Mt. Fuji Hakone Shrine, Owakudani English Bus Tour or Small Group

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8 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Minimum of 4 persons for the tour to proceed. Daily departure.

Explore Japan's famous 4,000-year-old volcanic region of Owaku-dani Valley

Experience the natural beauty of the volcanic Lake Ashi overlooking Mount Fuji

Admire the architecture and history of Hakone Torii Gate and Hakone Shrine

What's Included

Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)
Driver service fee (actual will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group)
Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls
Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary
Accommodation expenses, meals, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses
Other items not mentioned in the [fee included]

Meeting and pickup

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Hakone Shrine and Lake Ashinoko Maritime Torii (Approx. 80 minutes, free time) Lake Ashinoko is a volcanic lake located on Mt. Hakone, formed about 3,000 years ago, and is the largest lake in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a well-known sightseeing spot and a great place to see Mount Fuji from a distance. The red torii on Lake Ashinoko is the site of Hakone Shrine. Hakone Shrine Hakone Shrine was founded in 757 by Manmaki Kamimoto on Hakone Mountain, which has been a sacred place for mountain beliefs since ancient times, and was worshipped by many military generals such as Minamoto Yoritomo and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Hakone Shrine has been honored as the Kanto's chief guardian of Hakone, and is believed to be the god of good luck in terms of traffic safety, fulfillment of wishes, success in love, and good luck in getting rid of misfortune.

    1 hour 20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Hakone Ropeway-Togendai Station-Owakudani Course (about 30 minutes) is included in the cable car fee. The best views of Hakone's cable car can be found near Owakudani and Owakudani. The most beautiful part is between the two parts because you can see the beautiful Mount Fuji. The main attraction between Taoyuantai and Lake Ashi is the crater lake.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Owakudani-Feel the breath of the beautiful volcano that gave birth to Hakone (about 50 minutes, free time). Owakudani is located in Hakone City, southeast of Mount Fuji. It is a well-known tourist destination in Hakone. The remains of the crater were formed by a volcanic eruption in the northern belly of Mt. Kamiyama at the end of the Hakone volcanic activity 1000 years ago. Most of the spring water in Owakudani is poisonous, also known as "Big Hell". In 1876, it was renamed Owakudani after Emperor Meiji visited there in 1868. You can try the famous food of Owakudani at your own expense-Black eggs The hike from the Nature Research Trail entrance took about 15 minutes and there was a small shop called Tamago Tea House where smoke was rising. Next to it, the famous black eggs were cooked on-site. It is said that "eating one can increase your lifespan. Black eggs are about 80Boil in the hot spring pool. After hours, use 100 degrees of steam.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Lake Yamanaka Shiratorihama-You can take a life-like photo of a swan and Mount Fuji in the same frame (about 20 minutes) Yamanakako Lake, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, has a lakeside area called "Shiratori-hama" because of the abundance of swans that inhabit it. It is not only a great place to see wild birds, but also a great place to take photos of swans with Mount Fuji in the background. The swans here are very friendly because they are often fed by tourists.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The so-called "Oshino Hakkai" are actually eight springs formed by the snow water from Mount Fuji flowing through the strata. Oshino Hakkai is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery. The rippling water of the pond blends with the beautiful Mount Fuji, which is so beautiful that it attracts countless photographers from all over the world to take pictures. Oshino Hakkai is a national natural monument.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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