Japan · Geological Wonders

Private Hakone Tour View of Mt. Fuji, Nature and Culture

9 Hours Round trip from Minato City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day Hakone experience from Shinagawa
  • 02 Bullet train travel between Shinagawa and Odawara
  • 03 Sightseeing cruise across Lake Ashi with Mt. Fuji views
  • 04 Ride the Hakone Ropeway over volcanic landscapes
  • 05 Visit Owakudani and try the legendary black eggs
  • 06 Travel through the mountains on the Hakonetozan Cable Car
  • 07 Explore the Hakone Open Air Museum
  • 08 A mix of nature, culture, history, and scenic transport

Discover Hakone on a private full-day journey that blends mountain scenery, volcanic landscapes, lakeside views, and cultural highlights. Travel from Shinagawa to Odawara by bullet train, then explore the Hakone area by cruise, ropeway, cable car, and local transport as you take in some of the region’s most iconic sights.

Along the way, enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi with views toward Mt. Fuji, visit the sulfurous volcanic area of Owakudani, and try the area’s legendary black eggs. The day also includes time at the Hakone Open Air Museum, where art and nature come together in a striking outdoor setting.

Along the way, enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Lake Ashi with views toward Mt. Fuji, visit the sulfurous volcanic area of Owakudani, and try the area’s legendary black eggs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Odawara, Hakone
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Start your tour at the easy accessible Shinagawa Station. 10 minutes, admission is free.Arrive at Odawara Station by bullet train and pick up a Hakone Free Pass.Board a sightseeing cruise across the great Lake Ashi.Soak in the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji from the sightseeing cruise ship and learn about the Hakone Shrine that looks out over the waters.Hop on the Hakone Ropeway to travel up Mt. Hakone and witness another view of Mt. Fuji.Enter the valley of hell where sulfurous fumes are expelled from the active volcano and try some legendary black eggs cooked in the local hot springs.From Owakudani we will travel to Gora Station via Ropeway where we will then transfer onto the Hakonetozan Cable Car - a railway system built into the mountains where you can enjoy the peaceful views of the surrounding area.The final stop on the tour is the Hakone Open Air Museum. Here you will be indulged in Japan's first ever open air museum where art and nature are together as one. You will learn and see works by renowned artists such as Henry Moore and Pablo Picasso.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Minato City 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bullet train ride to and from Shinagawa Station to Odawara Station
  • Hakone Open Air Museum entrance
  • Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Ashi
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private tour - no one else will join you
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Legendary Black Eggs at Owakudani
  • Hakone Ropeway
  • Hakonetozan Cable Car
  • All bus rides at Hakone

What's Not Included

  • Any additional food other than the legendary black eggs
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities are not included and are optional

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • This tour requires you to be physically fit. You will be walking about 9 km over the course of the day. We will be going at a slow pace across mostly flat land but you do need to be in reasonable health and be able to walk up and down stairs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Minato City, JP
Tour start
Minato City, JP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Minato City.

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