Hakone Old Tokaido Road Hiking Tour to Hakone Shrine

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This guided hiking tour explores the preserved sections of the Old Tokaido Road, once used by travelers, samurai, and feudal lords during the Edo period. The tour includes a stop at Hatajuku, a village famous for Yosegi Zaiku, Hakone's traditional marquetry craft. On the way, you'll enjoy a rest at the historic Amasake Chaya teahouse that has been in business for about 400 years. The rest area with exhibition next to the teahouse is also worth seeing. At Moto-Hakone, you see magnificent view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji if weather permits. The tour ends with a visit to the serene Hakone Shrine, surrounded by nature and featuring the iconic Torii gate in the lake.

The hiking route is in the Japan Heritage site as various cultural assets remain along the Old Tokaido Road.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy Japanese history, nature and traditional cultural flavors.

What's Included

English speaking guide
ツアー中のバス代
Meals
Shrine offerings/fees if applicable

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hakone-Yumoto Station

The guide will be waiting for you at the ticket gate of Hakone-Yumoto Station.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hatajuku Yosegi Kaikan

    After taking 15 minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station (Meeting point) to the trailhead, hike the stone paved road for an hour to Hatajuku, a village famous for Yosegi Zaiku, Hakone's traditional marquetry craft. Visit a craft shop and/or Hatajuku Yosegi Kaikan to see the traditinal craft of Japan.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lake Ashinoko

    Take a short bus ride from Hatajuku to Amasake Chaya teahouse where you can enjoy amasake (sweet rice drink) and race cakes as travellers did in the Edo period. After refreshment at the teahouse, hike the Old Tokaido trail to Lake Ashi for an hour. Enjoy the view of Lake Ashi and Mt.Fuji if weather permits.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu

    Visit the iconic Hakone Shrine and its famous lakeside torii gate.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Hiking Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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