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The 15 Best Onsen & Hot Spring Trips from Tokyo

26 tours  ·  from $36

The good water is an hour or two out, in Hakone or the hills west of the city. The 15 below are priced, timed, and say which baths admit tattoos and which include a meal.

From Tokyo: Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone - Onsen, Art, Nature - Fuji viewpoints and the weather gamble
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From Tokyo: Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone – Onsen, Art, Nature

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

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

Spend 10 hours with a private guide exploring Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, Tenzan Onsen, and optional art museums. Guides including Elie, Lenny, Evan, and Luca tailor the day to your pace. Hotel pickup within Tokyo’s 23 wards is available.

“Lenny was an awesome guide. The car was beautiful and comfortable. We saw several views of Mt Fuji and had a break at an authentic tea house.. Love how this private tour can be customized to individual timing and interests. The Shinto Shrine was amazing and Lenny was very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the Onsen and the recommended Shabu Shabu meal. Great day out of Tokyo!”

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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo - Onsen, Arts and Nature - Hakone Turnpike and views from Daikanyama
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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo – Onsen, Arts and Nature

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Travel by private vehicle from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone with guides such as Elie, Lenny, Evan, Lucas, or Dominik. Expect scenic mountain roads, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a 400-year-old tea house, an optional onsen, and your choice of the Open-Air or Pola Museum.

“Elie was very accommodating when I contacted him with concern about the weather. He allowed us to change our booking to a day when the weather was predicted to be better. Our guide, Lenny was the perfect one for us. He had a loRead more”

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Tokyo: Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring - Starting at Takaosanguchi and the 599 Museum
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Tokyo: Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

3.Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Join Jordan of Irie Tokyo Tours for an eight-hour escape from central Tokyo to Mt. Takao. Ride the cable car or chair lift, visit monkeys and shrines, hike to Fuji viewpoints, eat Hachioji ramen or soba, then relax at a tattoo-friendly natural hot spring.

“Jordan was amazing. we were a little late due to train changes but the train was quiet clean and he was communicative and waited. it was just me and my daughter and we went straight up to the chair lift, learned the beautiful history of the mtn, learning about the monkeys and feeding them was cool. Ramen was amazing and so we're the staff. the hike up and down was a bit tough at times but we conquered it and got to to see the backside of the mtns on the other side. next was the museum at the bottom which was informative and then on to the onsen which…”

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[Seasonal Limited] Mt. Fuji 5th Station &Hot Spring Day Tour - Mt. Fuji 5th Station at 2,300 meters
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[Seasonal Limited] Mt. Fuji 5th Station &Hot Spring Day Tour

4.[Seasonal Limited] Mt. Fuji 5th Station &Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai’s clear spring ponds, and Konohananoyu Onsen. Guides such as Anna, Ken, and Coco have earned praise for friendly help and clear explanations. The 5th Station closes seasonally, and weekday bookings may offer Gotemba Premium Outlets instead of the hot spring.

“i like the phase of our trip. sadly, we weren't able to see mt fuji bec its cloudy but we enjoy the rest of the itinerary. coco is a great guide! she shared infos on japan along the way and is very accommodating. will greatly recommend!”

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Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring - Walking through Yakuo-in Temple
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Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring

5.Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $118

Meet your private guide at Takaosanguchi Station for a 5.5-hour Mt. Takao hike. Choose an easier or tougher trail, visit Yakuo-in Temple, ride down by cable car or lift, and relax at Takaosan Onsen. Guides such as Rie, Keita, Hiroko, and Takeshi are praised for personal, friendly support.

“Visiting Mt. Takao was definitely the touch of nature i wanted to try and experience while in Japan. Because i stayed in Tokyo primarily, this was one of the closer chances to get away from the city. My guide, Rie-san, was patient and definiteRead more”

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Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo - Arakurayama Sengen Park in the winter schedule
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Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $56

Travel from Tokyo by air-conditioned vehicle to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and a choice of Konohananoyu hot spring or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Guides such as Anna, Andrew, and Kristy lead multilingual groups, with weather and traffic shaping the day.

“The tour is amazing! Guide Anna shows us everything! She is very informative and took very good care of us! We went to 5th step and then oshino hakai and the Gotemba outlet and nearby onsen. Everything looked perfect! Onsen experience with Anna was very good and had lots of surprised and gifts for us that being so punctual!”

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Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink - Five indoor baths and the open-air schedule
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Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

7.Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $41

Meet Alisa near Oshiage Station for a 90-minute introduction to a tattoo-friendly Tokyo onsen. She explains bathing customs, gives you entry, towels, and a drink, then directs you through indoor baths, alternating open-air access, and SkyTree views from the wooden deck.

“Our Guide tour was really gentle and amazing. The experience of go to an Onsen was a must thing to do in Tokyo. I totally recommend the tour”

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Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka - Arakurayama Sengen Park from October to April
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Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, Arakurayama Sengen Park, Lake Kawaguchi, and Lake Yamanaka. You get round-trip transport, a multilingual guide, bottled water, and time to choose a boat ride or onsen. Guides such as Damon, BC, Mario, and Laner have led recent departures.

“Was okay, mount fuji was cool but the stops after that were abit boring and not much to do there. Would have been useful if the driver spoke English to. He only knew a few words”

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Tokyo: Tattoo-Friendly Public Bath Experience with Guide - Meeting Annie or Hanh near Nippori Station
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Tokyo: Tattoo-Friendly Public Bath Experience with Guide

9.Tattoo-Friendly Public Bath Experience with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Meet Annie, Hanh, or another English-speaking guide at Nippori Station, learn sento manners, and visit a tattoo-friendly public bath five minutes away. Your fee covers entry, towels, soap, and guidance. You bathe naked in separate men’s and women’s areas, then may enjoy a drink or snack.

“It was a bit nerving but Annie explained things very well and made it easy to understand onsen etiquette. The process itself is extremely relaxing and I would anyone give it a try at least once”

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Tokyo: Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi & Yamanaka Hot Spring Day Tour - Starting early at Tokyo Station or your hotel
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Tokyo: Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi & Yamanaka Hot Spring Day Tour

10.Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi & Yamanaka Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours · from $68

Spend 10 hours around Mt. Fuji in a small bilingual group, with stops at Oishi Park, Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Yamanaka. Your driver-guide, possibly Jason or Li, handles the roads while you explore mostly on your own, ending with a hot spring bath overlooking Fuji.

“Our kids were so excited to see Mt. Fuji—and feeding the swans at Lake Yamanaka was their favorite part. Big thanks to the driver for being so patient with our chaos!”

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From Tokyo: Private Motorcycle Tour - Fuji, Hakone, Onsen - Leaving Tokyo: allow time for traffic and a proper start
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From Tokyo: Private Motorcycle Tour – Fuji, Hakone, Onsen

11.Private Motorcycle Tour – Fuji, Hakone, Onsen

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

Ride from Tokyo toward Mount Fuji and Hakone with guides such as Elie or Evan, stopping at Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, scenic passes, and Tenzan Onsen. You can tailor the day toward riding, museums, shrines, food, or a longer soak. Motorcycle rental and entry fees cost extra.

“Highlight of my trip to Japan! Elie was the best driver and guide, saw some places I probably wouldn't have and learned new things, highly recommend to anyone who is looking to step out of typical tourist things to do, won't regret it and will remember it long time:)”

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Tokyo: Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring - Starting at Takaosanguchi and the 599 Museum
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Tokyo: Mt. Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

12.Mt. Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $120

Spend 7 to 8 hours on Mt. Takao with a relaxed English and Japanese-speaking guide. Ride a cable car or chair lift, visit Yakuo-in Temple and the monkey park, eat Hachioji ramen or soba, then soak in tattoo-friendly indoor and outdoor baths.

“This was a great fined and our tour guide was amazing very nice educational fun he was the best!!!!!”

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Tokyo: Private Morning Run with Sento Bath Experience - Yoyogi Park before the crowds
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Tokyo: Private Morning Run with Sento Bath Experience

13.Private Morning Run with Sento Bath Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Meet Aki at Harakado for a private, relaxed 10K through Yoyogi Park, Harajuku, and Aoyama before Tokyo wakes. Expect local stories, a shrine or quiet street stop, city views, and an optional sento bath with towels and a locker. The pace can be shortened or partly walked.

“Aki is very cheerful and was very nice to talk to. I enjoyed the run.”

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Mt FUJI - Panoramic Tour w/ Hoto Lunch, JP Sake & Onsen tatto OK! - Nishikatsura and Fujiyoshida: your first Fuji photographs
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Mt FUJI – Panoramic Tour w/ Hoto Lunch, JP Sake & Onsen tatto OK!

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $172

Travel from Shinjuku with a group of up to eight for a full day around Mount Fuji. You’ll visit postcard viewpoints, Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, Saiko village, Lake Kawaguchiko, a mountain onsen, a sake distillery, and enjoy a local Hoto lunch. Guides such as Yayoi, Keiko, and Ramesh have led recent departures.

“Beautiful day and time with this tour. We had great Mount Fuji views and tour. Better than a bus tour would be for sure. I would like to clarify that you cannot rent a yukata as the place that is visited is reserved for ahead only. This was also tolRead more”

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Samurai Guide Sho’s Mt. Takao Hike, Temple & Onsen from Shinjuku - Starting at the Suica Penguin in Shinjuku
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Samurai Guide Sho’s Mt. Takao Hike, Temple & Onsen from Shinjuku

15.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 will ride the train, hike for about 90 minutes, visit Yakuo-in Temple, descend by chairlift when conditions allow, and finish at a tattoo-friendly hot spring with optional food and craft beer.

“The train guidance from Shinjuku to Mt. Takao was very clear and smooth. Samurai Guide Sho made every transfer easy, so l never felt lost. During the hike, he adjusted the pace for everyone, which made the climb comfortable. The route felt well planned and stress-free. Returning to Shinjuku was also smooth and reassuring.”

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