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

Escape Tokyo for a private 10-hour trip through Hakone and the Fuji area. Your guide may include Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, Tenzan Onsen, tea stops, mountain viewpoints, and the Open-Air Museum or Pola Museum. Hotel pickup is available within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Guides speak English, French, or Japanese, and the route can be adjusted to your interests.

“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

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a private English, French, or Japanese-speaking guide such as Elie, Lucas, Lenny, Evan, or Dominik. From Tokyo, you’ll follow scenic Hakone roads to Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a 400-year-old tea house, an onsen, and either the Open-Air Museum or Pola Museum. Lunch and admissions cost extra.

“This was an amazing experience! Elie is so professional and knowledgeable. Very engaging! The onsen is definitely and immersive experience that will take you out of your comfort zone and in to a world of relaxation. I highly recommend this tour with Elie. You will not regret it. 5 stars isn't enough.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $56

Ride from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and either Konohananoyu hot spring or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Guides such as Anna, Andrew, Kristy, and David lead multilingual groups of up to 45 people. Winter departures replace the 5th Station with Arakurayama Sengen Park.

“The guide helped me decide between the onsen and the outlet mall. I enjoyed walking for about 2 hours through the mall. I basically only went into watch shops. I hope to return and ride the horses.”

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4.Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

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

Meet Alisa near Oshiage for a guided visit to a tattoo-friendly onsen in central Tokyo. You receive admission, rental towels, and an alcoholic or soft drink, then use five indoor baths and an open-air bath on the correct gender day. The open-air bath offers Tokyo Skytree views, while the guide explains local bathing rules before you enter.

“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 toward Mount Fuji and Hakone with a private guide such as Elie or Evan, stopping at viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, and Tenzan Onsen. You can favor winding roads, museums, food, or hot-spring time. Pickup covers Tokyo’s 23 wards, and motorcycle rental is extra if needed.

“Elie was a fantastic guide! He was so knowledgeable about the area. He helped us with the whole process of renting a bike locally. Every detail was laid out for us! I was so appreciative about the knowledge he shared about the shrines and customary practices and traditions. Being on a bike was such a perfect way to explore the Mt. Fuji area! Go with Elie! You’ll have a great experience!”

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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 10-hour trip to Yeti Ski Resort, Japan’s earliest snow park. Ski beginner-friendly slopes for about four hours, then choose a Mt. Fuji-viewing onsen or an alternate Gotemba stop. Guides may speak English, Chinese, or Japanese, and names such as Samuel and Wanting have led recent departures.

“Fantastic day out and your guide was brilliant loved every minute, stuff to do for all ages”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours exploring Hakone in a private luxury car with an English-speaking driver. Visit Hakone Shrine, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Ropeway to Owakudani, soak at Fuji Yurari Hot Spring, see the Open-Air Museum, and shop at Gotemba Premium Outlets. Driver Mas, also listed as Maz or Raz, has earned praise for clear explanations and careful driving.

“Amazing!!! Mas was great!! He taught us alot about Japanese culture on the way there. We enjoyed the open air museum, boat ride, and onsen. Great day!!!”

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

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

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking guide at Ryogoku Station, learn onsen etiquette, and spend time at Edoyu with baths, bedrock rooms, and spa facilities. Afterward, walk through Asakusa to Hoppy Street for local food and Japanese drinks. Takeshi is the guide named in the available feedback. Onsen and meal costs are extra.

“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 privately from Tokyo with an English or Chinese-speaking driver, including Keith, in a Toyota Alphard or Hiace. See Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi and Arakura Sengen Shrine, visit Hakone’s Owakudani and Lake Ashi, explore Kamakura’s Great Buddha, and spend the night at a traditional ryokan with onsen, kaiseki dinner, and Japanese breakfast.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

You’ll travel from Tokyo in a private car with a licensed English-speaking guide, visiting Owakudani, Hakone Shrine, and Lake Ashi before choosing a soak at lakeside Ryuguden or forested Tenzan Onsen. Guide Oishi is praised for his kind service and local insight. The package covers transport, tolls, cruise, and onsen entry, but not lunch or the Hakone gondola.

“The Owakudani was ugly - they have destroyed the pristine valley to collect water for the Hot Springs, with pipes and chimneys dotting the valley. The Lake Cruise was quite relaxing surrounded by pristine forest. The water was clear. But we could not get a glimpse of Mt Fuji due to clouds. Hakone shrine was clearly the highlight of the tour and impressive to visit. But the shrine doors were closed so we could not get a glimpse of the deity inside. Nevertheless, the structure and history are impressive. The Hot Springs was a unique experience but somehow it grossed me out to think that I could be sharing body…”

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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 for a women-only visit to a Japanese sento or spa. You’ll learn bathing manners, use a natural hot bath with towels provided, then enjoy milk or seasonal wagashi. It’s a gentle way to try Japanese communal bathing without going alone.

“Ami is the perfect and discreet companion to visit an onsen and experience a traditional japanese bath. Thank you Ami-san for the nice evening!”

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