Hakone & Lake Ashi Joyful 9 hour-Tour from Tokyo
Joined 2018
I will pick you up at 8:00 at your hotel in Tokyo, and start the tour from Tokyo Sta. by Shinkansen (bullet train) or Shinjuku Sta. by Odakyu Express. After arriving at Odawara Sta. we will go up to Mt. Sounzan and Owakudani Volcanic Valley by mountain train, funicular cable-car and gondola ropeway, cruise through Lake Ashi in a Pirate Ship, visit Hakone Shrine and go back to Tokyo or to Shinjuku.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo or a railway station nearby
- At your hotel in Tokyo or a railway station nearby
Hakone-yumoto and Gora
We will take a mountain train from Hokone-yumoto, the biggest town in Hakone area, and go up thru zigzag railway line towards Gora where we will change to a cable-car then a ropeway towards Oowakudani Valley up there.
Oowakudani Volcanic Valley
We will, by a gondola ropeway, visit Oowakudani, a volcanic valley, with steam and sulfur gas gushing from the mountain side. Famous for its black boiled eggs.
Cruising Ashi Lake
Cruising in a pirate ship thru the frozen-free lake made by the explosion of surrounding volcanos about 3 thousand years ago
Hakone Shrine
Mysterious 1270 years olf shirine surrounded by high cedar trees with a large Torii gate standing from Ashi Lake
Ending Point
At your hotel or railway station nearby
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fees, hotel pick-up in 23 wards of Tokyo, etc... ,
Transportation fees (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee if any, etc... ,
Tour Important Information
Mt. Fuji can be seen (if weather is fine) but visiting Mt. Fuji is not involved in this tour, because this excurtion tour through Hakone Caldera (from Odawara, Hakone-yumoto, Gora, Mt. Sounzan, Oowakudani Valley and Ashi Lake and back to Odawara) is perfect with its scale and spectacular views.
Important message from the supplier
I am able to guide you almost every day except every 3rd Wed of the month on which I attend Haiku gathering. I will reply to you within 24 hrs with rough itinerary for your tour.
Transportation fee and lunch of you and a guide will be paid by the client.
- If you pay extra service charge for 10,000 yen, I can also guide you to Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and/or Shiga.
- If you want me to meet up at Narita Airport, it costs 6,000 yen. Hotel meetup inside Tokyo 23 wards is free. Outside of the area costs extra.
- If you book me before sending an inquiry, please note you may be requested to pay extra guide fee for hotel meetup (about 2,000 JPY) depending on the location.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Yasuro C.
Hello, my name is Yasuro (Mr). I was born and brought up in Kansai, graduated from a univ in Kobe city, after moved into Kanto, 30 years in Tokyo, 2.5 years in Nagoya city, 7.5 years abroad (KL & S'pore) as a rep of a construction company and I got the National Guide Certificate in 2011. My hobbies are making Haiku poems, singing various songs (voice-training for 18 years), playing the folk-guitar, trekking in mountains like Takao and Okutama in the West of Tokyo, visiting museums like in Ueno Park and travelling around Japan to make Haiku poems.
Thank you for your attention.
Reviews
Judith G.
“An Unforgettable Experience with Yasuro-San – The Best Guide in Tokyo!”
Our day in Tokyo with Yasuro-San was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in expert hands. Yasuro-San was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Tokyo’s history, culture, and hidden gems, but he was also one of the kindest, most pleasant people we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. As we prepared to travel from Tokyo to Katsurra for the next leg of our journey, Yasuro San didn’t just give us advice—he personally purchased our train tickets, guided us through Tokyo Station, and made sure we knew exactly what to do the next day. His thoughtfulness and attention to detail completely exceeded our expectations. I can’t say enough about his professionalism, warmth, and dedication. Thanks to him, our day in Tokyo was seamless, enriching, and truly special. If you have the opportunity to tour with Yasuro San—take it! It will be one of the highlights of your trip.
Yasuro C.
Dear Judith Gacita, Thank you very much for your generous review for me. As your journey for the tournament of martial art in Japan has just started, please take care of your selves. Thank you again. Best regards, Yasuro
Mona F.
“Lovely intro to Tokyo ”
We spent several hours covering lots of ground with our guide and enjoyed it all. Navigating the many subway stations and routes was simple with him. We saw loads of places and enjoyed it thoroughly. He has a good command of English and explained things well. He has a good sense of humour and showed much respect to the day, the temples us and all whom we interacted with. He was patient and always obliging. Thanks.
Yasuro C.
Dear Mr & Mrs Mona Forbes, Thank you very much for your generous review and the nice picture for me. I am glad if you really enjoyed the tour in Tokyo. As your journey is still going, please take care of your selves. Thank you again. Best regards, Yasuro
Warren C.
“Awesome beginning to our first trip to Tokyo Japan. ”
Yasuro was awesome he met us at the airport he was on time. Communicated with us consistently and then helped us navigate the train system, how to get a suica card. Helped to get some yen cash out and get us off to a great start. He helped us find our hotel which was not easy to find but he was very persistent.
Yasuro C.
Dear Mr Warren and Mrs Tracy Cook, Thank you very much for your generous review for me though I made a serious mistake in leading you to the hotel in Shinjuku. I do hope you really enjoyed holiday in Tokyo. Thank you and see you again. Best regards, Yasuro
$283/ per group
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