About this Experience
This private car tour takes you from Tokyo through Mount Fuji and into Hakone in a single scenic day. Skip the shared coach and travel at your own pace with a private driver. Tours start from $435; no group booking is required.
Trip Highlights
- A private car tour through both Mount Fuji and Hakone in a single day.
- Photograph Fuji framed by the pagoda at Chureito.
- Cruise Lake Ashi with mountain views on the water.
- Ride the Hakone Ropeway over the steaming Owakudani valley.
- Flexible stops throughout, since it's just your car and your driver.
What's Included
- Private car with professional driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Highway tolls, fuel, and parking fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Flexible itinerary
What's Excluded
Personal expenses and Meals
Optional activity or entrance tickets
What to Bring
- Camera
- Rain jacket/Umbrella
- Cash Money
Itinerary
1
Day 1
7 activities1
Chureito Pagoda
1 hourA five-storey pagoda reached by around 400 steps, with Mount Fuji rising behind it. One of the most photographed views in the region, especially in spring and autumn.
2
Lake Kawaguchiko
40 MintsThe most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes from Tokyo, known for calm-water reflections of the mountain on clear days. A short stop with cafés along the shore.
3
Oishi Park
1 hourA lakeside flower garden on Kawaguchiko's northern shore with open Fuji views. Lavender in summer, kochia in autumn, both set against the water.
4
Oshino Hakkai
40 MintsA small village built around eight spring-fed ponds, with thatched-roof houses and local snack shops nearby. The water comes from Fuji's melted snow, filtered through volcanic rock.
5
Lake Ashinoko (Lake Ashi)
1 HourA crater lake in Hakone with a cruise across calm water and mountain views on clear days. A red torii gate near the shore appears to float on the surface.
6
Owakudani
1 hourA volcanic valley known for sulfur vents and hot springs. Black eggs boiled in the natural hot springs are a popular local snack here.
7
Hakone Ropeway
1 hourA cable car ride connecting several Hakone attractions above Owakudani and Lake Ashi. On clear days Fuji is visible rising beyond the volcanic steam.
Know Before You Come
Comfortable walking shoes, needed for steps at the pagoda and ropeway stops Camera, for Fuji, lake, and valley views Warm clothing, especially useful in winter Cash, for souvenirs or optional extras Personal medications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour better than doing Mount Fuji and Hakone separately?
Yes, combining both in one private tour saves you the hassle of separate bookings and long train transfers. Your driver handles the route between Mount Fuji's scenic spots and Hakone, so you get both destinations in a single, well-paced day.
Will we have enough time at each stop with 7 attractions in one day?
Yes, the itinerary is designed with realistic timing for each stop. Since it's a private tour, you can also choose to spend less time at one location to allow more time at another, based on what matters most to you.
Do we get to ride the Hakone Ropeway and see Owakudani?
Yes, the tour includes a stop at Owakudani Valley and the Hakone Ropeway, where you can see the volcanic landscape and try the famous black eggs, weather and operations permitting.
Is the Lake Ashi cruise included?
The itinerary includes time at Lake Ashi to enjoy the lake and Hakone Shrine's torii gate. Let your driver know if you'd like to prioritize the cruise experience during your visit.
Can I skip Hakone and focus only on Mount Fuji, or vice versa?
Yes, since this is a private tour, you can adjust the itinerary to spend more time in either the Mount Fuji area or Hakone, based on your interests.
Should I book this combined tour, or separate Mount Fuji and Hakone tours instead?
This combined tour is priced at $370, compared to $360 for the Mount Fuji-only tour. If you want to see both destinations, this saves you the cost and time of booking two separate full-day tours, since you'd otherwise pay for two pickups, two drivers, and two full days instead of one.
Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Yes, free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour, with instant confirmation upon booking.
Why choose this private tour over a group tour?
A private tour lets you set your own pace across both Mount Fuji and Hakone, skip the wait times of group buses, and adjust the day around weather or personal preferences, something a fixed-schedule group tour can't offer.
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