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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Hakone is a beautiful mountainous area in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu-National Park. Just a half hour away from Tokyo by bullet train, a day tour out to Hakone is a must do. Famous for it’s hot springs, scenic crater lake (Lake Ashi) and it’s breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji, Hakone is completely surrounded by Japan’s beautiful nature. This full-day Hakone tour is a carefully curated mix of history, culture, nature, and fun activities.
This private tour includes a bullet train from Tokyo to Odawara and back, a visit to the ancient Hakone Shrine, a boat ride across Lake Ashi, a cable car up the volcanic Mt. Hakone, black eggs at the sulfurous fields of Owakudani, and a visit to the Hakone Open Air Museum or a traditional Japanese Onsen.
In addition, you will stroll along the Old Cedar Avenue - built in the early 17th century it is one of Japan's oldest roads, and shop for authentic souvenirs at the hot spring town of Hakone Yumoto.
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Hakone Ropeway
All bus rides at Hakone
Private tour - no one else will join you
Bullet train ride to and from Tokyo to Odawara Station in Hakone
Hakone Open Air Museum or Onsen entrance
Legendary Black Eggs at Owakudani
All Fees and Taxes
Hakonetozan Cable Car
Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Ashi
Professional Tour Guide
Any additional food other than the legendary black eggs
Drinks
Gratuities are not included and are optional
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will meet you at 7:30 AM in your hotel lobby (if your hotel is very close to Shinagawa Station we will meet you at 8 am - we will let you know if this is the case).
Keikyu Tourist Information Center Shinagawa Station, Takanawa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby between 7.30 AM and 8.30 AM (depending on your hotel's location). You will travel to either Shinagawa or Tokyo Station by subway or taxi if you prefer. Transport costs to the station in Tokyo are payable by yourself. 15 minutes
Odawara Station Tourist Information Center, Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Arrive at Odawara Station in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park by Shinkansen (bullet train)
Hakone-Yumoto Station, Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan Transfer to Hakone Yumoto hot spring town by local train. 30 minutes
Hakone Shrine, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Visit the magnificent Hakone Shrine dating back to 1667 and famed for its Torii gate in the water. Learn about the history of Hakone Shrine and Japan's indigenous religion of Shintoism.
Then take a stroll along one of the few remaining sections of the old Tokaido road, constructed in the early 17th century. Walk along the exact same route that travelers did hundreds of years ago. 60 minutes
Lake Ashinoko, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Board a sightseeing cruise across the great Lake Ashi and soak in the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji from the water (weather-dependent). 25 minutes
Hakone Ropeway, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Hop on the Hakone Ropeway to travel up Mt. Hakone where you will see Mt Fuji from another vantage point (weather dependent). 10 minutes
Owaku-dani Valley, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Enter the 'valley of hell' where sulfurous fumes are expelled from the active volcano and try some legendary black eggs cooked in the local hot springs. (don't worry, it's perfectly safe!) 90 minutes
Hakone Gora Tourism Information Center, Gora Station, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan From Owakudani (hell valley) we will travel to Gora Station via Ropeway where we will then transfer onto the Hakonetozan - Cable Car - a railway system built into the mountains where you can enjoy the peaceful views of the surrounding area. 10 minutes
The Hakone Open-Air Museum, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Choose between a visit to the Hakone Open Air Art Museum or a traditional Onsen for the penultimate stop on this tour.
At the Hakone Open Air Museum art and nature are together as one. You will see works by renowned artists such as Henry Moore and Pablo Picasso as well as celebrated Japanese artists.
At the Onsen (hot spring) you will relax and refresh your body and mind. This is the ultimate cultural experience in Japan.* Please note that bathing suits are not permitted in the onsen. You will enter the pools naked (gender separated). Towels, toiletries, and skin lotions are all provided so you do not need to bring anything with you.
*If you have tattoos please tell us when booking and we will take you to a tattoo-friendly onsen. 90 minutes
Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan Whether you choose to explore the museum or soak in the hot springs we will finish the tour with a quick look around the souvenir shops in Hakone Yumoto. 30 minutes
Odawara Station Tourist Information Center, Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan From Hakone-Yumoto we will head back to Odawara via a local train and then travel by bullet train back to Tokyo.
Shinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan We travel back to Shinagawa or Tokyo Station by Bullet Train. Your tour ends at the station and your guide will help you take a taxi or subway to your hotel. Please tell your tour guide if you need them to accompany you to your hotel.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Can walk approximately 12KM
Must be able to walk up and down stairs (Hakone Shrine) along uneven grounds (Nature trail), and on slopes (Train station)
This tour requires you to be able to walk unaided. You will need to be able to walk about 9 to 12 km over the course of the day. You will also need to be able to get yourself on and off buses.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
J1655XNsteveh
09 Apr 2023
What a great day with our exceptional guide Sid! Thank you Sid! We enjoyed a full day exploring the history, nature, and cultural highlights of Hakone. Sid was so organized - the day was well planned, he communicated the plan very well, kept us up to date on each stage (ie prepped us for the next step at each stage), was very knowledgeable, gave expert food tips!, and was amazing with the kids (and big kids)! The tour itself is full of special surprises - views, history, culture, unique eats, art, etc etc. can’t recommend Sid highly enough!
minshinl
15 Aug 2022
My guide is Nobuko, she is very friendly and plan the whole journey for us. The weather caused us to change our points of destination from time to time, so she planned nicely and make our trip memorable.. Towards the end of our tour, she teached us basic Japanese language too????
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