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Hakone & Odawara Castle Your Way (from 7 hours)
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.)
Meeting Point
Either at Odawara station, Hakone Yumoto station, Shinjuku station OR at your hotel (Central Tokyo or Yokohama)
Please select #1, #2, or #3
The numbered photos correspond to the following. Main tours are Odawara rear (#1) and Hakone area (#2 or 3) below.
TOUR 1 - Odawara Castle and Samurai Museum (2hrs)
Entrance fee: 700JPY/person, Samurai costume rental: 300JPY/person
TOUR 1 - Enoura Observatory Museum (2-3hrs)
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)
TOUR 2 - Lake Ashi cruise, gondola ride to Owakudani valley , Mountain train and bus in Hakone - Breathtaking ride above the mountain forest. Soak in the beauty of nature. Relaxing views featuring Mt. Fuji. At least 6hrs round trip from Odawara.
Transportation pass:5,000JPY/person
TOUR 3 - Onsen - Relaxing at a day spa
Entrance fee: approx. 2,500JPY/person
Options for TOUR #2 & 3 (above)
Option A :Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint - Built in the Edo period, around the 17th century. (extra 1hr)
Entrance fee:500JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
Option B: Hakone Open Air Museum - Sculptures by many famous artists, particularly Picasso. (extra 90mins)
Entrance fee:1,600JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
Option C: Hakone Art Museum - Earthenware and Japanese Moss Garden. (extra 1hr)
Entrance fee: 900 JPY/person; tea ceremony: 700JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
Option D: Narukawa Museum - Japanese paintings (extra 1hr)
Entrance fee: 1,300 JPY/person, the guide has a pass for it.
Option E: Hakone Shrine (extra 1hr)
Option F: Old highway walk (extra 30- 60 mis)
a short immerse of the nature
Odawara station
Tour ends at Odawara station, please return by yourself.
Ending Point
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.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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
Tour Important Information
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.
Important message from the guide
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.
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
Hakone Tour Reviews
“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.
(125 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.
(125 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.
Ray Q.
Two-day customized tour (12 hours in total )
Customized
“Tokyo with Toshi”
My family and I spent two days with Toshi touring the east and west side of Tokyo. Toshi communicated very well with us in English and took very good care of my 79 year old mother-in-law. We traveled primarily with the trains and I learned how to navigate the train system. Toshi took very good care of us and I would encourage others to take her tour.
Toshi H.
(125 reviews)Thank you so much, Ray! I had a wonderful time with your family. I felt like a member of your family and I quite enjoyed your company. I am happy that we were able to visit all the places you wanted to see. Asakusa is a traditional town while Shibuya is a hot spot in Tokyo. It was fun to see your family enjoying the local delicacies. Sushi, beef, mochi, crapes, etc. I hope you'll take home a treasure trove of wonderful memories. Enjoy the rest of your stay! Hope to see you again.
