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Private Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Day Trip
Hakone Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
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Private day trip to Hakone only for your group, starting from Tokyo. Surrounded by great nature with Mt.Fuji view, lots of museums and hot springs, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations as a break from Tokyo. By using ”Odakyu Hakone Freepass”, we can enjoy various types of transportations such as Ropeway, Lake Ashi Boat Cruise, cable cars and Tozan Train(mountain tram) to get around.

Car Option is recommended for smooth travel. Ending could be your accommodation in Hakone.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

07:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku station

- I'll meet you at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards. Or, Shinjuku station to take a train to Hakone. Following itinerary is【Basic Plan】by Romance Car with Hakone Freepass.

08:30 AM

Take Hakone Romance Car (1h45m)

Take Romance Car train from Shinjuku station : 8:31 Shinjuku to 10:17 Hakone-yumoto.

*All reserved seats rapid train.

10:20 AM

Hakone sightseeing

Hakone sightseeing is basically loop route. How to get around depends. You can rely on me to take either of clockwise or counterclockwise.


--- Basic itinerary to visit --- *Lunch flexible

- Hakone Tozan Train

- Cable car via Gora

- Ropeway via Owakudani

- Owakudani (Volcanic activity and eat black shelled eggs)

- Togendai (pier of boat cruise / ropeway station / restaurant)

- Pirate Boat Cruise on Ashi Lake

- Moto-Hakone (Lake shore area)

- Back to Hakone-yumoto


Important

Hakone is a very popular destination for both Japanese and overseas travelers. It gets crowded even on weekdays at peak season.


So, when we do counterclockwise, we want to take a taxi from Hakone-yumoto to Hakone Shrine (20-30min, approx. 6,000JPY/taxi up to 4 people) . Same with reverse (from Ashi Lake area to back to Hakone-yumoto station), as local buses are often awfully packed on this route.

05:00 PM

Take Romance Car from Hakone-yumoto to Shinjuku (1h30m)

Flexible time: Take Romance Car from Hakone-yumoto to Shinjuku. Ex. 17:02 Hakone-yumoto - 18:28 Shinjuku

06:30 PM

Back to Tokyo

I'll take you back to your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards, or we can end at Shinjuku Station for your dinner afterwards.

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*End could be your hotel in Hakone area. Or, Odawara station end would be convenient for travelers heading to Kyoto after Hakone. Tour price would be the same, as guide goes back to Tokyo anyways. Let me know in advance.

(Option) Hakone Open Air Museum (Sculptures, Picasso Gallery, Foot-bath)

Open air museum with its nature as back drop. The most unique, loved spot in Hakone. *open year round

Admission : Adult :1600 yen, University/High School Students: 1,200 yen, Jr. High/Elementary School Students: 800 yen

Free for Guide with a national license when accompanying you.

(Option) Hakone Art Museum + Gora Park

For art & garden lovers,

- Hakone Art Museum (Art with beautiful moss garden. Green Tea. )

- Gora Park(French-style garden and traditional Japanese Tea Garden)

*Closed on Thursdays

Admission :Hakone Art Museum : Adult 800 yen, High school/college students 400 yen, Children up to junior high school : Free of charge, Seniors aged over 65 :700yen

Gora Park is free of charge with Hakone Freepass holders

(Option) Hakone Checkpoint & Yosegi craftsman's shop

For history & culture enthusiasts,

Hakone Checkpoint

Admission : Hakone Checkpoint : Adult 400 yen, Child 150 yen with Hakone Freepass

Yosegi craftsman's shop - Yosegi is inlaid box, which is local special craft in Hakone.

(Option) Amasake Chaya tea house (Only when by Car Option)

One of my favorite places in Hakone, but access is limited due to its location and poor local public transportation. We visit only when we use hired car or my car option.

Amazake-chaya Tea House was founded 400 years ago. Their architecture of thatched roof still retains Samurai period atmosphere. Daimyo (feudal lords) took a rest at this type of rest house which served amazake to get re-charged when they traveled between Tokyo called Edo and their home town.

Amazake (sweet rice wine) is made with a recipe that has remained unchanged since opening. Also, their soft Mochi (rice cakes) is so nice to try.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or Shinjuku Station. Or, your accommodation in Hakone or Odawara Station for Shinaksen to Kyoto upon your request.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up, hotel drop-off

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What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), admission (you and guide) *showed on itinerary above


[ Major transportation fees on tour day ]

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【Basic Plan】By Romance Car total : Adult : 8,500 yen, Child : 2,700 yen

Details: Hakone Freepass from Shinjuku (Valid for 2 days・All inclusive ticket ) : Adult 6,100 yen, Child 1,500 yen

Romance Car Express charge : (Adult 1,200 yen, Child 600 yen) × round trip

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【Shinkansen Plan】

With JR-pass : Adult 5,000 yen, Child 1,000 yen. Without JR-pass : Adult 11,560 yen, Child 4,280 yen.

Details : With JR-pass, Shinkansen 0 yen +Hakone Freepass from Odawara

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Without JR-pass, Shinkansen (Tokyo - Odawara) Adult 3,280 yen × round trip = 6,560 yen, Child 1,640 yen × round trip=3,280 yen

+Hakone Freepass from Odawara (Valid for 2 days・All inclusive ticket ) : Adult 5,000 yen / Child 1,000 yen

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【 Private Car from/to Tokyo 】

- Hired Car : I'm happy to do this tour by a hired car you arranged at your end.


- My Family Car (Toyota Alphard 7 seater) : Only available with Photo Option with my husband, who is a professional photographer, as a driver. Can assure the best experience with the best flexibleness. Feel free to ask me for quotation. I'm happy to send you a proposal of Hakone by my car.

Tour Important Information

- Important【Volcanic gas warning for people with diseases.】

Owakudani is a popular tourist site with volcanic activities. But for those people who have Heart diseases, Asthma, Respiratory diseases and other health prpblems are not supposed to use ropeway between Ubako and Sounzan (including Owakudani) . If your group have someone with health problems, please let me know in advance. I'll make a plan without visiting gas area.

- In case of extremely bad weather such as heavy rain, strong winds, storm, foggy and snow, the ropeways and Ashi Lake Boat Cruise might either be suspended or unable to operate as scheduled. Please understand that we'll take alternative transportations instead in the emergency.

- We can enjoy the view of Mt.Fuji from many places in Hakone if the weather permits. Visibility is higher in winter time.

This tour is only available on Weekdays to escape from congestion in Hakone.

Important message from the supplier

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- I do tours with a small private group up to 4 people.

- Please kindly make an inquiry for available days on my GWG calendar.

- My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, my transportation fee from/to there should be covered. Thank you for understanding.

Cancellation Policy

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Hakone Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(84 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Kaori S.

Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.


I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.


As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.


I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.

・Half Day (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY

・Full Day (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY

・Extra hour : 8,000 JPY/hour


I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!

Reviews

Kaori was exceptional!

We booked Kaori for our first two days in Tokyo. I gave her a general idea of the types of things we’d like to do and she put together an amazing itinerary. Kaori taught us about the customs, how to navigate the train system and picked some great restaurants for lunch. We would have been lost without Kaori, she gave us the confidence needed to navigate the rest of our trip. Kaori felt like family by the end of the two days and we were sad to say goodbye. Thank you, Kaori!

Christasteven R.

Thank you so much for taking time to give the warmest review for me. Being said “felt like family” means more than anything to me. I always want to help my guests like my family, but of course with professional knowledge and skills! We had a truly lovely two days together. I was so happy to see each of you and your daughter found something nice for yourselves on shopping! Hope to see you again, also the rest of your family too on your next trip! Big Hugs, Kaori

Nikko world heritage site

Kaori made our vacation so simple and fun. Her prepararon of our day and her knowledge of the area was priceless. We felt so well taken care of. I highly recommend her as a guide. AMAZING!!!!!

Jorge R.

Thank you VERY MUCH for giving an exceptional review on my tour, Jorge san. Blessed with the weather and autumn foliage, it was such a lovely day to appreciate amazing architectures of Nikko in great nature of Nikko mountains. Your photos AMAZED me! Honored and delighted to be a part of your family's travel. Hope to see you next time! Big hugs, Kaori

Mt Fuji and surrounding areas

I can't thank Kaori and her husband enough for everything they did for us. The tour was amazing!! They went above and beyond!!! We felt as though they were an extended part of our family. Everything about their service was exceptional.

Jorge R.

I can’t thank you enough for taking time to give us the warmest feedback to my husband and me just after we parted after a whole day tour. We felt the same way, as if we were a part of your family thanks to friendship each of your family member gave us. It was amazing day with Mt.Fuji + autumn leaves shining to sunlights. Wishing you happy and safe travels. Love to welcome anyone from your family or friends. Of course when you come back! Big hugs and thanks, Kaori and Ichiro

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