
Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region
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Is Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region worth booking?
Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region is a 11-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $15000 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $15000 per person
Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. Experience nature, the lush mountainous landscape and Japan’s most famou
What you get
- Hakone Tozan Cable Car and Hakone Ropeway one way ticket from Gora Station to Togendai Station
- English speaking guide
- Return train journey from Shinjuku to Hakone
- Ashinoko Narukawa Art Museum admission
- Lake Ashinoko boat cruise one way ticket
About this experience
Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. Experience nature, the lush mountainous landscape and Japan’s most famous and iconic landmarks during your trip to Japan on this day trip from Tokyo! This tour has been designed so customers can experience one of Japan’s most popular and beautiful areas in one day, Hakone. The tour will provide customers with the opportunity to visit all of Hakone’s top attractions. If you love nature and spending time outdoors, this tour is for you!
What's included
Included
- Hakone Tozan Cable Car and Hakone Ropeway one way ticket from Gora Station to Togendai Station
- English speaking guide
- Return train journey from Shinjuku to Hakone
- Ashinoko Narukawa Art Museum admission
- Lake Ashinoko boat cruise one way ticket
Not included
- Trains and transport before and after the tour
- Food and drink
What you'll see and do
Your tour will begin travelling from Shinjuku station in Tokyo where your tour guide will greet you and pick you up. Once everybody has arrived, we will board the train together and head for Hakone!
180 minutes here · Admission included
Sounzan
Once we arrive in Hakone, we will board the local Tozan train to the Tozan Cable Car at Gora to Sounzan station. Sit back and enjoy the impressive views of the luscious greenery that surrounds you on this picturesque journey! From Sounzan station, we will board the next available Hakone Ropeway for 15 minutes. We will take a stop at a famous volcanic valley known as Hell Valley! Here you can enjoy some free time to explore the amazing landscape, take photos and do some souvenir shopping! You will also have your lunch break here.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Lake Ashinoko
We will board the Hakone Ropeway again for approximately 30 minutes. We will ride to the end of the line at Togendai station, Lake Ashinoko. Your next destination will be Lake Ashinoko and a one way boat cruise across the lake on the famous pirate ship! The cruise will take approximately 40 minutes. Once we arrive at Lake Ashinoko’s port, your next destination will be Hakone Shrine and Torii gate. We will take a short walk of approximately 5 minutes to reach it.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Narukawa Art Museum
Your final destination will be a famous art museum where you can enjoy Japanese art and the Museum’s impressive panoramic lounge overlooking the lake, mountains, Torii gate and if you’re lucky, Mount Fuji! After your visit to the famous museum. Its time to make your way back to Shinjuku Station. The estimated arrival time back would be around 18:45 ~ 19:00
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
The tour will begin at 08:00am outside of Shinjuku station where you will meet your tour guide. You will meet outside of Shinjuku station’s SOUTH GATE by the "Green Window" ticket office (midori no madoguchi). Once everybody has arrived, you will officially start the tour!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will begin at 08:00am outside of Shinjuku station where you will meet your tour guide. You will meet outside of Shinjuku station’s SOUTH GATE by the "Green Window" ticket office (midori no madoguchi). Once everybody has arrived, you will officially start the tour!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A Wonderful and Family-Friendly Day Trip with Karina & Jeff
We had such a wonderful day trip with Karina and Jeff. They were incredibly kind, thoughtful, and helpful throughout the whole experience. Traveling with two kids can be challenging, but they went out of their way to support us — helping carry heavy bags, assisting with the stroller, and always making sure we were comfortable. What we appreciated most was how respectful and understanding they were of our culture and family needs. Their patience and kindness made the trip so much easier and more enjoyable for all of us. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and supportive experience!
via Tripadvisor
Thank you
Amazing experience with Jeff and Karina were really patient with the kids helped us through everything thankful for the effort
via Tripadvisor
Japan Mountainous Region
Our tour was led by Jeff. His attention to serving us was first class. There was no issue that he did not leap to address and ensure the satisfaction of the tour group. I would highly recommend this tour and guide.
via Tripadvisor
Planes, Trains and Automobiles!
We had a fun day exploring the Hakone area with Jeff. He guided our family smoothly onto five different types of transportation. He was flexible and saved our trip by recovering my backpack left on one train. It was a hot day, but lots of cold drinks and tasty honeycomb soft serve helped!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $15000 to $29200
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region cost?
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Prices start at $15000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hakone Highlights Explore Japan’s Mountainous Region start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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