Japan · ONSEN & HOT SPRING TRIPS IN TOKYO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 onsen & hot spring trips in Tokyo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend 10 hours exploring Hakone and Fuji country in a private vehicle with guides such as Elie, Lenny, Evan, and Luca. Expect scenic viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a tattoo-friendly onsen, local food options, and time for the Open-Air Museum or Pola Museum.
“Loved our personalized Hakone day trip! It was a unique itinerary and the onsen was PERFECT!”
Travel by private vehicle from Tokyo with guides such as Elie, Lenny, Evan, Lucas, or Dominik. See Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, and a 400-year-old tea house, then choose an onsen and museum. The day is flexible, but lunch, onsen, and museum tickets cost extra.
“Two nice, young foreigner guides(not Japanese) only two years living in Japan accompanied us. They were more than one hour LATE due to traffic (everyday raffic in Tokyo is well known, they should know) I was very excited to see Mt Fuji, this trip vowed to take us to unbeaten roads with less tourists and experience beautiful Hakone. They took us to a view point for Mt Fuji, yes no crowds but Mt Fuji is seen from afar..very far. You woould not feel the grandeur of this iconic mountain viewing it from a great distance! And that was it for the Mt Fuji feature. Lake Ashi was also a view…”
Join English-speaking guide Jordan for an eight-hour small-group outing from Takaosanguchi Station. Ride the cable car, visit the monkey park, hike Mt. Takao, eat Hachioji ramen or soba, see Yakuou-in, and unwind at a tattoo-friendly natural hot spring.
“The Mt Takao tour was absolutely wonderful. It was a very personal experience with a knowledgeable guide. Jordan knew so much about the mountain and the local area. From the monkeys, to the hike, to the onsen, the entire experience felt like a much needed getaway from the city. My favorite part of the tour was the onsen with many different springs to choose from. But there is something for everyone!”
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Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai’s clear spring ponds, and Konohananoyu Onsen. You’ll get photo stops, free time, and a relaxing bath, with a weekday choice between the onsen and Gotemba Premium Outlets. Guide assignments may include Anna, Ken, Coco, or Jacob.
“Bus was basic Middle stop was tourist trap- far too busy to enjoy We’d booked for Onsen (3rd element), but this seemed an afterthought, as all except us were on for shopping at Gotemba as 3rd element”
Meet your private guide at Takaosanguchi Station for a flexible Mt. Takao hike through temple grounds, forest trails, and scenic viewpoints. Guides such as Hiroko, Keita, Rie, and Takeshi tailor the pace, explain local beliefs, and teach onsen manners before your soak at Gokurakuyu.
“Not worth it. Better to do it alone. Going to the mountain just consists of taking a train and going up the trail is easy to navigate.”
Spend about 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji from Tokyo by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the 5th Station or seasonal Arakurayama Sengen Park, see Oshino Hakkai’s eight clear ponds, then choose a Japanese onsen or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Guides such as Anna, Andrew, and Kristy lead multilingual groups.
“Had a lovely trip with our tour guide Andrew who had a great personality throughout! I would have preferred more special lookouts for photo opportunities but overall good experience. Was hesitant to try the onsen but glad I went you still have plenty of time to shop afterwards!”
Spend 10 hours touring Mt. Fuji country in a small group of up to nine. Stop at Oishi Park, Lawson, Hikawa Clock Shop, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Yamanaka, then soak at Benifuji no Yu. This bilingual, mostly self-guided trip includes transport but not meals or hot spring admission.
“The trip was nice and relaxing. Thanks to Li for showing us and explaining to us”
Meet your English and Japanese-speaking guide at Takaosanguchi Station for a relaxed Mt. Takao outing. Ride a cable car or chair lift, visit a monkey park and Yakuo-in Temple, eat ramen or soba, then unwind at a tattoo-friendly natural hot spring before ending at JR Hachioji Station.
“This was a great fined and our tour guide was amazing very nice educational fun he was the best!!!!!”
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