Hakone hot spring day trip from Tokyo with private driver
Description
Explore the natural beauty of Japan with personalized guided tours just outside Tokyo. Choose from a variety of outdoor experiences in stunning locations like Okutama, Hakone, and Nikko. Each tour is tailored to your interests, whether you're hiking, sightseeing, fishing, or relaxing in soothing onsens. Enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free adventure. Immerse yourself in Japan's rich culture and breathtaking landscapes for a memorable day trip. - Tailored outdoor experiences including hiking, fishing, and onsens - Visit beautiful destinations like Okutama, Hakone, and Nikko - Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off for a seamless experience - Perfect for anyone looking to escape the city and enjoy nature
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Itinerary
You get picked up at the selected location (Hotel), and taken to Hakone. The drive takes around 2 hours.
Hakone Shrine (箱根神社, Hakone Jinja) stands at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashinoko. The shrine buildings are hidden in the dense forest, but are well advertised by its huge torii gates, one standing prominently in the lake and two others over the main street of Moto-Hakone.
Standing elegantly in the calm waters of Lake Ashi, the Peace Torii (平和の鳥居, Heiwa no Torii) is one of Japan’s most iconic and cherished landmarks. This torii gate, part of Hakone Shrine (箱根神社, Hakone Jinja), symbolizes a harmonious union of nature and spirituality. The Peace Torii, partly submerged in Lake Ashi, represents Japan’s dedication to peace and resilience and has become a symbol of peaceful reflection within the country’s cultural landscape.
Lake Ashinoko (Ashinoko) in Hakone-machi, Japan, is a stunning caldera lake famous for iconic views of Mount Fuji, its red Hakone Shrine torii gate, and scenic cruises on pirate ships connecting ports like Hakone-machi
Established in 1952, Hakone Museum of Art is the longest-standing museum in the Hakone area. The uniquely designed site offers beautiful landscape and garden views in different seasons throughout the year.
Hakone Yuryo is a beautiful open air hot spring with stunning views of the surrounding nature with different colors depending on the season. You can have a delicious meal at their in house restaurant after having a relaxing bath.
Return to your selected location (Hotel).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed, please proceed with the booking. We will contact you one day before the tour to confirm your pickup address. You may also include your pickup location in the “Special Requirements” section when booking. To avoid traffic during peak hours, we recommend an early pickup between 7:00 AM and 7:45 AM. An earlier start allows you to avoid traffic congestion and visit more locations around Mount Fuji. However, the pickup time is flexible, and we will collect you at the time you request. Note: The Mount Fuji hiking season runs from July to September. During this period, there is an entrance fee of ¥2,500 JPY per person to access the Mount Fuji 5th Station, along with a mandatory shuttle bus service. If you do not plan to hike, you may skip the 5th Station and instead explore surrounding areas that offer clear, close views of Mount Fuji and other attractions. This is a fully customizable private tour. You may add or skip locations according to your preferences, and only members of your group will participate in the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
For those staying in Tokyo and looking for a day trip to Hakone getting a private car is the best experience - especially for couples or in groups of 2-3! Since the locations and scheduled are already planned, it's really a low maintenance and easy way of visiting Hakone and getting the full experience vs trying to take the train to get there and then figure out how to go from point A to point B. Not much more cost but a lot more value. Elias was not only our tour guide and driver but he also gracefully brought his SLR camera and was our photographer and took over 400+ photos. For couples I dont need to explain how big of difference of having a third person taking photos can add to the experience. Finally, Elias is a great person who genuinely cares about making sure his clients get the best out of the tour - we actually needed to catch the shinkansen to Osaka on the same day and he made sure that we were able to get back to Tokyo to the hotel and make it to the train station on time (even though it was our fault for cutting it so close).
It was a pleasure spending the day with you both. Although we had to make a few adjustments along the way due to traffic, I really appreciated your flexibility, and I only wish we had a bit more time to explore a few additional spots together. I’m very glad you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a smooth and relaxed way to explore Hakone. I hope to see you again in Japan someday!