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Tokyo to Hakone: Private & Personalized Day Trip with a Local

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 10 hours
Service animals welcome

Experience Hakone through the eyes of a Local Host on a private day trip shaped around your interests rather than a fixed sightseeing itinerary. From peaceful lakes and historic shrines to volcanic landscapes, scenic transport, and traditional towns, every moment is tailored to what matters most to you.

Hakone changes with the seasons, and factors such as weather, transportation schedules, and visitor numbers all influence the experience. Rather than following a predetermined route, your Local Host will adapt the day as it unfolds, recommending the best transport options, helping you avoid unnecessary queues, and making the most of every opportunity along the way.

After booking, you'll complete an online Personalization Form, allowing your Host to create an itinerary based on your travel style and priorities. If conditions are favorable, your host will happily include viewpoints where Mount Fuji may be visible, but sightings can never be guaranteed and always depend on the weather.

What's included

  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • Private and personalized day trip with a passionate local host
  • Return Romancecar train tickets between Tokyo and Hakone
  • Hakone Freepass, including eligible local transportation such as the Ropeway and sightseeing cruise
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
    • Additional Transportation (primarily a walking tour, public transport may be used at an extra cost)
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Hotel drop off

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transport links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    Japanese
    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    This is a private City Unscripted experience, designed around you—not a fixed itinerary.

    After booking, you'll receive an online Personalization Form where you can share your interests, priorities, and travel style. Your Local Host will then contact you directly to create an itinerary tailored to what you'd most like to experience in Hakone.

    Hakone is a destination where weather, transportation schedules, seasonal conditions, and visitor numbers can significantly influence the day. Rather than following a fixed route, your Local Host may adjust the order of stops or recommend alternative transport options to avoid long queues and help you make the most of your time.

    When weather and visibility allow, your host will happily take you to viewpoints that offer memorable views of Mount Fuji. However, as these conditions are beyond anyone's control, sightings cannot be guaranteed. If seeing Mount Fuji is the primary reason for your trip, our Kawaguchiko day trip is specifically designed to maximize opportunities for mountain views and may be a better choice.

    Location

    Departure point

    Shinjuku Tourist Information Center, 2, Shinjuku City, 160-0022
    Your host will meet you outside the main entrance of the Shinjuku Tourist Information Center, conveniently located beside the JR Shinjuku Station South East Exit.

    End point

    Shinjuku Tourist Information Center, 2, Shinjuku City, 160-0022

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