Hakone & Mt Fuji Private Tour from Tokyo: Customizable Route

Your route, your timing, your guide — no schedule to follow but your own.

A private customizable sightseeing tour departing from Tokyo that takes you to Hakone and Mt Fuji with an English-speaking driver-guide in a comfortable vehicle for your group only. You choose the stops — Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway, volcanic Owakudani Valley, traditional villages, or mountain viewpoints — and the guide adjusts the route and pace to match your interests. Pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards are included; the tour runs about 10 hours and covers scenic, cultural, and shopping stops across the region.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hakone and Mt Fuji highlights

• Try Hakone Black Egg at Owakudani
• Ride the Hakone Ropeway
• Cruise Lake Ashi on Pirate Ship
• Visit Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba village
• See reflections at Lake Saiko
• Walk around Lake Kawaguchi
• Visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine and Chureito Pagoda
• Explore Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
• Stroll through Oshino Hakkai village
• Optional visit to Gotemba Premium Outlets or nature spots
• Optional explore Narusawa Ice Cave
• Optional visit Fugaku Wind Cave
• Optional visit Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
• Optional visit Mishima Skywalk

The Experience

You arrive in Tokyo with a free day and no rental car. A private tour means the driver picks you up from your hotel or station within the 23 wards, and from there the itinerary is yours to shape. The vehicle is air-conditioned and carries only your group — no other passengers, no set departure time, no rigid schedule. The English-speaking driver-guide shares local history and culture as you move between stops, and the route adjusts to what you actually want to see.

The classic stops cluster around Hakone and the Mt Fuji foothills. Many travelers start with the Hakone Ropeway, a 30-minute aerial ride from Sounzan to Togendai that crosses Owakudani Valley — you see steaming sulfur vents, Lake Ashi below, and Mt Fuji on clear days. At Owakudani itself, the famous Hakone Black Egg is cooked in natural hot springs and turns black from volcanic sulfur; local legend says eating one adds seven years to your life. From there, a 30-minute cruise on the Hakone Pirate Ship crosses Lake Ashi, passing the iconic red Torii Gate of Hakone Shrine and mountain views. Other stops are optional: Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba is a restored traditional village with thatched-roof houses and views of Mt Fuji; Oshino Hakkai offers eight crystal-clear ponds fed by Mt Fuji snowmelt and surrounded by waterwheels and local shops. Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Saiko both reflect Mt Fuji on calm days. The Chureito Pagoda at Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine is one of Japan's most photographed spots, with the five-storied pagoda framed against the mountain.

If you want to venture deeper, the Narusawa Ice Cave shows lava-formed ice pillars that stay frozen year-round, and the Fugaku Wind Cave reveals volcanic formations and lava tunnels. The Hakone Venetian Glass Museum sits in gardens with mountain views, and the Mishima Skywalk is a 400-meter suspension bridge offering panoramic views of Mt Fuji and Suruga Bay. Gotemba Premium Outlets has over 200 shops with Mt Fuji as a backdrop, or you can explore green tea fields and nature trails instead. The guide carries maps with explanations, and WiFi is available on board. Highway fees, fuel, and parking are included; you bring only yourself and decide where to stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle for your group only.
• English-speaking driver-guide (or Portuguese, Russian, or Japanese depending on your option).
• pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards.
• highway fees, fuel, and parking.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• maps with explanations.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sakura Tokyo

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're traveling as a group of 3–9 and want a private vehicle with a flexible route—your driver adjusts stops and timing to your interests, whether that's shopping, lakeside time, or mountain villages.

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Top questions

Can I choose which stops to visit on the Hakone and Mt Fuji tour?

Yes — the route is fully customizable. The driver-guide suggests highlights like Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, and traditional villages, but you decide which ones to visit and how long to spend at each. Optional stops include the Narusawa Ice Cave, Venetian Glass Museum, and Mishima Skywalk.

What is the Hakone Black Egg, and where do I try it?

The Hakone Black Egg is a hard-boiled egg cooked in the natural hot springs at Owakudani Valley, where volcanic sulfur turns its shell black. Local legend says eating one adds seven years to your life. You can try it at Owakudani while taking in the dramatic volcanic scenery and sulfur vents around you.

Does the tour include entry fees to attractions like the Hakone Ropeway or Lake Ashi cruise?

Entry fees to attractions are not included in the tour price — you pay them separately as you visit each stop. The tour includes transportation, the driver-guide, vehicle costs, and pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards.

What languages does the driver-guide speak?

The driver-guide speaks English, and the tour is also available in Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese, depending on which option you book.

How long is the tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs approximately 10 hours. There is no set departure time — you and the driver agree on when to be picked up from your location within Tokyo's 23 wards, so the day fits your schedule.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, the English-speaking driver-guide, highway and parking fees, bottled water, WiFi on board, and maps with explanations. Pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards are included. Entry fees to attractions, food, and tips are not included.