Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Ticket to Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetland, Binoculars, Introductory Handout

Private transportation
Umbrella, Hiking Shoes (or Sneaker), Bottle of water

Overview

The tour I‘m offering is basically for nature-loving guests. The guests will walk around relatively flat areas as opposed to hiking steep mountains, so the guests can spend more time in appreciating the nature of Hakone with a certified professional nature guide. The nature in Hakone is very unique in its creatures and geological aspects. The guests will meet wild plants of the season some of which are endemic only this part of Japan and the world. Also, the guests will spot resident and migratory wild birds, insects, local fish, and if lucky mammals such as weasels, deer, foxes, raccoon dogs, and so on. During the tour, the guests are suggested to use binoculars that the guide will bring for each guest during the tour as it is very handy to spot creatures and see far-off landscapes for the unique geological features of Hakone. The tour will stimulate your sense of wonder as the nature in Hakone is much different from whererver you come from. Let's enjoy the nature in Hakone together!

Meeting points

Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
817 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan

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A bus line bound for the garden is very convenient for the guests. I'ill meet you at the gate of the garden. If you use a bus line bound for Togendai, pls. get off at the bus stop of Sengoku-Annaijo-Mae. The garden is less than 10 minute walk. I'ill meet you at this bus stop if you let me know.

End point

Togendai station
164-17 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan

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Togendai station is located at the northern shore of Lake Ashi. This location is very convenient for the guests as several means of transportation are available: public buses, sightseeing boats for Hakonemachi/Motohakone areas, the ropeway for Gora/Miyanoshita areas, and taxis as well.

Itinerary

Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands

Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands hosts 1700 wild plants including 200 marsh plants. Not only royal family member in Japan, but also visitors from famous gardens both in Japan and abroad such as Kew Garden in UK have visited the garden. Guests will meet wild flowers of the season, and other creatures such as insects, fish, and wild birds resident in the garden. After visiting the garden, we will walk to Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field. Total time includes visit to the garden and walk to the pampas field.

1 hour 30 minutes
Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields

Hakone Pampas Grass Field is one of the remaining pampas grass fields in Japan. Japanese used to use pampas grass for roofing the house, feeding livestock. Guests will get magnificent views of Sengokuhara and surrounding mountains, and silver waves of pampas grass in autumn. Guests wll also spot wild birds. After visiting the pampas field, we will take a short bus ride from the pampas grass field to Hakone Visitor Center. The total time includes bus ride to the visitor center.

40 minutes
Hakone Visitor Center

Hakone Visitor Center is a 'Must Visit' facility for the nature loving guests from abroad as introductory leaflets and short introductory videos in English are available. The center has a network of trails around the facility.After visiting the center, we will walk on the trails, some of which lead us to Tougendai station where the tour ends. While walking on the trails, the guests will meet wild plants, insects, wild birds, and if lucky, we may spot wild mamals such as deer, wild boars. The total time icludes trail walk to Togendai station.

1 hour 20 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

March 31100% refund

April 01No refund

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Extraordinary experience from an expert guide and HOST

Published on Dec, 2024

Yoshi's description of what to expect from this experience is as modest and humble as he. His knowledge of the area, both natural and man-made is deep and wide. Yoshi provided extraordinary communication before and during the experience. He treated me more like a host rather than a guide and ensured that I, a solo English speaking traveler, was able to get to/from my accommodations and provide advice that can't be extracted from a guide book. The walk was extraordinary not just for it's beauty but the deep knowledge of the area Yoshi was happy to provide (including a remarkable 'handout' with the plants, fauna, birds, critters we might see). He was well prepared, kind and thoughtful to an extreme and even provide binoculars with needed instructions! Lunching on soba noodles was a perfect touch (do learn to slurp as this shows appreciation) and the innumerable kindnesses that he gifted to me is a memory I will treasure.

Loved our nature walk

Published on Aug, 2024

We loved our gentle nature hike. What a kind and interesting guide we saw things we would never have seen. The boys really enjoyed this. Thank you and highly recommended.

Best Tour

Published on May, 2024

Hakone is a caldera including a big lake formed by a volcano. It features rich nature and many hot springs. It is accessible from Tokyo in an hour by train and cable car. The weather was rainy when we joined this walking tour, but the tour guide thought quickly and adjusted the route. So, we enjoyed walking in the nature and landscape. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Hakone. His explanations made our walking more enjoyable. It was a wonderful experience for us to visit where we would never have been able to visit on our own. Hakone Shisseikaen Garden was the best point to visit.

Great way to spend time in Hakone

Published on May, 2024

We had a wonderful experience walking in nature with our guide Mr.Yoshi, who is an expert in nature and history of Hakone. Although the weather was rainy, Mr.Yoshi changed a few courses to make it easier for us, and we actually loved walking in the fog that turned out to by dramatic and enjoyable to see. Also, the Sengokubara-Chaya (tea house) in front of the grass field was a cozy place and nice to stop by:) Definately recommend this tour if you want to experience nature in Hakone!

Highly recommend!!

Published on Nov, 2023

Great tour!! Yoshi is one of professional Guide of Hakone nature! Also he was very accommodating and friendly. I booked this private tour because I think if I want to feel this great Japan of real nature, I need someone who has a knowledge. This tour munched my needs, Guide knows not only animal and bird but also plants and history of strata. It was exciting for me to watch wild pheasant here.