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Hakone Scenic Day Trip by Private Car – Hot Springs, Art, Lake & Mt. Fuji Views

The iconic red torii gate on the shore of Lake

Lake, cherry blossoms, and Mt. Fuji

Take a break at a traditional teahouse

A volcanic land that created hot springs

In autumn, you can enjoy vibrant colors

Discover history and culture at Hakone Shrine

Enjoy a day-trip hot spring experience!

Explore a variety of museums

Iconic sculptures to admire

On winter mornings, mist often covers the lake

Beautiful experiences with a tailor-made tour

I look forward to hearing from you!

The car is big enough to accommodate a group.

The car has enough room for suitcases.

The car is clean and nice.

Hakone Scenic Day Trip by Private Car – Hot Springs, Art, Lake & Mt. Fuji Views

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Nahomi O.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

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Hakone

English, Japanese (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Nahomi O.)

Up to 8 people

Hakone is one of Japan’s most famous hot spring areas, set in a beautiful mountainous region. You’ll discover historic Japanese inns, charming onsen towns, museums, iconic shrines, and stunning natural scenery. This private tour is fully tailored to you, so you can enjoy Hakone at your own pace. We can start from anywhere you prefer in the Kanto region. Before the tour, I’ll ask about your interests and create a personalized plan to make the day just right.

[basically available on Thursday only]

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel (in Yokohama Minato Mirai area)

- It is also fine to pick you up from hotel in Tokyo 23 wards. Please contact me in advance to discuss pick-up arrangements. There might be extra charge for toll.

10:30 AM

Hakone Shrine

Founded in the 8th century, this sacred shrine sits on the shore of Lake Ashi, radiating a serene atmosphere. Don’t miss the famous torii gate in the water, built in 1952 to commemorate Japan’s return to the international community after World War II, and now a symbol of peace.

11:30 AM

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at one of the many excellent restaurants along Lake Ashi.

12:40 PM

Hakone Open-Air Museum or Your Favorite Museum

Hakone is home to many museums, such as the Hakone Open-Air Museum, featuring sculptures by renowned artists both indoors and outdoors; the Hakone Museum of Art, focused on ceramics; and the Pola Museum, showcasing a wide range of artworks from Western and Japanese painting, themed around the harmony of nature and art in Hakone. We’ll visit the museum that best matches your interests.

02:00 PM

Shopping in Hakone-Yumoto

Stroll through this traditional onsen town and enjoy local sweets and souvenirs.

03:00 PM

Private Outdoor Onsen Bath

End the day with a relaxing soak in a private outdoor hot spring bath.

04:30 PM

Departure from Hakone

After enjoying the museums, shopping, and private onsen, we’ll head back from Hakone. You can choose to be dropped off at your hotel, a nearby train station, or another convenient location in the Kanto area. Of course, if you plan to stay overnight in Hakone, we can drop you off at your ryokan or hotel.

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

- Tour Guiding

- Japanese/English Interpreting

- Private car with professional driver (Van: Toyota Hiace)

- Highway tolls, road fees, parking, and fuel during the tour

- Lunch for the guide and driver

- Entrance fees and facility charges *

*If there are unexpectedly high-cost activities, I will discuss any price adjustments with you before finalizing the plan.

What‘s not included

- Meals and drinks (about 20 USD per person or more, depending on your choice)

- Your souvenirs, snacks, and other personal expenses

Tour Important Information

* Please message me before booking (I’ll create a custom itinerary based on your preferences and availability).

* Please let me know in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

* On rainy days, the itinerary may be adjusted to include more indoor facilities.

* Please understand that extreme situations, such as typhoons or heavy snow, may require cancellation.

* Several places we will visit may not accept credit cards, so please bring some cash.

* This tour may involve some walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

If you would like to arrange this tour on a day other than Thursday, please feel free to contact me.

Important message from the supplier

The best day and time for the tour may vary depending on the destination. I’d be happy to adjust the schedule based on your interests and preferences, so please feel free to contact me to communicate.

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 2025

Nahomi O.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Nahomi O.

Hello! I’m a local guide based in the Miura Peninsula, a beautiful coastal area just south of Tokyo. I’ve been living here for nearly 10 years, surrounded by the sea, fields, and a peaceful way of life.

The Miura Peninsula has many unique towns. Kamakura is an old capital where Japan’s first samurai government began. Yokosuka has long been a base for the Japanese Navy, and today it is a special mix of American and Japanese naval cultures. Misaki & Jogashima (Miura City) is a quiet fishing and farming town, very different from busy Tokyo. Hayama is a beautiful town with a summer house of the Japanese Imperial Family.

Through my tours, I want to show not only the famous places but also everyday life in Japan—especially how people live in small towns outside the big city. I hope you can feel the calm, kindness, and beauty of local life.

I’d love to show you the slower, more local side of Japan.

Let’s explore together!

Reviews

Ellen K.

5 / 5

Sep 26, 2025

Sacred Kamakura: Great Buddha, Serene Temples & Local Flavors

Sep 26, 2025

Kamakura

6 hours

“We had a engaging day”

Nahomi is an exceptional guide and professional: flexible, creative, excellent English, knows her subject.

Nahomi O.

Ellen, I really enjoyed discovering Tokyo’s hidden charms with you the other day. Thank you for writing a review—it was very encouraging! If you have any questions about the places we visited, feel free to contact me anytime! I’m looking forward to seeing you again.

James R.

5 / 5

Sep 10, 2025

Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Misaki & Jogashima

Sep 10, 2025

Kanagawa

5 hours

“Relaxing day with Nahomi”

Hi, we're looking for a good local Japanese tour of areas outside of Tokyo that normally tourists would not go to. Nahomi contacted us before the tour started and wanted to know what we wanted to see, eat and do tofay. She was very flexible and adjusted our itinerary to see, eat and do what we preferred. Because my wife couldn't walk fast because of a back surgery, our pace was a little bit slower. Our tour was suppose to be 5 hours but ended up to be 6 1/2 hours. We highly recommend using Nahomi and we plan to take her Kamakura tour during our next visit to Japan. Thank you, Nahomi!

Nahomi O.

Thank you so much for joining my tour yesterday! You were both so kind and full of humor—James with your gentle heart and Mija with your wonderful grace. The weather was hot and humid, so I wasn’t sure how well I could adjust the tour for you, but I’m really glad to know you both enjoyed it. I also felt that you are such an inspiring couple, really my ideal image for the future. I am really looking forward to meeting again the next time you come to Japan. Thank you also for sharing the beautiful photos! Wishing you a wonderful journey from today onward!