Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Custom Tour English Driver
About This Experience
The most-booked tour on this site, with over 750 reviews, and the one to pick if you want to see both Mount Fuji and Hakone in a single day rather than choosing between them.
It is a 10 to 11 hour day covering the Fuji 5th Station for the high-altitude views, then crossing into Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and the ropeway over the volcanic vents at Owakudani. Pickup is from Tokyo or Saitama, which makes it one of the few private Fuji tours that will collect you from outside the central wards.
Fitting both regions into one day is a real trade-off: you cover more ground and see two quite different landscapes, but spend less time at each stop than a Fuji-only itinerary would allow. If photographing the mountain is the whole point of your day, a Five Lakes route will serve you better. If you want variety — mountain, lake, ropeway, hot-spring valley — this is the one.
Highlights
- Mount Fuji 5th Station for close-up views from 2,300 m
- A scenic cruise on Lake Ashi with Fuji across the water
- The Hakone Ropeway over the sulphur vents of Owakudani
- An itinerary you adjust as the day goes, at your own pace
- Pickup from Tokyo or Saitama in a private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Included
- ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tokyo or Saitama
- ✓ English-speaking driver-guide (Hindi and Urdu also spoken)
- ✓ A customised itinerary agreed with you
- ✓ Pocket Wi-Fi if needed
Not Included
- Mount Fuji 5th Station entry ticket
- Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuity for the driver (optional)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Comfortable layered clothing
- A daypack
- Cash in yen for ropeway and cruise tickets
- Passport or photo ID
Good to Know & Caveats
- GetYourGuide records that 91% of English-speaking travellers rated this activity a perfect score.
- The vehicle is wheelchair accessible — confirm your requirements with the operator when booking.
- Ropeway, cruise and 5th Station tickets are paid on the day; budget cash for them.
- Covering both Fuji and Hakone makes for a long day with more driving than a Five Lakes-only route.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, and reserve now / pay later is available.
Not Suitable For
- Party groups
- Travellers who cannot manage a 10–11 hour day out
Meeting Point
Hotel or address pickup in Tokyo or Saitama, arranged when you book, with drop-off at the same address.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 757 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
We had a great day thanks to Ali. He showed us beautiful places, and the views of Mount Fuji were very beautiful. Ali was patient and caring. Thank you for your kind attention. The car is comfortable, and he is a very good driver.
— , 2026-08
The visitation of a replica life time is interesting and. 400 stairs is the most rigourous but you can also go another way very nice view to Mount Fuji. The shopping village is nicely built but was a stress. Malik The driver is in a great mood, you can ask hundreds of questions. I recommend him
— , 2026-07
Our tour guide and driver was Sam. He picked us up from our hotel promptly on time. The van was very nice (clean and air conditioned). He knew all the good spots to take us to and we did not feel rushed. I highly recommend this tour if you don’t want to go with the big group.
— , 2026-07
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we do both Fuji and Hakone properly in one day?
You can see the headline sights of both, but not linger. Expect roughly four to five hours of driving across the day. If your priority is photographing Mount Fuji, a Fuji-only itinerary gives you far more time in front of it.
Are the ropeway and cruise tickets included?
No. The listing covers the private vehicle, driver-guide and pickup; the Hakone Ropeway, the Lake Ashi cruise and the 5th Station entry are paid separately on the day. Bring yen.
Will you pick us up outside central Tokyo?
Yes — this operator collects from Saitama as well as Tokyo, which is unusual among private Fuji tours. Give your exact address when booking so the pickup time can be set correctly.
What languages does the driver speak?
English, with Hindi and Urdu also available, and several drivers additionally cover Arabic, Russian or Japanese. Request a specific language when you book rather than assuming.
