Please contact the guide before booking.
Odawara is the gateway to Hakone. Marvel at the treasures of Odawara Castle and its Samurai Museum!
Please select TOUR #1,#2, or #3. Additional options are availavle. We can modify it to suit your preferred level of physical exertion.
RAINY DAY OPTIONS = Tokyo museums OR Kamakura tour
(In the past, there was more flexibility for guests who booked multiple days as we could swap the tour dates.)
Either at Odawara station, Hakone Yumoto station, Shinjuku station OR at your hotel (Central Tokyo or Yokohama)
The numbered photos correspond to the following. Main tours are Odawara rear (#1) and Hakone area (#2 or 3) below.
Entrance fee: 700JPY/person, Samurai costume rental: 300JPY/person
Contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. Mainly outdoor exhibition. Tickets 3,300JPY/person and booking is required. Tickets can't be refunded. (train and bus ride from Odawara station)
Transportation pass:5,000JPY/person
Entrance fee: approx. 2,500JPY/person
Entrance fee:500JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
Entrance fee:1,600JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
Entrance fee: 900 JPY/person; tea ceremony: 700JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
Entrance fee: 1,300 JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
a short immerse of the nature
Tour ends at Odawara station, please return by yourself.
Either at Odawara station, or Hakone Yumoto station .BEST take a taxi from Tokyo or Shinjuku station to your hotel. It’s usually more cost-effective than extending the tour.
Guide fee
The following are PAID IN CASH on the day/s of the tour.
= Train fare (you and guide) = e.g. from Shinjuku to Hakone - 2,451JPY, from Shinjuku to Odawara - 1,891JPY
= Hakone Day Pass (you and guide) = 5,000JPY(#2)
= Lunch / food / drinks (you and guide); Please cover the guide's lunch.
= Entrance fee (you and guide) = Guide can access to most attractions for free.
= Tour extension 5,000JPY/hour
Train Fare/person:
= Hakone Two-Day Pass = 5,000JPY =unlimited use of bus, gondola, mountain train (- suspended now) and ferry in Hokone area = most economical ticket for a day trip
= Hakone Tabitasuke Pass = 3,000JPY =use of bus, gondola to Mt. Komagatake , and ferry in Lake Ashi area
= Option A: Bullet train - Round trip to Odawara from Tokyo station (35min) = 6,560JPY - Japan Rail Pass can be used.
= Option B: Romancecar (luxury train) - Round trip to Odawara from Shinjuku (75min) = 3,782JPY - reservation recommended.
= Option C: Odakyu line (regular train) - Round trip to Odawara from Shinjuku (90min.) = 1,782JPY
NOTE:
= The guide’s transportation and other expenses will be shouldered by the clients.
= No pick-up service outside Central Tokyo. No Tokyo hotel drop-off.
= Highly Recommended: BEST take a taxi from Tokyo or Shinjuku station to your hotel. It’s usually more cost-effective than extending the tour.
Mt. Fuji Views from Hakone: Relatively good in the winter. Could be obscured by clouds in the summer.
= Ships and gondola service are suspended in bad weather.
RAINY DAY OPTIONS = Tokyo museums OR Kamakura (Engakuji temple, Hasedera temple, and the Great Buddha)
(In the past, there was more flexibility for guests who booked multiple days as we were able to adjust the tour destination and hours accordingly.)
Please contact the guide BEFORE booking. No direct booking for this tour. HAKONE TOUR = Only on weekdays; weekends are too crowded. (Hakone hotel meet-up = depends on hotel location.) ODAWARA TOUR = Available any day of the week.
Multiple-day bookings are encouraged. I might have greater flexibility in opening closed slots in this case. Let's talk about it. Send me a message! :‑)
MORE INFO:
= We use public transportation (train, subway, bus and/or taxi) in my tours as it's the best way to see the city.
= A custom tour = Please book at least SIX HOURS = 45,000JPY
= The meet-up time marks the official start of the tour.
= Hotel pick-ups = only in Central Tokyo, Yokohama, and a few hotels in Kawasaki.
= Four-hour tours available = Tokyo, Harajuku & Shibuya, Odaiba, Shinjuku, Ueno, Yokohama, and antique flea market. Please check out the corresponding tour pages.
“Shinjuku, Cherry Blossoms, and Shopping!”
If you're looking for a customized tour, reach out to Toshi. She was flexible, organized, and very pleasant company. I had a day to myself in Tokyo while my husband was at a conference. I booked a custom tour with Toshi, and am so glad that I did! Our trip was at the tail end of cherry blossom season, so weren't seeing very many blossoms near our hotel. Toshi took me to the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden where there were other varieties in full bloom. It was beautiful! I'm an artist and had scouted out a couple of art supply stores before our trip. Toshi advised which ones would be feasible to visit during our timeframe, and then offered suggestions of other things we could do/see in the area near the shops. We saw some 'hidden gems', including a local Shinto shrine, Godzilla, and Omoide Yokocho. Toshi was constantly sharing information about the area and its history as we explored. She made sure I was comfortable, filled the role of interpreter, and ensured I had a great day. Thank you, Toshi!
“Great tour with Toshi, excellent knowledge, and covered all the key sites”
We arranged to meet Toshi at the station and were immediately put at ease after meeting Toshi. Her knowledge and English were excellent and we experienced many aspects of Yokohama. We enjoyed a Chinese lunch (inexpensive) in China Town followed by a taxi ride to Sankeien Gardens. Again Toshi had very good knowledge of the most interesting aspects of the garden . In summary, we can highly recommend Toshi to provide an excellent private tour of Yokohama.
Toshi H.
(126 reviews)Thank you, Peter! It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. Yokohama is one of my favorite places as the bay area is postcard pretty. Yokohama being historically significant yet considered a trend setter makes it very interesting to many visitors. Take care and I hope to tour you to other places in the future!
“Great custom tour”
We highly recommend Toshi. We asked for a customized tour for me and wife. A tour that would match our preferences and abilities. Toshi planned and executed just the right tour for us. She even adjusted it on the fly when needed. Toshi proved to be a knowledgeable guide well versed in the history of Japan in general and Tokyo in particular. She is also great fun to spend time with.
Toshi H.
(126 reviews)Thank you very much, Ami! I'm truly delighted to have you here in Tokyo. We were able to see a variety of places in one day. Our day began with a sense of reverence at Meiji-jingu Shrine. At Harajuku, we witnessed the vibrant fashion trends among the youth. Asakusa provided us with a unique blend of traditional charm and bustling energy. The Imperial Palace stood majestically beside the business district. Tokyo is full of surprises, isn't it? I sincerely hope you continue your Japanese adventure filled with joy and excitement. Enjoy the rest of your Japan adventure! Please take care of yourself.