Hakone Private 2-Day Experience with Ryokan Stay & Guided Day 1

Day 1: Private guided Hakone sightseeing

1. Lake Ashinoko
   1h
   Lake Ashi, also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a complex volcano that last erupted in 1170 CE at Ōwakudani.
2. Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
   1h
   The Hakone Ropeway is the name of an aerial lift, as well as its operator. The funitel line links between Sōunzan and Tōgendai via Ōwakudani, all within Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. The line became funitel in 2002, the second of its kind in the nation, after Hashikurasan Ropeway.
3. The Hakone Open-Air Museum
   Pass by
   Hakone Open-Air Museum is Japan's first open-air museum, opened in 1969 in Hakone in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It has collections of artworks made by Picasso, Henry Moore, Taro Okamoto, Yasuo Mizui, Churyo Sato, and many others, featuring over a thousand sculptures and works of art.
4. Hakone Jinja
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   The Hakone Shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine on the shores of Lake Ashi in the town of Hakone in the Ashigarashimo District of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is also known as the Hakone Gongen.
5. Narukawa Art Museum
   Pass by
   Opened in 1988, this art museum features Nihonga-style paintings, city views, a cafe & gardens.
6. Pass by
   Hakone Hot Spring Shrine: Hakone has been one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts for centuries because of high-quality water and numerous baths and inns.
7. Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum
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   Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum: The checkpoint now appears true to its original form, including gates, fence, housing for officers and foot soldiers, a prison chamber and a lookout tower.
8. Pass by
   Hakone Gora Park: Gora Park is primarily a French-styled landscaped park featuring a large fountain and a rose garden. It is a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy the scenery and views of Hakone.

Day 2: Breakfast + self-guided Hakone exploration with Hakone Free Pass

1. Gora Park
   Pass by
   A Western-style hillside botanical garden with a tea house and greenhouses — a popular self-guided stop in Hakone.

Pickup details

Four transportation options are available:

Public Transportation – From Tokyo
Includes an English-speaking guide and public transportation from central Tokyo. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within central Tokyo.

Private Vehicle – From Tokyo
Includes an English-speaking guide and a private vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within a 10 km radius of Shinjuku Station.

Public Transportation – From Odawara Station
Includes an English-speaking guide and public transportation from Odawara Station. Hotel pickup is not included.

Private Vehicle – From Odawara Station
Includes an English-speaking guide and a private vehicle from Odawara Station. Hotel pickup is not included.

The exact meeting time and location will be confirmed after booking.

Attraction entrance fees and optional activity costs are not included for guests or the tour guide unless specifically stated otherwise.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult (same room as adults, up to 3 children in one room with 2 adults)
• Minimum of 1 person per booking is required
• Passport will be required for transportation on tour day. Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
• Non-smoking: All the rooms are non-smoking, there are designated areas outside for those who would like to smoke.
• The hotel experience will be a traditional Japanese ryokan, in which there will be tatami floors with futon that guests may sleep on top above the floor.
• Hotel accommodation will be 3 Stars. For guests who would like 4 or 5 star hotel or ryokan, additional costs will apply. Please inquire at booking.
• PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM: After your booking, you will receive a link to the Hakone Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Hakone Form is completed accurately before three week of your tour date. We will work on an itinerary based on your detail. We will contact you by email (or the platform you made the booking at), but for urgent cases we may send a SMS text message to you from our global phone number.
• How far in advance should I book?
• Preparing a customized tour requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. For Custom Tour bookings that are requested with less than 7 days before the travel date, we may not be able to arrange your booking.
• Why am I charged a service fee if I make a cancellation after you started planning the trip?
• Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be very challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and your answers from the Custom Tour form, we will begin putting together your Itinerary Sheet and will start arranging your tour guide, buying tickets, making reservations at venues for your tour, etc.
• If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary Sheet, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable.
• Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.
• Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
• Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
• What if I'm late?
• We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
• Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
• Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
• Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions