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.
At Odawara Station at 9:00
Yumoto is located at the entrance of Hakone. Let's start a wonderful journey!
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.
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.
This is Japan's first garden in western style opened in 1914 which is famous for its multitude of flowers.
This is Japan's first outdoor art museum devoted to sculpture founded in 1969.
We will walk around the street to buy souvenirs for some time before taking train.
At Odawara Station at 17:00
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.
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.
Whether or not you can see Mt. Fuji depends on the weather on the day.
If you are looking for a great day trip outside Tokyo, Yoshi curated a terrific one day itinerary. Not only did we see three temples and a shrine, we experienced drinking matcha in a bamboo forest, learned about Shinto and Buddhism, strolled through gorgeous gardens, and were educated us on how to eat cold soba noodles with tempura properly. He also helped us navigate the subway and bus system with multiple transfers, which we would have had difficulty with otherwise. We saw and did and learned so much more than we could have on our own. We could not recommend Yoshi more highly!
Hi Eric, thank you for your warm message. I am very honored to hear that you enjoyed my tour. Have a nice trip in Japan! Yoshi
Yoshi communicated with us well in the lead up to our tour and was well prepared with insights to share. He helped us find vegetarian food options. enabling us to have our first authentic Japanese meal so far (delicious soba). Kamakura locations have many stairs. So be aware of this if you have mobility issues. There is still a lot to enjoy even without doing all of the climbs.
Hi Alison, Thank you for your warm message. Sorry for many stairs and walking. I was so happy with you. Your sons are well educated to be polite and nice. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan! Yoshi
Yoshi was a very fun and very informative guide. He waited patiently whenever we had to stop for pictures and gave us a very detailed history of every location we visited. Our group felt very comfortable asking any questions we had throughout the tour. Even beforehand, I asked and gave details about my ideal tour and Yoshi was ready with a plan to discuss within hours. I appreciate all the hard work and thought that went into this tour! Thank you, Yoshi, for being a wonderful guide
Hi Jaciel, Thank you for your warm message. Please enjoy your trip in Japan! best regards, Yoshi
Yoshi is an amazing guide! We learned a lot from him from taking the confusing subway to the cultural history of Japan. He also made a great recommendation where to buy the best and affordable Wagyu akd oyster. Thank you Yoshi!!!
Hi Kristine, Thank you for your warm message. I also enjoyed being with you. I hope you can get to Kamakura and have a traditional atmosphere and beach. Yoshi