Hakone Private Highlights Tour from Tokyo by Car with Guide

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About this activity

Escape Tokyo and discover Hakone on a private full-day trip with your licensed English-speaking guide.

Travel comfortably door-to-door in a private black Toyota Alphard luxury minivan. Explore Hakone's volcanic landscape at Owakudani, enjoy scenic views of Lake Ashi, visit the historic Hakone Shrine, and choose additional experiences based on your interests and available time.

Your itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted based on weather, traffic, and your preferred pace. Your guide handles the driving and navigation while sharing insights into Japanese culture, history, and local life.

Private door-to-door transportation from central Tokyo
Licensed English-speaking Japanese guide
Owakudani, Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine
Flexible itinerary with optional sightseeing stops
Optional Hakone cruise or traditional Japanese onsen
Comfortable travel in a private Toyota Alphard
Mt. Fuji views are weather-dependent

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: O2 Japan travel

What is included

Included

Included: Private vehicle (fuel, tolls & parking included)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Tokyo)
Included: Licensed English-speaking Japanese guide
Included: Flexible itinerary

Not included

Not included: Lake Ashi cruise ticket
Not included: Onsen admission
Not included: Food & drinks

Itinerary

Owaku-dani Valley

45 min

Enter Hakone’s active volcanic zone, where sulphurous steam rises from the earth and the famous kuro-tamago (black eggs, slow-cooked in natural hot springs) are sold at the crater’s edge. Clear-day views of Mt. Fuji from the observation area are exceptional.
Lake Ashinoko

30 min

Stroll the peaceful lakeshore and take in views across the water to Mt. Fuji. An optional sightseeing cruise aboard the famous pirate ship is available at your discretion (additional cost).
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-Ko Pier

40 min Admission not included

Hakone Sightseeing Cruise is a sightseeing boat that crosses scenic Lake Ashi. The ship is designed like a pirate ship and offers beautiful views of the lake, surrounding mountains, and Mount Fuji on clear days.
Hakone Shrine

45 min

Hakone Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded in the 8th century. It is famous for its scenic red torii gate standing in the waters of Lake Ashi, making it one of Hakone’s most iconic photo spots.
Tenzan Onsen

Passing by

Conclude the day with a restorative soak at Tenzan, a well-regarded traditional bathhouse known for its outdoor baths (rotenburo) set among natural surroundings. Tattoo-friendly (one person per group). Admission fee not included. Depending on your itinerary and available.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Passing by

Discover impressive outdoor sculptures and modern art surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. (60 min) Depending on your itinerary and available.
Pola Museum of Art

Passing by

Enjoy world-class Impressionist and Japanese art in a peaceful forest setting. (60 min) Depending on your itinerary and available.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

FLEXSTAY INN Ekoda
Via Inn Shinagawa Oimachi
Omori Park Hotel
Hotel Tachibana
Hotel Pulitzer Jiyugaoka
Tokyo Banyan Hotel
Toyoko Inn Tokyo Omori
Hilton Tokyo
Toyoko Inn Tokyo Shinagawa Aomono yokocho eki
Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Ours Inn Hankyu
Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station

and 93 more pickup points

Please wait in your hotel lobby or at the main entrance about 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will contact you in advance and arrive in a black Toyota Alphard luxury minivan.