Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo
Joined 2024
Hakone is one of the most popular resort towns in Japan. Especially for people in Tokyo, it is easy to access and a great place to spend the weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the workweek. There are lovely hot spring Japanese-style ryokans in this area for overnight stays, but there is also much more to do. You can enjoy the beautiful nature shaped by volcanic activities from ancient times.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- If you know how to come to Odakyu Shinjuku Station, we will meet there at 7:45.
Odakyu Shinjuku (Romance Car)
On weekdays, we will take 8:11 Romance car, and on weekends, we will take 8:00 Romance car to go to Hakone Yumoto Station (arriving at 9:53 on weekdays, and at 9:24 on weekends).
*The Odakyu Romance Car is very popular among tourists heading to Hakone, so tickets are often booked quickly once sales open one month before the travel date. If seats are fully booked, we will take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station, which costs 3,280 yen per person.
Hakone Tozan Railway and Hakone Cable Car
We will take Hakone Tozan Railway and Hakone Cable car to go to Sounzan where we will take Hakone Rope way. While riding on a mountain train traversing the steepest railway in Japan, we can enjoy beautiful views of the Hakone mountain area.
Hakone Ropeway/ Owakudani
From Sounzan Station at 1,200 meters above sea level, we take a ropeway down to Lake Ashi at 700 meters above sea level. Along the way, we stop at Owakudani, where clouds of volcanic steam rise from the desolate rocky landscape, while enjoying the views of the actively erupting Mount Hakone. From this ropeway, we can also enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.
At Togendai, we will take a lunch break at the restaurant where we can enjoy a nice view of Lake Ashi.
Cruise on Lake Ashi aboard the Pirate Ship
Lake Ashi is a caldera lake formed by volcanic activity of Mount Hakone. From the bottom of the caldera, you can enjoy the scenery of the outer rim of Mount Hakone, as well as the view of the summit of Mount Fuji beyond. First, we will enjoy a cruise from Togendai Port to Checkpoint Port.
Stroll through the Old Tokaido Hakone-juku Cedar Avenue
The Old Tokaido Hakone-juku Cedar Avenue is a historic path lined with ancient cedar trees, offering a picturesque walk that showcases the natural beauty and historical significance of the area. We will walk from Checkpoint Port through Old Tokaido Avenue to Narikawa Museum.
Narukawa Museum
The Narukawa Museum offers views of Mt. Fuji and features many traditional Japanese-style paintings. We will take a short break here. Since an admission fee is required to enter, we can alternatively rest at a nearby café and enjoy views of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji.
Stroll along the shores of Lake Ashi
We will continue to stroll along the coast of Lake Ashi after leaving Narukawa Museum, heading toward Hakone Shrine.
Hakone Shrine
Hakone Shrine was founded in 757 after receiving a divine message from the deity of Hakone. Throughout history, famous warriors including Ieyasu Tokugawa prayed here for victory in battle. Strolling through the grounds of the Shrine, you may experience the divine spiritual atmosphere.
The Torii gate standing in the Lake Ashi is the one of most popular photogenic spots that people want to take a photo of themselves standing in front of it.
Moto Hakone
We will take a bus to Hakone Yumoto, arriving at 16:50, where we will board the Romance Car bound for Shinjuku. Alternatively, we may take a regular train instead of the Romance Car.
Ending Point
At Shinjuku Station, or at your hotel
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 fee and hotel pick-up within 23 wards in Tokyo
Transportation fees (for you and your guide)
Food and drinks (for you and your guide)
Entrance/ Admission Fee (for you and your guide)
<Note>
The total amount of additional fees for this tour, excluding the guiding fee, varies based on the options you select:
1. Standard additional fees: 8,500 yen per person (Hakone Free Pass: 6,100 yen + Round-trip Romance Car express tickets: 2,400 yen).
2. Without the express train on the return to Shinjuku: 7,300 yen per person (Hakone Free Pass: 6,100 yen + One-way Romance Car express ticket: 1,200 yen).
3. Narukawa Museum: In addition to the transportation fees mentioned above, the admission fee is required if we decide to visit (1,500 yen per adult, 1,000 yen per college/high school student, and 500 yen per junior high/elementary student).
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Pick-up service will not be provided for those staying outside Tokyo, including Yokohama.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Keiko T.
Hello. I am Keiko, a nationally licensed tour guide for English-speaking tourists. I love traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting new people. When I was young, I embarked on a long journey to explore more about my life. I settled in a small town in Illinois, USA, enjoying a new life while studying at the state university, and then moved to Florida to work for a while.
After coming back to Japan, I have been working in downtown Tokyo since 2008, mainly as a translator and sometimes as an interpreter in various fields, including central government offices, TV stations, and a university. Seeing the increased opportunities around the Tokyo Olympics 2020, I transitioned into the tourism industry and am currently working as a tour guide, basically giving day tours of downtown Tokyo, Fuji & Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko.
I love meeting people from different backgrounds, talking with them, and learning new things. That's why I enjoy hosting guests from abroad who want to explore Japan. Many local people helped me during my journey, and now it's time for me to give back. Come and meet me here; I will show you around amazing places in Japan.
Reviews
Don H.
“Fun Day in Tokyo!”
Keiko did a great job managing our route, time, keeping people involved and aware of what they were seeing.
Don H.
“Delightful guide”
Was great at getting a group of six around and providing restaurants for people with dietary restrictions.
Keiko T.
Don, thank you for your kind review! How was the cruise? I hope you had a wonderful time during your vacation in Japan!
Julie S.
“Best Guide ever!”
I can not express how thankful I am to have found Keiko! She was one of our best parts of our trip! She took such great care of us from helping us get our luggage stored at the airport to seeing us off at security in the airport. She took us to all of the places we wanted to see in the short time we had in Tokyo. She was patient, kind and so knowledgeable. Her English is excellent! We felt like we were touring with a dear friend or family member. I highly recommend her! Thank you Keiko!!!
Keiko T.
Julie, thank you for your kind words. Although our original tour was unfortunately cancelled due to your flights, it was wonderful that we were able to have an alternative one. I really enjoyed showing you around, and I’m glad you had a chance to see downtown Tokyo before leaving Japan.
$279/ per group
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