Hakone Full Day Private Car Tour (Depart from Hakone-Yumoto Station)
This private car tour picks up from Hakone-Yumoto Station or ryokan, covering the Lake Ashi cruise, steaming volcanic valley of Owakudani, Hakone shrine where its torri gate stands on the lake , and the world-class Hakone Open-Air Museum.A perfect itinerary combines thrilling aerial transit, stunning views of the lake and Mount Fuji if the weather is fine , serene nature walks on the grounds of hot spring.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hakone-Yumoto Station or Hakone hotel
- My private car will pick you up at the above one locations.
Lake Ashi Cruise
Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise offers stunning, panoramic views of Mt. Fuji if the weather is fine and the iconic floating vermilion torii gate of Hakone Shrine. This cruise takes about 35 minutes to reach Togendai port. My car will wait and pick you there after dropping off the ship departure port.
Owakudani ("Volcanic Steam Valley")
This volcanic crater formed 3,000 years ago in Hakone. It features active sulfur vents, hot springs and a learning centre to learn how hot spring is being processed for hot spring bath. Kuro tamago eggs are boiled in natural sulfur water which turns the eggs shells black, are a popular snack to eat in believing to prolong your life by seven years.
Lunch at Kowakudani or Yumoto restaurant
There are many eateries to choose from. From burger, pastry and bakery。Japanese buckwheat noodle set lunch to Indian curry & Taiwanese many good reviews restaurant.
You decide where to enjoy your lunch.
Hakone Shrine Floating Torii Gate
The "floating" torii gate of peace, is a spectacular photo spot located on the shores of Lake Ashi . Depending on the water levels, the base of this massive gate appears to be submerged, creating a mystical, floating effect. This gate's shore is surrounded by pristine cedar forest with a beautiful shrine
*Please note that due to long hour queue to be exactly in the centre front of the gate, photo taking is only allowed from a close distance.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum
One of the best museums in the region, blending world-class art such as Pablo Picasso collection, stunning mountain backdrops, and massive world class statues are sculptures collected primary during Japan prime economic era, the Bubble Economy. This world class museum exhibits artifacts across 70,000 square meters of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Back to your hotel or Hakone Yumoto Station
My private car will drop off at one of the above locations
Ending Point
Back to the original pick-up point
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
*Guide Fee
*Private car Honda Fit (5 pax) vehicle
*Toll Fee
*Gasoline Fee
*Pick up at Yumoto Hakone station or Hakone hotel
*Parking Fee
*Getting both a dedicated driver and a licensed guide for under $100 USD an hour is below standard market rates for private tours.
*Lunch fee less than 5,000 JPY per person
*Entrance fee
*Cruise Ship Ticket
*Guide lunch meal below 2,000 JPY
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is conducted with a private vehicle for 5 seaters
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me if you want me to create a 100% customized tour for you!
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
About Tour Guide Tan F.
Hi, I am an inbound certified tour guide who does immersive and comprehensive tours. My name is Tan & my Japanese name is Yuri (lily in English).I have been living in Japan since 2008. I have vast experience as a professional tour guide for a reputable bus tour company in Tokyo. I had tons of good reviews for Kamakura & Mount Fuji tours. I had seen Japan as a former foreigner's perspective. Thus, I know very well tourists' expectation to discover the hidden gems of Tokyo decided to conduct private tours to focus more on small groups and offer a more personalized services to my clienteles instead.
Kindly be advised that my rates are based on my high quality tours and qualification as a professional tour guide. Two roles in one price, guide & driver.
Reviews
Ellen L.
“Fun day in Tokyo”
My husband and I enjoyed a day’s touring with Tan before meeting up with our larger tour group the following day. With jet lag and a recent mobility issue hindering us, we fully appreciated the visiting little known yet special and off-the -beaten path sites by car with Tan at the wheel. We also feasted on wonderful food at one of Tan’s favorite restaurants. It was a great way to begin our time in Japan!
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Tan F.
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your frank review. You and Jim are a lovely couple who planned well ahead before the heavy rainy days. Hope you had good memories from Japan and wish you both in good health for you future traveling around the world.
Camara A.
“Your shortcut to great experiences!”
First time out of the country. First time in Japan with my 2 children. I didn’t know any Japanese, but my daughter knows a ton. Well, my daughter was crazy nervous/scared to engage with anyone…so that didn’t quite work as planned lol. Tan saved the day! We ate with the locals WITH EASE. Visited a beautiful city we didn’t think to go to while getting a history lesson! Tan was a great friend to have for those couple hours! I would absolutely use her again!
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Tan F.
Dear Ms. Camara, Thank you so much for your honest review. You and your kids really know how to enjoy authentic Japanese foods especially your children as some teenagers from the States do not like Japanese less artificial flavoring which is milder but succulent tastes. I enjoyed dining and explaining to your family and hope one day I can take you to other prefecture with hot spring not for tourist area for good food next time. Till then.
Vinay P.
“Great tour of Kamakura with Tan”
Tan was a great guide and took us around Kamakura. She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the place and overall we had a great experience
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Tan F.
Dear Mr. Vinay, Thank you for your frank review and thank you for choosing my minivan Kamukara tour. Although it was raining. we moved around with a vehicle which is suitable for your parents and enthusiastic son. I enjoyed guiding your family members very much and the vegetarian lunch option.
$522/ per group
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