Beyond the City
5 (49)

Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak

10 hours English
5 (49)
100% Personalized

Explore the iconic hot-springs town of Hakone, discover postcard-perfect views of Mt. Fuji and spectacular scenery, and relax in a traditional onsen

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

10 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Shinjuku Tourist Information Center, 3-chōme-37-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized experience
10 hours with a host
Return tickets to Hakone from Tokyo via the Romancecar train. (This trip is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. If you would like to take a longer rou
Hakone freepass which covers the cable car, ropeway and sightseeing cruise in Hakone
Walking experience

What’s Excluded:

Food & drinks
Transportation not mentioned above
Tickets to attractions including any onsen
Gratuities (optional)
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Tokyo Experiences

I had a fantastic trip to Hakone with Nobu - he was able to plan a great day out giving me lots of options & providing suggestions for the best way to optimize our time & see the best of the beautiful autumn sights. Would absolutely recommend!

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Robyn
Tokyo

We did a day trip to Hakone and Fuji with our guide Mari. What a wonderful experience! We met Mari at the Shinjuku station just west of our hotel, and hopped on the 2 hour train to Fuji. Visitors to Fuji don't always see the peak but we knew we had a good chance as it was a bright sunshine filled day. Mari seated us on the right of the train and on the ride up, Fuji burst into view in all its glory. We then transferred to a special railcar that climbs the mountain switchbacks to Hakone. We were there mid April and cherry blossoms in Tokyo were starting to fade, but at the higher altitude and cooler temps of Hakone they were in full bloom! We took a break and Mari walked us around some cherry blossom stands near the Hakone station, then next, a short ride up the steep hill on a funicular. At the top we disembark to transfer to cable car gondola for the final ascent to Fuji - Mari knew just where to stand and sit for the best views - and mid way along the Ropeway, Fuji appeared from behind a ridgeline - huge and snow covered. The ropeway ends at a large viewing station - we spent awhile walking around, admiring the unobstructed views of Fuji and taking plenty of pics. Despite the warm temps of Tokyo, and the sun, at Hakone it was cool and very windy - so if you are going be prepared and bring down jackets or raincoats against the wind. The winds built up to point that the Ropeway was shut down, resulting in a huge line for busses - but with Mari's help, we called a cab and got back home at a reasonable time. A great day with lots of memories.

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Samir
Tokyo

Mari was wonderful. She escorted us from Tokyo to Hakone/ Fuji (which we would never have been able to figure out on our own ). The views were stunning. We had a bit of a glitch in that high winds caused a shutdown of the Ropeway down. Mari was able to figure out a way for us to get back without standing in the long line. After the tour she even helped us flag a taxi and directed the driver how to get to the dinner restaurant we reserved.

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Samir
Tokyo

Nobu took us to Hakone from Tokyo for a day trip. He went above and beyond on every level. Flexibility with our kids, kept us on track with time and thanks to his superb planning we managed to do all the items on our wishlist plus more! Definitely one of the best guides we’ve ever had!

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Rachel
Tokyo

Steven showed us all the sites on our day trip to Hakone and was truly a pleasure to spend time with. He also gave us some additional recommendations on things to do, places to go and eat in the Tokyo area. We would highly recommend him!!

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Melissa
Tokyo

Really fun day!

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Marguerite
Tokyo
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Pointing to the bustling Tokyo streets from a towering window view.

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A candid moment captured under the iconic gates of Japan.

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A sunny stroll through Tokyo brings joyful smiles all around.

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A peaceful stroll under vibrant red torii gates in Tokyo.

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A group stands beneath the towering torii gate in sunlight.

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Admiring the intricate carvings beneath Tokyo's vibrant temple lantern.

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Enjoying a sunny day by Tokyo's iconic Hachiko statue.

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Warm smiles beneath vibrant red torii gates in Tokyo's winter sun.

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Enjoying the panoramic view of Tokyo's bustling cityscape below.

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Discovering Tokyo's skyline under a bright, clear sky.

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A sunny day stroll in vibrant Tokyo's winter chill.

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Exploring Tokyo's iconic torii gate on a leisurely stroll.

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