Experience Japan like a local, far from the crowded and usually frequented places. Focus on relaxation and well-being without neglecting scenery and culture. We will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Hakone, one of Japan's most beautiful hot-spring towns. From there we will take scenic roads only, bringing you to magnificent panoramas of Mt Fuji, Hakone, the Sea of Japan, lakes, and temples.
Once the hunger settles in, we will reach a special place where you will be able to experience delicious authentic Japanese cuisine (no bento box on a plastic table, except if you want to, of course) and indulge in some of the region's best onsen.
After this relaxing time, we will once again take the road and finish our day at an incredible nearby museum, open air with a beautiful garden if the weather permits, or mesmerizing architecture if it rains.
As this is a private tour (with a private guide), you can tailor every step and detail to your preferences, or leave it up to us.
Posted By : Oxana_S
We had a very beautiful and memorable day with Elie on Mount Fuji. Elie showed us streets and roads hidden from the large influx of tourists with stunning views of the beauty of these places and complemented this with his story with deep knowledge of the history of Japan.
I highly recommend this guide.
Elie is an interesting and well-read professional in his profession.
I left Japan with great impressions thanks to him!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 06:10:11 
Posted By : Reem_P
Had a great day will Elie. Saw Mt. Fuji from a different place where there isn't a lot of crowds. Didn't get close to the Mt but still able to have a clear beautiful view. Had an excellent dinner, a Japanese massage and went into the onsen for about an hour. We didn't have much time to visit the museum but the onsen was worth it. Good trip to take when it gets crowded and want to see different views of the city. I recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 20:31:47
Posted By : 777chazn
This tour was such a treat! We saw so many cool things as well as enjoyed some good food and company. The onsen was so relaxing after a long flight. A really great experience if you want to see some sides of the city that we would not have found on our own. A true local experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 06:33:02 
Posted By : cdnagata
Tour was great. Elie was very friendly and accommodating. Love the Onsen he took us to. Onsen was so relaxing. Lots of info about Japan
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 18:05:04
Posted By : Haley_B
Elie was the best guide! He was super knowledgeable, accommodating, insightful and easy going. He will take you off the beaten path to see sights that are not overcrowded by tourists. He also gives great recommendations for restaurants or activities to do after the excursion, so make sure to ask! The onsen experience is a MUST— and Elie brings you to a really immersive one.
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 07:09:00
Posted By : Josh_M
This was a great tour to get a day out of Tokyo into the countryside. Many tours do not include a visit to the Onsen, but this was excellent and the food there was very good. If there is time, get a massage it was great. Overall a great day out . The views were spectacular (it was a clear day).
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 05:43:27
Posted By : Alistair_S
Great day slightly off the beaten path. Onsen visit was good and sculpture park not to be missed. Eli was a great guide and highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04 17:52:32
Posted By : Beth_W
This is not your typical tour. We enjoyed seeing Fuji from several vantage points. Hokone was beautiful and the Onsen gave us the relaxation and culture experience we wanted. Elie was a fantastic guide and we enjoyed getting to know him throughout the day!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-28 22:14:16
Posted By : Polly_W
So happy I booked this experience my first time in Japan . If you love nature, temples, onsens, traditional Japanese food, riding in comfort, and good company, book now 😂!
Elie (driver, tour guide) is easy going , and is great conversation.
He has designed the tour with relaxation and traditional site seeing that no many or any ?? Other tours do .
Includes;
Beautiful ride to onsen with views of the Fuji mountain, which will take 1hr - 1hr 20mins
Elie (driver) will stop along the way for site seeing pictures and if wheather permits a gorgeous view of Fuji
You will stop at a temple of luck and walk around .
Then wind down the scenic roads with Fuji in the background to the onsen.
Here he will advise a delicious restaurant in the onsen (of your own fee, but quite affordable)
Tattoos are no problem at this onsen
You will stay at the onsen for an hour or so..
He then offers more scenic site seeing or a museum art gallery with installations on the way home . Both if time permits .
The ride home you can get stuck in traffic . None the less Honestly the best thing I did in japan.
Thank you again Elie
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Posted On : 2024-02-13 22:47:18
Posted By : Glenn_C
This was a fantastic day. Elie our tour guide was very friendly, informative and accomodating. He knew the more exclusive spots to see the breathtaking Mt Fuji. The visit to the onsen was a unique and relaxing experience but if it’s not your thing, you can have a massage, rest in the relaxation rooms as well as enjoy a delicious and traditional meal in the restaurants there. It’s a great day trip to see various sights and get a genuine feel for the Fuji / Hakone region - especially for those who want a more exclusive and memorable experience. Recommend highly.
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Posted On : 2024-01-18 07:01:32
