with the 5th Station, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, buffet lunch, and bullet train return.
“Well worth the early start. We had an amazing day at Fuji and Hikone. We got lucky with the weather so had some stunning views of and from Fuji, along with a great cable car ride and boat cruise. Yui was an amazing tour guide and told us lots of interesting information during the bus rides.”
Review of the Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo, with ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, lunch, coach travel, and bullet train return.
“Excellent day, guide (EMI), was great 😊 Very knowledgeable and friendly Worth doing just to see Mt. Fuji”
Ride the bullet train from Tokyo to Nagano, tour a miso brewery, stroll Obuse, and meet snow monkeys at Jigokudani.
“Good value. It includes Shinkansen ticket from Tokyo to Nagano round trip plus lunch. Better to go there between December and March when the temperature is low. You will then see the monkey dipping in the hot spring. 45min walk from the drop off point to the monkey hot spring spa. Awesome experience. Do not bring any food even in plastic bag.”
Review of a private Mt Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo, with Chureito Pagoda, Lake Ashi, ropeway views, and bullet train return.
“We had a fantastic day with Ryu visiting the Mt. Fuji area. He made great suggestions and we visited all the best locations for seeing Mt. Fuji and learning about its importance to the Japanese people. Ryu also was able to share a lot oRead more”
Ride the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Mishima, visit a historic shrine and Rakujuen Park, and enjoy a private Mount Fuji area tour.
“Fabulous way to ride the bullet train with a knowledgeable, fabulous guide. Lots to see in a quieter setting - gorgeous views of Mt. Fuji too!”
Review of Tokyo’s Fujinomiya food tour with bullet train, Mt. Fuji views, sake, tea, local shops, lunch, pricing, and booking tips.
“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”
Review of a private Mount Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo, with shrine visits, hot springs, ropeway views, and a Shinkansen return.
“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.”
Combine Tokyo food and nightlife with Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, hot springs, meals, hotels, and bullet train travel.
“My guide for this tour, Satoshi, was great. He was very knowledgeable and made the travel between sites and cities very easy. A nice benefit of this tour company is that all travel and meals are built into the price. I selected this tour on a whim for my first visit to Japan but Read more”
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