Lake Ashi (Ashi-no-ko) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Lake Ashi. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mt. Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

• Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licensed Operator)

• Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bus

• Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver

• Mt. Fuji Hidden Gem Custom Car Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver

It’s free to visit Lake Ashi, but extra costs apply if you wish to go on a boat trip. Many visitors get here on a tour from Tokyo. Bus and bullet train tours start at US$90, or, for a more luxurious option, private trips typically start at US$424, with private car transportation included.

Yes, Lake Ashi is definitely worth visiting. It's a popular spot to visit as you can see Mt. Fuji in the background, so it makes a great photo stop. Consider visiting as part of a sightseeing tour from Tokyo for a stress-free day. These tours typically visit multiple dispersed outdoor wonders and also include transportation from Tokyo.

Per one customer who booked the Mt. Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train, "The agenda was wonderful, and we had a fabulous tour guide, Rogi. She was so much fun and so knowledgeable! All of our stops were beautiful and interesting. I would highly recommend this tour and especially Roji to anyone."

Yes, you can see Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashi—when the lake is still, you can see a mirror image of Mt. Fuji on its surface. The lake is located in Hakone National Park, which is famed for its exceptional views of the mountain.

Near Lake Ashi, there are volcanic hot springs that ensure that the lake never freezes over. The hot springs are also worth a stop if you’re visiting Hakone National Park.

If you want to walk the full 12.2-mile (19.6-kilometer) route around Lake Ashi, it takes around five hours and is considered challenging in certain places. A more moderate option is to walk the lake’s west bank, which is 7.2 miles (11.6 kilometers) and typically takes around three hours.

Yes, you can fish in Lake Ashi. Edible fish you might catch include black bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, and wakasagi (Japanese pond smelt). It’s possible to fish in the lake or the Hayakawa River that flows from it to the Pacific Ocean.

The pirate ships on Lake Ashi were built for the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise. Cruises on the ships last for around 25–40 minutes, during which you can enjoy great Mt. Fuji views. It’s a little added fun to your sightseeing tour in Hakone.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Lake Ashi. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Tokyo:

• Mt. Fuji

• Tokyo Tower

• Senso-ji Temple

• Shibuya

• Tokyo Imperial Palace

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Tokyo.