09:30 AM – 11:30 AM

We take the local train from Odawara to Hakone-Yumoto, then connect up to the Hakone Ropeway. We glide right over the active volcanic craters of Owakudani. You will look down at smoking sulfur vents and see a giant view of Mount Fuji. We will sample the famous black hot-spring eggs here!

• 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM

We take a spectacular, quiet aerial lift up to the 1,356-meter peak of Mount Komagatake. This spot gives you a breathtaking, 360-degree view of Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, and the Pacific Ocean away from heavy tour-bus crowds.

01:00 PM – 02:15 PM

Peaceful Lakeside Catamaran Cruise & Lunch

We descend to the shore for a relaxed Japanese lunch (Soba noodles, Tempura, or Katsudon). Afterward, we sail across Lake Ashi on a spacious catamaran cruise ship to view the mountains from the calm water.

02:15 PM

Track A: Scenic Mountain Descent to Old Town Base

02:15 PM – 03:30 PM

We step off the catamaran onto the shores of Lake Ashi and head straight to the express bus terminal. We will board the direct Hakone Shindo express bus line, bypassing the heavy mountain traffic to glide smoothly down the valley. This block gives you a built-in time buffer to relax, rest your legs, and use the facilities before our afternoon walking tour begins.

03:30 PM – 04:30 PM

Our tour concludes at the beautiful historic gateway town of Hakone-Yumoto. We will stroll together through the bustling old shopping street to sample warm hot-spring sweets, taste savory local snacks, and view intricate traditional wood mosaic crafts. While you enjoy your final souvenir shopping, I will manage the station ticketing desk to verify and secure your return express train seats back to Tokyo, ensuring a perfectly smooth departure.