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AT tour in Hakone (Trekking and culture experience)
Joined 2017
This tour is a one-day trekking tour in Hakone and condenses nature, culture, historical topics and nice view.
Most of the path we will walk was built about 400 years ago. It means you will have same experience of old days travelers.
The tour starts from Hakone Yumoto which is a gateway of Hakone. And the goal is Hakone check point which is a historical site.
This tour is suitable for trekking lovers.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hakone Yumoto station.
- This is the gate way to Hakone. There are a railway station and bus stops to various destination in Hakone
Hakone Yumoto station
Get together and take a bus
Hatajyuku
This place is a birth place of Yosegi-Zaiku which is Hakone original wood craft found about 200 years ago. We will visit one Yosegi-Zaiku shop whose owner is a descendant of the originator of Yosegi-Zaiku. Now it is recognized as a traditional craft in Kanagawa prefecture by national government. We will be explained how to make Yosegi-Zaiku by a craft man who is a descendant of a founder of this technique.
Amazake Chaya
After one hour trekking from Hatajuku, we will stop at a tea house for rest. This tea house has about 400 years history and has been run by one family. Current owner is 13th generation. This tea house offers Amazake which is made from only rice and Koji(malt). The recipe of Amazake has not been changed for 400 years.
Moto Hakone (Lake Ashi)
After another one hour trekking, we will reach to Moto Hakone and take lunch
Hakone Shrine
This shrine is one of a symbol of Hakone and has about 1200 years history.
Onshi Park
After walking through a cider tree street, we will reach to Onshi park. This place was built as a summer house of Imperial family and now is opened to public. From this place, if the weather is good, we can enjoy nice view of Mt.Fuji.
Hakone check point
This place is a historical site and was a check point during Edo era(1603-1868) and good place to learn about Japanese history.
Hakone Yumoto
We will take a bus from Hakone check point and this is the end of the tour
Ending Point
Hakone Yumoto station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
My transportation fee from my home to the meeting point.
Lunch ( About 1500yen/person)
Transportation cost: it costs about 1600yen/person (From Hakone check point back to Hakone Yumoto),
Tour Important Information
This tour is not executed under bad weather like storm or heavy rain.
Because safety is the first priority, if I judge the tour may face difficulty or be risky, the route may be changed or the tour may be cancelled.
Some area of the road is slippery and wearing hiking boots is highly recommended. If your shoes is not suitable for this tour, I may cancel the tour. Any garbage must be brought back to your hotel or home by yourself. Please bring vinyl bags.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.
My name is Hiroshi Yasuo, but Hiro is good enough to call me.
I used to live in abroad total 8 years and visited more than 30 countries for business and pleasure.
And through my experience of visiting all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa, I am very knowledgeable about major tourist places. It means I can help you to make your visit to Japan a very enjoyable one. Also, I like Japanese history and it helps me to explain not only surface explanation of places, but also their background of stories or history of each place. Addition to that, I am very familiar with Japanese railway system. If you give me places you wish to visit, I can tell you the best way to reach those places.
As of Mar 2021, I got Wildness First Aid certification which means I have knowledge of how to treat under emergency situation. Addition to WFA, I understand importance of LNT( Leave No trace) philosophy. It means I respect nature and can help you how to conduct less stress tour for nature.
I understand my role is to make your tour more valuable and enjoyable one.
I hope I can see many people from all over the world.
Reviews
“A kind, knowledgeable expert!”
I worked with Hiroshi over nine months to plan 2 days in Tokyo, 1 in Kamakura and 1 in Hakone. After 9 hours, I am so glad for the choice. Hiroshi is extremely knowledgeable about everything from food history to shogunate trivia, from garden design to specific neighborhood districts. He adjusted his plan to accommodate our every whim and he did so with a big smile. We love our day today and can't wait for tomorrow with Hiroshi.
Hiroshi Y.
(48 reviews)Emily Thank you for your great comment about the first day in Tokyo. I will do my best in rest of our tour.
John M.
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“We had a perfect day with Hiroshi !”
Hiroshi provided us (4) with an excellent tour of Yokohama. He was timely, well informed, and engaging. He speaks excellent English clearly and was easy to understand. We highly recommend him to all seeking an informed and engaging tour.
Hiroshi Y.
(48 reviews)John. Thank you for your quick review of today's tour. I tried to response as quick as possible. I enjoyed the tour with you very much. Please continue a great tour. Best wishes
“Fantastic tour of Hakone”
Hiro is an excellent tour guide! He designed a fantastic day trip visit to Hakone for our family of 8 and was highly communicative and organized both leading up to our tour date, as well as during our visit to Hakone. We got very lucky with stunning views of Mt. Fuji and appreciated Hiro's historical knowledge and Japanese cultural insights. I highly recommend booking your private tour with Hiro.
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