The 4 Best Tours in Hakone

1.Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $175Our pick

Spend six hours exploring Hakone with a licensed English-speaking guide and choose three or four stops that fit your interests. You might ride the ropeway to Owakudani, visit the Open-Air Museum, walk around Lake Ashi, or see Hakone Shrine. Guides such as Hiro, Yumi, Kate, and Yoshii are praised for planning, local context, and adapting when weather disrupts transport.

“Our tour guide, Hiro, did a tremendous job of showcasing the beauty and history of Hakone! We requested a relaxed, yet informative tour and he more than delivered. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested, but if you are lucky enough to get Hiro - congratulations! You will have an amazing time.”

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2.Custom Private Tour in Hakone with a Certified Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $300

Spend seven hours exploring Hakone with a certified local guide such as Hiroko, Koto, or Shin. Shape the day around shrines, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, old cedar roads, local crafts, tea, lunch, and an optional ropeway ride or riverside onsen. The tour is private for groups of up to eight and begins at Hakone-Yumoto Station.

“We had a magical day with our guide Koto. She was delightful and informative. And as a bonus, we had the opportunity to meet her family at their tea house. It was a memorable day we will not forget.”

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3.Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $201

Spend about eight hours exploring Hakone with a private, government-licensed English-speaking guide such as Yoshi, Hide, Ryuta, or Fumiko. Choose four or five sights around Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Gora, and Sengokuhara. Your guide can shape the day around art, hot springs, food, nature, or transport links, but fares, admissions, and lunch cost extra.

“Coco was absolutely amazing, very helpful and accommodating as to our interests etc. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.Private Tour – Hakone Day Trip! A Tour to Explore All Must-Sees!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $181

Explore Hakone by private tour with a guide such as Koji, Tatsu, Nanako, Akira, Mike, or Hori. You’ll visit Hakone Shrine, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the ropeway and cable car, see volcanic Owakudani, and stop at scenic spots such as cu-mo Hakone. Transport, meals, and admissions cost extra.

“Tatsu was incredible. This tour has all you need to see in Hakone in less than a day. Great experience and Tatsu accommodated to go see the open-air museum. Great guide and would definitely recommend!”

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