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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 most popular hakone day trips in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
Fuji 5th station, Hakone ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and a one-way Shinkansen return to Tokyo for $154 in 10 hours.
Most Popular“Great tour highly recommend, we didn’t get to go all the way up to the Mount Fuji station because of the bad weather, but the rest of the trip was really great and our tour guide Yuta was super nice and you could tell he loved his job :)”
A fast-paced Hakone and Mt. Fuji highlights day: Lake Ashi Torii gate, ropeway views, Owakudani geothermal valley, Oshino Hakkai ponds.
“koseio was a brilliant guide. He made the tour special”
One long day from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Hakone’s volcanic Owakudani, and Lake Ashi, then a Shinkansen ride back.
“This trip was absolutely amazing! Worth every $$$. Our guide Amy was fun and awesome. Can’t wait to do it again.”
A 10–11 hour Tokyo day trip to Kamakura, Lake Ashi, Oshino Hakkai, and Fuji photo stops, with optional boat cruise and Buddha visit.
“Jorge, nezu, Jan were great guides for the tour. It was a Sunday, but we were lucky and got full sunshine and less traffic. Worth the money for sure ! Start early to reach the starting point.”
Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver, top viewpoints, ropeway, and Lake Ashi cruise. Flexible.
“We booked this Mt. Fuji day trip through Viator, expecting a professional and well-organized experience for our family (my wife, our son, and me). Unfortunately, it turned out to be a major disappointment. Pros: - The driver was polite, punctual, and friendly. Cons: - The biggest issue: the organizers only informed us less than 12…”
10-hour Hakone day trip from Shinjuku with pirate boat cruise, ropeway to volcanic Owakudani, and Fuji views plus outlets or onsen.
“Extremely comfortable coach with charging ports for your phone. The 1-1:45hr trip to The volcanic black eggs mountain was excellent. Tina was an amazing guide who explained every step of the way in clear English and even clearer Japanese. We decided to do the hot springs (espn) for the hour before shopping at the outlet…”
Mt. Fuji 5th Station and Hakone’s volcanic stops, ropeway, and Lake Ashi cruise from Tokyo, with a bullet train return option.
“Sunny was a very good tour guide. Food was also good and Sunny was very informative on the surrounding sites.”
Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with an English-Hindi driver, custom stops, ropeway and Lake Ashi views for up to 6.
“it was a perfect day hardly a cloud in the sky . Malik was our tour guide. he was very informative friendly and helpful. patient with us older folk walking up the hills😆. He showed us many places all with fantastic views of mt fuji. I know who we will be bokingi for our next…”
Private car day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with 5th Station, Oishi Park, shrines, pagoda, Oshino Hakkai and lakes, plus hotel pickup.
“The 5th station is closed in January. Queues at the ropeway/gondola are deceptively long, the hike down was lovely but steep. It took much less than the 40 mins suggested.”
A licensed Hakone guide lets you pick 3–4 sights by foot, skip crowds, and adjust fast when weather disrupts plans.
“We had an amazing time with our guide Kumiko aka “Kate.” She was super fantastic and everything a guide should be! Kumiko made me want to book more tours in the future. She was very organized and made it a priority that we got on thRead more”
A private 10-hour day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and Hakone with shrine stops, Lake Ashi views, optional boat/ropeway, and flexible routing.
“The view was amazing! Nomi was a AWESOME tour guide, he knew so much about each of the areas we stop at, I learned so much today. Nomi recommend the best activities to do at each stopping point. He also took some amazing pictures of my family. Be sure to ask for Nomi when you…”
Private Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi and shrine time, and a tattoo-friendly onsen lunch-soak.
“Lenny was an amazing guide! Thanks to him, my friend and I had the most fantastic time seeing so much beauty; hearing the historical context and cultural significance for the sites brought everything to life in a meaningful way. We enjoyed the tea shop visit, and experiences at the onsen in Hakone left us feeling…”
A smooth 10-hour Tokyo day trip to Hakone and Mt. Fuji sights, including Lake Ashi views, ropeway rides, Owakudani, swans, and Oshino Hakkai.
“We had an amazing experience. Our guide, Jack, was amazing, kind, funny, and acknowledged. My 75 years old enjoyed the tour as us with no issues. Thank you Jack!”
A customizable 7-hour private Hakone day with a certified local guide, tea house break, Lake Ashi cruise, shrine stops, and optional onsen.
“We are grateful for the guidance provided by Hiroko for our first trip to Hakone. She asked about our interests and capabilities to plan an interesting, enjoyable, and informative day trip. Then we were fortunate to meet our guide, Koto, wRead more”
Pirate ship on Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani steam, black eggs, and Enoshima’s shrine-and-sea views in one long day.
“This trip is highly recommended, you get to see Mt. Fuji and at the same time experience a cruise ride. Our tour guide is knowledgeable and funny. He made trip fun while we were traveling in the bus. He made sure no one is left behind. Liked his suggestions and tips. This sure is very…”
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