Hakone Area | Luxury Private Chauffeur Service 【015】
| Experience | Packaged Services |
| 🏴 Sightseeing transportation services in the Hakone area. 🏴 We provide luxury private van services with a highly experienced English-speaking driver. 🏴 Driver will tailor a flexible itinerary to your needs throughout the day. | 🏴 Private car transportation (admission fees and meals are not included). |
| Conditions |
| 🏴 Duration: Round-trip from central Tokyo, including up to 5 hours of local sightseeing 🏴 Vehicle Options: Lexus LM (up to 2 passengers) / Alphard Class (up to 5 passengers) / Hiace (up to 9 passengers) 🏴 Cancellation (including changes) policy: From 48 hours prior – 50%; From 24 hours prior – 100% |
History
The Hakone area is one of Japan’s most renowned destinations, known for its rich natural environment shaped by volcanic activity over thousands of years.
Located within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Hakone has long been valued for both its scenic beauty and its cultural significance.
Since ancient times, Hakone has been considered a sacred place where nature and spirituality coexist.
Hakone Shrine, established over 1,200 years ago, has been worshipped as a guardian deity of safe travel, attracting samurai, travelers, and pilgrims throughout history.
During the Edo period (1603–1868), Hakone developed as an important checkpoint along the Tokaido Road, the main route connecting Tokyo (Edo) and Kyoto.
The Hakone checkpoint played a crucial role in controlling travel and maintaining security during this time.
The area is also famous for onsen culture, with natural hot springs fed by volcanic activity.
These hot springs have been enjoyed for centuries and remain a central part of Hakone’s identity as a relaxing retreat.
Today, Hakone continues to be one of Japan’s most popular destinations, offering a unique combination of natural landscapes, historical heritage, and cultural experiences.
Features
This destination is highly recommended as a classic day trip from Tokyo by private car.
Compared to the busy atmosphere of Tokyo, the Hakone area offers a refreshing escape into nature, featuring mountains, lakes, and volcanic landscapes within a relatively short distance from the city.
The most recommended highlights in the Hakone area include Lake Ashi, a scenic lake formed in a volcanic caldera, where visitors can enjoy peaceful views and, on clear days, beautiful vistas of Mt. Fuji.
Another key attraction is Hakone Shrine, known for its iconic torii gate standing along the lakeshore, creating one of the most photogenic and spiritual settings in the region.
The area also features Owakudani, an active volcanic valley where visitors can observe steaming vents and experience the dynamic natural forces that shaped Hakone’s landscape.
Other popular highlights include Hakone Yumoto Onsen, the gateway to Hakone, where visitors can experience traditional Japanese hot springs in a serene and relaxing setting, as well as Hakone Checkpoint, a historic site that once served as an important inspection post during the Edo period, offering insight into Japan’s samurai-era travel and governance.
All locations are efficiently connected by private car, allowing smooth and comfortable travel without the stress of public transportation.
On the day of the tour, your driver will flexibly adjust the plan based on your preferences, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience throughout the journey.
Time Schedule
Regular Tour
Start Time：Central Tokyo
Time Table：
| 2:30 | Transfer by car to the Mt. Fuji & Hakone area |
| 1:10 | Visit Lake Ashi |
| 0:10 | Driving Time |
| 1:00 | Visit Hakone Shrine |
| 0:40 | Driving Time |
| 2:30 | Visit Owakudani |
| 2:30 | Transfer by car to Central Tokyo |
