Hakone golden course trip in a day (from Tokyo)
Joined 2019
With mountains, a lake, hot springs, and 400 hotels and inn, Hakone is the next destination for tourists from abroad after they have visited Tokyo. The most popular part of Hakone is around Lake Ashi, where the view of Mt Fuji in good weather is just like a picture postcard. People can enjoy hot springs because the area has been volcanically active for the past 400,000 years.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Meeting at Gin no suzu statue (Statue of Silver Bell) at Tokyo station
- Gin no suzu is the most well-known meeting spot in Tokyo station. It is located B1 floor of Tokyo station and nearest gate is Yaesu underground center gate way.
Depart Tokyo station to Odawara station
Depart Tokyo station by Shinkansen (bullet train:Kodama) or other express train to Odawara station, entrance station to Hakone area.
Depart Odawara station by Hokone Tozan Tetsudo
After arriving at Odawara station, we are scheduled to change to Hokone Tozan Tetsudo (Hakone mountain climbing railway) to go to Gora.
We are scheduled to depart Gora by cable car to Sounzan and to Owakudani by ropeway.
Arrive at Owakudani
Owakudani is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hakone due to its volcanic activity and striking scenic views. You can even catch an amazing view of Mt Fuji on a clear day. Due to volcanic gases, the area is sometimes closed. There is a guided tour for 30 people who wish to see volcanic activity closer and deepen your knowledge of Owakudani (Tour takes 40 minutes Yen 500 per person)
Depart from Togendai to Hakone port by "pirate boat" on Lake Ashi
At Lake Ashi, a serene lake surrounded by mountains, a pirate ship cruise runs between the three ports of Hakonemachi-ko, Motohakone-ko and Togendai-ko. Three ships with different designs sail on the lake, and the visitors can enjoy the grand view of the ships passing by each other. During the cruise, passengers can view Mt Fuji if it is fine, the red torii gate of Hakone Shrine and the lake all at once.
Hakone check-point (Hakone Sekisho)
Hakone check-point was established by Tokugawa shogunate in 1619.
During Meiji period, this check point was demolished, but it was reconstructed in 2006, using old information and excavation research.
In the information center all data and information about check-point is
displayed.
Depart Check-point/Motohakoneport bus stop to Odawara station
Depart Odawara station to Tokyo station
After arriving at Odawara station by bus from Motohakone-ko, we are scheduled to leave Odawara by Shinkansen (bullet train )to Tokyo station.
Arrive at Tokyo station/ End of tour
Ending Point
Tokyo Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide's fee
Guide's transportation charge, lunch and entry tickets during trip
Guest's transportation charge, lunch and entry tickets.
Estimated cost for the trip per person
Transportation Yen13,200(including express train and free pass)
Entry ticket Yen500 (Sekisho/check point)
lunch Yen1,500~Yen3,000)
Taxi fare and extra unexpected cost incurred by guest's request.
Tour Important Information
The weather in Hakone is changeable as it is located in mountainous area.
Snow fall during in winter and mist and rain in summer disturb our smooth travel.
This tour involves a walking , so make sure to wear walking shoes.
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 2019
About Tour Guide Nao K.
Hi, my name is “Nao”.
As I worked for an international trading company and visited many foreign countries, I have a good command of English and acquire a cosmopolitan way of thinking. I lived in Illinois, U.S.A. for one year when I was a student. While serving to my company, I lived in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia for 7 years as a company representative. I also made business trips to more than 10 overseas countries such as China, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand and so on.
I like traveling very much and visiting sight-seeing spots, cultural heritage sites, and chatting and eating with local people.
Therefore, I would like foreign travelers to enjoy visiting sightseeing spots and historical and cultural heritage sites in Japan and looking across the broad panorama of modern Tokyo. I am delighted to help travelers enjoy Japanese delicacies and shopping traditional souvenirs.
I am determined to provide excitement and unforgettable experiences to foreign travelers. let’s enjoy travel with me.
Reviews
Pranav K.
“This truly was our first day on our trip to Japan”
My experience visiting Hakone and Mt. Fuji with Nao was fantastic. From the moment we booked the tour until the end, Nao was incredibly prompt in his communications, providing helpful information well in advance and frequently checking in on us. The tour was extensive, and he guided us patiently throughout the day. Unlike other guides, his fee included all transportation, lunch, and entrance tickets, which we found very reasonable. Nao is a friendly person, and we genuinely enjoyed his company. Having a private guide was a key reason for booking this tour. Haruo was very responsive both before and during our trip, confirming the sites we wanted to see prior to our arrival. On the morning of the tour, we mistakenly confused our start time and Nao-san kindly left his home early to accommodate us. He picked us up at the train station near our accommodation, which we greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nao-san!
Nao K.
Dear Pranav san Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful comments on my tour. I enjoyed travelling with you very much and appreciated your kind and gentle personality. Travelling with you gave me many hints to improve my tour in the future and I am determined to make my tour more enjoyable and comfortable. I hope I can travel with you again in the near future. Thanks Nao
John D.
“Noa does not disappoint”
I gave Noa a full positive review but it disappeared when I went to send it.
Nao K.
Dear John san Thank you very much for travelling with me on October 1. I enjoyed travelling with you and learned a lot from you. Nao
Kris M.
“Excellent Service”
We were pleased by the service we got from Mr Nao. He is very knowledgeable and very attentive to our needs. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a tour guide in Tokyo and its surroundings.
Nao K.
Dear Kris san Thank you very much for your comment on my tour. It is regret that Mt Fuji was covered with cloud all day long and missed the chance to enjoy beautiful and elegant Mt Fuji. If you have chance to come back to Japan, I really want to show you beautiful Mt Fuji clearly. Thanks Nao
$257/ per group
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