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Private Charter Cruise on Lake Ashi

Charter the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise for a private experience on Lake Ashi, exclusively for your group. Ideal for incentive travel, receptions, networking events, and group tours, the cruise offers a unique setting surrounded by Hakone’s spectacular scenery. Enjoy an open and relaxing atmosphere on the water, with views of Mt. Fuji when weather permits, and create a memorable moment in Hakone.
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Why This Experience
A Private Cruise Just for Your Group
Charter the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise and enjoy Lake Ashi in a private setting exclusively for your group. Relax, connect, and spend quality time together while cruising across the lake.
Turn Transportation into a Hakone Experience
Make the journey across Lake Ashi more than just transportation. The unique setting of a cruise adds a memorable experience to your Hakone itinerary.
Easy to Incorporate into a Hakone Itinerary
The cruise can be seamlessly incorporated into a wider Hakone itinerary, making it easy to combine transportation and experiences within one program.
What You Can Do on a Private Cruise
Onboard Receptions & Networking
Enjoy time to connect and socialize while cruising across Lake Ashi. The private setting provides a relaxed and open atmosphere for your group to spend time together.
Awards & Celebrations
Use the cruise as a special setting for incentive awards, anniversaries, or other group celebrations. The unique onboard setting adds a memorable touch to your program.
Customized Group Programs
Make use of the private space for programs tailored to your group’s purpose. Activities, onboard announcements, and other arrangements can be discussed based on your needs.
Sunset Cruise
Experience Lake Ashi in the early evening, when the lake takes on a different atmosphere from daytime. The cruise can also be arranged as a relaxed setting for a reception or networking.
A private charter can be arranged as a relaxed setting for receptions and networking, with light catering and drinks available upon request.
Experience the peaceful atmosphere of Lake Ashi in the early evening, with the lake and surrounding mountains taking on a different character from daytime.
Special Options
Catering Arrangements
Light refreshments and drinks can be arranged through catering services to suit your group’s needs. Catering can be tailored to the program, whether for a reception, networking event, or other gathering.
Custom Flags & Banners
Display custom flags or banners featuring your company or organization logo, event name, or other original designs. These personalized touches can make the charter cruise feel even more exclusive for incentive trips and corporate events.
Light refreshments and drinks can be arranged to suit your group and program, from casual networking to onboard receptions.
Personalize your charter with custom banners or flags featuring your company logo, group name, or event branding.
Combine with Hakone Experiences
Combine your private cruise on Lake Ashi with a variety of experiences in Hakone. Team-building activities, cultural experiences, dining, and accommodation can be incorporated to create a complete program that goes beyond the cruise itself.
We can propose a customized Hakone program based on your group’s purpose, theme, and size.
Basic Information
- Charter Type: Private Charter
- Duration: From 60 minutes
- Price: From JPY 450,000
- Capacity: Approximately 500 guests (seating for approximately 300)
- Onboard Programs: Custom arrangements available based on your group’s needs
- Food & Drinks: Catering can be arranged
Additional charges apply for setup and breakdown time (approximately 2–2.5 hours). - Options: Custom banners and flags
- Reservations: Advance consultation and arrangements required
Cruise across Lake Ashi aboard one of Hakone’s distinctive sightseeing ships, surrounded by the mountains of Hakone, with views of Mt. Fuji when weather permits.
The interior design and seating vary depending on the ship.
The interior design and seating vary depending on the ship.






