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Hakone Old Tokaido Road Hiking Tour to Hakone Shrine
$130.42
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Overview
The Hakone Old Tokaido Road Hiking Tour to Hakone Shrine offers a unique glimpse into Japan's rich history along a path once traveled by samurai and feudal lords. This immersive experience showcases stunning landscapes and traditional crafts, making it perfect for those eager to connect with Japan’s ancient heritage.
- 🚌 Begin your journey with a 15-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station to the trailhead, setting the stage for your adventure.
- ⛰️ Hike a stone-paved road for approximately 40 minutes to Hatajuku, renowned for its Yosegi Zaiku, a traditional marquetry craft.
- 🛍️ Visit local craft shops or the Hatajuku Yosegi Kaikan to witness the intricate art of marquetry firsthand.
- 🍵 Stop at the historic Amasake Chaya teahouse, where you can savor amasake (sweet rice drink) and rice cakes, just as travelers did during the Edo period.
- 🏞️ Continue your hike along the Old Tokaido trail for about an hour, leading you to breathtaking views of Lake Ashi and possibly Mt. Fuji, weather permitting.
- 🌳 Stroll along Lake Ashi for 10 minutes to reach the tranquil Hakone Shrine, surrounded by lush nature and featuring the iconic lakeside torii gate.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the insights of an English-speaking guide throughout the tour, enhancing your understanding of the history and culture.
- 🚍 Enjoy included public transportation options during the tour for a convenient experience.
- 💼 Meals and shrine offerings/fees are included, ensuring a fulfilling day out.
- 🦽 Wheelchair accessible to accommodate all travelers comfortably.
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Hakone Old Tokaido Road Hiking Tour to Hakone Shrine
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
- English speaking guide
- Private tour - only your group participates
- Shrine offerings/fees if applicable
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for you at the ticket gate of Hakone-Yumoto Station.
Return details
Upon request, the guide will take you from the end point, Hakone Shrine, to the hotel where travelers are staying.
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Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the ticket gate of Hakone-Yumoto Station. After a brief introduction, take a local bus toword the entrance of the Old Tokaido Road.
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Old Tokaido Road Hiking - Sukumogawa to Hatajuku: Begin your hike through the forest along the historic Old Tokaido Road. Your guide will introduce the history of the Tokaido, one of the most important highways of Edo-period Japan, and explain how people traveled between Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto.
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Hatajuku Yosegi KaikanTraditional village and Yosegi marquetry: Arrive at Hatajuku, a village famous for Yosegi marquetry, and see the traditional woodcrafts made from various types of natural wood to create beautiful geometric patters.
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Historic teahouse: Take a short bus ride from Hatajuku to Amasake Chaya, a historic teahouse. Take a break and experience Amasake, a traditonal Japanese drink which has been enjoyed for centuries by people traveling along the Old Tokaido Road. (Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.)
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Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Motohakone-Ko PierContinue on foot along the stone-paved section of the Old Tokaido for about an hour. Arrive in Moto-Hakone and enjoy views of Lake Ashi. On clear days, Mt. Fuji may also be visible. (Please note that views of Mt. Fuji depend on weather.) Have lunch by Lake Ashi.
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Visit Hakone Shrine: Finish your journey at Hakone Shrine, one of Hakone's most important Shinto shrines. See the famous torii gate standing in Lake Ashi and learn about the shrine's history.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Hakone Old Tokaido Road Hiking Tour to Hakone Shrine
$130.42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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