Perfect Hakone Day Trip by Car from Tokyo

Day 1: Hakone exploration

Hakone, Japan on May 26, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Bakery & Table Hakone

Enjoy fresh pastries and coffee with a beautiful view of Lake Ashi before starting your day.
JPY1000, 1h

8:30am

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Explore this fascinating museum featuring modern sculptures set in spacious outdoor gardens, perfect for art and nature lovers. Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
JPY1600, 2h

10:30am

Hakone Shrine

Visit this iconic Shinto shrine nestled in a serene forest setting, famous for its red torii gate standing in Lake Ashi.
Free, 1h

11:30am

Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise

Take a scenic 30-minute pirate ship cruise across Lake Ashi offering stunning views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
JPY1000, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at Amazake Chaya

Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch and sweets at this lakeside teahouse that also offers great views of the surrounding nature.
JPY1500, 1h

1:30pm

Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani

Ride the ropeway to the volcanic valley of Owakudani to see sulfur vents and try black eggs boiled in hot springs. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm.
JPY1600, 2h

3:30pm

Relax at a local onsen (Hakone Yuryo)

Unwind in a traditional hot spring bath surrounded by nature at Hakone Yuryo, open from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
JPY2500, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Itoh Dining by Nobu

Dine on premium Japanese fusion dishes crafted by a former Nobu chef in a cozy yet elegant setting.
JPY4000, 1.5h

7:30pm

Drive back to Tokyo

Head back to Tokyo after a fulfilling day trip, expect about 1.5 to 2 hours drive depending on traffic.
JPY0 (no toll included), 2h
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