Private Hakone Tour (5.5 hours)

Explore the best of Hakone with your guide along the famous Hakone Loop – a route including unique transport options such as ropeways, cable cars and a pirate ship! Meet your local guide at Hakone-Yumoto Station and begin by catching the famous Hakone Tozan Railway which winds through the valley up to the town of Gora, with many spectacular views along the way! From Gora, you will ride the cable car and ropeway up to Owakudani, a volcanic and sulfurous crater created from an eruption over 3000 years ago. Be sure to try some famous snacks from the observatory including curry pan and black eggs! Descend via a ropeway to Lake Ashi, where a pirate ship will be waiting for you to traverse the beautiful lake to Moto-Hakone. This quaint town is famous for the nearby Hakone Shrine, with a vermillion floating torii gate and giant cedar trees. To conclude the tour, head back to Hakone-Yumoto Station by bus.

Highlights

  • Experience the famous Hakone Loop with a local guide, including unique transport options such as cable car, ropeway, and pirate ship.

  • Ride the Hakone Ropeway, see active volcanic vents, and try the famous black eggs (Kuro Tamago).

  • Cruise on the Hakone Pirate Ship and visit the iconic Hakone Shrine with its floating torii gate.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, caldera landscapes, and Lake Ashi (weather permitting).

  • Duration

    5 hours and 30 minutes

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • 5.5 hours of private guiding. Start time 09:00 at Hakone-Yumoto Station, finish at 14:30

What is not included

  • Any admissions, meals, or transportation. Our tours are completely flexible!

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Hakone Yumoto Station (About 1.5 hours from Ginza)

Start time

09:00:00

End point

Hakone Yumoto Station

What To Expect

Experience the ultimate Japan sightseeing adventure on a Hakone day tour from Tokyo, one of the most searched travel experiences for nature, Mt. Fuji views, and hot spring regions. This guided journey through Hakone follows the famous Hakone Loop, combining scenic transportation such as the Hakone Tozan Railway, cable car, ropeway, and the iconic pirate ship cruise across Lake Ashi. Explore the volcanic landscapes of Owakudani Valley, where you can witness geothermal activity and taste local specialties like black eggs and curry pan, before descending to the peaceful shores of Lake Ashi. Continue your experience with a visit to the historic Hakone Shrine, known for its sacred floating torii gate and ancient cedar forests, offering one of the most iconic cultural and nature spots in Japan. This small-group tour provides breathtaking mountain scenery, the possibility of viewing Mt. Fuji on clear days, and a fully guided experience ideal for travelers searching for the best Hakone tour, Hakone Loop itinerary, and top things to do in Hakone, Japan.

Itinerary

Guests get to enjoy the view of caldera mountains and lakes, volcanic activities, Mt. Fuji if lucky. Also more than 1000 years old Hakone Shrine. Please meet the guide at Hakone Yumoto station.
9:00 Hakone Yumoto Station (About 1.5 hours from Ginza)
          Proceed to Gora Station by train
10:00 Proceed to Sounzan Station by cable car
10:15 Proceed to Owakudani Station by ropeway
10:45 Enjoy the view of volcanic activities and some snacks (curry pan and black eggs)
11:15 Proceed to Togendai Station
11:45 Lunch at Togendai Station
12:40 Take the pirate ship on to the other side of Lake Ashi
13:10 Arrive at Motohakone Port
          Proceed to Hakone Shrine on foot
14:00 Back to Motohakone Port
          Proceed to Hakone Yumoto Station by bus
14:30 End of the tour























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