The classic mountain-resort day trip — Owakudani's steaming valley, Lake Ashi and its lakeside torii — in a private vehicle with a licensed guide.

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Trade the port town for the mountains. With a government-licensed English-speaking guide in a private vehicle, you’ll take in the highlights of Hakone — the resort region of hot springs and lake views west of the port. Stand at Owakudani, where sulphurous steam still rises from the active volcano, and reach Lake Ashi, where a red torii stands in the water beneath Mt. Fuji on a clear day.
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Be back on board at least 60 minutes before departure. Every itinerary on this site is designed around your all-aboard time, not around opening hours.
Mt. Fuji is clearly visible roughly 3–4 days out of 10, best in early morning. Check the official live camera before you commit to a view-based plan — and see our Plan B.
See which cruises call at Shimizu in 2026, and when — times verified against the official port schedule. Note: if your ship docks at Okitsu Pier, walking out is not permitted — plan transport ahead.