10-Hour Private Hakone Tour from Tokyo with Lake Ashi Cruise

10 Hours Round trip from Tokyo hotel Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hakone Shrine and see the famous red torii gate on Lake Ashi
02 Cruise across Lake Ashi with Mt. Fuji views, weather permitting
03 Ride the Hakone Ropeway to Ōwakudani and try the area's famous black eggs
04 Explore the Hakone Open-Air Museum, where nature and art come together
05 Enjoy a relaxing stroll through Hakone Gora Park with fountains, tea houses, and seasonal flowers
06 Add an optional hot spring experience at a day-use onsen such as Hakone Yuryo or Tenzan

Experience an unforgettable private day trip from Tokyo to the Hakone area with comfortable private transport and an English-speaking driver. Visit Hakone Shrine, cruise across Lake Ashi, ride the Hakone Ropeway to Ōwakudani, and explore the Hakone Open-Air Museum and Gora Park. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, cultural landmarks, and local Japanese cuisine, with the option to add a relaxing onsen experience before returning to Tokyo.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo

Suggested time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pickup & Drop-off: Tokyo hotel (private car)

8:00 AM - Pickup from Tokyo - Depart for Hakone, with an approximately 2-hour drive.
10:00 AM - Hakone Shrine (Hakone Jinja) - Visit the famous red torii gate on Lake Ashi. Duration: 30 minutes.
10:40 AM - Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise - Enjoy a scenic cruise with Mt. Fuji views, weather permitting. Duration: 30 minutes.
11:20 AM - Hakone Ropeway to Ōwakudani - Ride the ropeway, see the volcanic hot springs, and try the famous black eggs. Duration: 40 minutes.
12:30 PM - Lunch - Stop at a local restaurant for Japanese cuisine such as soba noodles or a kaiseki meal. Duration: 1 hour.
1:30 PM - Hakone Open-Air Museum - Explore this stunning outdoor museum where nature and art come together. Duration: 1 hour.
2:45 PM - Hakone Gora Park - Enjoy a relaxing stroll among fountains, tea houses, and seasonal flowers. Duration: 30 minutes.
3:30 PM - Onsen (Hot Spring Experience) - Optional: spend 1 hour at a day-use onsen such as Hakone Yuryo or Tenzan.
4:30 PM - Depart for Tokyo - Travel back to the city, with a journey of approximately 1.5-2 hours.
6:00 PM - Arrive in Tokyo - Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.