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Mt. Fuji, Hakone, & Lake Ashi - One Day Tour from Tokyo
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Joined 2018
You visit some major spots in Hakone from Tokyo. You will enjoy seeing a breathtaking beautiful Mt.Fuji from Lake Ashi and other sites. You will also enjoy a lot of transportation, such as Shinkansen bullet train, cable car, rope way, mountain train, Hakone Tozan Railway, and visit Owakudani, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, and other sightseeing sites. You are able to add hot spring as a tour course, if you would like to soak in a hot spring, since Hakone is a hot spring resort area.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel lobby in Tokyo
A guide meets you at your hotel lobby in Tokyo (take Shinkansen bullet train)
We get on Shinkansen bullet train.
Odawara Station
We get off the Shinkansen bullet train at Odawara station and change to Hakone Tozan Railway.
Hakoneyumoto station
We get on Hakone Tozaen Railway and Hakone Ropeway.
While getting on the Hakone Tozan Railway and Hakone Ropeway, you can enjoy seeing the beautiful nature scenery.
Owakudani
You get off the Hakone Ropeway at Owakudani.
Owakudani is the only place in Hakone where volcanic activity can still be seen. You can enjoy seeing it.
Lunch by Lake Ashi at Togendai port
You can enjoy lunch while watching the scenery of Lake Ashi.
Lake Ashi (Pirate ship)
We get on board a pirate ship. You are able to see very beautiful Mt.Fuji form Lake Ashi and enjoy seeing the beautiful scenery around Lake Ashi.
Hakone Shrine
You will enjoy seeing and walking around Hakone Shrine. Hakone Shrine is a Shinto Shrine. You will know about the Japanese religion, Shinto or Shintoism. You will also know about the difference between Shintoism and Buddhism.
Odawara station
We get on Shinkansen bullet train.
Back to your hotel in Tokyo or a place where you would like to break up in Tokyo. (It will depend on you.)
Back to your hotel in Tokyo
Ending Point
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
・National licensed English-speaking tour guide
・Hotel Pick-up
・Lunch (apx. 10-20 USD per a person, for you and guide)
・Public transportation fee (about 100 USD per a person, for you and guide )
Tour Important Information
・The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reason. In this case, we are able to customize our tour.
・What's included
Guide fee
Hotel Pick-up fee
・What's not included
Transportaion fee (you and guide)
Lunch (you and guide)
Important message from the supplier
Please see the calendar for availability.
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 Shinya E.
Hi, I am Shinya, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born in Tokyo and brought up there. I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years. Since I am a Tokyoite, I am able to give you precious information about places which are not written on ordinary guide books. I would like to support you to make your trip in Japan much more fun and wonderful! I want to make you smile, surprise and happy throurgh the tour!
One of my favorite things to do is to see architecuture designed by famous architecs, such as Kuma Kengo, and Ando Tadao. I also like to see art works, such as paintings, Ukiyoe woodblock prints, and tea bowls, and something like that.
Lastly, I love tennis very much. I have been playing tennis for more than 40 years! I also love to watch tennis game! I have visited Melbourne in Australia to see the Australinan Open Tennis in 2020 just before Corona Pandemic. I visited New York to see the U.S. Open Tennis last summer in 2023.
Let's enjoy exploring Japan!
I look forward to seeing you in Japan!
Shinya
Reviews
Peter D.
“Great introduction of Japan”
Shinay met us in the hotel lounge, where we were warmly welcomed. It was our first day in Japan, so we chose to spend it with a guide who would not only show us buildings featuring both traditional and modern architecture but also introduce us to Japanese culture and customs. It was a truly wonderful day. We really enjoyed Shinay’s expert explanations regarding several remarkable buildings and Japanese culture. We couldn't have wished for a better start to our three-week trip through Japan.
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Shinya E.
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your review. It was good to know you and your wife. I had a wonderful time with you, too, since you like to watch cool & nice buildings. Your preference is as same as my preference: to watch cool architecture! Please have a nice trip in Japan and see you again in Japan. Shinya
Meg P.
“A Wonderful Guide Who Brought Tokyo to Life”
We had a wonderful experience with Shinya E. in Japan! He was incredibly respectful, knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout our customized tour of Omotesando. He took us on an amazing walking tour that included the beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine, Nezu Museum, and Tokyo National Museum. His knowledge and storytelling brought each location to life, giving us a much deeper appreciation for the history, architecture, art, and culture of Tokyo. What made the experience especially memorable was his warm and personal approach. He made every place feel special and helped us see these incredible locations in a completely different way. We absolutely loved our time with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, respectful and engaging guide in Japan. He truly helped make our visit unforgettable!
Shinya E.
Hello Meg, Thank you so much for the wonderful review you wrote. To be honest, I was deeply moved when I read it. Thank you so much. As your guide, I’m truly delighted that you enjoyed my tour. I’m also very happy to have had the opportunity to meet you and your family. This time we met may have been a once-in-a-lifetime meeting, but I would be delighted to see you again if you visit Japan in the future. It was an honor to help you make a part of wonderful memories to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary. Please take care until we meet again. Shinya
Judy F.
“Matsumoto castle ”
We started our first visit to Japan with Mr Shinya E. on his Tokyo tour, and ended our visit to Japan with him on his Matsumoto tour. We had an awesome visit! A Truly amazing guide, exceptional knowledge of his country and it's history, and a super nice guy, that was fun to hang out with. I feel like we gained more then just an appreciation for the culture and history of Japan, but actually gained a friend as well. If you get to Tokyo for a visit, I highly recommend you make contact with Mr. Shinya E. You'll have a fabulous experience. Thank you Shinya E. We look forward to seeing you again on our next visit. Best Regards Judy and Craig F.
Shinya E.
Judy, Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review of my tour. Guiding you and Craig was a truly joyful experience for me as well. I’m really going to miss seeing you both. I hope we can meet again someday, either in Japan or the U.S.—next time, as friends! Guiding you both has undoubtedly become a cherished memory that will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank you so much. Best Regards, Shinya
$407/ per group
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Enjoy the most magnificent views of Mt. Fuji around Lake Kawaguchiko area!
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