Hakone in 1 Day by Private Car with Licensed Guide
Hakone, JP
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Highlights
- Private vehicle with experienced guide
- Visit Owakudani for volcanic views
- Try Hakone's famous black-boiled eggs
- Ride ropeway for Mount Fuji view
- Sail across Lake Ashinoko to Torii gate
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Private Vehicle Included
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Licensed English Guide
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Customizable Tour Options
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Duration 6 hours
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Suitable for all fitness levels
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Multilingual Guide Available
Embark on the ultimate Hakone adventure with a full-day tour filled with breathtaking sights and cultural experiences. Explore Owakudani, where sulfurous gasses rise from an active volcano, and savor the famous black-boiled eggs infused with natural minerals. Ride the ropeway for a stunning view of Mount Fuji and cruise across Lake Ashinoko to visit the Torii gate by the Kuzuryu Shrine. With a private vehicle and knowledgeable guide, you'll discover the best of Hakone's art, nature, and spirituality. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of Hakone with this exclusive tour!
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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6 hours
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in English, Japanese
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Wheelchair accessible
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Mobile voucher
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Private Tour
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Guided
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Family friendly
Featured Reviews
Explore Hakone's natural and artistic wonders on a customizable 6-hour private tour with a licensed English-speaking guide.
Included
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OtherPrivate vehicle -
OtherCustomizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
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OtherLicensed Local English Speaking Guide
Excluded
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OtherEntrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses -
OtherYou cannot combine multiple tour groups.
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OtherGuide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
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OtherHakone Freepass
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
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 a symbol of Hakone. The lake's shores are mostly undeveloped, except for small towns in the east and north and a few lakeside resort hotels. The best views of the lake with Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from Moto-Hakone and from the Hakone Detached Palace Garden.
15 minutes
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
Pola Museum of Art
The POLA group, a skin care and beauty products company, opened the POLA Museum of Art (ポーラ美術館, Pōla Bijutsukan) in 2002 in order to display the extensive private art collection of the company's late owner, Suzuki Tsuneshi. The museum was built amid a forest of 300 year old beech trees, and although constructed of concrete and glass, it is designed so as not to disrupt the natural environment that surrounds it. To achieve this, the majority of the building is located underground. The museum features modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures, ceramics and glassware by mostly Japanese and European artists. In addition to temporary exhibits, the museum displays rotating exhibits drawn from its permanent collection which include works by artists such as Cezanne, Monet, Picasso and Renoir. Admission 1800 yen (1600 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Okada Museum of Art
The Okada Museum of Art is a privately-owned museum showcasing a wide collection of art pieces dating from antiquity to the modern era. Opened in 2013, the museum features a large array of East Asian ceramics, sculptures and paintings, all housed in a very spacious, modern facility surrounded by expansive grounds that feature a Japanese garden, a teahouse and a cafe with hot spring foot bath. The heart of the museum's collection lies in its huge collection of Chinese and Japanese ceramics and sculptures, which dominates the first two floors, including ancient Chinese bronzes, Tang and Ming porcelain, early Japanese pottery and more. The upper floors focus on Japanese art, with a variety of art forms and time periods represented. Most items on display are labeled with basic information in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Hakone Ropeway
The Hakone Ropeway (箱根ロ－プウエイ) is part of the Hakone Round Course, a popular way to visit Hakone. It connects Sounzan Station (at the terminus of the Hakone Tozan Cablecar) with Togendai Station (at the shore of Lake Ashinoko) and stops at Owakudani and Ubako stations on the way. The ropeway is fully covered by the Hakone Free Pass. The ropeway's gondolas depart every minute and fit around ten people each. Traveling the full length of the ropeway takes around 30 minutes. Along the journey, passengers can enjoy views of the active, sulfuric hot spring sources of the Owakudani Valley between Sounzan and Owakudani and of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji between Owakudani and Togendai if visibility allows. A transfer of gondolas is necessary at Owakudani, but no transfer is needed at Ubako. Admission 1480 yen (one way), covered by the Hakone Free Pass
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Sengokuhara
A beautiful slope of Pampas grass that is most beautiful in the fall.
20 minutes
The Hakone Glass no Mori (箱根ガラスの森) features Italian styled buildings housing a museum and shops. Outside is a large strolling garden surrounding a canal like pond. The garden has a number of large glass sculptures laid about it, as well as a cafe with an open terrace at one end where live canzoni (Italian ballads) performances are held. The Glass no Mori's Venetian Glass Museum houses a collection of over 100 pieces of Venetian glassware. It displays both modern and classical works in all forms including vases, goblets, lamps and sculptures. The Hakone Glass no Mori is run by the Ukai Group, an operator of themed high class restaurants, which also owns the Kawaguchiko Music Forest at Kawaguchiko in the Fuji Five Lakes region. Admission 1500 yen (1400 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
The Hakone Museum of Art (箱根美術館, Hakone Bijutsukan), located in Gora, was founded by Okada Mokichi in 1952. Its sister museum, the MOA Museum of Art was later built in Atami City on the Izu Peninsula. The museum displays mainly Japanese ceramics from prehistoric times through the Edo Period (1600-1868). These include a number of large earthenware and ceramic vessels such as a haniwa burial statue classified as an Important Cultural Property. Admission 900 yen (700 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Choanji Temple
Choanji Temple (長安寺, Chōanji) is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism in the Sengokuhara area of Hakone. Established in 1356 in a quiet area at the base of a hill, the atmospheric temple has a small network of pleasant walking trails which wind through its wooded grounds and cemetery. What lends Choanji its particular charm, however, are the over two hundred statues of rakan (disciples of Buddha) scattered around the temple grounds. The statues began appearing in the 1980s and have been accruing ever since. Each statue has a unique face and shape, some contemplative and serious, others casual and humorous, and many show a modern edge in their artistic style and expressiveness compared to other collections of rakan statues. In autumn, the temple grounds are also one of Hakone's nicer spots to enjoy the autumn colors. The many color-changing trees here usually reach their peak color around mid November.
30 minutes
Admission Not Included
The Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (箱根湿生花園, Hakone Shisseikaen) is a botanical garden in the highlands of Fuji Hakone Izu National Park. The park was founded in 1976 as a place to preserve and exhibit over 1700 varieties of marsh and alpine plants native to Japan. The garden offers a network of boardwalk paths through different types of marshland where you can learn about the plants that populate the wetlands. Information signs are in English and Japanese. The garden is popular during June when its Nikko Kisuge (daylily) are in full bloom, however it is closed during the winter months. Admission 700 yen (600 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Gora Park (強羅公園, Gōra Kōen) is a western style landscape park located on the steep slope above Gora Station. It is a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy the scenery and views of Hakone. Gora Park is primarily a French styled landscape park featuring a large fountain and a rose garden. The park also has two greenhouses, one housing a tropical botanical garden while the other contains a flower garden. Additionally, there is a restaurant overlooking the main fountain, as well as the Hakuun-do Chaen teahouse. In the Crafthouse visitors can take part in craft activities such as glass blowing, glass etching, pottery and dried flower arrangement. Activities range in cost from 1000 to 5000 yen and take from 30 minutes to an hour to complete. Admission 550 yen (free with the Hakone Free Pass)
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
The Hakone Open-Air Museum is the first open-air art museum in Japan, built in Hakone with the aim of harmonizing nature and art. Art works are placed everywhere on the vast site of about 70,000 square meters, surrounded by beautiful trees, grass, and moutains. It can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages, from families with children to adults traveling alone.
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Owaku-dani Valley
Owaku-dani is an active volcano that powers the hot springs in the local area. Take the ropeway over the volcano to the observatory to learn about this important volcano and try one of the black boiled eggs said to bring long life!
20 minutes
Dollhouse Museum Hakone
A quaint museum that keeps a collection of dollhouses from around the world, some over 200 years old. The museum holds different doll house exhibits year-round, so be sure to check what will be available to see! A great place for lovers of miniatures.
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Narukawa Art Museum
The Narukawa Museum of Art (成川美術館, Narukawa Bijutsukan) is a contemporary art museum dedicated to a style of painting known as nihonga. Literally meaning "Japanese-style painting", nihonga are paintings that adhere to traditional Japanese artistic conventions, techniques, tools and materials. The label was originally meant to simply distinguish the art from Western-style paintings, but artists have since expanded the scope of nihonga to also include Western techniques. Besides the art collection, the museum features an impressive panorama lounge and cafe with large windows overlooking Lake Ashinoko. On a clear day, it affords one of the best views of Mount Fuji, the lake and the floating torii gate of Hakone Shrine. Admission 1300 yen (1100 yen with Hakone Free Pass or online coupon)
20 minutes
Admission Not Included
Kamiyama Mountain Climbing Course
The Owakudani Nature Study Path is a special walking trail through an active volcanic area. It offers close-up views of Hakone’s geothermal activity. Advance reservation is required and the entrance fee is 800 yen.
40 minutes
Admission Not Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Try black-boiled eggs in Owakudani -
Visit the Pola Museum for art lovers
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Sail across Lake Ashinoko for views
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Enjoy local cuisine at nearby restaurants
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Plan for seasonal views at Sengokuhara
More About this Experience
Introduction
Embark on a journey to discover the hidden gems of Hakone with the Hakone Full Day Tour. This exclusive tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural and artistic wonders of this mountain resort town in the comfort of a private vehicle, accompanied by a knowledgeable multilingual guide.What to expect?
During the Hakone Full Day Tour, travelers can expect a day filled with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, a visit to the mystical Owakudani with its sulfurous gasses, and a serene cruise on Lake Ashinoko. Indulge in the area's famous black-boiled eggs and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Hakone.Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience Hakone's highlights with the convenience of a private vehicle and a professional guide. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, art lover, or simply looking for a day of relaxation and exploration, the Hakone Full Day Tour caters to a diverse range of interests and preferences.Why book this?
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural richness of Hakone with the Hakone Full Day Tour. From the awe-inspiring views of Mount Fuji to the unique experiences at Owakudani and Lake Ashinoko, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. With a private vehicle and a knowledgeable guide at your disposal, you can explore Hakone's hidden treasures at your own pace, ensuring a memorable and personalized experience.Good to know
Inclusions in the tour package cover highway fees, a private car, a licensed local English-speaking guide, and more. While personal expenses and food and drink are not included, travelers are encouraged to indulge in the local cuisine and experience the unique flavors of Hakone during their visit.Reviews
Travelers who have experienced the Hakone Full Day Tour rave about the stunning views, knowledgeable guides, and seamless itinerary. Many highlight the convenience of a private vehicle and the personalized attention from the guide, making it a truly unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore Hakone in style and comfort!
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