Private Tour
Private 1 Day Tour to Mt Fuji and Hakone: Onsen, Arts and Nature
Overview
Available languages
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Experience Japan like a local, far from the crowded and usually frequented places. Focus on relaxation and well-being without neglecting scenery and culture. We will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Hakone, one of Japan's most beautiful hot-spring towns. From there we will take scenic roads only, bringing you to magnificent panoramas of Mt Fuji, Hakone, the Sea of Japan, lakes, and temples.
Once the hunger settles in, we will reach a special place where you will be able to experience delicious authentic Japanese cuisine (no bento box on a plastic table, except if you want to, of course) and indulge in some of the region's best onsen.
After this relaxing time, we will once again take the road and finish our day at an incredible nearby museum, open air with a beautiful garden if the weather permits, or mesmerizing architecture if it rains.
As this is a private tour (with a private guide), you can tailor every step and detail to your preferences, or leave it up to us.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle
Highway toll tax
Parking Fees
Pick Up and Drop off to Hotel
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Ticket to the Hot-Spring (onsen)
Ticket to the museum
What To Expect
Mount Fuji
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Fuji at several places during this day, along with many other surprises.
Hakone Turnpike Daikanyama Parking lot
We will begin the trip with one if not the most scenic road of the Fuji/Hakone region. The road itself has many panoramas and from the top observatory, there is an incredible view of all the valley, Hakone, and Fuji. Even in case of rain, it is so foggy and green that it is an incredible atmosphere.
Options
Private Van - 1 to 9 Persons
Toyota Hiace - 9 Persons
Pickup included
Convertible - MX5 - 1 Person
Mazda MX5 - convertible
Pickup included
Private Van - 1 to 5 Persons
Toyota Alphard - 5 Persons
Pickup included
Premium Car - 1 to 4 Persons
Any car (on availability): BMW, Mercedes, GTR, Porsche, etc ... You choose, we find. An additional fee will be charged depending on the car.
Pickup included
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elie was our best guide! We loved the experience
BrittanyHoltson,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of the best parts of our trip. Elie was amazing. Super knowledgeable and entertaining. Very laid back and we absolutely enjoyed ourselves and the conversation. Our guide Elie was incredibly accommodating and actually gave us a tour of the part of Japan we were in. He didn't just drive us around, he was an actual fantastic GUIDE! He took us to a truly beautiful onsen and the drive to the views of Mt. Fuji was stunning. So glad we picked his company!
Mt Fugi day trip
Ali M,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had great time and our driver Mr Elie is so friendly and explained everything in detail and spent plenty of time with us to make sure we are enjoying and comfortable His car is so comfortable and clean and everything was perfect
Underwhelming Tour - Spent Most of the Day in Car Doing Nothing
Corey S,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00We booked this private Hakone day tour hoping for a scenic and cultural escape from Tokyo, but the experience was underwhelming and overpriced. The stops were minimal and uninspired: 10 minutes at a 7-Eleven, a short shrine visit with steep stairs (not accessible for older travelers), a quick photo stop by the lake, and an onsen visit. We spent the majority of the day in transit, with little to see or do. We would have been better off spending another day in Tokyo. Our driver, Ahmed, was professional and polite. But this tour is a lot of driving to nowhere. The onsen—supposedly the highlight—was pretty meh. We struggled to arrange basic services like massages due to language barriers, despite assurances that staff spoke English. We decided to head back an hour early so we could actually do things in Tokyo. This was the least enjoyable day of our trip. While the weather can’t be helped, driving up to a fogged-in observatory was a waste of time. For the high cost of this tour, the value simply wasn’t there. Not close. We would not recommend this tour.
We booked an all-day tour...
Jay B,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked an all-day tour with Elie to visit the Hokone area and hopefully see Mt Fuji. Although the weather didn’t cooperate on the Mt Fuji viewing, Elie couldn’t have been more helpful before, during, and after the tour. We truly enjoyed the drive, learning about Japanese history, culture, and specifically about the Hakone region. We stopped at some beautiful viewpoints and when we asked about hikes, we were offered the opportunity to shift the schedule so that we could get a short hike in if we wanted. Elie recommended a historic tea house that we loved and the onsen that he chose for us was welcoming and relaxing. Overall, we had a great day and will surely seek Elie’s guidance for future trips.
Wonderful day with Eli in Hakone!
Annette F,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a beautiful place. The Onsen was magical. Eli or tour guide was perfect. Friendly, knowledgeable and so professional. We had a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this tour
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