Hakone Shrine tours

The excursion went very well, our guide Tom communicated very well throughout the day, also sending us practical instructions by WhatsApp with photos on the meeting points. The time spent at each place was sufficient, everything was very good.

I recently took a trip to Hakone, and it was absolutely breathtaking! The highlight was the incredible view of Mount Fuji, which was simply stunning. The serene atmosphere and beautiful landscapes made for a perfect day. I highly recommend visiting Hakone for an unforgettable experience with nature.

This is a good trip! Although it was cloudy, Mt. Fuji showed up the last minute. Thank you to our guide, Jack, who asked the driver to stop the bus for a while so we could take good photos with Mt. Fuji. Will book this again in the future!

Excellent service from tour guide, Mr. Liu Zhigang & driver, Mr. You (car number 987). Especially Mr. Liu Zhigang, one of the best tour guide we have ever come across. He is very willing to learn English and try to explain in English though this is a Mandarin tour group. Excellent, Awesome service!!!

travelled in mini van. small group size and easy to move around. tour mates are all very nice people. tour guide, Ms kim li ping, and driver, Mr wang chao, were helpful. the onsen hotel stay was quite an uncomfortable stay, felt like it's managed and run by non Japanese. the 10,000yen beef (200g) add-on during dinner at the onsen hotel wasn't good too. the tour itinerary was not bad, though I would prefer to have more time at mt fuji area then at endoshima area. happy that fuji mountain wasn't "shy" on one of the days so we got a good glimpse at it. but it wasn't snowing then so the mountain looks bare.

Highly recommended, during booking I gave my weChat ID. On the night before the tour, driver added me on weChat. Thankfully I can speak Chinese so it was easy for me to communicate with the driver. At Japan Time 7:40AM i arrived at the meeting point, our tour van departed punctually at 8am from Tokyo Station to pickup the rest at the next meeting point. Traffic was bad 3 hours journey, so driver swapped the itinerary around and took us to Hakone Shrine first, we reached at Japan Time 11:10am and didnt have time to queue and take photo with the iconic shrine so i took from the side instead. Then we assembled at 12noon JST & driver drove us to the place where we could buy tickets and board the pirate ship hakone sightseeing cruise+ ropeway cable car (own cost) For those who are not interested to take it, stay in the car and driver will bring you to Lake Ashi and later Owakudani. Tried the legendary Owakudani eggs. So from my pirate ship, cable car, owakudani area we had 2.5 hours to ourselves. The next timing was Japan Time 2:30PM at the tour van to depart for the next Gotemba premium outlet, we reached around 3.45/4pm JST. then we had 1 hour to shop, before another traffic jam back to Tokyo, by the time we arrive it was already close to 8pm JST. Cost savings wise it was cheaper to take this tour than to DIY and train there yourself, however i think if time allows, should stay at Mt Fuji area for 1-2 nights so it wouldnt be so rush.

This was a delightful experience. The cruise on Lake Ashi was very comfortable, offering us a chance to admire the stunning scenery of the lake and take pictures at the scenic water torii. The road to Owakudani was heavily congested, but fortunately, we took the cable car to reach there, enjoying the captivating volcanic wonders shrouded in mist at Owakudani and successfully avoiding the crowd. The arrangement of this trip was truly brilliant.

Our day trip to Izu had its ups and downs. While the driver showcased patience and friendliness, there were notable areas for improvement. His driving skills led me and my family to a nauseating experience. I do not usually have motion sickness but I had it this time. Moreover, the absence of explanations about the attractions throughout the tour was disappointing. It felt more like paying for transportation rather than a guided experience. Additionally, the driver had difficulties finding the entrance to one of the attractions. Despite these shortcomings, the attractions themselves, such as Mount Omuro and Izu Shaboten zoo, offered delightful experiences. Interacting with the animals was particularly enjoyable. While the driver's amiable demeanor is commendable, increasing his experience and knowledge of the attractions could significantly enhance future trips.