The 15 Onsen Tours in Tokyo That Earn Their Price

1.Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone – Onsen, Art, Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $322Our pick

Leave Tokyo with a private guide such as Elie, Lenny, Evan, or Luca for a flexible 10-hour Hakone outing. See Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine, stop at scenic viewpoints, enjoy a traditional onsen, and add art museums or a tea house when time allows. Hotel pickup, a private vehicle, fuel, tolls, and Wi-Fi are included, but entry fees and meals are extra.

“Lenny was an amazing guide! Made our experience wonderful with his vast knowledge of Japanese culture and Hakone. Wouldn’t change a thing! Everything was wonderful!”

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2.Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo – Onsen, Arts and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone in a private vehicle with guides such as Elie, Lucas, Lenny, Evan, or Dominik. Expect Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a 400-year-old tea house, an optional onsen, and the Open-Air or Pola Museum. The route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“I believe u should give this trip a priority … extremely relaxing … the tour guide was very knowledgeable , Which is quite rare … I was able to go to hot spring , have a nice massage and a fun lunch …;)”

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3.Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $56

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji by air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide such as Anna, Andrew, or Kristy. Visit the 5th Station when conditions allow, see Oshino Hakkai’s clear ponds, then choose a Japanese hot spring or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Winter trips visit Arakurayama Sengen Park instead.

“We had an incredible Mount Fuji tour, and our guide Anna truly made it unforgettable. She was knowledgeable, organized, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the day. From sharing local history to pointing out hidden gems, Anna added so much depth to the experience. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt well taken care of from start to finish. If you're planning a trip to Mount Fuji, I highly recommend booking with Anna—you won’t regret it!”

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4.Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $41

Meet guide Alisa near Oshiage, learn the bathing rules, and visit a central Tokyo onsen that welcomes tattoos. Soak in five indoor baths, use the open-air bath on the correct day, and relax with Tokyo Sky Tree views. Towels and a drink are included.

“It is authentic and respect the customs the facility was clean and friendly great experience for myself and my daughters”

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5.Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Spend about 10 hours touring Mt. Fuji, Arakurayama Sengen Park, Lake Kawaguchi, and Lake Yamanaka from Tokyo. Round-trip transport, a guide, bottled water, and a choice of boat ride or onsen are included, though tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Mario is great, and friendly, everything went smooth. Given about an hour per location to explore on your own.”

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6.Private Motorcycle Tour – Fuji, Hakone, Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $548

Ride from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and Hakone with an English, French, German, or Japanese-speaking guide. Elie and Evan are named guides, and the private format lets you trade museums for extra riding or onsen time. Hotel pickup, helmets, gloves, fuel, and tolls are included, while bike rental and admission fees are extra.

“The day trip was amazing. Both me and my wife wanted to be passengers so organizer Ellie brought along another guide for the second motorcycle. I had my reservations at the time of the booking but everything went smoothly once we got to the day of the trip. Both of the drivers were very friendly and very careful while driving. They brought us helmets and jackets so we felt 100% safe. Unfortunately we didn't get to see Mt Fuji because of the weather but the rest of ride was spectacular. Ellie was super flexible and accommodating to every need we had. We skipped the museums cause we wanted to have…”

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7.Mt FUJI – Panoramic Tour w/ Hoto Lunch, JP Sake & Onsen tatto OK!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $172

Travel from Shinjuku in a group of up to eight for a full day around Mt. Fuji. You’ll visit Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchiko, a traditional village, sake distillery, and Hottarakashi Onsen. Guides such as Yayoi, Ramesh, and Keiko have led past departures.

“We took this tour with 5 friends and enjoyed it very much. The best part is that we were able to take many nice pictures of Mr.Fuji from famous photo spots. You can enjoy different panoramic views of Mr.Fuji. Also, I enjoyed the open-air hot sRead more”

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8.Samurai Guide Sho’s Mt. Takao Hike, Temple & Onsen from Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $117

Join Samurai Guide Sho for a small-group day from Shinjuku to Mt. Takao. You’ll navigate the train, hike for about 90 minutes, visit Yakuo-in Temple, descend by chairlift, and finish at a tattoo-friendly hot spring with optional local food and craft beer.

“After the hike, we were rewarded with a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. Visiting Yakuoin Temple together was a special experience. The samurai-themed guide fit the atmosphere of the temple very well. The explanation of prayer customs was clear and respectful. Taking photos together with Samurai Guide Sho became a great memory.”

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9.Mt. Fuji Skiing Experience- YETI Ski Resort & Onsen Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Meet your multilingual guide at Tokyo Station for a bus ride to Yeti Ski Resort, Japan’s earliest snow park. Ski four beginner and intermediate slopes, then choose a paid hot spring visit with Mt. Fuji views. The $90 price includes transport, resort entry, and equipment on selected packages.

“For a first ski trip this was a very beginner friendly parcours and everything went as planned. We also got a introduction to the history of the mountain by our tour guide Wanting and got to try shopping or spa at Gotemba afterwards”

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10.Mount Fuji – Hakone & Onsen Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours in a private luxury car with an English-speaking driver, visiting Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, the ropeway, an onsen, the Open-Air Museum, and Gotemba Premium Outlets. Pickup is available in Tokyo’s 23 wards or Haneda Airport. Drivers Mas, Maz, and Raz have received praise for clear explanations and careful driving.

“This is the worst experience we’ve EVER had on a tour, if you can call a lost and silent driver a tour. He got lost, gave us wrong information regarding Hakone so we missed Fuji ( he clearly was not familiar with Hakone!), then got pulled over, told us to lie to the police, got detained for 45 minutes, got lost again on the way back- taking us 4 hours to get to Tokio—- then tried to charge us for 3 extra hours! Not kidding!!!!”

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11.Authentic Onsen Experience Tattoo Friendly Hidden Gem in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet your bilingual guide near Kagurazaka, then walk to a neighborhood sento built in 1954. Learn shoe-locker, washing, and bathing manners, see the Mount Fuji mural, and choose to bathe or simply observe. The one-hour visit includes shampoo, body soap, and a bottled milk drink or soda.

“It was good . Great guide very kind and informative like a friend. We went to Owen together and I learned a lot”

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12.Mt. Fuji Tours to Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka Onsen English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $61

Spend about eight hours exploring Mt. Fuji’s best viewpoints with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, and either Arakurayama Sengen Park or Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, depending on the season. Guides such as Christy, Sandy, Damon, and Mario have led past departures.

“We loved the 3 chosen spots. Our guide Mr Sandy has been very friendly and communicative. An amazing day to enjoy the greatness of Mt Fuji.”

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13.Onsen Spa in Tokyo and Asakusa Bar Hopping with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $160

Join a private six-hour Tokyo outing with guide Takeshi or another English-speaking guide. Meet at Ryogoku Station, learn onsen manners, relax at Edoyu, then walk through Asakusa to Hoppy Street for local food, Japanese drinks, and an izakaya meal.

“This tour was absolutely amazing, offering the perfect combination of a local hot spring and a cozy izakaya experience. Starting with a complete relaxation in the hot spring that melted away all the travel fatigue, the beer afterward was simply unbeatable. Takeshi was also an outstanding guide, making this an unforgettable experience I couldn’t recommend more!”

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14.Private 2-Day Tour: Mt Fuji Hakone & Kamakura + Onsen Ryokan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $838

Travel in a private Toyota Alphard or Hiace with an English- or Chinese-speaking driver. See Mt. Fuji from Kawaguchi Lake, Arakura Sengen Shrine, Oshino Hakkai, and Hakone, then stay at Tōnosawa Ichinoyu Honkan for an onsen and kaiseki dinner. Day two adds Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Odawara Castle, Kamakura, and possibly Yokohama.

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15.Hakone’s Best Onsen Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Leave Tokyo in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a nationally licensed English-speaking guide, possibly Oishi, for Hakone’s Owakudani valley, Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Shrine, and your choice of Ryuguden or Tenzan Onsen. The tour includes hotel pickup, transport, tolls, parking, fuel, cruise, and onsen entry.

“The Owakudani was ugly - they have destroyed the pristine valley to collect water for the Hot Springs, with pipes and chimneys dotting the valley. The Lake Cruise was quite relaxing surrounded by pristine forest. The water was clear. But we could not get a glimpse of Mt Fuji due to clouds. Hakone shrine was clearly the highlight of the tour and impressive to visit. But the shrine doors were closed so we could not get a glimpse of the deity inside. Nevertheless, the structure and history are impressive. The Hot Springs was a unique experience but somehow it grossed me out to think that I could be sharing body…”

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