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Hakone & Mt Fuji Private Custom Tour with English Driver

4.9 · 81 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Sakura Tokyo Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
10h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English
Start & pickup
07:00, 08:00, 09:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Choose Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway or Owakudani as stops on a private tour for your party.

Private transport, WiFi, water, tolls and parking are included; food and admission cost extra, and pricing is per group. 4.93 from 81 reviews at €368 per group/vehicle for 10h.

In our comparison: #13 of 39 in Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom
Standard 3 paxThe page priceStandard 3 pax Pickup included€368per group
Premium 6 paxPremium 6 pax Pickup included€411per group
Standard 5 PaxStandard 5 Pax Pickup included€418per group
Spacious 9 paxSpacious 9 pax Pickup included€488per group
6 Pax Van with Transfer OptionPickup & dropoff outside Tokyo Pickup included€528per group

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Highway/ Fuel/Parking Fees
  • Bottled water
  • Maps with explanations
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Any entrance fees from optional options
  • Food
  • Tips are optional and at the guest’s discretion.

Reviews

4.9
81 ratings
Tripadvisor 65 · Viator 16

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 80 of 81

Star breakdown of all 81 ratings

5 stars
77 · 95%
4 stars
3 · 4%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise flexible routes and comfortable transport; some receive a driving service with limited guiding.

Praised

  • Flexible itineraries adapted to personal interests and changing conditions
  • Comfortable vehicles with convenient hotel pickup
  • Friendly drivers who are punctual and ready after each stop
  • Useful sightseeing suggestions, photo stops and restaurant recommendations
  • Many praise explanations of local history and Japanese culture

Complaints

  • Some praise informative guides, while others describe limited guidance at the sights
  • Traffic can substantially delay the return to Tokyo
  • Complaints about extra charges for pickup or running over schedule

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (14 March 2026 to 23 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
07:00, 08:00, 09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Sakura Tokyo; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Explore Hakone and the Mt. Fuji region on a fully private, customizable sightseeing tour, with pickup from Tokyo's 23 wards.

Sightseeing highlights may include Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, and scenic Mt. Fuji viewpoints, with your

English-speaking driver-guide sharing local history and culture along the way
Licensed, comfortable vehicle for your private group only

Pace and route adjusted to your group's interests — scenic, cultural, and shopping stops available

No set departure times, no other passengers, no rigid schedule

Pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards included

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #13 of 39€368 per group10h4.93 (81)private
Mt Fuji Hidden Gem Custom Car Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver€56410h4.96 (408)private
Private Mt Fuji Tour from Tokyo: Scenic BBQ & Hidden Gems€2559h4.99 (161)private
Mount Fuji Private Tour With English Guide Fully Customizable€381 per group8h4.95 (255)private

Ranked #13 of 39 in Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €865, median €142; typical length 10h. 31 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 39 Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trips

From €368 per group · Standard 3 pax