Onsen travel guides

26 guides on airport transfers and private drivers for Onsen, with Sakura Travel's published fares.

Noboribetsu Hell Valley Half Day from New Chitose Airport

How to plan a half day at Noboribetsu's Hell Valley (Jigokudani) after landing at New Chitose: Oyunuma, the bear park ropeway, train vs bus, and winter road notes.

Fukuoka Airport to Beppu: Reach the Hells Before 5 pm

Fukuoka Airport to Beppu: the direct bus needs a reservation, and the Hells close at 17:00. Work backward from landing time to pick bus or private car.

Hakone Motion Sickness: Where the Bends Are and Breaks

Hakone motion sickness worries? Most of the drive is expressway; the bends come at the end. Where the curves are, rest stops, and Haneda vs Narita.

Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen: Train, Direct Bus or Private Car

There is no direct train from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen. Compare the express-plus-bus, highway bus and a private car from Narita or Haneda for transfers, luggage and winter roads.

Hakone Ekiden Road Closures and Your Airport Transfer

Hakone Ekiden road closures roll along Route 1 on 2–3 January. How the controls work, and how to time a Haneda–Hakone transfer or a flight out of Hakone.

New Chitose to Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru: Best Order

New Chitose to Noboribetsu is about an hour, Lake Toya about 1.5. How to order all three with Otaru, where to sleep first, and Lake Toya's nightly fireworks.

Ryokan Dinner Time on Arrival Day: When to Land

Ryokan dinner times are fixed. Drive times from Haneda and Narita to Hakone, Atami and Izu, and how to work back from dinner to your latest landing time.

Haneda to Gotemba Outlets by Private Car: Luggage and Hakone

Going from Haneda or Narita to Gotemba Premium Outlets? Where suitcases go while you shop, shipping, opening hours, and how to continue to Hakone or the airport.

Tokyo to Kinugawa Onsen: Tobu Express vs Private Car

Tokyo to Kinugawa Onsen from Narita or Haneda: Tobu limited express tickets, the 2-hour ride from Asakusa, local buses, and a private car to your ryokan.

Kansai Airport to Arima Onsen: Ryokan Check-in Timing

Kansai Airport to Arima Onsen is just over an hour by car, but ryokan check-in and dinner times are fixed. How to plan a morning, afternoon or evening landing.

Getting to Atami and the Izu Peninsula from Tokyo or the Airport

Reach Atami and Izu by Shinkansen and local trains, or book a private car straight to your onsen ryokan. Tax-inclusive fares: Haneda to Atami from ¥50,000, to South/West Izu from ¥55,000.

Autumn Foliage Trips from the Airport: Hakone, Karuizawa, Nikko and Kawaguchiko by Private Car

Chasing autumn colours from Haneda? Private car, one way: Hakone from on request (tax incl.), Karuizawa & Nikko from on request (tax incl.), Kawaguchiko Alphard reference from ¥55,000.

Fukuoka Airport to Yufuin: Train, Bus or Private Car?

Yufuin is about 110–125 km from Fukuoka Airport, roughly 90–120 minutes by road. This guide compares train, bus and private car, with reference fares from on request per car (ECO) and ¥49,000 per car (Hiace). Final quotes are confirmed by our team.

Hakone or Atami? Private Transfer Fares from Narita and Haneda Compared

Choosing between Hakone and Atami for a hot-spring stay? Our private transfer fare is the same for both: from Haneda, ECO on request and Alphard ¥50,000 tax included. Here is how to decide beyond price.

Kamakura or Hakone? Private Transfer Fares from Narita and Haneda Compared

Kamakura and Hakone are both popular near Tokyo, but our private transfer fares differ: from Haneda, Kamakura ECO on request and Hakone ECO on request (tax included), a on request gap. Fares, drive times and how to choose.

Tokyo or Airport to Hakone: Getting to Your Ryokan

Getting from Narita, Haneda or Tokyo to Hakone: train and mountain railway versus a private car to your ryokan. Tax-included per-car fares from on request (Haneda) and on request (Narita), plus day-charter prices.

Atami & East Izu or South & West Izu? Private Transfer Price and Drive Time from Narita and Haneda

Atami / East Izu and South / West Izu are both on the Izu Peninsula, but the drive differs by hours and, from Haneda, the private transfer price differs too. From Haneda: ECO on request vs on request tax included.

Arriving Late at Fukuoka Airport: Private Transfer to Hakata, Tenjin or Yufuin

Landing at Fukuoka Airport late at night or after a delay? This guide gives reference starting prices to central Fukuoka and Yufuin, worked examples with the ¥4,000 surcharge for 22:00–06:00, and what to prepare when booking. All quotes are confirmed by our staff.

Honeymoon & Couples' Airport Transfers in Japan: Tokyo Hotels and Hakone Onsen Ryokan

Planning an airport transfer for two? Haneda ECO on request and Narita ECO on request to Tokyo hotels; Haneda ECO from on request direct to Hakone. Priced per car, so the cost is shared between two.

Atami & Izu Day Trip from Tokyo by Private Car: Prices, Hours and Who It Suits

A 10-hour private car from Tokyo to Atami and East Izu costs on request (ECO), ¥70,000 (Alphard) or ¥80,000 (Hiace); South/West Izu on request / ¥70,000 / ¥80,000. Per vehicle, tax included, tolls and parking included.

Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo by Private Car: Prices, Itinerary and Who It Suits

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.

Fukuoka City or Yufuin After Landing at Fukuoka Airport? Drive Times and Private Car Prices Compared

Fukuoka Airport to central Fukuoka takes about 15–25 minutes; to Yufuin about 90–120 minutes. Reference starting prices: ECO on request vs on request, Hiace ¥24,600 vs ¥49,000. All quotes are confirmed by our team.

Hakone or Lake Kawaguchiko? Drive Times and Private Car Fares from Narita and Haneda

Choosing between Hakone and Lake Kawaguchiko for your first Fuji trip? Compare drive times and private car fares from Narita and Haneda: Hakone Alphard from Haneda ¥50,000 (tax included), Kawaguchiko from ¥55,000 (reference starting fare).

From a Hakone Ryokan to Narita or Haneda: Departure Timing and Private Transfer Prices

Hakone is a long drive from Tokyo's airports, so work backwards from your flight. This guide covers planning and private car prices: Haneda ECO on request Narita ECO on request per vehicle, tax included, tolls included.

Yufuin to Fukuoka Airport: Timing Your Departure and Private Transfer Reference Prices

Yufuin to Fukuoka Airport is roughly 110–125 km and 90–120 minutes by road. Learn how to work back from your flight, with reference prices from ¥49,000 and ¥49,000 (Hiace) per vehicle. All quotes are confirmed by our team.

From Atami or Izu Back to Narita or Haneda: Departure Timing and Private Transfer Prices

Heading from Atami or the Izu Peninsula to Haneda or Narita is a long drive, so work backwards from your flight. Private transfer prices: Atami to Haneda from ¥50,000, South/West Izu to Haneda from ¥55,000, per vehicle, tax included, tolls included.

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