Kanagawa: Hakone 6 hours Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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Join us to visit the beautiful mountain resort town of Hakone. Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. Try the area’s famous black boiled eggs; turned black and infused with the minerals from the spring. Ride the rope way down the mountain to Lake Ashinoko for a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Sail across the lake to visit the Torii gate by Kuzuryu shrine to the area’s 9 headed dragon deity. If you are an art fan, try visiting one of the many art museums in Hakone. Once you have made your reservation, your tour guide will be in touch with you to plan your personalized tour!

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Please pick between 3 – 4 place to visit. **【What to expect】** **・Lake Ashi (Free entry) : Estimated time required 30min. ・Hakone Shrine (Free entry) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Hakone Ropeway (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・The Hakone Open-Air Museum (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Owakudani (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Pola Museum of Art (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Okada Museum of Art (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Sengokuhara (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Hakone Venetian Glass Museum / Glass Forest (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Hakone Museum of Art (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 20min. ・Choanji (Free entry) : Estimated time required 30min. ・Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 30min. ・Hakone Gōra Park (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 30min. ・Hakone Doll House Museum (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 30min. ・Narukawa Art Museum (At your own expense) : Estimated time required 30min.** **Details of some attractions** **Lake Ashi（Free entry)** Lake Ashi（Free entry） Lake Ashinoko (芦ノ湖, Ashinoko) was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano's last eruption 3000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone. **Hakone Shrine（Free entry)** Hakone Shrine (箱根神社, Hakone Jinja) stands at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashi. The shrine buildings are hidden in the dense forest, but are well advertised by its huge torii gates, one standing prominently in the lake and two others over the main street of Moto-Hakone. The shrine is beautiful throughout the year, and is particularly breathtaking when shrouded in mist. **Hakone Ropeway（At your own expense)** The Hakone Ropeway (箱根ロ－プウエイ) is part of the Hakone Round Course, a popular way to visit Hakone. It connects Sounzan Station (at the terminus of the Hakone Tozan Cablecar) with Togendai Station (at the shore of Lake Ashinoko) and stops at Owakudani and Ubako stations on the way. The ropeway is fully covered by the Hakone Free Pass. **The Hakone Open-Air Museum（At your own expense)** The Hakone Open-Air Museum is the first open-air art museum in Japan, built in Hakone with the aim of harmonizing nature and art. Art works are placed everywhere on the vast site of about 70,000 square meters, surrounded by beautiful trees, grass, and moutains. It can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages, from families with children to adults traveling alone. **Owakudani（At your own expense)** Owaku-dani is an active volcano that powers the hot springs in the local area. Take the ropeway over the volcano to the observatory to learn about this important volcano and try one of the black boiled eggs said to bring long life! **Choanji（Free entry）** Choanji Temple (長安寺, Chōanji) is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism in the Sengokuhara area of Hakone. Established in 1356 in a quiet area at the base of a hill, the atmospheric temple has a small network of pleasant walking trails which wind through its wooded grounds and cemetery. What lends Choanji its particular charm, however, are the over two hundred statues of rakan (disciples of Buddha) scattered around the temple grounds. The statues began appearing in the 1980s and have been accruing ever since. In autumn, the temple grounds are also one of Hakone's nicer spots to enjoy the autumn colors.