Custom Private Tour in Hakone with a Certified Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Hakone is one of the most popular destinations in Japan. This tour is led by a professional local guide and completely customized based upon your request. In this tour, visit many great attractions in just one day including Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, 1266 years old Hakone Shrine and more. Take a break at one of the oldest tea houses in Hakone and enjoy a cup of Amazake or other beverage while feeling completely relaxed in the beautiful environment of Hakone.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Private hot spring experience is optional. Please make your selection at the time of booking
What To Expect
Owaku-dani Valley
Desolate mountainsides covered by plumes of smoke produce a distinct scene fitting the area’s former name of Hell Valley. Now, the Hakone Ropeway rises above Owakudani. The ropeway also offers many scenic spots. Travelling from Sounzan to Owakudani, passengers can see the bottom of the valley below, and when en route to Togendai, they can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi.
At Lake Ashi, a serene lake surrounded by mountains, a pirate ship cruise runs between the three ports of Hakonemachi-ko, Motohakone-ko and Togendai-ko. Three ships with different designs sail on the lake, and the visitors can enjoy the grand view of the ships passing by each other.
Options
Customized Private Tour
What‘s Included
Lunch
Nationally Certified Pro Guide
Beverages at a local tea house
Private transportation
The Hakone Freepass
Local Bus Fares
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful time in Hakone
B3509HLgordonp,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Hiroko was great. Very attentive and full of knowledge and history. She paid attention to what we were trying to accomplish with our short stay in Hakone and got everything accomplished. Hakone was supposed to be a short stop on the way to Kyoto but the experience may end up being one of our more memorable experiences. We would hire her and the tour operator again!
Great tour!!
92carlinc,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour company is very flexible to work with. Easy communication with the guides and information leading up to the tour. The tailored a tour to my families needs, and were able to adjust the plan as the weather changed. Hiroko was so patient with my kids as well. Would definitely recommend for your your needs in Hakone.
Exquisite Hakone Experience
stevenpC5969TL,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience exploring and experiencing Hakone which is a beautiful area. This tour company was highly recommended and it exceeded my expectations. Shin, the owner of the company, planned the perfect experience for me. He has so much love for his hometown which made the tour even more special. I highly recommend Shin and his team for the perfect Hakone experience tailored to your needs as it was to mine.
A day on Old Tokaido Road - fantastic
Vacation28726554735,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice day with Mika, our guide. She knew so much about the history of the area and nature- very nice to hear what she had to say and to be able to ask all our questions. About everything and everything! We learned a bit about Japanese cuisine and customs, the school system - our children also fired all their stories and questions at Mika and she happily talked along. Even when one of us forgot the phone at the restaurant, she managed to arrange with her boss for the phone to be delivered back to us - what a relief! The pace and information were effortlessly tailored to us, making it a very nice day. Really a top experience that we recommend to everyone.
A perfect day!
KARINE B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather was on on our side but our guide Mika made it a perfect day. Walking on the side of the lake Ashi with big cedar trees, visiting a shrine, we add a lovely time. Very informative
Wonderful Day in Hakone
andrewsZ9719TI,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was all about the tour guide. We had a lovely day with Koto who guided us through Hakone's attractions. Koto was an incredible guide who spoke perfect English and was absolutely fantastic with our kids. The four kids traveling with us (ages 7-10), said that this day with Koto was the best one on their entire 12 day trip to Japan.
Fantastic day in Hakone - a must do.
carleene2021,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Hiroko. We were blessed with a beautiful day, and magnificent views of Mt Fuji. Hiroko was very pleasant to spend the day with, and instantly made us feel comfortable. Hiroko speaks excellent English and talked us through all the information and history of the Hakone area. We used the Hakone pass to travel on our tour which was easy also.
Great personal guide
Austourist2011,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiroko Omori was our guide, as a couple, for a day (organized through Inside Japan). It was a great experience – she was informative, knowledgeable and helpful, and paced the day according to our interests. We saw things we would not have found without her. She even managed to part the clouds long enough for us to see Mount Fuji. But perhaps most important on a holiday, she was simply good company for the whole day. Highly recommended
Amazing day in Hakone with Koko
414christopherr,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a full day touring Hakone with Koko and it was honestly one of the best parts of our Japan trip. The coolest part was definitely visiting her brother’s tea house - it’s been in operation for 400 years, which is just mind-blowing to think about. We tried genmaicha (rice tea) for the first time there and really liked it. There’s something about being in a space with that much history that you can’t quite put into words, but it was really special. Koko took us to all the main Hakone spots - the art museum, rode the cable car up to see the sulfur vents at Owakudani, and walked part of the old Tokaido road including the checkpoint where they used to inspect women during the shogun era. She knew so much about each place and explained everything in a way that was really interesting without being like a textbook. What I appreciated most was how easy she was to talk to. We spent a lot of the day just chatting and learning about each other’s cultures, which made everything feel more personal. She’s knowledgeable but also just a genuinely nice person to spend the day with. Highly recommend booking with Koko if you’re heading to Hakone!
Fun foggy day in Hakone
anna d,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful Hakone tour with Hiroko. The weather was very cloudy and windy with limited visibility and changes in public transportation options, but she adjusted quickly to make it the best day possible! We learned a lot about Hakone’s history and traditional crafts. We ate at a tasty local restaurant. When the weather cleared the next morning, she messaged us about Mt Fuji’s full visibility (something we had been hoping to see for several days) and we were able to take the ropeway up to see it.
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