Hakone Private Day Tour by Car: Mt. Fuji Views, Nature & Shrine

DestinationHakone, Japan
Duration9 hours
Tour sizeMax 6
LanguageJapanese, Spanish, French, English

Overview

Step away from Tokyo and discover the beauty of Hakone on a private, comfortable journey. Your English-speaking guide meets you at your hotel and drives for the day, so Hakone arrives without a single change of train.

Travel through mountain roads with views of Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and volcanic landscapes. Visit highlights such as Hakone Shrine, Motohakone, Owakudani Valley, and scenic viewpoints selected for the best views.

This tour is flexible to match your interests. Spend more time at viewpoints, enjoy a relaxing lunch, or add experiences like an art museum or hot spring, depending on your preferences and schedule.

Experience Hakone not just by visiting places, but by enjoying its scenery, culture, and atmosphere in a private setting.

The itinerary is for reference only. As this is a private tour, the guide tailors the experience within the tour duration based on guests’ interests and requests.

What’s included

  • A Professional Local Guide
  • Photo opportunities throughout
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives between sites

What to expect

  1. Anest Iwata Sky Lounge

    Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi from the scenic Taikanzan viewpoint, and browse nearby shops or grab a light snack. Duration: Approx
  2. Lake Ashinoko

    Relax and enjoy lunch around Motohakone Port. Recommended options include Bakery & Table Hakone, La Terrazza Ashinoko, Amimoto Oba, and Hakone Akatsukian. The guide will assist based on your preferences and crowd conditions.
  3. Hakone Shrine

    Visit the historic shrine, walk through the cedar-lined path, and take memorable photos near the iconic torii gate of peace by the lake.
  4. Narukawa Art Museum

    Appreciate traditional Japanese paintings while enjoying stunning elevated views over Lake Ashi.
  5. Owaku-dani Valley

    Explore the dramatic volcanic landscape with rising white steam and experience Hakone’s dynamic natural environment.
  6. Otome Toge

    Enjoy a final scenic view of Mt. Fuji from this peaceful mountain pass.

Good to know

  • Meeting: Hotel pickup
  • Languages: Japanese, Spanish, French, English
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

What our guests say

5.0
Our guide was fantastic and very friendly. They made the whole experience so enjoyable — a truly memorable day.
Erin I.
An amazing tour! We saw all the highlights with the history behind each place we visited. Could not recommend it more.
Kevin T.
An amazing guide who made the whole day special. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves — a wonderful experience.
Kara H.
Interesting, informative and engaging from start to finish. We came away with a much greater appreciation of Japan.
Thomas L.
Our guide showed us hidden spots we would never have found on our own, with the best English of any guide we met in Japan.
K. Jantz

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