Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak
Hakone Heaven: A pilgrimage to Japan’s peak

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 opportunity 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!

Where you’ll go

A lot is going on in Japan's bustling capital, where 14 million people live out their lives. But step into the countryside and 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, where the lines between folklore and truth are often obscured, you'll be able to bag unique curios before wandering along the many walking trails of the national park itself.

*During specific periods of the year, it's almost impossible to have a clear view of Mount Fuji, so check with us before booking this experience. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 10 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • 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 (weather permitting)
  • 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!

Things to know

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

What’s not included

  • Food & drinks
  • Transportation not mentioned above
  • Tickets to attractions including any onsen
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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Reviews

    Very knowledgeable and friendly. Besides the tour program, he provided some great recommendations for places to eat and even helped me secure a reservation for a restaurant in the next city I’m visiting. He also replied to messages promptly. You will be in good hands.

    April 2023

    Liem T

    This personalized tour was an excellent experience. Our guide Noriko was great and even suggested we changed the tour date so we could have good weather. She was so knowledgeable and gave us great insights into Japanese way of life. She was also able to accommodate all our family needs and experience the wonderful site of Mt Fuji from extraordinary places around this area. Arigato!

    February 2018

    Edward O

    We were so lucky to go to Hakone on a clear day as I got to fulfill my dream of seeing Mount Fuji in all its splendor! Hakone is such a beautiful place and Hiroshi was the perfect guide. He gave us great insights of the local culture and history and it really was just the perfect thing to do to escape the hustle and bustle of busy Tokyo. Thank you, Hiroshi-san for the wonderful experience and for being the highlight of our trip!

    February 2018

    Adelle T

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