Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park
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Is Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park worth booking?
Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park is a 8-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $17900 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 19 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (19)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $17900 per person
Explore Hakone and see Mt. Fuji with an English guide on this private one-day tour with round-trip from Tokyo to Hakone and return. Take a cruise on Lake Ashi, ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway that overlooks the Hakone
What you get
- All transportation fee within Hakone and all Hakone bus fares, mountain train and cable cars
- Discount Entrance Fees to Hakone Open Air Museum, Narukawa Art Museum and the Hakone Barrier Station
- In good weather: Owakudani Ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise with Mt. Fuji views.
- Entrance fees for Hakone Gora Park, Old Tokaido road walking along Lake Ashi (30 minute walk)
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Transportation Option: Public Transportation or Private Car (Choose at check out)
About this experience
Explore Hakone and see Mt. Fuji with an English guide on this private one-day tour with round-trip from Tokyo to Hakone and return. Take a cruise on Lake Ashi, ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway that overlooks the Hakone National Park and walk on the Old Tokaido Road.
What's included
Included
- All transportation fee within Hakone and all Hakone bus fares, mountain train and cable cars
- Discount Entrance Fees to Hakone Open Air Museum, Narukawa Art Museum and the Hakone Barrier Station
- In good weather: Owakudani Ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise with Mt. Fuji views.
- Entrance fees for Hakone Gora Park, Old Tokaido road walking along Lake Ashi (30 minute walk)
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Transportation Option: Public Transportation or Private Car (Choose at check out)
Not included
- Meals, snacks and drinks
- Optional Activities: Ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway that overlooks the Hakone National Park (Optional: 1,300 JPY) Gora Park’s Tea Ceremony in Japanese garden (Optional: 500 JPY) Hakone Open Air Museum with Picasso Gallery (Optional: 1,600 JPY) Crusing Lake Ashi with a two body modern ship and a rope way to the top of Mt. Koma (Optional, Ropeway + Ship fee: 2,220 JPY) Narukawa Art Museum with good view of Mt. Fuji and Japanese paintings (Optional: 1,200 JPY) Public Hot bath at Hakone Yumoto (Optional, Entrance fee: 1,800 JPY, for private indoor bath: +1,000 JPY) Other optional activities in Hakone
- All optional activities costs for tour guide should be covered by the guest on the day of the tour
What you'll see and do
Owaku-dani Valley
Ōwakudani is a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was created around 3000 years ago, as a result of the explosion of the Hakone volcano.
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The Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone Open-Air Museum is Japan's first open-air museum, opened in 1969 in Hakone in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It has collections of artworks made by Picasso, Henry Moore, Taro Okamoto, Yasuo Mizui, Churyo Sato, and many others, featuring over a thousand sculptures and works of art.
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Hakone Ropeway
The Hakone Ropeway is the name of an aerial lift, as well as its operator. The funitel line links between Sōunzan and Tōgendai via Ōwakudani, all within Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. The line became funitel in 2002, the second of its kind in the nation, after Hashikurasan Ropeway.
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Hakone Jinja
The Hakone Shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine on the shores of Lake Ashi in the town of Hakone in the Ashigarashimo District of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is also known as the Hakone Gongen.
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Gora Park
Western-style hillside botanical garden with a tea house, greenhouses & a central fountain.
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Narukawa Art Museum
Opened in 1988, this art museum features Nihonga-style paintings, city views, a cafe & gardens.
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Mt. Hakone
Mount Hakone is a complex volcano in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan that is truncated by two overlapping calderas, the largest of which is 10 × 11 km wide.
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Hakone Jinja
A Shinto shrine located on the east bank of Lake Ashi in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to a dragon god believed to provide luck with money, business prosperity, and aid in love and marriage.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Exact Meet-up Details are sent to the guest depending on the tour option the guest chooses
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Exact Meet-up Details are sent to the guest depending on the tour option the guest chooses
Options you can book
Public - Odawara Station
Public Transport - Odawara St: Full Day Tour (8 hours) Public Transportation with JR Pass - From Odawara Station
Private - From Odawara Station
Prt car from Odawara Station: Private Vehicle - From Odawara Station
Private Vehicle - From Tokyo
Private Vehicle - From Tokyo
Public Transport - From Tokyo
Public Transport from Tokyo: Full Day Tour (8 hours) Public Transportation with JR Pass - From Tokyo
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Awaits
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Must provide birth date to verify age at the time of booking
- Passport will be required for transportation on tour day
- Embark on a scenic day trip from Tokyo to Hakone, a picturesque region renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Your journey begins at Shinjuku Station, where you'll meet your English-speaking guide and board an express train to Hakone. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Hakone Gora Park, stroll along the historic Old Tokaido Road, and ascend the Owakudani Ropeway for panoramic views of the volcanic valley and Mt. Fuji. Cruise across the serene waters of Lake Ashi on a traditional pirate ship. For a more personalized experience, choose from a variety of optional activities: indulge in a traditional tea ceremony, admire world-class art at the Hakone Open Air Museum, or relax in a soothing onsen. Your day trip concludes in Tokyo, arriving at Shinjuku Station just before dinner.
- Peak Seasons: There are many peak seasons in Hakone, but it is especially busy during Autumn as Hakone is one of the most beautiful locations of Japan to view autumn foliage. During peak season, there will be heavy traffic on the roads and may take two to three times the duration to travel between locations by bus at Hakone. Other peak holidays include Golden Week (May 6th to 27th), the Obon Holidays (August 11th to 20th), and the New Year Holidays (December 28th – January 6th).
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM: After your booking, you will receive a link to the Hakone Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Hakone Form is completed accurately before three week of your tour date. We will work on an itinerary based on your detail. We will contact you by email (or the platform you made the booking at), but for urgent cases we may send a SMS text message to you from our global phone number.
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. For Custom Tour bookings that are requested with less than 7 days before the travel date, we may not be able to arrange your custom tour in time so your booking request may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
- Why am I charged a service fee if I make a cancellation after you started planning the trip?
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be very challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and your answers from the Custom Tour form, we will begin putting together your Itinerary Sheet and will start arranging your tour guide, buying tickets, making reservations at venues for your tour, etc.
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary Sheet, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable.
- If your cancellation falls within the fees applied to the Standard Cancellation Policy, the service fee of 15% will no longer take effect. You will only be responsible for the cancellation fee specified in the Standard Cancellation Policy. Please carefully review the terms and conditions specified on the checkout page.
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.
- Mode of transportation: Transportation round trip from Tokyo to Hakone and within the Hakone only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- What if I'm late?
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Outstanding Tour Guide - Highly Recommend!
We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Shunsuke Moriyama, who we connected with on Japan Awaits. We wanted to see Mt Fuji, which can be unpredictable, and often fogged in. That was what happened, there was dense fog and we did not get to actually see it. However, Shun made the best of it for us. He was so well organized, so informative, very kind and patient. He brought us to/from Tokyo to Hokone via public transportation and that in itself was a great experience. We could not have done this without Shun's help! He gave us so much history and background along the way and taught us a lot about the sites we did get to see and overall about Japan. Shun is so good, great English and very well spoken. He could be teaching classes about Japan and its rich history! We truly appreciated our time with Shun and his big, warm smile only added to our positive experience!
via Tripadvisor
A lovely day in Hakone
Kumiko Wada san was very helpful, knowledgable and fitted things in to suit what we wanted to do We were not able to see mt Fuji because of the weather but had a lovely day anyway The scenery is beautiful and Hakone is worth a visit in its own right
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Great experience! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see amazing things (Historic checkpoint, Hakone shrine, the open air sculpture museum) and had a fantastic day.
via Tripadvisor
A fantastic experience
This was a wonderful experience and we learned a lot about the area and its history. Our guide was knowledgeable and attentive making sure we had the fullest experience.
via Viator
A wonderful day of exploration and learning in Hakone region.
We thought the tour was a group tour and were delighted by having an English speaking guide all to ourselves! Yuka was very kind and patient and took time to answer all of our questions. She has very good English skills and we were able to communicate with her easily. We learned many things from her about Japanese culture and history. We saw so many wonderful places on this tour. Sadly, the weather did not favor us with a view of Mt. Fuji, so we will have to come back and retake the tour in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $17900 to $294200
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park cost?
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Prices start at $17900 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hakone Private One Day Tour From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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