The 4 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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