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Private Day Tour to Hakone – Scenic Highlights & Mt. Fuji Views (Weather Permitting)

Mt. Fuji from Hakone

Possibility of viewing Mt. Fuji

Map for plan A

Map for plan B

The Shinkansen passing by at Odawara station without slowing down

Plan A: Observatory of Narukawa Art Museum

Plan A: View from Narukawa Art Museum

Plan A: Paintings of Narukawa Art Museum

Plan A: Lake Cruise boat

Plan A: Mt. Koma Ropeway

Plan A: Mt. Fuji from Mt. Koma Ropeway

Plan A: Lake Ashi from Mt. Koma Ropeway

Plan A: Shrine at the top of Mt. Koma

Plan B: Open Air Museum

Plan B: Open Air Museum ( Picasso Gallery)

Plan B: Owakudani Ropeway

Plan B: Black egg and Owakudani volcano

Plan B: Mt.Fuji and Owakudani Ropeway

Plan B: Lake Cruise by the pirate ship

Plan A extension#1: Public hot bath with Mt. Fuji

Plan A/B extension#2: Private hot bath

Plan B special#1: Venetian Glass Museum

Plan B special#2: Gora Park, Japanese Garden

Plan B special#2: Gora Park, Tea house

Plan B special#2: Gora Park, Tea room

Plan B special#3: Hakone Museum, view in autumn

Plan B special#3: Hakone Museum, view from garden

Plan B special#3: Hakone Museum, inside of museum

Private Day Tour to Hakone – Scenic Highlights & Mt. Fuji Views (Weather Permitting)

Name: Hakone Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 247 USD
Rating: 5.0 (428 reviews)

Day Trip

Joined 2014

Yuki K.

4.80 / 5

(428 reviews)

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Hakone

English

10 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Yuki K.)

Up to 5 people

This tour is arranged based on my experience, more than 100 times. If we can expect the view of Mt. Fuji by a live camera, I will take you to the best places for viewing it as early as possible. Where you can enjoy the view without having to wait long. If not, I will take you to other popular places you can enjoy without the view, expecting the view at a later part of the tour. Hakone is famous for hot spring baths; you can try a public or private one if you want by extending the tour time.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- I will meet you near the reception. I will show your name on my iPad. I will contact you via WhatsApp, so please have your phone ready. We can find our phone numbers at the bottom of the itinerary two days before the tour date.

08:30 AM

8:30-9:30: Train to Tokyo station

Train: We will move to Tokyo Station to take the Shinkansen to Odawara.

09:30 AM

9:36-11:00: Shinkansen to Odawara station

Transportation: Taking the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Odawara which runs about 280 Km/h (about 8,000/4,000 JPY for a round trip per adult/under 12) It is very impressive to observe other express Shinkansen passing by at Odawara station. Then, we will take a local train to Hakone Yumoto, the entrance of Hakone.

11:00 AM

We will check the view of Mt. Fuji by a live camera and decide which plan we take.

note: The possibility of viewing Mt Fuji depends on the season, more than 60% in winter while less than 20% in summer. Please refer to the following URL. https://gowithguide.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-view-mt-fuji-from-hakone-1980

11:00 AM

Plan A: We will follow this plan when we can see Mt. Fuji in the morning.

note: We won't use the Hakone Free Pass which does not cover Mt. Koma ropeway. Instead, we will buy tickets for each ride.

11:00 AM

Plan A: 11:00-12:00: Bus to Lake Ashi

Bus: We will take a bus from Hakone Yumoto to Lake Ashi to view Mt. Fuji as early as possible when it is clear. The fee is 1,000JPY per adult.

12:00 PM

Plan A: 12:00-13:00 Narukawa Art Museum

Narukawa Art Museum: It has a great view of Mt. Fuji and many fine Japanese paintings.

Admission fee: 1,200 JPY, Guide: free

URL: http://www.narukawamuseum.co.jp/en/lounge/index.html

01:00 PM

Plan A: 13:00-13:30 Short cruise to Mt.Koma ropeway

You will take a catamaran ship to visit Mt. Koma where you can see Mt. Fuji during this quiet cruise.

The fee is 1,000JPY per adult.

note: We won't take the crowded pirate ship as it doesn't go to Mt. Koma ropeway operated by its competitor.

URL: https://www-hakone--yuransen-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja

01:30 PM

Plan A: 13:30-14:30: Lunch

Lunch; I will take you to a Japanese restaurant where you can eat Tempura, Japanese noodle, Katsudon, etc. (about 2,000 JPY per person).

02:00 PM

Plan A: 14:30-15:30 Mt.Koma ropeway

The highlight of this Hakone tour. You can see breath taking 360-degree view of Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and the Pacific Ocean from the top of Mt. Koma (1356m/4449ft). The fee is 2,200JPY per adult.

URL: https://visitkanagawa.jp/destination/hakone-komagatake-rope-way

03:30 PM

Plan A: 15:30-16:00 Lake cruise to Kojiri

We will take the other catamaran ship to Kojiri port. The fee is 1,000JPY per adult.

04:00 PM

Plan A: 16:15-17:30: Bus to Odawara station

We will take a bus from Togendai to Hakone Yumoto station. The fee is 1,600JPY per adult.

11:00 AM

Plan B We will follow this plan when we cannot see Mt. Fuji in the morning.

note: We will buy the Hakone Free Pass with 6,000 JPY per adult. There is possibility to see Mt. Fuji in the afternoon from Owakudani and Lake Ashi when the weather permits.

11:00 AM

Plan B: 11:00-12:00 Train to Open Air Museum by the mountain train

We will take the mountain train from Hakone Yumoto station.

12:00 PM

Plan B: 12:00-13:00 Hakone Open Air Museum

Hakone Open Air Museum; The most popular spot for local Japanese. Many unique sculptures, funs for children and Picasso Gallery. Admission for adult/student/child: 2,000/1,800/800 JPY, Guide: free

URL: https://www.hakone-oam.or.jp/en/

01:00 PM

Plan B: 13:00-13:30 Lunch

We will have Japanese foods or Gyoza dumplings for lunch.

02:00 PM

Plan B: 14:00-15:00: Ropeway via Owakudani volcano

We will take the Ropeway via Owakudani volcano. I can take you to the best view of Mt. Fuji when it is clear.

03:10 PM

Plan B: 15:15-15:50: Cruising Lake Ashi

Cruising Lake Ashi; We will take the popular pirate ship.

Admission included in Hakone Free Pass, but I can buy the VIP tickets for you during its busy seasons.

04:00 PM

Plan B: 16:00-17:30 Bus to Odawara station

We will take a rapid bus from Moto-Hakone and then a train to Odawara.

05:30 PM

Plan A & B: 17:44-18:18 Shinkansen to Tokyo

Return to Tokyo from Odawara station by the Shinkansen.

07:00 PM

At your hotel

End of the tour

Special orders : You can visit the following places by changing the plans

I will offer you a modified plan with necessary trade offs/ additional charge. You can find pictures of these places in the following URL.

https://gowithguide.com/japan/tour/hakone-best-memories-of-hakone-887

Plan A extension #1: Public hot spring bath with Mt. Fuji view

By extending the tour for one hour with 5,000 JPY, you can enjoy a public open air hot spring bath (onsen) where you can see Mt. Fuji.

Plan A/B extension #2: Private hot spring bath at the end of the tour

By extending the tour for one hour with 5,000 JPY, you can enjoy a public or private open air hot spring bath (onsen) at the end of the tour.

Public outdoor bath:2,000 JPY or Private indoor bath :about 10,000 JPY per bathroom per 90 min.

URL: https://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/english/

note: If you have a large tattoo, you may not be allowed to enter.

If your tattoo is small, you can cover it up.

Plan B special #1: Venetian Glass Museum instead of Owakudani ropeway

This museum has a beautiful garden with lots of trees made of glass which glitter under the Sun. The museum has a nice collection of Venetian glasses and souvenirs. Note that you can't visit Owakudani volcano with the ropeway if you choose this museum due to the locations of both places. Admission fee: 1800 JPY, Guide: free, good place when you cannot see Mt. Fuji

URL: https://www.hakone-garasunomori.jp/en/

Plan B special #2: Gora Park instead of Open Air Museum

I'd recommend visiting this place if you like tea ceremony in its Japanese garden.

Plan B special #3 for : Hakone Museum instead of Open Air Museum

I'd recommend visiting this place during Autum color season, in Nov..

Ending Point

At your hotel

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick up near Tokyo

What‘s not included

The other cost will be the followings, depending on the plan we take.

Plan A: about 16,200 JPY (Shinkansen 7,000+ Bus 3,000 + cruise 2,000 + ropeway 2,200 + lunch 2,000) per adult for you and the guide

Plan B: about 17,000 JPY (Shinkansen 7,000+ Free Pass 6,000 + admission 2,000 + lunch 2,000) per adult for you and the guide

Tour Important Information

1. View of Mt. Fuji; The possibility of viewing Mt Fuji depends on the season, more than 60% in winter while less than 20% in summer. Please refer to the following URL. https://gowithguide.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-view-mt-fuji-from-hakone-1980

But there are other interesting places in Hakone such as cruising Lake Ashi and Open Air Museum.

2. Transportations; I usually take public transportations but you can arrange a chartered taxi by yourself through GoWithGuide, if you want. It will cost about 50,000 JPY per five hours up to 4 persons, including me.

3. I will buy our tickets for the Shinkansen about one month before the tour to get good seats. If you plan to use the JR Pass, please let me know when you book this tour.

4. Congestion of transportation; Hakone will be very crowded during the first week of May (Golden Week holidays) and weekend days of November (Autumn color season). But I will choose the most efficient and comfortable way.

5. Suspension of the Ropeway; The ropeway to Owakudani is sometimes closed when the sulfur gas concentration of the area exceeds 0.2ppm or during severe weather conditions. In the case of suspension, I recommend visiting the Venetian Glass Museum by bus.

- The tour guide is not available on Mondays and Fridays.

- Please, send a direct message to the tour guide to confirm the availability before booking

Not available on Mondays and Fridays.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2014

Yuki K.

4.80 / 5

(428 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yuki K.

I was born and grew up in Yokohama. I used to work in Tokyo for more than 20 years. I became the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English in 2013. At first, I had attended a volunteer group which provided a tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens until 2015. I guided more than fifty times in the garden as a volunteer and studied about Japanese history and culture. Based on this experience, I became a tour guide of this online site in 2015.

Since then, I have guided more than 500 tours in Tokyo as well as Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Nikko, etc., while improving my tours. My tours are very flexible and I always do my best to customize them according to the interests of my guests. I studied about the places and will provide you knowledge to appreciate them deeper than just visiting there by yourself or a member of big group tours. I like foods and I know many restaurants which provide typical Japanese lunch with reasonable price without waiting too long. Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the best tours customized to your interests. It will be my great pleasure to help you to enjoy your stay in Japan. So please be my guest!!

Reviews

Ricardo C.

5 / 5

Jul 15, 2026

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Jul 15, 2026

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6 hours

“Great guide! ”

Had a very memorable tour with Yuki. He is experienced, very warm and easy to talk to and adjusted to our needs.

Yuki K.

Dear Ricardo, Thank you for your review. We visited the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine. These are the must-visit places in Tokyo. We have our lunch at the restaurant in the Shine. Please give my best regards to your family!

Melanie M.

5 / 5

Jul 12, 2026

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“Mt. Fuji Family Tour”

Yuki was so knowledgeable and kind! He was very friendly and took care of the group. I would definitely contact him again to tour other parts of Japan.

Yuki K.

Dear Helanie, Thank you for your review. I've got your message on my phone. Mt. Fuji is very shady in summer. Please come again in the winter season.

Laurian G.

5 / 5

Jul 5, 2026

Two days Door to Door tour of Kyoto from Tokyo

Jul 5, 2026

Tokyo

2 days

“A wonderful experience ”

We are so glad we booked this tour. Navigating Shibuya station is no easy task! But Yuki made it seem easy. The Shinkansen was a highlight for us! We loved our time in Kyoto, especially O’Hara - beautiful authentic Japan - away from the crowds. Yuki shared his passion and knowledge of the area with us. It does get expensive when you add in all the tickets and meals but we were aware ahead of time.

Yuki K.

Dear Laurian, Thank you for your review. It was a great tour of Kyoto where we covered Ohara Sanzen-inn Temple in addition to popular places like Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Fushimi-Shrine. We had a nice lunch at Ranzan in Arashiyama and at a casual restaurant in Ohara. We had to change Mt. Fuji tour to a Tokyo tour because of the weather on that day. The Shinkansen is very expensive, but it makes it possible to visit Kyoto in two days. Please give my best regards to your family and Agam.