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Hakone, Enjoy Geopark and Traditional Culture

Art, Culture, & Historical

Hakone

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 6 people

Hakone has been boasting its beautiful nature and historical background. Many hot bathing spots, a beautiful and tranquil lake and a wild volcanic vent will welcome you. You can enjoy a gigantic view of Mt. Fuji on a fine day. You will find Hakone shrine, a check point house and an old cobbled pathway by the lake. You can also enjoy traditional local foods and wooden mosaic works.

Kaneo U.

4.95 / 5

(21 reviews)

Meeting Point

At Odawara station. In case you stay at a hotel in Hakone area, it can be the nearest Hakone mountatin climbing train station from your hotel.

09:00 AM

Odawara station

Starting spot of this tour

10:30 AM

Gora

The Modern Hakone spa started from here when gorgeous resort was developed here 100 years ago.

11:00 AM

Owakudani

a volcano vent, you will experience unusual strolling. You can enjoy eating black eggs boiled in hot spring water.

12:30 PM

Ashinoko lake and a Pirate Ship

A beautiful mountain lake. You can see a red Tori gate in the water while you are crossing by a Pirate Ship.

01:00 PM

Moto-Hakone

A main tourist spot by Ashinoko lake. An old check point house, a wooden mosaic work shop and an old path lined by cedar trees are some of the tourist spots.

We can enjoy lunch here.

02:10 PM

Hakone Onshi Park

A beautiful park by the lake. You can see a beautiful Mt. Fuji with its image on the water surface here.

02:30 PM

A Check Point House

To guard Edo area against enemies, a check point house was built here in Edo era. You can enjoy seeing traditional Japanese houses and how to check tourist those days

03:00 PM

Hakone Shrine

This shrine is said to have been founded 1200 years ago. The red Tori gate seen from the ship belongs to this shrine.

04:30 PM

Hakone-yumoto:

A foot of Mt. Hakone. Many souvenir shops and hot spring baths you can enjoy here

05:00 PM

Odawara statton

The end of the toru

Ending Point

At Odawara station. In case you stay at a hotel in Hakone area, it can be the nearest Hakone mountatin climbing train station from your hotel.

What to Expect

Hakone was registered as Japan Geopark in 2012. Hakone is rich of nature, such as a lake, forests, hot springs and even a volcano vent. The beauty of Hakone changes from season to season. Mt. Fuji can be seen clearly especially during Autumn and Winter.

Hakone also has many historical touring spots. Hakone shrine, which stands by Ashinoko lake, has been worshiped since ancient times. One of the Main highways in Edo era, called Tokaido, ran through Hakone moutains. So it was a good place to set a check point in order to stop suspicious persons entering Edo area. That's why we can enjoy experiencing an old atmosphere of Edo culture here.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

hotel pick up fee

transportation fee for guide

What‘s not included

transportation fee of you ( Hakone Free Pass ticket at Odawara :5000 yen)

entrance fee of you and guide(about 1000 yen)

lunch ( you and guide )

extra person fee per person: adult 40000 yen, kid 2000 yen

Important Information

My working days change according to my another job schedule:part time high school teacher. Please check my calendar.

Hakone Free Pass ticket is a must item. With this ticket you can use a Pirate Ship, a moutain train, a cable car and a bus freely. You can buy this at Shinjuku, Odawara and many Odakyu line stations.

The possibility to see a gigantic view of Mt. Fuji differs depending on the weather and season.

The temperature of Hakone is lower by 5 degree Celcius than that of Tokyo because of its height. You had better take precautions against the cold.

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

Annie L.

4 / 5

Oct 14, 2023

“ A day to remember in Tokyo ”

Kaneo is a very obliging caring person who went out of his way and beyond to fit in with all our interest and deliver an excellent feel for Tokyo and all it has to offer We had an excellent day with him Kaneo is a Japanese English teacher and a certified tourist guide A &D from Australia

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your kind review. But I have to say I am sorry to have made you walk longer than necessary. I am very happy to hear you were satisfied with my help.

Jenny C.

5 / 5

Sep 19, 2023

“ Wonderful tour with Kaneo U ”

We enjoyed our tour with Kaneo San thoroughly. He was very helpful and courteous on the messages before our trip and during the tour. He let us know beforehand that there are lots of walking involved and to wear comfy shoes and attire. He would wait for us throughout the trip (we walked slowly ; ) and told us the history and interesting story about the places. Thank you Kaneo San for sharing and guiding us. Thumbs up for your tour!

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your good review. You and your friends did really good in spite of too hot climate. I hope you enjoyed this walking tour and I have another chance to guide you in Japan.

Jenny C.

5 / 5

Sep 19, 2023

“ Wonderful tour with Kaneo U ”

Judy L.

5 / 5

Jun 26, 2023

“ Fun trip to Yokohama ”

We had a blast visiting Yokohama with Kaneo. He was able to get reservations for us to make our own cupola of noodles at the Cup Noodles Museum. We also had a last minute change in schedule and number of people and Kaneo was able to make the changes easily. We had so much fun!