Hakone is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations with easy access from Tokyo, attracting both of international and domestic visitors seeking a break from busy city life. There are many hot spring resort with numerous inns, restaurants and gift shops. You can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature including breathtaking views of nearby Mt. Fuji. With this tour you will have wonderful experience to be left in your memorial album.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Odawara Station at 9:00
Hakone Yumoto
Yumoto is located at the entrance of Hakone. Let's start a wonderful journey!
Lake Ashi
We will arrive at Moto-Hakone Pier by bus. You can enjoy riding a pirate ship as well as viewing beautiful scenery of the lake and Mt. Fuji. After arriving at another pier of Togendai, I will take you to a lakeside restaurant where you can enjoy local food for lunch.
Owakudani Valley
This is the largest fumarole located in the central crater of Hakone volcano and No.1 view point of Mt. Fuji. You can enjoy a fine view of Mt. Fuji and dynamic panorama of volcanic fumarole while eating slow-boiled egg.
Gora Park
This is Japan's first garden in western style opened in 1914 which is famous for its multitude of flowers.
Open-Air Museum
This is Japan's first outdoor art museum devoted to sculpture founded in 1969.
Hakone Yumoto
We will walk around the street to buy souvenirs for some time before taking train.
Ending Point
At Odawara Station at 17:00
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
1. Transportation fee (you and guide); JPY5,000/person if we meet at Odawara or Hakone-Yumoto, 2. Lunch (you and guide); About JPY1,500/person depending on what you order , 3. Entrance fee (you); JPY2,000/person for Open Air Museum *if you requires guide to pick you up at the hotel in Tokyo, you have to pay JPY5,000 for guide's Shinkansen fee additionally.
Whether or not you can see Mt. Fuji depends on the weather on the day.
I am available from 9am to 5pm everyday.
I am flexible to one day trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Nikko if you pay my transportation fee on top of the tour in Tokyo.
Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I’m married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy.
I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!
Barbara D.
“Great tour with Yoshi”
We had a very enjoyable day with Yoshi as our guide. He prepared a tour of Tokyo based on our wishes. It was well organized and a good balance of history, culture, food and religion. Highly recommend him
Yoshi S.
Hi Barbara, thank you for your warm message and walking a lot in the heat of the day. I’m sorry most of the stores and restaurants are closed on the Yanaka Street unfortunately. I hope you can enjoy a group tour all over Japan. Yoshi
Nick S.
“A great start to our Tokyo vacation!”
I contacted Yoshi from the UK and asked him to recommend a first day in Tokyo. He responded with a custom itinerary suggesting spots he thought we would like. On the day, we toured the best of Tokyo, from the Meiji Jingu Shrine to famous districts in Tokyo telling us about the sites and giving us time to explore on our own. The tour made our holiday - he explained how to navigate the subway and rail network, he helped us order food, and explained some of the customs and etiquette at shrines - that foundation helped make the rest of the holiday. Thankyou Yoshisan.
Yoshi S.
Hi Nick, thank you for your kind message despite your busy schedule before returning home today. I also had pleasure of guiding you and your son. Your son is a well-educated and nice guy. I hope you will come to Japan with your wife next time.
June D.
“Tour of Tokyo”
Our family really enjoyed the walking tour Yoshi took us on of Tokyo. It was a very good introduction to so many Tokyo highlights. Definitely need good walking shoes. Yoshi was very nice and informative and we truly enjoyed the day.
Yoshi S.
Hi June, thank you so much for your kind message. I'm so happy to hear you could enjoy my tour. That is very motivating and encouraging. Look forawrd to seeing you again! Yoshi
$304/ per group