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Private Hakone Rail Adventure
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- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $291 / person
If you’d like to experience the Japanese countryside, Hakone is a fantastic choice. And if you want to explore its beauty in just one day, we’re happy to guide you through this breathtaking region. We’ll enjoy peaceful nature, the beautiful Lake Ashi, and the impressive Owakudani, just be prepared for a bit of that sulfur smell.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $517.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 11.
As we walk together along the beautiful Cedar Avenue, we’ll reach Hakone Shrine already after a couple of minutes. You’ll notice right away why this shrine is one of Hakone’s absolute must-see spots. Founded back in 757 AD during the Nara period, it’s dedicated to three deities collectively known as “Hakone Okami.” At the entrance, the iconic torii gate rises peacefully from the edge of Lake Ashi, creating that magical ‘floating’ effect everyone loves. As we continue along the shrine’s pathway and make our way up the long stone steps, we’ll pass through the fourth and fifth torii gates before arriving at the main hall. It’s a really special place to experience together.
From Hakone Shrine, we’ll make our way back to Motohakone-ko and board the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise toward Togendai-ko. It’s a beautiful ride across Lake Ashi, and each of the three pirate ships has its own unique, elegant interior where we can relax for a while. If we step out onto the deck, we’ll be surrounded by the peaceful mountain scenery of Hakone, a perfect moment to just breathe and enjoy the view.
After lunch, we’ll hop on the Hakone Ropeway and make our way up to Owakudani. When we’re lucky we may even see Mt. Fuji.
This area, now one of Hakone’s most iconic spots, was created over 3,000 years ago during an eruption of Mount Hakone. Even today, you can still see white steam rising from the mountainside. Together with the distinctive sulfur scent drifting across the reddish, barren landscape, it’s one of the highlights of our visit. And when we’re here, we definitely shouldn’t miss the famous “Owakudani black eggs.” They turn black when they’re boiled in the hot spring water, as the minerals cling to the shell. People say eating one adds seven years to your life! Whether or not that’s true, enjoying them while taking in the scenery is a really fun part of the experience.
We’ll make a short stop at Gora Station to explore the charming little area around it, and then continue our way back toward Hakone-Yumoto.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Hakone Rail Adventure lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $291 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $517. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 2–13 pay from $194, adults from $291. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet at Shinjuku Station South Gate in front of the NewDays. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 10 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Shiny Tours Tokyo.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Hakone Rail Adventure | 8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $291 | |
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