One-day trip to Hakone
Hakone (箱根) is a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than one hundred kilometers from Tokyo.
Famous for hot springs, natural beauty, and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Pick up at your hotel
Shinjuku Station
Ride an express train to Hakone on the Odakyu line.
Hakone Yumoto
The starting point of Hakone tourism.
Gora
Take the Hakone Tozan Railway to Gora
Pola art museum & Lunch
This is an art museum that coexists with nature. The building is surrounded by nature. You can also enjoy the sculptures in the garden.
Owakudani
Owakudani, often reffered to as the Great Boilong Valley, is one of Hakone’s
most iconic and fascinating attractions . It is a volcanic valley created about 3,000 years ago.
Cable car and ship on the lake
We can enjoy some activities near Lake Ashinoko.
Hakone Yumoto
We get on the train from Hakoneyumoto ( Express ) to Shinjuku.
Shinjuku
Terminal station of this tour.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fees
Transportation fees, admission fees, and meal fees during the tour.
Train fare: Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Hakoneyumoto ¥2,461 (one-way)
Bus and cable ca and ship is ¥5,000
Total ¥9,922 per person
Guests are responsible for all expenses related to the tour, including the guide's transportation, meals, and entrance fees.
If the guide prepays for train seat reservations, express fees, etc., upon prior reservation, the guide will inform you of the total amount to be charged after the reservation is confirmed. The guide will give you an invoice on the tour day, and you must pay that amount directly to the guide in Japanese Yen.
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.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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
About Tour Guide Naoya U.
My Name is Naoya.
I was born in Tokyo in 1952.
After my graduation from Keio University, I joined a Japanese bank.
Mainly I was assigned international business and stayed in London for three years.
At the age of 52, I moved to a Japanese manufacturer company and had worked for 11 years.
As a personnel manager, I engaged in hiring Indian graduates.
Then for two years, I went to Tashkent in Uzbekistan as a JICA senior volunteer.
I taught "corporate finance" at Tashkent Financial Institute in English.
I got the guide license in 2017, After I came back to Tokyo, I am working as a volunteer guide,
especially in Shinjuku.
I hope to create special and deep tours in which tourists are interested but by now they were not
able to gain access to.
For example; Visit to various Universities, Visit to narrow streets in Tokyo, Visit to feel Edo (Now and Then)
My hobby is playing the guitar. I hope we are in peace through music.
I am also interested in Art, History and cooking.
My major subject is economics and finance.
Reviews
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Jennifer N.
“A Day at Nikko with Nao”
We had a wonderful day from beginning to end with Nao. He listened to my wishes and we went to the perfect activities in Nikko and had a fantastic lunch. Nao met us at our hotel and guided us through the day from beginning to end. Highly recommend! Thank you
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Naoya U.
Hi,Jennifer Thank you for your review and comments. We had a wonderful trip. Nikko Toshogu Shrine was beautiful with its autumn leaves. It was a little cold at Kegon Falls and there was a strong wind, so unfortunately we were unable to explore Lake Chuzenji. For lunch, we enjoyed yuba, a local specialty. We are glad that you were able to create fond memories. Thank you for your cooperation. Naoya Usuda
Karen H.
“Our Visit to Tokyo”
Nao was very prompt in communicating with us prior to our trip. He planned a great day & even found a vegetarian restaurant where we had a wonderful lunch. He met us at our hotel the morning of our tour & was there right on time. Would not hesitate at all to have Nao tour us around again. Thank you for a great day!
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Naoya U.
Hi, Karen Thank you so much for your kind words. It was wonderful to have such a fun tour with such wonderful people. I hope to see you again in Tokyo if the opportunity arises. Regards, Naoya USUDA
Cristian B.
“A perfect day in Tokyo ”
Our family day with Nao was great, well planned, catering for all our family needs, he knows lots on the history of Japan and Tokyo and was able to modify the itinerary for our needs. Highly recommended!
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Naoya U.
Hi, Christian Thank you for your kind words. I am happy to have had a wonderful day with such a wonderful family. Tokyo has many different faces, so you may not be able to enjoy it all in just a few days. Please come to Japan again. I look forward to seeing you. Naoua USUDA
$289/ per group
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