Mt Fuji and Hakone by RV from Tokyo
Quick summary: Mt Fuji and Hakone make the classic first RV and campervan trip from Tokyo. The Fuji Five Lakes area offers lakeside camping and views of the mountain, while Hakone’s hot spring towns sit among wooded hills. Both are reachable in a few hours by expressway. Mountain roads are steep and winding, so take them slowly, and note that some roads up Mt Fuji itself restrict private vehicles at certain times.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Fuji Five Lakes | Lakeside camping, mountain views |
| Hakone | Hot spring towns |
| From Tokyo | A few hours by expressway |
| Mountain roads | Steep and winding |
| Fuji’s upper roads | Private vehicles restricted at times |
| Tours | Mt Fuji tours |
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Which RV route from Tokyo suits Mt Fuji and Hakone?
Take the expressway west to the Fuji Five Lakes, spend a night or two by the water, then continue to Hakone before returning to Tokyo.
Can you drive up Mt Fuji?
Some upper roads restrict private vehicles at certain times, so check current rules. A Mt Fuji tour handles access for you.
What else can you see?
Shrines, temples and hot springs. See temple and shrine tours and day trips from Tokyo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, to the Fuji Five Lakes area; some upper roads restrict private vehicles.
A few hours by expressway.
Yes, especially around the lakes.
Yes, take them slowly.