A 10-hour private car from Tokyo to Hakone costs on request (ECO), ¥60,000 (Alphard) or ¥70,000 (Hiace). Per vehicle, tax included, tolls and parking included. Covers hours, per-person cost and how to plan Lake Ashi and Owakudani.
Hakone's sights are spread across the mountains, linked by trains, a mountain tram, ropeways and buses. Covering several places in one day often means waiting and changing. If you are staying in Tokyo and want a same-day round trip, a private day charter lets you ignore the timetables. This guide covers Tokyo-based day charters only; if you need the airport to your Hakone inn, see airport transfers to Hakone.
Hakone day charter prices
Tokyo round trip, in yen, per vehicle, tax included, tolls and parking included:
| Destination | ECO (5 seats) | Alphard (7 seats) | Hiace (10 seats) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakone | on request | ¥60,000 | ¥70,000 |
A Tokyo round-trip day charter covers 10 hours; overtime is ¥3,000 per 30 minutes. Driving there and back uses part of those hours, so avoid over-packing the day.
Cost per person
| Party | Vehicle | Fare | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ECO | on request | on request |
| 4 | ECO | on request | on request |
| 6 | Alphard | ¥60,000 | ¥10,000 |
| 10 | Hiace | ¥70,000 | ¥7,000 |
These exclude late-night surcharges and add-ons; per-person figures are simple division for reference. Count your bags when choosing a vehicle; see Alphard and Hiace for details.
Planning the day
The advantage of a charter is that you set the order of stops and can adjust to the weather and crowds. Common ideas:
- Around Lake Ashi: a lakeside walk and views, wider on a clear day.
- Owakudani: a volcanic valley known for black eggs boiled in hot springs.
- Onsen and lunch: a meal and a soak around Hakone-Yumoto or Gora.
Opening hours, and whether ropeways and sightseeing boats are running, change with weather and volcanic activity, so we give no specific times here; please check official notices before you go. Hakone Town Tourist Association: https://www.hakone.or.jp/en/.
Add-ons and extra rules
- Late night: services between 22:00 and 06:00 carry a flat ¥4,000 surcharge. For example, an ECO starting or ending in that window totals on request + ¥4,000 = on request.
- Extra stops: arranged on request, up to 3 per booking, such as a lunch or shopping stop.
- Child seats available: child safety seats and booster seats can be provided.
- 24-hour service: early-morning starts and late finishes can be arranged.
Compared with trains
Getting to Hakone usually means the Odakyu line to Hakone-Yumoto, then the mountain tram, ropeway or bus. Timetables and fares change by season and ticket type, so we do not quote figures here. Please check the operators:
- Odakyu Electric Railway: https://www.odakyu.jp/english/
- Hakone Tozan Railway: https://www.hakone-tozan.co.jp/en/
Who a day charter suits
- Three or more travellers, families, or older relatives: per-person cost is modest, with no repeated transfers or hill climbs.
- Anyone wanting several stops in one day: you are not tied to timetables and decide how long to stay.
- Lots of luggage or shopping: bags and strollers stay in the car all day.
- One or two travellers on a tight budget: trains are cheaper; arrange a car only for tired legs or bad weather.
Just need the airport to your inn?
For airport-only rides to a Hakone hot-spring inn, see Haneda to Hakone and Narita to Hakone. For a full comparison of ways to get there, see Tokyo or the airport to Hakone.
What to have ready when booking
- Date, pick-up point and drop-off point.
- The places you want to visit and a rough order.
- Number of passengers, bags, and whether children are travelling.
- Preferred start and return times.
Book a Hakone day charter
Submit your request on the booking page and our staff will confirm the vehicle and price for your itinerary. The prices above are for reference; all quotes are subject to confirmation by our staff.
FAQ
- How much is a day charter from Tokyo to Hakone?
- For a Tokyo round-trip day charter, priced per vehicle and tax included: on request (ECO, 5 seats), ¥60,000 (Alphard, 7 seats) or ¥70,000 (Hiace, 10 seats). Tolls and parking are included. All quotes are subject to confirmation by our staff.
- How long is a day charter, and what happens if we run over?
- A Tokyo round-trip day charter covers 10 hours. Time beyond that is ¥3,000 per 30 minutes. Driving there and back uses part of those hours, so tell us your planned start and return times when booking.
- Is the price per person or per vehicle?
- Per vehicle, regardless of headcount, as long as you stay within the seats and luggage capacity: ECO seats 5 with 4 bags, Alphard seats 7 with 6 bags, Hiace seats 10 with 9 bags.
- Can we add stops along the way?
- Yes. Let us know in advance and we'll arrange stops on the way, up to 3 per booking. Tell our staff your preferred order and how long you want at each place when booking.
- Can you provide child seats?
- Yes. Child safety seats and booster seats are available, up to 3 child seats and 2 boosters per booking. Just state the number when booking.