Japan · HAKONE TOURS
The 15 best hakone tours you can book today, with the fare, the running time and who each one suits. Number one earned the slot; start there and work down.
Hakone 6-hour private walking tour with a government-licensed guide. Choose 3 to 4 stops, skip crowds, and see lake, shrine, art.
“Excellent tour guide, fast paced tour and alot of walking with very crowded use of public transport.”
Private 7-hour Hakone tour with a certified guide, teahouse tea, Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi cruise, optional Ropeway and riverside onsen.
“Our guide Hiroko was excellent and even though the weather was terrible we were able to experience all of the beauty and sights of Hakone. My traveling group of 4 included my 3 teenage children ages 17, 15 and 13 and they also really enjoyed it.”
Hakone 8-hour private walking tour with a government-licensed English guide. Choose 4 to 5 sites, from Lake Ashi to Owakudani.
“Our guide, Kappa-san, modified the typical Hakone tour to accommodate our interests, and is very helpful and knowledgeable. Since the day was very hot (95°F / 35°C) we favored activities that were more shaded or cool, including a walk on a cedar-lined section of the old Tokaido path.”
Private Hakone day trip with Ajisai Bridge, Lake Ashi pirate cruise, Ropeway to Owakudani, Fuji viewpoints, and foot baths.
“Our tour of Hakone was our favorite day in Japan! Max was the ultimate tour guide! We saw more sights than we thought possible in one day. He navigated the public transportation and helped us purchase tickets. He answered all of our questRead more”
Walk Japan Heritage Tokaido sections in Hakone, with a family-run amazake stop, cedar shade, checkpoints, and a 12 km old-road hike.
“Wonderful guide, great history! This was a great day. We went in the rain and Tony was commicative and happy to change things a bit to account for some terrible weather. It was a great day with a moderate hike over stones. Bring sturdy comfy shoes!”
Private Hakone half-day car tour with hotel pickup. Your guide maps 3-4 stops from volcano, lake views, shrines, and crafts.
“Great half day tour with our excellent guide. Our guide was amazing and even gave us a lift to the Odawara station at the end. Really knowledgeable and full of great information. Well worth the spend!”
Hike Hakone Hachiri with a certified mountain guide, tracing the Old Tokaido, Lake Ashi sights, and heritage paths toward Mishima.
“Fantastic experience, beyond expectations. And that’s even with rain and clouds for part of the day: Hiking in the midst of the stunning natural beauty that is the forest region of Hakone, while at the same time not only learning the history but Read more”
Odawara Castle entry to the Tenshukaku tower, samurai sword and armor displays, gardens, and Sagami Bay views.
Hike Hakone’s outer caldera rim from Sengokuhara to Mt. Marudake, enjoy ridge views and Fuji on clear days, then soak in an onsen.
“This was a great day's hike. Good views and a very interesting and patient guide. I think it's best for active families or individuals and there is uneven terrain but it was delightful day. We are glad we did the hike even though it was foggy and we couldn't see Fuji.”
Guided Ninja & Samurai tour at Odawara Castle Park with samurai museum stops and hands-on ninja training, English guide, about 150 minutes.
“Excellent guided tour of Odowara Castle grounds with background information about the Samurai clans and how the castle stood undefeated for 3 months. Excellent Ninja class! It was a wonderful hands on experience, from ninja rituals, to meditation, warrior skills and etiquete. We had a very knowledgeable Ninja and guide who gave us a truly memorable experience! The time flew by and we loved every minute!”
Private 8-hour Hakone loop with Mt Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi photos, yosegi-zaiku woodworking, and a 400-year tea house stop.
“Munetaka san - was a fantastic tour guide. He gave us a taste and showed us Japans beauty in such limited time. He packed so much but always made time to explain in details clearly and he was easily understood. Munetaka san also made time for pics and selfies 🥰🤳 - I will refer Get Your Guide and Munetaka san to friends visiting Japan.”
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is a swimsuit-friendly hot springs day with themed baths, outdoor views, and family water play for about $8.
“++Liked Hot spring outdoor, variety, hours, facilities- locker rooms, showers, etc. - -I thought it’s a variety of hot springs, but it was just 1 (one) hot spring outdoor in a waterpark, hence lots of children, whereas I expected peace & relaxation thruout.. The indoor multi-theme hot pools all smelled alike (chlorine); did not really smell like wine, beer, sake, coffee, etc. only slight aroma. But good value for the price.”
Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri, taste 400-year amasake, chase cobbled Tokaido views of Lake Ashi and Mt Fuji, end in Mishima.
“Aki was really lovely. It was a our first trip to Japan and we had lovely conversations about the similarities and differences between our cultures. After realising I was a nature lover he tailored the tour to focus on native trees. would definitely recommend!”
Hike Hakone’s historic Tokaido route on cobbles and forest trails, stop at a 400-year teahouse for amasake, and end by Lake Ashi.
“Akihiro our guide, was so knowledgeable, it was really enjoyable to learn about the area and, the Edo era road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto: Tokaido. The scenery was beautiful. Also we really enjoyed the tea house we stopped at anRead more”
Walk Odawara Castle grounds with a bilingual guide, visit Ninja-kan and samurai armor museums, plus a shrine stop, for $98 in 3 hours.
“Jeff was an amazing guide with his knowledge of the area, the history and culture. We got into a lot of different conversations and he provided great insights and perspectives on a number of subjects. I especially liked the samurai museum inside the Odawara Castle. I learned about the samurai and the sakura, a great metaphor for living our lives and serving others, even if you are not a warrior.”
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