Mt. Fuji, Hakone Full-Day Private Tour with English Driver Guide
by Nihon Horizon HORIZON
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥95,999Overview
This private full-day tour lasts about 10 hours and includes pickup and drop-off in Tokyo or surrounding areas. An English-speaking driver-guide will accompany the group exclusively, driving an air-conditioned vehicle. Gasoline and highway toll fees are included. Pickup times can be arranged according to the customer's preference, with early morning options around 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, or 7:45 AM recommended to avoid traffic and maximize sightseeing time. The itinerary is customizable. Customers may choose one main destination around Hakone or Mount Fuji, or follow the guide's suggestion for the best location to visit. Optional activities such as shuttle buses to Mount Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station during the hiking season (July to September), boat cruises, ropeway cable cars, and entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately. Meals and additional activities are also not included. Overtime beyond 10 hours incurs an extra charge per hour. The driver-guide manages all transportation details and can arrange drop-off in Tokyo, Mount Fuji, or Hakone areas after the tour. Possible stops include Mount Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, located 2300 meters above sea level and offering close views of Mount Fuji and souvenir shops; Lake Kawaguchiko, known as the gateway to the Fuji Five Lakes area, where customers may take a ship cruise or ropeway cable car to Kachi Kachi Mountain for views of Mount Fuji; Oshino Hakkai, a group of eight clear ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt; Owakudani, a volcanic valley with thermal vents and black eggs boiled in sulfurous waters; Lake Ashinoko with the Hakone Shrine and its large red torii gate by the lake shore; Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; Arakurayama Sengen Park, offering panoramic views including the Chureito Pagoda; Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a reconstructed traditional Japanese village with thatched-roof houses; Chureito Pagoda, a five-storied pagoda reached by climbing nearly 400 steps and overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji; Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, known for its roller coasters and anime-themed attractions; and Hakone Shrine, dating back to 757, known for its historical significance and the red gate of peace on Ashinoko Lake. Entrance fees and activity charges such as ropeways, cruises, or shuttle buses are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
Situated 2300 meters above sea level, this station provides close views of Mt. Fuji when the weather is clear and not rainy. It has many souvenir shops available. This location is the main starting point for climbers aiming to reach the summit of Mt. Fuji. The official hiking season is from July to September. During this period, access to the 5th Station is only possible by shuttle bus, which costs 2100 yen per person.
30 min
Lake Kawaguchiko
This lake serves as the gateway to the Fuji Five Lakes region. Visitors can see clear views of Mt. Fuji when conditions are good. Optional activities here include a boat cruise and a ropeway cable car to Kachi Kachi Mountain, both requiring separate tickets. There is no entrance fee to the lake itself.
60 min
Lake Kawaguchiko Boat Cruise and Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
The 20-minute boat cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko brings visitors closer to Mt. Fuji views when weather is clear. The ship cruise has an additional fee. The Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ascends Kachi Kachi Mountain, offering close views of Mt. Fuji if skies are clear. Both activities are optional and require separate payment.
30 min
Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai consists of eight ponds formed from a former lake that dried out centuries ago. The ponds are fed by snowmelt filtered through volcanic rock, resulting in clear, mineral-rich waters. Mt. Fuji can be seen nearby when weather conditions allow.
30 min
Owakudani Kurotamago Kan
Owakudani features steaming volcanic vents in the mountains of Hakone. Visitors can try the local black eggs boiled in sulfurous hot springs, believed to add years to life. Mt. Fuji is visible from this location on clear days.
30 min
Lake Ashinoko
Lake Ashi is known for its large red torii gate marking the Hakone Shrine on its shore. The gate, called the 'Gate of Peace,' was built in 1952 to commemorate the crown prince’s reign and Japan’s peace treaty. Optional activities like pirate ship cruises and ropeway rides are available for separate fees.
30 min
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
This shrine is one of about 1,300 Asama shrines dedicated to volcano deities, especially Mt. Fuji. It is part of the Mt. Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site designated in 2013.
30 min
Arakurayama Sengen Park
The park is a well-known spot offering panoramic views of the Chureito Pagoda, Mt. Fuji, and Fujiyoshida City. It provides a broad sightline of the mountain and the surrounding area.
60 min
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
This reconstructed traditional Japanese village on Lake Saiko’s shore includes over 20 restored thatched-roof houses. These serve as museums, craft shops, and galleries showcasing rural Japanese heritage.
30 min
Chureito Pagoda
The five-story pagoda overlooks Fujiyoshida City and Mt. Fuji. It is part of Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built in 1963 as a peace memorial. Visitors must climb nearly 400 steps from the shrine’s main buildings to reach the pagoda.
60 min
Tourist Information Center Fuji-Q Highland
Fuji-Q Highland is a popular amusement park near Mt. Fuji known for record-breaking roller coasters and anime-themed attractions. The park continuously updates its rides and entertainment offerings.
60 min
Hakone Shrine
Dating back to 757, this shrine has historically attracted military leaders and travelers praying for safe journeys. It features a treasure house and the red gate of peace on Ashinoko Lake. The Ashinoko Summer Festival Week includes a fireworks display of up to 18,500 fireworks each year from late July to early August.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mt. Fuji, Hakone Full-Day Private Tour with English Driver Guide
by Nihon Horizon HORIZON
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥95,999Overview
This private full-day tour lasts about 10 hours and includes pickup and drop-off in Tokyo or surrounding areas. An English-speaking driver-guide will accompany the group exclusively, driving an air-conditioned vehicle. Gasoline and highway toll fees are included. Pickup times can be arranged according to the customer's preference, with early morning options around 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, or 7:45 AM recommended to avoid traffic and maximize sightseeing time. The itinerary is customizable. Customers may choose one main destination around Hakone or Mount Fuji, or follow the guide's suggestion for the best location to visit. Optional activities such as shuttle buses to Mount Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station during the hiking season (July to September), boat cruises, ropeway cable cars, and entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately. Meals and additional activities are also not included. Overtime beyond 10 hours incurs an extra charge per hour. The driver-guide manages all transportation details and can arrange drop-off in Tokyo, Mount Fuji, or Hakone areas after the tour. Possible stops include Mount Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, located 2300 meters above sea level and offering close views of Mount Fuji and souvenir shops; Lake Kawaguchiko, known as the gateway to the Fuji Five Lakes area, where customers may take a ship cruise or ropeway cable car to Kachi Kachi Mountain for views of Mount Fuji; Oshino Hakkai, a group of eight clear ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt; Owakudani, a volcanic valley with thermal vents and black eggs boiled in sulfurous waters; Lake Ashinoko with the Hakone Shrine and its large red torii gate by the lake shore; Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; Arakurayama Sengen Park, offering panoramic views including the Chureito Pagoda; Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba, a reconstructed traditional Japanese village with thatched-roof houses; Chureito Pagoda, a five-storied pagoda reached by climbing nearly 400 steps and overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji; Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, known for its roller coasters and anime-themed attractions; and Hakone Shrine, dating back to 757, known for its historical significance and the red gate of peace on Ashinoko Lake. Entrance fees and activity charges such as ropeways, cruises, or shuttle buses are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
Situated 2300 meters above sea level, this station provides close views of Mt. Fuji when the weather is clear and not rainy. It has many souvenir shops available. This location is the main starting point for climbers aiming to reach the summit of Mt. Fuji. The official hiking season is from July to September. During this period, access to the 5th Station is only possible by shuttle bus, which costs 2100 yen per person.
30 min
Lake Kawaguchiko
This lake serves as the gateway to the Fuji Five Lakes region. Visitors can see clear views of Mt. Fuji when conditions are good. Optional activities here include a boat cruise and a ropeway cable car to Kachi Kachi Mountain, both requiring separate tickets. There is no entrance fee to the lake itself.
60 min
Lake Kawaguchiko Boat Cruise and Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
The 20-minute boat cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko brings visitors closer to Mt. Fuji views when weather is clear. The ship cruise has an additional fee. The Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ascends Kachi Kachi Mountain, offering close views of Mt. Fuji if skies are clear. Both activities are optional and require separate payment.
30 min
Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai consists of eight ponds formed from a former lake that dried out centuries ago. The ponds are fed by snowmelt filtered through volcanic rock, resulting in clear, mineral-rich waters. Mt. Fuji can be seen nearby when weather conditions allow.
30 min
Owakudani Kurotamago Kan
Owakudani features steaming volcanic vents in the mountains of Hakone. Visitors can try the local black eggs boiled in sulfurous hot springs, believed to add years to life. Mt. Fuji is visible from this location on clear days.
30 min
Lake Ashinoko
Lake Ashi is known for its large red torii gate marking the Hakone Shrine on its shore. The gate, called the 'Gate of Peace,' was built in 1952 to commemorate the crown prince’s reign and Japan’s peace treaty. Optional activities like pirate ship cruises and ropeway rides are available for separate fees.
30 min
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
This shrine is one of about 1,300 Asama shrines dedicated to volcano deities, especially Mt. Fuji. It is part of the Mt. Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site designated in 2013.
30 min
Arakurayama Sengen Park
The park is a well-known spot offering panoramic views of the Chureito Pagoda, Mt. Fuji, and Fujiyoshida City. It provides a broad sightline of the mountain and the surrounding area.
60 min
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
This reconstructed traditional Japanese village on Lake Saiko’s shore includes over 20 restored thatched-roof houses. These serve as museums, craft shops, and galleries showcasing rural Japanese heritage.
30 min
Chureito Pagoda
The five-story pagoda overlooks Fujiyoshida City and Mt. Fuji. It is part of Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built in 1963 as a peace memorial. Visitors must climb nearly 400 steps from the shrine’s main buildings to reach the pagoda.
60 min
Tourist Information Center Fuji-Q Highland
Fuji-Q Highland is a popular amusement park near Mt. Fuji known for record-breaking roller coasters and anime-themed attractions. The park continuously updates its rides and entertainment offerings.
60 min
Hakone Shrine
Dating back to 757, this shrine has historically attracted military leaders and travelers praying for safe journeys. It features a treasure house and the red gate of peace on Ashinoko Lake. The Ashinoko Summer Festival Week includes a fireworks display of up to 18,500 fireworks each year from late July to early August.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.