Where to Book: the 11 Best Onsen Experiences in Tokyo

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

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

Leave Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned van with an English, French, or Japanese-speaking guide. Visit Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, Tenzan Onsen, and art museums, with time to adjust the day to your interests. Guides such as Elie, Lenny, Evan, and Luca are known for thoughtful local insight.

“It was really great day with Lenny, comfortable car, interesting locations and friendly atmosphere. We were enjoying every moment. Thank you Lenny!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Travel from Tokyo with a private guide such as Elie, Lucas, Lenny, Evan, or Dominik. See Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a 400-year-old tea house, an onsen, and either the Open-Air Museum or Pola Museum. The route can be adjusted to your pace.

“Two nice, young foreigner guides(not Japanese) only two years living in Japan accompanied us. They were more than one hour LATE due to traffic (everyday raffic in Tokyo is well known, they should know) I was very excited to see Mt Fuji, this trip vowed to take us to unbeaten roads with less tourists and experience beautiful Hakone. They took us to a view point for Mt Fuji, yes no crowds but Mt Fuji is seen from afar..very far. You woould not feel the grandeur of this iconic mountain viewing it from a great distance! And that was it for the Mt Fuji feature. Lake Ashi was also a view…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $56

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and a choice of Konohananoyu hot spring or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Your guide, which may be Anna, Andrew, Kristy, or another multilingual guide, manages the long day and changing traffic. Winter departures replace the 5th Station with Arakurayama Sengen Park.

“Our guide Anna was wonderful and the onsen experience was relaxing. The food options felt local and were very tasty. Very happy I came! 🙂🤩🥰”

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4.Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $41Best value

Meet guide Alisa near Oshiage Station for a 90-minute visit to a central Tokyo onsen that welcomes tattoos. She explains bathing rules, provides admission and towels, helps you navigate the baths, and includes an alcoholic or soft drink afterward. Open-air access alternates by gender and day.

“A great time was had and I encourage anyone who hasn’t to try it. Those with tattoos get to experience something like this and I think that’s pretty awesome.”

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5.Private Motorcycle Tour – Fuji, Hakone, Onsen

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

Ride from Tokyo to Fuji and Hakone with an English, French, German, or Japanese-speaking guide. Elie and Evan can tailor the pace, route, museums, and onsen time. Expect scenic mountain roads, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, authentic food, and a tattoo-friendly hot spring.

“Elie was wonderful!! He helped me make all the arrangements for the bike rental. He gave great instructions to make sure I had everything I needed prior (int permit). I can’t rave enough about Elie’s timely communication and attention to detail. He made this amazing trip so seamless and smooth. He let me know we’d be making stops to stay hydrated and refresh and I’m glad we did, as a new rider, I needed it and the heat was no joke. He gave me great historical info as well as clear instructions on how to approach the Onsen. I hope I can book again for my next Japan trip.”

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6.Mt. Fuji Skiing Experience- YETI Ski Resort & Onsen Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Meet your guide at Tokyo Station for a bus ride to Yeti Ski Resort at 1,400 meters. Spend up to four hours on beginner-friendly slopes with Mt. Fuji views, then choose a Fuji-view onsen or alternate Gotemba stop before returning to Tokyo. Guides speak English, Chinese, and Japanese.

“For a first ski trip this was a very beginner friendly parcours and everything went as planned. We also got a introduction to the history of the mountain by our tour guide Wanting and got to try shopping or spa at Gotemba afterwards”

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7.Mount Fuji – Hakone & Onsen Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours in a private luxury car from Tokyo or Haneda with an English-speaking driver. Visit Hakone Shrine, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the ropeway above Owakudani, soak at Fuji Yurari Onsen, see the Open-Air Museum, and shop at Gotemba.

“We enjoyed our day and appreciated very much the guidance of Maz, our driver ! He was very clear in explaining each activity and how to do it at the best. Very good driving ! We strongly suggest the private tour as it gives you the opportunity to manage timing at the best. Thanks to Raz !!!”

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8.Onsen Spa in Tokyo and Asakusa Bar Hopping with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $160

Join a private six-hour outing from Ryogoku Station with guide Takeshi for an onsen visit at Edoyu, a lesson in bathing etiquette, and a walking tour of Asakusa. Afterward, eat and drink on Hoppy Street. Onsen entry and restaurant costs are paid separately.

“This tour was absolutely amazing, offering the perfect combination of a local hot spring and a cozy izakaya experience. Starting with a complete relaxation in the hot spring that melted away all the travel fatigue, the beer afterward was simply unbeatable. Takeshi was also an outstanding guide, making this an unforgettable experience I couldn’t recommend more!”

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9.Private 2-Day Tour: Mt Fuji Hakone & Kamakura + Onsen Ryokan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $838

Travel by private Toyota Alphard or Hiace with an English or Chinese-speaking driver, visiting Mount Fuji, Hakone, Odawara, and Kamakura. You’ll stay at a traditional ryokan, soak in an onsen, eat kaiseki, and enjoy Lake Ashi by boat. Keith is one named guide associated with the experience.

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10.Hakone’s Best Onsen Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

You’ll leave Tokyo in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide such as Oishi, then see Hakone’s volcanic Owakudani, cruise Lake Ashi, visit Hakone Shrine, and soak at either lakeside Ryuguden or forested Tenzan Onsen. Fuji views depend on the weather.

“I can’t recommend this tour with Oishi enough! Kind and professional driver with local knowledge of Japan, wonderful places to see, and an agenda packed with incredible activities (the onsen was a dream). Thank you!”

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11.Japanese Spa & Sento Experience with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $77

Meet your English-speaking local guide, possibly Ami, near Suidobashi or Korakuen Station for a guided women-only sento visit. Learn bathing etiquette, use the hot baths with towels and amenities provided, then enjoy cold milk or seasonal wagashi. Transportation to the meeting point is not included.

“Absolutely everything was perfect. The place Ami took me to was truly extraordinary, but what made the experience unforgettable was discovering it with such a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. Exploring this hidden gem in Tokyo with Ami by my side was one of the highlights of my entire trip. Her warm presence and deep insights into Japanese culture made the visit both enriching and incredibly soothing—exactly what I needed after days of exploring this fascinating city on foot. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience – 100% worth it.”

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