True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots
Hakone is an attractive destination for one-day tour because of its easy access from Tokyo, many hot-spring resorts, and abundant natural beauty including a view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi. And it's also been a sacred religious site of mountain worship since ancient time. In this tour, we’ll visit three must-see spots in Hakone: Lake Ashi, Owakudani Valley, and Hakone Open-Air Museum. They will be a wonderful memory for you in Japan.
Toru K.
Meeting Point
at your hotel in Tokyo. The meeting time might be changed according to the situation, like your hotel location and transportation we use.
Shinyuku Station
take a limited express from Shinjuku to Hakone.
Hakone Yumoto
It's the entrance to Hakone area. We take a local bus to Lake Ashi.
Lake Ashi
You can enjoy 30 minutes cruise in the beautiful lake viewing Mt. Fuji.
Hakone Ropeway and Owakudani Valley
We take Hakone Ropeway at Togendai Port and enjoy twenty-minute stroll in the air. Owakudani valley is located in the top of a volcano and you can see hot steams rising strongly from all over the valley. This is also one of the best spots to look over the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji in Hakone.
Lunch
There are good restaurants for lunch in Hakone as a popular resort. A delicious lunch is one of the pleasure in the tour.
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Opened in 1969, it's the first open-air museum in Japan. About 120 sculptures created by world's famous artists are displayed on a hillside. You can enjoy walking through the arts for an hour.
Hakone Yumoto
take a limited train to go back to Shinjuku.
Shinjuku Station
Ending Point
at your hotel in Tokyo
What to Expect
1. The tour includes three must-see spots in Hakone. In particular, weather permitting, Owakudani valley and Lake Ashi are one of the best spots to see Mt. Fuji in the area.
2. In Hakone, you can enjoy various types of transportation including a rope-way, cable car, pirate ship, mountain railway and bus, as well as limited express Romance car.
3. I'd be glad to rearrange the tour according to your requests.
4. Delicious lunch is one of the pleasure of the tour.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding fee, hotel pick up and drop-off
transportation fare for you and guide (about 8,500yen per adult), attraction fee for you (1,800yen per adult) , and lunch fee for you and guide (about 5,000yen per adult): Total 15,300yen (about $100 per adult, at rate 150yen per $)
Important Information
Direct bookings are not accepted. Please be sure to contact me in advance of your desired tour date.
1. If you have JR Pass, please let me know in advance. You can go to Hakone by Shinkansen Bullet train with free in just 30 minutes from Tokyo.
2.There are two ways to go to Hakone : Odakyu Railway's limited express, and Japan Railway's Shinkansen bullet train. In Hakone, we use Hakone Free Pass. If you don't have JR Pass, we use Odakyu Railway's limited express. It costs about 8,500 yen (round trip, about $57) per adult including Hakone Free Pass. If you have JR Pass, you can use Shinkansen with free. So it costs 5,000 yen (abut $34) per adult only for Hakone Free Pass. (rate:150 yen/ $)
3.This is a tour enjoying walking around the sightseeing spots. You are recommended to wear shoes suitable for walking.
4.If you have any food restrictions like vegetarians, please let me know in advance.
5.The tour is not covered with any travel insurances. I'd recommend that you buy your own travel insurance in case of any unexpected accidents and losses, or breaking other's properties. Of course, I'll do my best to keep you away from such risks.
6. The request of this tour is accepted 4 days before the tour.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the transportation fare on the tour?
There are two ways to go to Hakone : Odakyu Railway's limited express, and Japan Railway's Shinkansen bullet train. In Hakone, we use Hakone Free Pass which makes all transportation free.
We usually use Odakyu Railway with a reason to economy. It costs about 8,500 yen (about $65) per adult including Hakone Pass. When we use the Shinkansen, it costs about 12,000 yen (round trip, about $92) per adult including Hakone Pass. If you have JR Pass, Shinkansen fare is free. So it costs 6,100 yen (abut $47) per adult only for Hakone Pass. (rate:131 yen/ $1)
Reviews
Layla G.
“ Fantastic Time Despite the Weather ”
We booked Toru for a full day tour of Hakone and I am so glad we did. With his military and logistics background he will get you to the destination efficiently and on time. With his guidance we are positive we saved hours of time, which led to us having a more enjoyable trip. Toru is full of wonderful historical facts and interesting pieces of information. He is a true professional who gets our highest recommendation.
Toru K.
Hi Layla, thank you very much for your warm comments about the tour. I was so happy to share a pleasant time with both of you in Hakone. We were able to finish the tour smoothly thanks to you. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the shy Mt. Fuji this time, but let's hope for next time! Enjoy your trip in the Kansai region for the remaining days in Japan.
Heather S.
“ A memorable & enjoyable first day in Tokyo ”
Toru is very friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. He gave us a wonderful introduction to the history & culture of Tokyo & also the practicalities of negotiating the city. A highlight was the delicious lunch we enjoyed at an authentic sushi bar. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Toru! Simon & Heather
Toru K.
Thank you very much for your warm comments about the Tokyo tour. It was unusually hot for this time of the year yesterday and I suppose it was tough for the two of you who had just arrived from the country in the spring. However, I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. The temperature is expected to drop a bit next week, so it will be a little easier to spend the day. Enjoy your trip in Japan for two more weeks.
Tamara C.
“ Enjoyable and informative tour ”
I highly recommend a tour with Toru. His English is exceptional and his knowledge was vast. He was friendly, generous and found a vegetarian friendly cafe for us to eat at. We learnt alot and enjoined discovery a little of Tokyo. Thank you Toru for providing ann amazing tour and making the start of our trip to Tokyo so enjoyable.
Toru K.
Thank you very much for your high evaluation of the tour and warm comments for me. I know you must have been tough with the heat exceeding 30 degrees, but I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Please be careful of heatstroke during the rest of your stay in Japan and enjoy your trip. Say hello to your lovely daughter, too.
Oz C.
“ Wonderful Day Exploring Hakone with Toru ”
One of there best guides we had in Japan. Toru was warm, insightful and attentive to our family of 6 as we explored Hakone and the surrounding area. He made sure we experienced the beauty and history of the region. Highlight of the day was an incredible meal at Itoh and a visit to the open air museum. Toru is unbelievable and highly highly recommended.
Toru K.
Hi Oz and Yael, thank you very much for your warm comment and high rating on the tour. I'm very glad to get it. I was also happy to share a pleasant time with you and your family. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in another season in Japan. At that time, I'd like you to see the majestic view of Mt. Fuji. Please give my best wishes to your lovely children.