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.
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 by Shinkansen (bullet train:Kodama) or other express train to Odawara station, entrance station to Hakone area.
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.
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)
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 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.
After arriving at Odawara station by bus from Motohakone-ko, we are scheduled to leave Odawara by Shinkansen (bullet train )to Tokyo station.
Tokyo Station
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.
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.
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