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 & Exclusions
✔ Hakone freepass which covers the cable car, ropeway and sightseeing cruise in Hakone
✔ 10 hours with a host
✔ Private and personalised experience
✔ Return tickets to Hakone from Tokyo via the Romancecar train
✔ Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Transportation not mentioned above
✖ Tickets to attractions including any onsen
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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(The host will be waiting by the main door, the tourist center is located close to JR Shinjuku Station South East Exit)
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Lake Ashinoko
View the majestic snowy peak of Mount Fuji from various points across Lake Ashinoko and experience first hand why this place is so enchanting and magical
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
2
Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu
Witness the famous red torii gate of the Hakone Shrine - it’s even more spectacular in real life
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
3
Odawara Castle
Stroll through Hakone and browse its quaint curio stores and authentic Japanese tea houses, or soak up some history by visiting the Odawara Castle
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
4
Hakone History Museum
Ease away your stresses in one of the onsens (hot springs), like Yumoto
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
5
Hakone Ropeway
Ride the Hakone Ropeway or board the sightseeing pirate ship. Not a real pirate ship, obviously
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that weather conditions may impede from having clear views of Mt Fuji from Hakone. If 4 days before your day trip date the weather forecast shows bad weather conditions we will let you know and you can cancel for a full refund or an alternative experience and part-refund.
• On the day of your trip, the weather conditions may change and we cannot guarantee that you will see Mt Fuji as beautifully as it can be seen on clear days.
