The 7 Best Onsen & Hot Spring Trips from Tokyo

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

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

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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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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6.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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7.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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