Private Tour Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi Cruise (Peak Season)
Private Experience
This excursion is reserved exclusively for your travel party. No other guests will join your experience.
Tour Times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Don't Port,
Don't Pay Security
Back-to-Ship
Guarantee
Hassle-free
Cancellation
Book ahead!
On average, this booked 6 months in advance.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included
Overview
Enjoy an 8-hour private shore excursion from Yokohama Port to Hakone, combining volcanic landscapes, a scenic ropeway ride, a cruise across Lake Ashi, and the iconic Hakone Shrine. Your excursion includes a dedicated driver and a separate licensed English-speaking guide, with pickup and return at your cruise port.
Suggested Itinerary
Yokohama Port - Owakudani - Hakone Ropeway to Togendai - Lake Ashi Pirate Ship to Moto-Hakone - Hakone Shrine - Yokohama Port
Owakudani — Explore the open visitor areas of this dramatic volcanic valley and enjoy views of the surrounding volcanic landscape, subject to weather and local conditions.
Hakone Ropeway — Ride the Hakone Ropeway one way from Owakudani via Ubako to Togendai. Your guide accompanies you throughout the journey while the driver repositions the vehicle.
Lake Ashi Pirate Ship — Cruise one way from Togendai to Moto-Hakone aboard the Lake Ashi Pirate Ship in the standard cabin. Your guide accompanies you on board.
Hakone Shrine — Visit this peaceful forest shrine and enjoy views of its famous lakeside torii. Some paths include steps.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum is not included in this itinerary.
For the ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, your guide accompanies you while the driver repositions the vehicle to the next meeting point. This allows you to enjoy the scenic transportation experiences without the vehicle needing to follow the same route.
Weather & Operating Conditions
Ropeway and cruise operations may be affected by weather conditions, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, or temporary operational changes. The Owakudani visit is weather dependent.
The itinerary does not include a scheduled long wait for photographs at the lakeside torii. The cruise ship's required return deadline always takes priority.
Meals
Lunch and dinner are not included. Share your preferences with your driver and guide, and they can recommend suitable local restaurants during the excursion.
Important Information
Traffic, attraction opening hours, weather conditions, volcanic restrictions, and the cruise ship's schedule may affect the order and duration of stops. The itinerary may therefore be adjusted when necessary to ensure a timely return to the ship.
What's Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Hakone
- Cruise Lake Ashi
- Hakone Shrine
- Owakudani
- Food and Beverages
- Tips/Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet and Greet at the Cruise Port
Tour Start
Driving 120 Minutes
To Owakudani
Walking 40 Minutes
Owakudani — Volcanic valley views from open visitor areas; weather dependent
Visit 40 Minutes
Ride the Hakone Ropeway one way from Owakudani via Ubako to Togendai
Visit 50 Minutes
Ride the Lake Ashi Pirate Ship one way from Togendai to Moto-Hakone
Lunch 45 Minutes
At own expense
Driving 5 Minutes
To Hakone Shrine
Visit 30 Minutes
Hakone Shrine and lakeside Torii Views
Driving120 Minutes
Back to the Cruise Port
Arrive Back at the Cruise Port
Tour End
Considerations
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Yes, folding-wheelchair storage; one wheelchair free of charge. Folded dimensions and loading space require advance confirmation
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Please note, these rates are valid for peak season dates: December 20th to January 10th and March 10th to April 30th
Special Instructions
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Local currency is the Japanese YEN
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes and shoes
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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