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Private Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Hakone Shrine has been a protector of Hakone. Its Torii Gate on the lake shore.

Pirate boat on Lake Ashi

Hakone Ropeway gives you impressive sight, especially around Owakudani.

Black egg-shaped Kitty will welcome you.

Hakone Private Tour - Owakudani Valley is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes coming out. Enjoy black boiled egg, which is said to give you 7 years longevity each.

Owakudani Valley is an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes coming out. Enjoy black boiled egg, which is said to give you 7 years longevity each.

Try black egg!

What's these? Let's find out at Owakudani.

Tozan Train (Mountain Tram) will take you to deep nature. Enjoyable throughout the year.

Cable Car can go up steep slope of mountain between Sounzan and Gora. Very pretty in hydrangea season.

Refer to the map for understanding the location.

(Option A) Hakone Open-air Museum : Incredibly uni

(Option A) Hakone Open-air Museum : Kids love playful art works.

(Option B) Gora park. There are a lot of beautiful parks and museums in Hakone.

(Option B) Hakone Art Museum boasts beautiful moss garden besides its art work displays.

(Option C) Hakone Checkpoint shows old barrier station on the main highway called Tokaido during Samurai period.

(Option C) Old cedar promenade

Hakone is so mountainous that we're not so surprised by white-out by fog there.

[Car Option] Amazake chaya

[Car Option] Try sweet sake (no alcohol)

【My Family Car is available with Photo Option ]

【Car OPTION】Spacious 7 seater van

Private Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Day Trip

Joined 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(119 reviews)

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Hakone

Japanese (Native), English

11 hours

Private tour (only you and Kaori S.)

Up to 4 people

Private day trip to Hakone only for your group, starting from Tokyo. Surrounded by great nature with Mt.Fuji view, lots of museums and hot springs, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations as a break from Tokyo. By using ”Odakyu Hakone Freepass”, we can enjoy various types of transportations such as Ropeway, Lake Ashi Boat Cruise, cable cars and Tozan Train(mountain tram) to get around.

Car Option is recommended for smooth travel. Ending could be your accommodation in Hakone.

Itinerary

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

07:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku station

- I'll meet you at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards. Or, Shinjuku station to take a train to Hakone. Following itinerary is【Basic Plan】by Romance Car with Hakone Freepass.

08:30 AM

Take Hakone Romance Car (1h45m)

Take Romance Car train from Shinjuku station :

8:31 Shinjuku to 10:18 Hakone-yumoto.

*All reserved seats rapid train.

10:20 AM

Hakone sightseeing

Hakone sightseeing is basically loop route. How to get around depends. You can rely on me to take either of clockwise or counterclockwise.

--- Basic itinerary to visit --- *Lunch flexible

- Hakone Tozan Train

- Cable car via Gora

- Ropeway via Owakudani

- Owakudani (Volcanic activity and eat black shelled eggs)

- Togendai (pier of boat cruise / ropeway station / restaurant)

- Pirate Boat Cruise on Ashi Lake

- Moto-Hakone (Lake shore area)

- Back to Hakone-yumoto

Important

Hakone is a very popular destination for both Japanese and overseas travelers. It gets crowded even on weekdays at peak season.

So, when we do counterclockwise, we want to take a taxi from Hakone-yumoto to Hakone Shrine (20-30min, approx. 6,000JPY/taxi up to 4 people) . Same with reverse (from Ashi Lake area to back to Hakone-yumoto station), as local buses are often awfully packed on this route.

05:00 PM

Take Romance Car from Hakone-yumoto to Shinjuku (1h30m)

Flexible time: Take Romance Car from Hakone-yumoto to Shinjuku. Ex. 17:02 Hakone-yumoto - 18:28 Shinjuku

06:30 PM

Back to Tokyo

I'll take you back to your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards, or we can end at Shinjuku Station for your dinner afterwards.

*End could be your hotel in Hakone area. Or, Odawara station end would be convenient for travelers heading to Kyoto after Hakone. Tour price would be the same, as guide goes back to Tokyo anyways. Let me know in advance.

(Option) Hakone Open Air Museum （Sculptures, Picasso Gallery, Foot-bath）

Open air museum with its nature as back drop. The most unique, loved spot in Hakone. *open year round

Admission (online) : Adult :1800 yen, University/High School Students: 1,400 yen, Jr. High/Elementary School Students: 600 yen

Free for Guide with a national license when accompanying you.

(Option) Hakone Art Museum + Gora Park

For art & garden lovers,

- Hakone Art Museum (Art with beautiful moss garden. Green Tea. )

- Gora Park（French-style garden and traditional Japanese Tea Garden)

*Closed on Thursdays

Admission :Hakone Art Museum : Adult 800 yen, High school/college students 400 yen, Children up to junior high school : Free of charge, Seniors aged over 65 :700yen

Gora Park is free of charge with Hakone Freepass holders

(Option) Hakone Checkpoint & Yosegi craftsman's shop

For history & culture enthusiasts,

Hakone Checkpoint

Admission : Hakone Checkpoint : Adult 400 yen, Child 150 yen with Hakone Freepass

Yosegi craftsman's shop - Yosegi is inlaid box, which is local special craft in Hakone.

(Option) Amasake Chaya tea house (Only when by Car Option)

One of my favorite places in Hakone, but access is limited due to its location and poor local public transportation. We visit only when we use hired car or my car option.

Amazake-chaya Tea House was founded 400 years ago. Their architecture of thatched roof still retains Samurai period atmosphere. Daimyo (feudal lords) took a rest at this type of rest house which served amazake to get re-charged when they traveled between Tokyo called Edo and their home town.

Amazake (sweet rice wine) is made with a recipe that has remained unchanged since opening. Also, their soft Mochi (rice cakes) is so nice to try.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku Station. Or, your accommodation in Hakone or Odawara Station for Shinaksen to Kyoto upon your request.

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 meet-up, send-off in Tokyo

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), admission (you and guide) *showed on itinerary above

[ Major transportation fees on tour day ]

【Basic Plan】By Romance Car total : Adult : 9,500 yen, Child : 2,800 yen

Details: Hakone Freepass from Shinjuku (Valid for 2 days・All inclusive ticket ) : Adult 7,100 yen, Child 1,600 yen

Romance Car Express charge : (Adult 1,200 yen, Child 600 yen) × round trip

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【Shinkansen Plan】

With JR-pass : Adult 6,000 yen, Child 1,600 yen.

Without JR-pass : Adult 13,560 yen, Child 5,400 yen.

Details : With JR-pass, Shinkansen 0 yen +Hakone Freepass from Odawara

Details : Without JR-pass, Shinkansen (Tokyo - Odawara)

Adult 3,810yen × round trip = 7,620 yen,

Child 1,900 yen × round trip= 3,800 yen

+Hakone Freepass from Odawara (Valid for 2 days・All inclusive ticket ) : Adult 6,000 yen / Child 1,600 yen

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【 Private Car Option from/to Tokyo 】

Car Tour Fee 160,000JPY

- My Family Car (Toyota Alphard 7 seater) : Only available with Photo Option with my husband, who is a professional photographer, as a driver. Can assure the best experience with the best flexibleness. I'm happy to send you a proposal of Mt.Fuji by my car (including fuel, toll fees, parking for a whole day from Tokyo). Feel free to contact me for availability of car.

Tour Important Information

- Important【Volcanic gas warning for people with diseases.】

Owakudani is a popular tourist site with volcanic activities. But for those people who have Heart diseases, Asthma, Respiratory diseases and other health prpblems are not supposed to use ropeway between Ubako and Sounzan (including Owakudani) . If your group have someone with health problems, please let me know in advance. I'll make a plan without visiting gas area.

- In case of extremely bad weather such as heavy rain, strong winds, storm, foggy and snow, the ropeways and Ashi Lake Boat Cruise might either be suspended or unable to operate as scheduled. Please understand that we'll take alternative transportations instead.

- We can enjoy the view of Mt.Fuji from many places in Hakone if the weather permits. Visibility is higher in winter time.

This tour is only available on Weekdays to escape from congestion in Hakone.

Important message from the supplier

- I'm FULLY BOOKED on 2026 MARCH & APRIL. Sorry for inconvenince. Kindly make an inquiry only for my available days.

- I offer tours up to 4 People to maximize each person's experience.

- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.

- For Mt.Fuji or Hakone, refer to the map of location on gallery.

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 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(119 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Kaori S.

Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.

I love travel both international and domestic. I myself love travel freely. That's how I love helping individual travelers like you. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love and sharing my seasonal favorites.

I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.

・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY

・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY

・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour

I often spend multiple days with the same group to accommodate itinerary for multi days by including my seasonal favorites.

I often do Mt.Fuji or Hakone tour. In many cases, the locations are mixed up between Mt.Fuji Five Lakes area and Hakone area, which are not the same place. Please refer to the map I uploaded on gallery to check the sites you are interested in. Also my blogs will help your understanding both areas - "The location difference of Mt.Fuji (Fuji Five Lakes) and Hakone".

As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!

Reviews

Jessica F.

5 / 5

Dec 22, 2025

Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori

Dec 22, 2025

Tokyo

8 hours

“Exciting and informative tour of East side Tokyo!”

We could not have chosen a better tour guide for our first ever family trip to Tokyo! Kaori-san is very nice, funny and felt like a part of our family for the day! She lets you set the pace and gives lots of insight into Japanese history and culture. We strolled through Tsujiki market and sampled many delicious street foods, enjoyed playing with animals at a cafe is Asakusa, got our fortunes at a Buddhist temple and browsed anime in Akiba! We recommend Kaori to everyone ! You will not be disappointed and might even wish she could stay with you longer!

Kaori S.

Thank you very much for taking your precious time during your stay in Japan to give me the warmest review. Also THANK YOU for sharing the wonderful photos here! We had a fun introductory tour like a family while navigating Tokyo’s public translation for your own travel later. It was great pleasure to talk with each of you who had much love in Japan and Japanese culture. I was happy to see your kids were delighted to do and buy what they had wanted. Wishing you a memorable fun journey ahead for all of you! Arigatou gozai mashita (the past sentence of "arigatou gozai masu") Big hugs, Kaori

Mark P.

5 / 5

Dec 18, 2025

Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori

Dec 18, 2025

Tokyo

2 days

“Wonderful second trip”

This is my second time going for tour with Kaori-San while learning about the history and culture of Japan was wonderful. Ill always book Kaori-San when I come to Tokyo area for tour. Its most recommended.

Kaori S.

Thank you for taking time to write the excellent review and kindest recommendation, Mark-san! It was the great pleasure to meet you again since we had 4 days together in 2023. Next time, maybe Kamakura and other places! Japan has lots to offer! Can’t wait to speak with you more in Japanese! Arigatou gozaimashita. Matane! ありがとうございました。またね! Big hugs, Kaori

Barbara B.

5 / 5

Dec 3, 2025

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Dec 3, 2025

Kamakura

12 hours

“Fabulous Tokyo discovery with Kaori”

I had a delightful tour with Kaori who willingly changed the itinerary to accommodate my desire to focus on art and architecture. So we visited beautiful, tranquil Nezu Museum and stunning teamLab Borderless interactive digital art museum. Kaori was a joy to be with, she is very knowledgeable, friendly, super flexible and took very good care of me. Thanks for a brilliant last day of my trip in Japan. Barbara

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for taking your precious time while you are still in Japan to give the warmest review for me. I’m delighted to hear you had a brilliant day as the last day of your one month trip to Japan. Also, THANK YOU for giving me the opportunity to enjoy the seasonal beauty of my favorite museums and Christmas illumination. It made a memorable moment on me too to share the special moment with you. Can’t wait to see you again on your next visit to Japan! Big hugs, Kaori