Minato Mirai, Yokohama
The harbourside promenade, Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown can be combined flexibly around meal times and how long you want to stay.
Tokyo · Yokohama · Kamakura · Hakone · Mt. Fuji
Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone & Mt. Fuji 5-Day Private Charter
In and out of Tokyo, linking Yokohama's harbourfront, the old capital of Kamakura, the hot springs of Hakone, Lake Yamanaka, Oshino Hakkai and Lake Kawaguchi; 4 nights split between Tokyo, Hakone and Lake Kawaguchi to cut daily backtracking and luggage shuffling.
Overview
Tour Overview
This 5-day route suits first-time visitors to the Kanto region who want city, old capital, hot springs and Mt. Fuji in one trip. The first two days run from Tokyo through Yokohama and Kamakura on to Hakone, so there is no doubling back the same day; the fourth night moves to Lake Kawaguchi, putting you in place for Mt. Fuji at dawn and an easier run to Gotemba on Day 5.
Highlights
Highlights
- 1 night in Tokyo, 2 nights in Hakone and 1 night at Lake Kawaguchi
- Each day's sights are weighed flexibly against flights, weather and how far your party likes to walk
- Suited to families, older travellers, groups with plenty of luggage and anyone who would rather not keep changing trains
Itinerary
Day by Day
DAY1
Tokyo airport pickup → Tokyo Tower → Shibuya or Shinjuku → Tokyo hotel
Your driver meets you at Haneda or Narita Airport according to your flight. With an early arrival there is time for Tokyo Tower, then a stroll and dinner in either Shibuya or Shinjuku; on a late flight the day is simply pickup, check-in and rest, with no city sights squeezed in.
Stay Tokyo city centre (chosen to suit your budget and availability)
DAY2
Tokyo → Minato Mirai, Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown, Yokohama → Kamakura → Hakone
Spend the morning at Minato Mirai and the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama, with lunch in Yokohama Chinatown. In the afternoon continue to Kamakura and pick your priorities from the Great Buddha of Kamakura, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi-dori Street and the Kamakurakokomae railway crossing, before driving on to Hakone for the night. This is a long day on the road, so we do not recommend trying to fit in all four Kamakura stops.
Stay Hakone onsen ryokan or hotel (dinner and breakfast can be added to suit your budget)
DAY3
Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise → Hakone Shrine → Owakudani and Hakone Ropeway → onsen ryokan
Board the Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise for the lakeshore and the Hakone mountains, then pay a visit to Hakone Shrine. In the afternoon, subject to volcanic gas, strong wind and ropeway operations, head up to Owakudani; on a clear day there is a chance of seeing Mt. Fuji. Afterwards return to the ryokan for a soak, with plenty of rest time kept in reserve.
Stay Hakone onsen ryokan or hotel
DAY4
Hakone → Lake Yamanaka → Oshino Hakkai → Mt. Fuji 5th Station or Lake Kawaguchi → Lake Kawaguchi hotel
Leave Hakone for the Fuji Five Lakes, starting with Lake Yamanaka and Oshino Hakkai. If the Fuji Subaru Line is open and vehicles are allowed through, Mt. Fuji 5th Station follows; if snow, strong wind, road closures or seasonal restrictions rule out the drive up, the day switches to Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park or Fujiyoshida instead. Check in at Lake Kawaguchi in the early evening to avoid backtracking the next day.
Stay Lake Kawaguchi onsen hotel
DAY5
Lake Kawaguchi → Gotemba Premium Outlets → Tokyo city centre or airport drop-off
If the morning weather is kind, start with Mt. Fuji from the lakeshore, then drive to Gotemba Premium Outlets for shopping. The rest depends on your flight: with a late departure and clear roads, a short stop at either Asakusa or the Imperial Palace Outer Garden is possible; with an earlier flight you go straight to Haneda or Narita Airport. Buffer time for international check-in and traffic comes first, so shopping, several Tokyo sights and the airport drop-off are not all guaranteed in a single day.
Inclusions
What's Included
Quoted per trip. Tell us your dates and group size and a travel consultant will send a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Included
- Private vehicle and driver throughout, 10 hours of vehicle use per day
- Airport transfers, fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- 4 nights' accommodation, with room type and grade adjustable to your budget
- Daily breakfast; dinner in Hakone or at Lake Kawaguchi confirmed according to the accommodation plan
- Travel agency liability insurance and medical insurance, as set out in the formal contract
Not Included
- International flights to and from Japan
- Admission tickets, boat and ropeway fares and other activity fees
- Lunches and dinners not included in the accommodation plan
- Personal expenses, excess baggage and other items not listed
- Charges for exceeding the agreed vehicle hours or adding routes on the day
The daily 10 hours of vehicle use fall between 08:00 and 20:00; overtime is charged per 60 minutes. The first child safety seat is free; from the second seat an extra charge applies, quoted per itinerary, so please give each child's age, height and weight when booking. Actual insurance, accommodation, meals and cancellation terms follow the formal quote and contract.
Good to Know
- Flight details are required in advance for Day 1 and Day 5; the number of sights actually visited depends on international check-in times and road conditions.
- Mt. Fuji, its reflection and distant views are all subject to cloud and mist and cannot be guaranteed on any given day.
- Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani and Lake Ashi boat services may be adjusted for snow, strong wind, volcanic gas or maintenance.
- Mountain roads in winter may require snow tyres, chains or alternative routes; the driver gives priority to safety and the day's traffic advisories.
- Large luggage, pushchairs, wheelchairs and child seats affect the choice of vehicle, so please give the full count when requesting a quote.
- Opening hours, brands and closure days at Gotemba can change; check the Gotemba Premium Outlets official website before you travel.
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Stops
Featured Stops
Kamakura
Choose the stops that suit you best from the Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi-dori Street and the railway crossing made famous by anime.
Lake Ashi, Hakone
The cruise links lake scenery with Hakone Shrine, and in fine weather there is a chance of seeing Mt. Fuji in the distance.
Oshino Hakkai and the Fuji Five Lakes
The spring-fed village, Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi are all on the route, multiplying your chances of seeing Mt. Fuji from different angles.
Gotemba Premium Outlets
The range of brands and the site itself are large, so make a shopping list in advance and allow time to regroup, load the car and get to the airport.
Central Tokyo
On arrival and departure days, stops are chosen to suit your flights from Tokyo Tower, Shibuya, Shinjuku or Asakusa.
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