Hakone to Mishima Skywalk tour: Lake Ashi, Mt. Fuji views

Walk a suspension bridge high above the valley and see Mt. Fuji from the sky

A 7.5-hour private guided tour from Hakone to Mishima and back, visiting Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, and the Mishima Skywalk: a pedestrian suspension bridge offering views of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay and the Izu mountains. Your guide speaks English and covers their meal costs. You pay for your own transportation, meals, and entrance fees as you go. The tour works best if you arrive at the meeting point on time, since public transport to late arrivals eats into the day's schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hakone and Mishima Skywalk

• Visit Ajisai Bridge photo spot
• Explore Hakone Shrine and Torii gate
• Lunch with footbath at Bakery&Table Hakone
• Walk across Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge
• Rest at Amazake Chaya tea house

The Experience

On your second day in Hakone, head west across Mt. Hakone to Mishima. Just 20 minutes by bus from town. The tour strings together five stops that most visitors miss: Ajisai Bridge, a vermilion photo spot near Hakone-Yumoto Station; Hakone Shrine, where a 1,200-year-old wooden gate stands in the lake; Bakery & Table Hakone, where you soak your feet in a hot spring footbath while eating lunch overlooking Lake Ashi; the Mishima Skywalk itself, a 400-meter suspension bridge where you walk between sky and valley with Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay spread below; and Amazake Chaya, a 400-year-old tea house in the mountains serving a sweet non-alcoholic rice drink and rice cakes.

The Skywalk is the centerpiece. Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, it hangs over a mountain ravine and delivers the sensation of walking through open air: the views of Mt. Fuji, the bay and the Izu range are the reason the tour exists. Most of the day involves walking between stops and along the bridge itself, so wear shoes you can move in all day. Bring cash: some spots don't take cards. If weather turns bad, your guide may swap destinations or change the route to keep the experience intact.

Your guide is English-speaking and their meal costs are covered. You pay for your own transportation between stops, entrance fees (1,400 JPY per person for the Skywalk and other sites), and meals as you eat them. The Hakone Free Pass covers local transport during the tour if you buy one separately. Tell your guide on the day. Arrive at the meeting point on time. If you're late, the public transport to catch up will shrink the rest of the day.

What’s included

• Private English-speaking guide whose meals are covered.
• entrance to Hakone Shrine, the Mishima Skywalk, and other sites.
• a footbath experience at Bakery & Table Hakone during lunch.
• a stop at a 400-year-old tea house for a traditional sweet rice drink and rice cakes.

Days and timesDaily · 09:30

AgesAges 18+ · 4 to 17 years · Under 4 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Hakone Yumoto Station, Ticket Gate”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by OTOMO Travel Guide

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace with a single guide rather than joining a group. It suits travelers on their second day in Hakone who want to see beyond the standard Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji viewpoints, and who are comfortable walking between stops and managing their own meal costs as the day unfolds.

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Top questions

Can children come?

4 to 17 years; under 4, free.

What is the Mishima Skywalk and what can you see from it?

The Mishima Skywalk is a 400-meter pedestrian suspension bridge in Mishima, west of Hakone. From the bridge you see Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the Izu mountains spread across the valley below, and the bridge itself is designed to feel like walking through the sky.

How much does the tour cost beyond the guide?

You cover your own transportation between stops, entrance fees (about 1,400 JPY per person for the Skywalk and other attractions), and meals. Estimated costs run around 6,050 JPY per person for all of these combined, though this varies depending on what you eat and whether you buy a Hakone Free Pass for transport.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour with your own English-speaking guide, so the pace and stops are built around your group alone.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking a lot between stops and across the suspension bridge. Bring cash, since some of the spots you visit don't accept credit cards. The tour runs in all weather, though your guide may change destinations if conditions are severe.

How long does the tour take and when do I need to arrive?

The tour runs 7.5 hours total. Arrive at the meeting point on time. If you're late, the time spent catching up via public transport will cut into the rest of your day and you may not experience everything the tour offers.

Can I use the Hakone Free Pass on this tour?

Yes, you can use the Hakone Free Pass for transportation during the tour. If you plan to buy one, let your guide know on the day so they can help you use it for the stops you visit.