Private Tour

Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us to visit the beautiful mountain resort town of Hakone. Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. Try the area’s famous black boiled eggs; turned black and infused with the minerals from the spring. Ride the rope way down the mountain to Lake Ashinoko for a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Sail across the lake to visit the Torii gate by Kuzuryu shrine to the area’s 9 headed dragon deity. If you are an art fan, try visiting one of the many art museums in Hakone.

Once you have made your reservation, your tour guide will be in touch with you to plan your personalized tour. Please pick between 3 – 4 place to visit. We hope to guide you soon!

Please be aware that Hakone is a mountainous region. If you find walking difficult, please see ‘pick up details’ for private vehicle information.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Hakone

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3 to 4 sites from 'What to expect' list

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Hakone Freepass

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Lake Ashinoko

Lake Ashinoko (芦ノ湖, Ashinoko) was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano's last eruption 3000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone. The lake's shores are mostly undeveloped except for small towns in the east and north and a couple of lakeside resort hotels. The best views of the lake in combination with Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from Moto-Hakone (a few steps south from the sightseeing boat pier), from the Hakone Detached Palace Garden and from the sightseeing boats cruising the lake.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Hakone Shrine

Hakone-jinja Shrine is a tranquil place of worship with a history stretching back more than 12 centuries. Its buildings have been destroyed by fire and rebuilt several times, yet the shrine and surrounding forest retain an atmosphere of both peace and mystery.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

206 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

188

Yoshii was the best!
Thomas B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Yoshii was amazing!! He took us all around Hakone. To the open air museum, up the ropeway, to enjoy some black eggs and more. He was so kind and knowledgeable about Japan’s rich history. We hit some travel delays during our way back to the Shinkansen and Yoshii helped us move our reservations to a later time, helped us with our luggage, and dealt with the logistics of getting our luggage at our hotel.
Trouble understanding the guide in English
Norma A,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Our guide was very friendly and guided us properly. The problem is that his English was not fluent and we had trouble communicating with him. I knew a lot about the history of Japan but the problem was the language.
Excellent tour with Kate
Greg K,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an excellent guide, Kate for our 6 hour private tour. Hakone is a brilliant place to visit and Kate took us to all of the main spots, using all forms of transport. Kate had the tour very well planned out and spoke very good English. Hint - she likes ice cream!
Superb must see
Manohar S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very scenic and beautiful trip... Mr Toshi San was a very well educated and friendly guide... he took us to all the most beautiful and scenic places.. he also was very helpful person and made sure we had a good vegetarian lunch
Amazing Tour of Hakone!
Steven S,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great tour guide, Hiro. He made a jam packed day efficient and fun. He also used wait times to tell us interesting stories about the history of Hakone and took us to a great spot for lunch. It is not easy navigating luggage shipping, Hakone buses, boat, gondola, funicular so I definitely recommend a guide!