Day 1 – Arrival in Hakone
Today you’ll travel to Hakone, ready to check into your ryokan near the centre of town. You’ll have the Hakone Free Pass, so for the next couple of days, the town is your oyster! The pass allows you to easily get around using the various quirky transport options, including the railway, boats, cable cars and ropeways. You’ll also have discounted admission to many attractions around the town.
Day 2 – Exploring Hakone
You’ll have plenty of options today – you could ride the railway, take a boat trip on Ashino-ko Lake, visit the impressive Hakone Shrine or some of the many museums – it’s totally up to you! There are also some great hiking trails if you feel like escaping the crowds. After a full day of exploring you can relax in one of the town’s many Onsen; baths heated by volcanic hot-springs.
The town has lots of great places to eat and drink, so as evening draws in you can find yourself a nice spot to watch the world go by whilst filling up on delicious Japanese cuisine. We can recommend The Gyoza Centre for traditional Japanese dumplings.
Just over an hour’s drive away is the peaceful Lake Kawaguchiko, which is one of the Fuji Five Lakes, and one of the most accessible spots for iconic views of Mount Fuji. Here, we can arrange for you to go on a guided cycling tour, where you’ll pedal along the shore and visit two spiritual sites along the way. If you’d like to get out on the water, we can arrange for you to explore the lake by canoe, giving you incredible views of Mount Fuji reflected in the water. Speak to your travel specialist for more information.
Day 3 – Departure
After a well-deserved sleep, you’ll check out of your hotel and travel on to your next destination.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
At the Foot of Fuji Standard Upgrade
For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our Standard version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-sized trip select our Standard option below.
Lake Kawaguchiko - canoeing
For a different view of Mount Fuji, you can hire a canoe and paddle across the serene waters of Lake Kawaguchiko, where reflections of the iconic landscape shimmer in front of you. Take a picnic lunch and take some time to soak in the peaceful surroundings, slowing the pace and enjoying the moment on the water.
Lake Kawaguchiko - cycling tour
Explore the beautiful natural surroundings of Lake Kawaguchiko by bicycle. Alongside a friendly guide, you’ll pedal along the lakeshore paths, catching sight of the iconic Mount Fuji in the distance, and learning about the spiritual history of the local shrines and temples and why they’re so important to the people of Japan.
Mt Fuji – Eco‑Glamping Adventure
Fancy a unique place to stay? Then choose this glamping experience among the rice fields at the foot of Mount Fuji as an alternative to the module mentioned above. Your host, Masa – an experienced sustainability expert – returned to his home region after many years in international ecotourism to establish this small eco‑camp. Here, you sleep in a spacious glamping tent with comfortable beds, where the luxury lies in simplicity: cooking outdoors with local ingredients, relaxing in a hammock, and reading on your private wooden deck. During your stay, you will join a local guide on an easy hike through an ancient forest at the foot of Mount Fuji and to the Shiraito Waterfalls, followed by cosy campfire moments beneath a breathtaking star‑filled sky.