10-Hour Private Hakone Car Tour from Tokyo with Lake Ashi and Owakudani

10 Hours Round trip from Your hotel in Tokyo's 23 wards Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private 10-hour Hakone day trip from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver
02 Explore Hakone Shrine's wooded grounds and the shores of Lake Ashi
03 Admire Owakudani's volcanic scenery from permitted viewing areas
04 Look out for Mount Fuji across Lake Ashi on clear days
05 Adjust the stop order and sightseeing time to suit your group and local conditions

Escape Tokyo for a private day among Hakone's forests, lake views, and volcanic landscapes. Travel in a seven-seat vehicle with an English-speaking driver and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards. Visit the wooded grounds of Hakone Shrine, stroll beside Lake Ashi, and continue to Owakudani to admire its volcanic scenery from permitted viewing areas. On clear days, you may catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji, while optional Lake Ashi cruises or Hakone Ropeway rides can be discussed in advance at extra cost.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tokyo, Hakone

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, and Owakudani Day Trip

Morning: Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel within Tokyo's 23 wards. Travel by private seven-seat vehicle to Hakone Shrine and Lake Ashi. Explore the wooded shrine grounds and lakeside independently; access to the torii photo spot depends on queues and local conditions.

Lunch: Stop for a meal at your own expense.

Afternoon: Continue by road to Owakudani, subject to volcanic safety restrictions and access. Admire the volcanic scenery from permitted viewing areas; black eggs and refreshments are optional purchases. Mount Fuji views depend on the weather.

Return to your Tokyo hotel within the total 10-hour service period. Stop order and duration depend on traffic, weather, and your pace. A Lake Ashi cruise or Hakone Ropeway ride may be discussed before travel, at additional cost, replacing other sightseeing time. A separate guide and guided walks are not included.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Your hotel in Tokyo's 23 wards 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private seven-seat vehicle for up to five travelers
English-speaking driver for up to 10 hours
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards
Private transportation between the itinerary stops

What's Not Included

Meals, drinks, black eggs, and personal purchases
Entrance fees and optional activity tickets, including Lake Ashi cruises and Hakone Ropeway
A separate tour guide or guided walking tour
Overtime and pickup or drop-off outside Tokyo's 23 wards, if arranged
Parking and highway tolls; please confirm any applicable charges before booking
Gratuities

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing and a light jacket
An umbrella or raincoat
Drinking water
Sun protection
Japanese yen or a payment card for meals and optional purchases
A charged phone

Know before you go

This private car tour is for 1-5 travelers in a seven-seat vehicle, including the driver. For comfort and luggage space, 2-4 travelers are recommended; please tell us your luggage size and quantity before booking.
The 10-hour service includes travel time from and back to Tokyo. The order and duration of stops depend on traffic, weather, queues, and road conditions. Mount Fuji views are weather-dependent.
The driver speaks English; a separate guide is not included. Please confirm any tolls, parking charges, and overtime fees before booking. Owakudani access is subject to local volcanic safety restrictions. Contact us in advance to discuss optional paid cruise or ropeway rides and the revised schedule.

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