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This private tour is a walking day tour with meet up in TOKYO. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand ... for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7. Read more ▼
Lake Ashinoko (芦ノ湖, Ashinoko) was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano's last eruption 3000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone. The lake's shores are mostly undeveloped except for small towns in the east and north and a couple of lakeside resort hotels. The best views of the lake in combination with Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from Moto-Hakone (a few steps south from the sightseeing boat pier), from the Hakone Detached Palace Garden and from the sightseeing boats cruising the lake.
30 minutes
Hakone Shrine (箱根神社, Hakone Jinja) stands at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashi. The shrine buildings are hidden in the dense forest, but are well advertised by its huge torii gates, one standing prominently in the lake and two others over the main street of Moto-Hakone. A path leads from the torii gate in Lake Ashi up a series of steps flanked by lanterns through the forest to the main building of the shrine, which sits peacefully among the tall trees. The shrine is beautiful throughout the year, and is particularly breathtaking when shrouded in mist. A second shrine, Mototsumiya ("original shrine") stands at the summit of Komagatake, one of Mount Hakone's multiple peaks. It is accessible by the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway from Hakone-en or via hiking trails.
30 minutes
The Hakone Ropeway (箱根ロ－プウエイ) is part of the Hakone Round Course, a popular way to visit Hakone. It connects Sounzan Station (at the terminus of the Hakone Tozan Cablecar) with Togendai Station (at the shore of Lake Ashinoko) and stops at Owakudani and Ubako stations on the way. The ropeway is fully covered by the Hakone Free Pass. The ropeway's gondolas depart every minute and fit around ten people each. Traveling the full length of the ropeway takes around 30 minutes. Along the journey, passengers can enjoy views of the active, sulfuric hot spring sources of the Owakudani Valley between Sounzan and Owakudani and of Lake Ashinoko and Mount Fuji between Owakudani and Togendai if visibility allows. A transfer of gondolas is necessary at Owakudani, but no transfer is needed at Ubako. Admission 1480 yen (one way), covered by the Hakone Free Pass
30 minutes
An active volcano that powers many of the hot spings in the area. Famous for black boiled eggs that are said to bring long life!
45 minutes
The POLA group, a skin care and beauty products company, opened the POLA Museum of Art (ポーラ美術館, Pōla Bijutsukan) in 2002 in order to display the extensive private art collection of the company's late owner, Suzuki Tsuneshi. The museum was built amid a forest of 300 year old beech trees, and although constructed of concrete and glass, it is designed so as not to disrupt the natural environment that surrounds it. To achieve this, the majority of the building is located underground. The museum features modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures, ceramics and glassware by mostly Japanese and European artists. In addition to temporary exhibits, the museum displays rotating exhibits drawn from its permanent collection which include works by artists such as Cezanne, Monet, Picasso and Renoir. Admission 1800 yen (1600 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
30 minutes
The Okada Museum of Art (岡田美術館, Okada Bijutsukan) is a privately-owned museum showcasing a wide collection of art pieces dating from antiquity to the modern era. Opened in 2013, the museum features a large array of East Asian ceramics, sculptures and paintings, all housed in a very spacious, modern facility surrounded by expansive grounds that feature a Japanese garden, a teahouse and a cafe with hot spring foot bath. The heart of the museum's collection lies in its huge collection of Chinese and Japanese ceramics and sculptures, which dominates the first two floors, including ancient Chinese bronzes, Tang and Ming porcelain, early Japanese pottery and more. The upper floors focus on Japanese art, with a variety of art forms and time periods represented. Most items on display are labeled with basic information in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. When entering, be aware that the museum's security measures are rather strict, requiring guests to store phones, cameras, bags and even stationary in free lockers at the front. Admission 2800 yen (museum and footbath; 200 yen off with the Hakone Free Pass) 300 yen (garden) 500 yen (footbath only)
30 minutes
A field famous for long pampas grass that is most beautiful in the fall.
30 minutes
The most famous art museum in Hakone. Houses a beautiful stained glass staircase.
2 hours
Choanji Temple (長安寺, Chōanji) is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism in the Sengokuhara area of Hakone. Established in 1356 in a quiet area at the base of a hill, the atmospheric temple has a small network of pleasant walking trails which wind through its wooded grounds and cemetery. What lends Choanji its particular charm, however, are the over two hundred statues of rakan (disciples of Buddha) scattered around the temple grounds. The statues began appearing in the 1980s and have been accruing ever since. Each statue has a unique face and shape, some contemplative and serious, others casual and humorous, and many show a modern edge in their artistic style and expressiveness compared to other collections of rakan statues. In autumn, the temple grounds are also one of Hakone's nicer spots to enjoy the autumn colors. The many color-changing trees here usually reach their peak color around mid November.
30 minutes
The Hakone Museum of Art (箱根美術館, Hakone Bijutsukan), located in Gora, was founded by Okada Mokichi in 1952. Its sister museum, the MOA Museum of Art was later built in Atami City on the Izu Peninsula. The museum displays mainly Japanese ceramics from prehistoric times through the Edo Period (1600-1868). These include a number of large earthenware and ceramic vessels such as a haniwa burial statue classified as an Important Cultural Property. Admission 900 yen (700 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
30 minutes
The Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (箱根湿生花園, Hakone Shisseikaen) is a botanical garden in the highlands of Fuji Hakone Izu National Park. The park was founded in 1976 as a place to preserve and exhibit over 1700 varieties of marsh and alpine plants native to Japan. The garden offers a network of boardwalk paths through different types of marshland where you can learn about the plants that populate the wetlands. Information signs are in English and Japanese. The garden is popular during June when its Nikko Kisuge (daylily) are in full bloom, however it is closed during the winter months. Admission 700 yen (600 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
30 minutes
A quiant museum with a collection of dollhouses from all over the world. A great place for minature lovers.
1 hour
Gora Park (強羅公園, Gōra Kōen) is a western style landscape park located on the steep slope above Gora Station. It is a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy the scenery and views of Hakone. Gora Park is primarily a French styled landscape park featuring a large fountain and a rose garden. The park also has two greenhouses, one housing a tropical botanical garden while the other contains a flower garden. Additionally, there is a restaurant overlooking the main fountain, as well as the Hakuun-do Chaen teahouse. In the Crafthouse visitors can take part in craft activities such as glass blowing, glass etching, pottery and dried flower arrangement. Activities range in cost from 1000 to 5000 yen and take from 30 minutes to an hour to complete. Admission 550 yen (free with the Hakone Free Pass)
30 minutes
The Hakone Glass no Mori (箱根ガラスの森) features Italian styled buildings housing a museum and shops. Outside is a large strolling garden surrounding a canal like pond. The garden has a number of large glass sculptures laid about it, as well as a cafe with an open terrace at one end where live canzoni (Italian ballads) performances are held. The Glass no Mori's Venetian Glass Museum houses a collection of over 100 pieces of Venetian glassware. It displays both modern and classical works in all forms including vases, goblets, lamps and sculptures. The Hakone Glass no Mori is run by the Ukai Group, an operator of themed high class restaurants, which also owns the Kawaguchiko Music Forest at Kawaguchiko in the Fuji Five Lakes region. Admission 1500 yen (1400 yen with the Hakone Free Pass)
30 minutes
The Narukawa Museum of Art (成川美術館, Narukawa Bijutsukan) is a contemporary art museum dedicated to a style of painting known as nihonga. Literally meaning "Japanese-style painting", nihonga are paintings that adhere to traditional Japanese artistic conventions, techniques, tools and materials. The label was originally meant to simply distinguish the art from Western-style paintings, but artists have since expanded the scope of nihonga to also include Western techniques. Besides the art collection, the museum features an impressive panorama lounge and cafe with large windows overlooking Lake Ashinoko. On a clear day, it affords one of the best views of Mount Fuji, the lake and the floating torii gate of Hakone Shrine. Admission 1300 yen (1100 yen with Hakone Free Pass or online coupon)
30 minutes
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Clear filterWonderful Hakone guide and excursion.
Published on May, 2024
Wonderful Hakone Guide Michio was flexible, good communicator, and ensured we all got to see what we wanted. Not enough can be said about Michio.
The government licensed guide Michio was perfect.
Published on May, 2024
Michio was the perfect guide. Make certain you go thru the Viator website as an imitator tried to change the trip.
A great day in magnificent Hakone with Yoshi
Published on Mar, 2024
We had such a lovely day in Hakone with Yoshi, who is an excellent guide. He picked us up at our hotel and had planned for everything: the trains to and from Hakone, every transportation system we would be using inside Hakone, the optimal time we should stay at every location so we would get to see as many things as possible in one day,... He had bought all the reserved seats on the Express train and the Bullet train in advance, which was very practical and easy. We only had to refund him at the end of the tour and didn't have to worry about a thing. Yoshi lived abroad for a number of years, which helps him a great deal when interacting with Western tourists like us. You can learn a great deal about Japanese culture by talking to him and asking him questions: he will answer anything and he's so interesting to talk to. He even sent us a list of things to do in Tokyo after the tour had been completed so that we could make the most out of our week in the city. Hakone is an unforgettable place: we especially loved the Owakudani volcanic valley, which is such an unusual sight, and the Open Air Museum, which was recommended to us by Yoshi.
Thank you Take-san!
Published on Sep, 2023
We spent some time before the trip debating whether we sought help from a guide, or instead did it ourselves. But we’re pleased we went with a guide because it made for an easier and better day for us, plus we would have missed out on meeting Taketsugu Harada! Take rolled with how taken our (teenage) kids were with Harajuku, so we adjusted the itinerary to suit and it worked out brilliantly. Take found the best Ramen we’ve had, and the day gave us everything we could have wanted - the JR passes helping us get around. We’d never sought the help of a guide before (the travel agent had recommended it), but we’re really glad we did. In a way it means you can see the things you want to see, but you have the added dimension of the local knowledge which can steer you as the day unfolds, plus it’s a great chance to ask about useful tips for the rest of the trip. I think we were very lucky to have Take assigned to us - he is a gentle and knowledgeable man with great patience.
Fantastic Hakone tour
Published on Aug, 2023
Taka is an expert on Hakone ! His tour was informative , very organized, and he knows everything these is to see there because he lives there and is the chairman of Hakone tour guide association. So highly recommend this tour with him!
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