What you'll do

One of Japan’s three sacred mountains, the snow-capped Mount Fuji is striking from all angles. You’ll get the chance to see it from across the shimmering waters of Lake Ashinoko, and from remote locations only accessible via the enchanting Hakone Ropeway, which you’ll get the chance to enjoy, if you’d like. Discover why Mount Fuji has a special place in Japanese culture through your host’s wealth of local, generational knowledge - you can’t get that in a guidebook, can you? The region’s lush greenery will give you all the tranquility you crave, granting you some much-needed rest from the perpetual motion of Tokyo, but if you’re truly desperate to unwind, why not bare it all at a traditional onsen hot spring? No peeking!

Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak

Where you’ll go

There’s a lot going on in Japan’s bustling capital, where 14 million people live out their lives. But step into the countryside, and you’ll discover another side of Japanese culture. Your host will lead you on a luxurious (and express) Romancecar train journey from Tokyo to the peaceful hamlet of Hakone, where your Mt Fuji pilgrimage begins. The foothills of the iconic - and active - volcano are home to a section of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, a collection of protected areas that encompass lakes, islands, and a remarkable breadth of natural beauty. In Hakone, you’ll be able to bag unique curios, before wandering along the many walking trails of the national park itself, where the lines between folklore and truth are often obscured…

- Take the Romancecar train from Tokyo to the beautiful mountain town of Hakone
- See some of the most famous views of Mount Fuji from across Lake Ashinoko
- Ride the Hakone Ropeway cable car and take in magical views of Mount Fuji
- Board the Hakone sightseeing pirate boat and cruise around Lake Ashinoko - spot the red torii gate!
- Explore a different part of Japan with your host and see what life is like outside the capital city
- Try a traditional onsen (hot spring) - these range from gender-separated onsen where you’ll be completely naked, to more modern, mixed ones where you can keep your clothes on - it’s your call!
- This experience will be personalized to you!
- 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 route via trains covered by this pass please get in touch for a new quote.)
- Hakone freepass which covers the cable car, ropeway and sightseeing cruise in Hakone
- Walking experience ( other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
- What’s not included
- Food & drinks
- Transportation not mentioned above
- Tickets to attractions including any onsen
- Gratuities (optional)
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Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak

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