Hakone Private Highlights Tour from Tokyo by Car with Guide
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape Tokyo and discover Hakone on a private full-day trip with your licensed English-speaking guide. Travel comfortably door-to-door in a private black Toyota Alphard luxury minivan. Explore Hakone's volcanic landscape at Owakudani, enjoy scenic views of Lake Ashi, visit the historic Hakone Shrine, and choose additional experiences based on your interests and available time. Your itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted based on weather, traffic, and your preferred pace. Your guide handles the driving and navigation while sharing insights into Japanese culture, history, and local life. • Private door-to-door transportation from central Tokyo • Licensed English-speaking Japanese guide • Owakudani, Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine • Flexible itinerary with optional sightseeing stops • Optional Hakone cruise or traditional Japanese onsen • Comfortable travel in a private Toyota Alphard • Mt. Fuji views are weather-dependent
Inclusions
What's included
- Private vehicle (fuel, tolls & parking included)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Tokyo)
- Licensed English-speaking Japanese guide
- Flexible itinerary
What's not
- Lake Ashi cruise ticket
- Onsen admission
- Food & drinks
Itinerary
Enter Hakone’s active volcanic zone, where sulphurous steam rises from the earth and the famous kuro-tamago (black eggs, slow-cooked in natural hot springs) are sold at the crater’s edge. Clear-day views of Mt. Fuji from the observation area are exceptional.
Stroll the peaceful lakeshore and take in views across the water to Mt. Fuji. An optional sightseeing cruise aboard the famous pirate ship is available at your discretion (additional cost).
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise is a sightseeing boat that crosses scenic Lake Ashi. The ship is designed like a pirate ship and offers beautiful views of the lake, surrounding mountains, and Mount Fuji on clear days.
Hakone Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded in the 8th century. It is famous for its scenic red torii gate standing in the waters of Lake Ashi, making it one of Hakone’s most iconic photo spots.
Conclude the day with a restorative soak at Tenzan, a well-regarded traditional bathhouse known for its outdoor baths (rotenburo) set among natural surroundings. Tattoo-friendly (one person per group). Admission fee not included. Depending on your itinerary and available.
Discover impressive outdoor sculptures and modern art surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. (60 min) Depending on your itinerary and available.
Enjoy world-class Impressionist and Japanese art in a peaceful forest setting. (60 min) Depending on your itinerary and available.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- O2 Japan travel
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Round-trip travel between Tokyo and Hakone takes about 4 hours
- Mt. Fuji views are weather-dependent
- Please bring cash for cruise and onsen admission fees
- Some onsen may restrict guests with tattoos
- The tour operates rain or shine
- Your guide will contact you prior to the tour (WhatsApp available)
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 147% above the median of the 893 day trips we list in Tokyo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 359 of 893.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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