Hakone hot spring day trip from Tokyo with private driver

Lake Ashi and mountain hot springs in a single day from Tokyo

A private day trip from Tokyo to Hakone with an English-speaking driver, covering Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine and its iconic Peace Torii gate, the Hakone Museum of Art, and an open-air hot spring with mountain views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Meals and attraction entry fees are optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hakone hot spring day trip from Tokyo

• Pick up from hotel in Tokyo
• Drive to Hakone (2 hours)
• Visit Hakone Shrine
• See Peace Torii gate on Lake Ashi
• Enjoy views at Lake Ashinoko
• Explore Hakone Museum of Art
• Relax at Hakone Yuryo hot spring
• Return to hotel in Tokyo (2 hours)

The experience

Hakone sits about two hours from Tokyo by car, and a private driver handles the route so you can watch the landscape change instead of navigating. The day centers on Lake Ashi, a caldera lake ringed by mountains and famous for its views of Mount Fuji on clear days. You'll see the Peace Torii, the submerged torii gate of Hakone Shrine that stands in the lake's calm water: one of Japan's most photographed landmarks. The shrine itself sits at the foot of Mount Hakone in dense forest, marked by massive torii gates over the main street of Moto-Hakone.

The itinerary also includes the Hakone Museum of Art, established in 1952 and set among landscaped gardens that shift with the seasons. The centerpiece is Hakone Yuryo, an open-air hot spring where you soak in mountain views and can order a meal at the in-house restaurant afterward. The whole day runs seven to ten hours depending on how long you linger at each stop. Your driver speaks English and handles all the driving. Highway tolls and gas are covered.

Meals and entry fees to the museum and hot spring are optional. You choose at checkout which ones to add. The air-conditioned vehicle fits small groups comfortably, and hotel pickup and drop-off mean no need to arrange separate transport to and from Tokyo.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel.
• driver who speaks English.
• highway tolls and gas.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 06:00, 07:00 and 08:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Danish, Javanese, Norwegian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteJP¥ 12,244

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Your driver speaks English, so commentary flows naturally if that's your language. If you speak Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, those are available too. The itinerary is flexible within the day. You set the pace at each stop, so it suits anyone from first-time visitors to Japan wanting the main sights to travelers who prefer to linger over a long soak in the hot spring.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Norwegian, Swedish, Javanese and Danish.

What is the Peace Torii gate and why is it famous?

The Peace Torii is a torii gate belonging to Hakone Shrine that stands partly submerged in Lake Ashi. It has become one of Japan's most iconic landmarks, symbolizing peace and the harmony between nature and spirituality, and is especially recognizable in photographs with Mount Fuji in the background on clear days.

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Hakone?

The drive takes around two hours from your hotel in Tokyo to Hakone, with your private driver handling the route so you can relax or watch the scenery.

Can I eat and bathe at the hot spring on the same day?

Yes. Hakone Yuryo is an open-air hot spring where you can soak in the mountain views, and the facility has an in-house restaurant where you can order a meal after your bath.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

The private driver, vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, highway tolls and gas are all included. Meals, entry to the Hakone Museum of Art, and entry to the hot spring are optional. You add them at checkout if you want them.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.