All Reviews of Hakone Sightseeing Cruise

Taking the Hakone Pirate Ship is an essential experience when visiting Lake Ashi in Hakone. Boarding at Togendai Port, you can see from afar that the ship is modeled after a 17th- to 19th-century European warship. As you cruise across the lake, you can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and water, and on a clear day, you may even see Mount Fuji in the distance!

You have to ride the pirate ship at least once when you visit Hakone! The luxurious ship looks very impressive, and as it sails across Lake Ashinoko, you can enjoy views of the lake and mountains along the way. When the weather is good, you may even get to see Mount Fuji.

My favorite part was passing Hakone Shrine, where you can see the very popular “Torii Gate on the Lake” from the water. The angle is completely different!

The roughly 30-minute ride is just right. You can enjoy the breeze and scenery, or sit down, rest, and have a cup of coffee. Plan Hakone Shrine, the pirate ship, the ropeway, and Owakudani together—they're all along the way and fun!

When you visit Hakone, don't just focus on sightseeing. Taking a boat ride and zoning out for a while is also great〜

The boat moves slowly across Lake Ashi, and on a clear day you can see Mt. Fuji, which really adds to the view. The ride isn’t very long, so it works well as a relaxed transportation + sightseeing experience.

Even though it's a sightseeing boat, the outside is so over the top—it really looks like a pirate ship! Feels like being in a movie.

Looking out from the boat, I could really feel the fresh sea breeze and take in the stunning lake views. It honestly felt like I was inside a breathtaking landscape painting.

Such a fun boat ride! The views from the ship are absolutely stunning. Loved the feeling of sitting on this vintage pirate ship.

The Hakone Pirate Sightseeing Cruise is awesome! You get to cruise around Lake Ashinoko, which is surrounded by mountains. From some angles, you can even catch a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. The scenery is gorgeous!

The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Ashinoko is the best way to explore the area! The views from the boat are beautiful 👍. As you get closer to Hakone-machi Port, you can even see the majestic Mt. Fuji. Riding the boat is definitely a great experience.

Each pirate ship has its own unique theme, and the decorations and seats are really classic.

The boat ride was super smooth, not shaky at all. On a clear day, you can even see Mt. Fuji—so beautiful!