Hakone is one of the best sightseeing spots with beautiful sceneries and 20 kinds of hot springs.
Take a Shinkansen (a bullet train) from Tokyo. After that, a mountain train that runs through valleys, a ropeway that allows you to view beautiful Mr. Fuji on a sunny day and cruising at Lake Ashi. Owakudani is the place where you can see the real volcanic activity.
My favorite part of this tour is Lake Ashi where You can have the most beautiful view of Mt. Fuji with the lake.
At your hotel in Tokyo
Meet at your Hotel and move to Tokyo or Shinagawa by train.
It runs at a speed of about 260km/hr, but please be noted that this is not the fastest Shinkansen.
This mountain train runs through valleys. From the middle of June to the Middle of July, hydrangeas along the line are so beautiful.
From this ropeway, you can enjoy beautiful Mt. Fuji on a sunny day.
One of the Mt. Fuji viewing spots in Hakone, and you can see the real volcanic activity. A black egg boiled in the hot spring is famous here
You can enjoy beautiful combination of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi.
The above is the basic itinerary and you can select one more activity from the list below.
- Dropping by souvenir shops and take a hot spring at Hakone Yumoto. But you have to be naked to take a hot spring bath. (Admission fee for a hot spring bath : about 2,000JPY/person)
- Hakone Open-Air Museum with many unique sculptures, Picasso Gallery and hot spring footbath. (Admission fee : 2,000JPY/person)
- Gora Park. European garden and Japanese garden. (Admission free if you have Hakone Free Pass)
- Hakone Shrine.
- Narukawa Art Museum. You can appreciate fine Japanese paintings. (Admission fee : 1,300JPY/person)
At your hotel in Tokyo
Guide fee
Lunch for the guide
Transportation Cost (you and the guide) 2-way ticket for Shinkansen : 6,560JPY/Person Hakone free pass (You and the guide) : 5,000 JPY/Person
Your Lunch
Admission Fee (you and the guide)
- According to the weather records of Fuji city, the possibility of viewing Mt Fuji depends on the season, about 80% in winter while less than 30% in summer.
- The ropeway and cruising at Lake Ashi will either be suspended or unable to operate as scheduled when natural hazards such as snow or strong winds are forecast.
Free pick-up service to your hotel is only in Tokyo metropolitan area, in 23 wards. For other places, the extra charge will be added depending on the distance and the time necessary.
“Day trip Hakone ”
It was a miserable day, cloudy and rainy. We took a private tour with Hideaki. He is so kind, speaks very good English, and is incredibly smart. The tour was jaded by the weather but we were able to complete the loop and Hideaki was not just a good tour guide, but a thoughtful, kind, and conscientious one. Thank you!
Hideaki M.
(47 reviews)Marion-san, Thank you very much for your review. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see Mt. Fuji. But Hakone has another good activity, that is a hot spring (onsen). Enjoy it and be relaxed. Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama
“Wonderful day in Tokyo”
We have had a great day with Hideaki. Not only is he very knowledgeable but he is very pleasant company. He composed a tour for us a few weeks ago but because the sakura was not in full bloom yet in the intended location we visited Ueno Park instead, in which the blooming was a little better. Thank you very much for a lovely day! Suzy and Andy
Hideaki M.
(47 reviews)Andy-san, Thank you very much for your review. I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed the tour even though we couldn't see full-blooming cherry blossoms. I hope you can see them during your stay in Japan. Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama
“Fantastic Tokyo ”
Had a great day out with Hideaki everything was organised from hotel pick up drop off. Prices were excellent and well negotiated they included bullet trains cable car mini train boat ride around mt Fuji lake, and bus rides. We stopped for local lunch it was lovely then time at gift store. I love the fact the Hideaki had done excellent research and our day was planned exactly how we wanted and agreed upon. Prices were very reasonable as well. Excellent job Hideaki you made us feel safe comfortable and we had a fantastic day
Hideaki M.
(47 reviews)Lisa-san, Thank you very much for your review. We were very lucky yesterday. It was not so cold and we could see a full view of Mt. Fuji. Have a good trip in Japan!! Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama