True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots
Joined 2018
Hakone is an attractive destination for one-day tour because of its easy access from Tokyo, many hot-spring resorts, and abundant natural beauty including a view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi. And it's also been a sacred religious site of mountain worship since ancient time. In this tour, we’ll visit three must-see spots in Hakone: Lake Ashi, Owakudani Valley, and Hakone Open-Air Museum. They will be a wonderful memory for you in Japan.
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.
- If your accommodation is far away from a station or located in a place difficult to find, the meeting place might be changed to the nearest station to your accommodation or the other appropriate spot.
Tokyo Station
take Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Hakone.
Hakone Yumoto
It's the entrance to Hakone area. We take a local bus to Lake Ashi.
Lake Ashi
You can enjoy 30 minutes cruise in the beautiful lake viewing Mt. Fuji.
Hakone Ropeway and Owakudani Valley
We take Hakone Ropeway at Togendai Port and enjoy twenty-minute stroll in the air. Owakudani valley is located in the top of a volcano and you can see hot steams rising strongly from all over the valley. This is also one of the best spots to look over the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji in Hakone.
Lunch
There are good restaurants for lunch in Hakone as a popular resort. A delicious lunch is one of the pleasure in the tour.
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Opened in 1969, it's the first open-air museum in Japan. About 120 sculptures created by world's famous artists are displayed on a hillside. You can enjoy walking through the arts for an hour.
Hakone Yumoto
take a local train to Odawara and transfer to the bullet train bound for Tokyo.
Tokyo Station
Ending Point
at your hotel in Tokyo
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding fee, hotel pick up and drop-off
The transportation fee for you and a guide (about 13,000yen per adult), the attraction fee for you (1,800yen per adult) , and the lunch fee for you and a guide (about 5,000yen per adult): Total 19,800yen (about $130 per adult, at rate 156yen per $).
Tour Important Information
1. If you have JR Pass, please let me know in advance. You can go to Hakone by Shinkansen Bullet train with free in just 30 minutes from Tokyo.
2. If you stay in Shinjuku area, we might use Odakyu Railway's limited express which directly connect between Shinjuku and Hakone. It costs about 8,500 yen (round trip, about $57) per adult including Hakone Free Pass. If you have JR Pass, you can use Shinkansen with free. So it costs 5,000 yen (abut $34) per adult only for Hakone Free Pass. (rate:150 yen/ $)
3.This is a tour enjoying walking around the sightseeing spots. You are recommended to wear shoes suitable for walking.
4.If you have any food restrictions like vegetarians, please let me know in advance.
5.The tour is not covered with any travel insurances. I'd recommend that you buy your own travel insurance in case of any unexpected accidents and losses, or breaking other's properties. Of course, I'll do my best to keep you away from such risks.
6. The request of this tour is accepted 4 days before the tour.
Important message from the supplier
Direct bookings are not accepted. Please be sure to contact me in advance of your desired tour date.
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 Toru K.
Hello my guests, I'm Toru, a national licensed tour guide. I've been mainly guiding around Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, and Nikko for an individual or small group tourists . I'm living in a town near Narita International Airport.
It's often said that one of the characteristics of the Japanese culture is sticking to details and yet tries to conceal its care. It means that there are a pile of unspoken stories behind what you see in Japan. I'm always trying to be an interpreter of those stories and help you enjoy the secrets of Japanese cultures.
I'm offering four tour plans of Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, and Nikko. I think they are the best plans especially for the first timers to Japan because they're prepared to include all must-see spots in the area. If you are repeaters or interested in the other things or places, please don't hesitate to require what you want. Let's make the best plan for you together. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Japan.
Reviews
Michael G.
“Great guide!”
We could not have done better than Toru. After a short time, we felt like we were enjoying the day with a friend. He really knows Kamakura, (and Tokyo), and goes above and beyond to give you information for your stay in Japan. Friendly, knowledgeable and informative. I highly recommend!
Toru K.
Thank you Michael for your kind comment and high rating on the Kamakura tour. I'm very honoured to receive it. I'm also verry happy to share a pleasant time with you. Yesterday was a beautiful day and I was very excited to see such a clear view of Mt. Fuji in this season. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan to the fullest. Please give my best wishes to Maria.
Carol S.
“Great tour with Tory!”
Tory was very knowledgable and patient to answer all of our questions. We had a full day tour and were able to cover all of the promised sights plus a few extra. His suggested lunch venue was a hit and he knew where to take us for the perfect views of cherry blossoms. He also taught us a few things about getting around in Tokyo on our own so we could navigate our remaining time in the city.
Toru K.
Thank you Carol for your kind comment and high rating of the tour. I was so happy to share a pleasant time with you. It was really great that we were blessed with good weather and were able to enjoy cherry blossom viewing on the tour, although it might have been a little too crowded for you. Japanese people are looking forward to the end of the cold winter and the arrival of spring. Please give my best wishes to Jim.
Stephanie H.
“Best of Tokyo ”
Toru was very friendly and knowledgeable! He recommended the best sushi restaurant, we would definitely use him again!
Toru K.
Thank you Stephanie for your kind comment and high rating on the tour. I was so happy to share a pleasant time with the three of you. It was really great that we're blessed with good weather and were able to enjoy cherry blossom viewing on this tour. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in Tokyo. Please give my best wishes to Asava and Katherine.
$232/ per group
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