Hakone Open-Air Museum Tours

Find the best viewpoints on this private tour from Tokyo via minivan. Choose between visiting Mt. Fuji or Hakone and relax as your guide navigates twisting mountain roads with ease en route to sites such as Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Ashi, and Arakurayama Sengen Park. This full-day tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide available in several languages, and the possibility to curate your trip to suit your interests—a privilege only allowed by a private tour.

Escape the chaos of Tokyo for a day and discover Japan’s natural splendor, at just a short bullet train ride from the city. Join your private group guide on an enriching visit to the highlights of Hakone. Admire the iconic red torii gates of the shrine, stroll past over 100 artworks in Japan’s first open-air museum, and board a pirate ship for a scenic cruise on the lake—with Mt. Fuji views.

Figuring out Japan’s public transport system can be overwhelming, so eliminate the stress by having a guide to accompany you for the day. After hotel pickup, you’ll travel with a guide to the beautiful town of Hakone. Top sights you’ll see include Lake Ashi, a Viking boat, the volcanic crater in Owakudani Valley, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum, and Hakone Open-Air Museum.

It’s no secret that Hakone is one of the most popular and accessible day trip destinations from Tokyo. What keeps people coming back is its famous hot springs and vastly untouched nature. Not to mention, on a lucky day, visitors can get a perfect glimpse of Mount Fuji from afar. Perhaps most strikingly, Hakone is heaps quieter, which is why even locals come here for a respite from the busy city on weekends. Hakone is a little world of its own with its fair share of quirks, from pirate ships and volcanic valleys to the iconic torii gate. But here’s the thing: one day is not enough to explore everything! Hakone deserves more than a day trip. In fact, we’ll be featuring some things that only opened as recently as last year — further highlighting that Japan is truly an ever-changing country that always switches things up. If you really wants to enjoy Hakone, plan a two- or three-day stay.

Hakone is a beautiful mountainous area in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu-National Park. Just a half hour away from Tokyo by bullet train, a day tour out to Hakone is a must do. Famous for it’s hot springs, scenic crater lake (Lake Ashi) and it’s breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji, Hakone is completely surrounded by Japan’s beautiful nature. Our Hakone tour is a carefully curated mix of history, culture, nature and fun activities. Over the course of this full day tour we journey through Hakone and explore the other-worldly natural forces that engulf the area. This private tour includes a bullet train from Shinagawa to Odawara and back, a boat ride across Lake Ashi, a cable car up the volcanic Mt. Hakone, a chance to try some legendary black eggs near the sulfurous fields of Owakudani and a visit to the Hakone Open Air Museum. In addition, you will wander around the Old Cedar Avenue - one of Japan's oldest networks of roads and get a chance to ride a train engulfed in the mountains.

Travel to the resort town of Hakone without the hassle of arranging transportation or joining a large group tour. This private tour exclusively for your party takes you on an express train to Hakone where you will enjoy the flexibility of picking which attractions you wish to experience.

Go on a magical adventure to Hakone without feeling rushed by spreading the sightseeing over two days. No need to search for accommodation—an overnight stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn with breakfast is included. Highlights include Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway, Hakone Open-Air Museum, Hakone Ropeway, Odawara Castle Park, Hakone Museum of Photography, and much more.

Visit Kamakura, Hakone, and Mt.Fuji on a private 2-day tour from Tokyo that is customized to your interests. See important temples such as Hokokuji Temple and Kotoku-in Temple, explore the Hakone Open Air Museum, and get great views of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji. Your tour includes a private guide and vehicle; simply book your own accommodation in Hakone, which is known for its hot springs resorts.