Things to do in Hakone-machi, Kanto: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Relax and do things at your own pace with this chauffeur driven tour to the Fuji area. You will be picked up from any hotel or location within Tokyo 23 wards and start your day our with a comfortable drive over to Fuji. First stop at the marvellous Lake Kawaguchi which is a perfect serene spot to view Mt. Fuji. Enjoy a lunch at one of the many delicious traditional food spots in the area before continuing on to Hakone and Lake Ashi and a peaceful boat ride. Take the Ropeway to Owakudani volcanic area. The tour would take 7-10 hours depending on traffic and the pace you wish to set. This itinerary is totally customisable depending on your needs.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This is a tour of Hakone using public transportation. Tours include ropeway ride, Owakudani, Hakone Shrine, Open Air Museum, and Lake Ashi with a cruise on the Hakone pirate ship replica. On sunny days, you can see Mt. Fuji from Lake ashi. You can also experience a soaking foot bath called Ashiyu hot springs that heals tired feet after walking. Starting from Hakone Yumoto station, the tour ends at Hakone Yumoto station. Hotel pick up and drop off（Hakone district limited) offered. For details of the destination, you can look at the what to expect section of this web page.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Private tour, Transportation fee;Hakone Free Pass 4600 yen/per person (customers and guides)

Exclusions: Food and drinks(customers), Admission fee(customers) The Hakone Open-Air Museum 1400yen/person

Show you around all the highlights of the hot spring town, Hakone Hakone, 75 minutes away from central Tokyo, is famous as a refreshing and scenery sightseeing destination. The view of Hakone is fascinating because of nature. For example, the famous Lake Ashi and Owakudani were created by Mt Hakone's volcanic eruption about 3,000 years ago, and you can see the fumarolic area where white smoke rises in Owakudani. Also, you can see Mt. Fuji in from Lake Ashi and the view is breathtaking! Other than those nature aspects, Hakone is also known as the art spot. There are now many art museums that combine rich nature with art as a place to attract people. This tour will take you all must-see highlights of Hakone by hiking, cable car, ropeway, boat, and bus.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Virtual tour version of Tripadvisor Best of Best 2020 products!! On this virtual tour, you can experience sightseeing at the famous Japanese location of Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Odawara Castle, as well as riding on the Shinkansen, all from your own home! This virtual tour is led by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter in real time. In order to make it so that participating customers feel as if they are strolling around, you will be shown pre-recorded tour footage while a knowledgeable National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter with a hospitable heart provides explanations for sightseeing spots and Japanese culture. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to mention them to the guide right then and there! ・1st session 11:00 am(Japan time) USA Pacific 6pm/Mountain 7pm/Central 8pm/Eastern 9pm ・2nd session 4:00 pm(Japan time) USA Pacific 11pm/Mountain 12pm/Central 1am/Eastern 2am

Inclusions: National Licensed English speaking local tour guide, Interactive communication with local guides

Exclusions: Gratuities, Internet equipment, environment and charges

A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences. In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high. Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense. Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person

Exclusions: Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.), Food and drinks, Lunch

Discover Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and listed as the World Heritage in 2013. This tour will also take you to Hakone which is famous for its beautiful nature and having such a breathtaking view through Lake Ashi.   During your full-day tour by air-conditioned coach, you will visit 5th station of Mt.Fuji at 2,000 meters above ground,Samurai restaurant for lunch with a great view of Mt.Fuji, a Lake Ashi cruise, an Owakudani Valley ropeway and lastly experience a bullet train (Shinkansen) going back to Tokyo.

Inclusions: English-speaking local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch (if you selected), WiFi on board, Picking up from designated hotels and places (except Olympic season) : Please confirm Tour company.

Exclusions: Gratuity (not obligatory), Food and drinks (unless you choose "with lunch" option), Drop-off service (Only one planned point for all customers)

Visiting Mt Fuji is a must-do experience when you're in Tokyo, but most people only stop for the snap panoramic photos of the formidable beauty. On this tour, your knowledgeable local guide not only takes you to see the iconic mountain, but also to a Shinto shrine that is known to have the deity of Mt Fuji enshrined. Your day trip to 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi includes lunch, snacks and sake with transport by private vehicle.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Houtou noodle lunch, Ropeway ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

See the iconic highlights of Japan on a 3-day guided tour to Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara. Visit revered Mt Fuji, take a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and an aerial tram ride up Mt Komagatake. Head to Kyoto on the bullet train and take in the beautiful city on a morning tour to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Then see Nara’s famous sites including Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Nara Park (Deer Park). Stay two nights in Kyoto with optional return to Tokyo.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, 2 nights accommodation, Hotel pickup (select hotels only), Luggage delivery (1 piece, one-way tour option only), Bullet train ride（One-way or Round trip)

Exclusions: Baggage Handling (round-trip), Hotel drop off

You’ll join one of our hosts on a trip to the beautiful Hakone, a small town in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Gaze at the majestic snowy peak from various points across Lake Ashinoko and witness the famous red torii gate of the Hakone Shrine. Once you’re feeling Zen again, head back into town - Hakone is filled with quaint curio stores and authentic Japanese tea houses. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not submerge away your stresses in one of the onsens (hot springs) or ride the Hakone Ropeway. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 10 hours with a host, Return tickets to Hakone from Tokyo via the Romancecar train, Hakone freepass which covers the cable car, ropeway and sightseeing cruise in Hakone, Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation not mentioned above, Tickets to attractions including any onsen, Gratuities (optional)

On Day 1 you will be met at the Tokyo Airport (NRT) for your transfer to your accommodation. The next morning, transfer to the train station where you will take a bullet train to Hakone, the gateway to Mt. Fuji. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. On Day 3, take a train to Kyoto - the cultural capital of Japan - with free time to get to know the city on your own. Take a half-day excursion of Kyoto on Day 4 to see some of the city’s incredible shrines and temples. Travel via train to Hiroshima on Day 5 through the Japanese countryside and take a 2-hour sightseeing bus excursion on Day 6 to get to know the city. Day 7 brings you to Osaka for your last night on tour with free time to explore on your own! Say goodbye to the beautiful country of Japan as you are transferred back to Tokyo on Day 8.

Inclusions: Tokyo Airport (NRT) Pick-Up and Drop-Off, 7-Day Japan Rail Pass Including:, Tokyo to Hakone Train, Hakone to Kyoto Train, Kyoto to Hiroshima Train, Hiroshima to Osaka Train, Osaka to Tokyo Train, 7 Nights Accommodation in Hostels, 3* or 4* Hotels, Depending on Package:, 1N in Tokyo, 1N in Hakone Area, 2N in Kyoto, 2N in Hiroshima, 1N in Osaka, Meals: 7 Breakfasts in Hotel Categories Only, 2 Days Hakone Free Pass (valid from Odawara Station) Including:, Unlimited use of Odakyu Affiliated Transportation, Half Day Kyoto Excursion Including:, English Speaking Guide for specific excursions, Transportation, 2-hr Hiroshima Sightseeing Bus or Hiroshima Transport Day Pass (depending on availability), Information Pack, Breakfast

Exclusions: Train Station Transfers, Breakfasts in Hostel Categories, Other Meals & Drinks, Optional Activities, Tips, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance, Tour guide during rest of the trip (this is a self guided tour)