Top 10 Bus Tours in Kanagawa Prefecture

Destination: Hakone.
Hike a section of the ancient forest-clad Tokaido Highway that links Tokyo with former capitals Kyoto and Osaka. Experience Amazake Chaya, one of the few remaining of hundreds of teahouses that lined the old Tokaido, Cedar Avenue with towering 400 year-old Japanese cedar patrolling both sides of the trail, and stunning views of Mt Fuji (weather permitting) from Yamanaka Castle Ruins, and more. Hakone Hachiri has been declared a Japan Heritage Area. Allow our guide to immerse you in the history, culture, and natural heritage of this ancient route.
Known For: Hakone Rail Tours, Hakone Hiking Tours, Hakone Historical Tours, Hakone Culture, Hakone Bus Tours, Hakone Full-day Tours, Hakone Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Hakone.
You will hike around 8km in this trip and visit Lake Ashi, the Hachiri heritage path, Yamanaka Castle Ruins, Genbe River. The transportation between the sites is either on foot or by local bus. The guide will give you background of this historical part of Japan. You will traverse the Hakone Mountain like Edo period travellers and see Mt Fuji from different angles while you walk if weather permits. Hakone Hachiri is a Japan Heritage where you can experience how people traveled during Edo period (17th century). It is a part of the Old Tokaido Highway including the steep slope of Hakone mountains. Our Hakone Hachiri tour starts from Hakone Yumoto. We hike and take the bus to visit Amasake Tea House and walk on the cobble stone path to Lake Ashi where we will see the lake, Mt Fuji and the Torii gate of Hakone Shrine. After lunch near the Hakone Checkpoint, we take a bus to skip the temporally closed part and then resume the walk towards Mishima. Mishima Station is our ending point.
Known For: Hakone Full-day Tours, Hakone Walking Tours, Hakone Hiking Tours, Hakone Nature Walks, Hakone Historical Tours, Hakone Small Group, Hakone Bus Tours, Hakone Culture.
Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Hakone.
This tour involves 4-5 hour hiking in Hakone (about 8-9km) and you need to be fit to complete it. You will traverse the outer rim of Hakone caldera and enjoy lunch and onsen in this experience. The 90-min ascent up to the mountain top has an elevation gain of 500 meter. Then the 2.5 hour ridge walk gives you a panoramic view of Hakone area (. As you walk through the bamboo field, you will hear the birds singing and see sakura in spring, red leaves in autumn and step on the powdered snow in deep winter. After the ridge walk, you will go down the mountain in 30 minutes and reach Sengokuhara. Then lunch at local Japanese restaurant. Onsen follows for relaxation. If the weather is good, you can see Mt Fuji most of the time while you are on the ridge walk. Even when Mt Fuji is hiding behind the clouds, you still have a view of Miyagino and Sengokuhara in this traverse mountain hike. We go by chartered taxi to the trailhead. Transportation cost is not included in the tour price.
Known For: Hakone Small Group, Hakone Walking Tours, Hakone Adventure Tours, Hakone Full-day Tours, Hakone Bus Tours, Hakone Nature Walks, Hakone Hiking Tours.

Destination: Hakone.
You will hike 2-3 hours along the old Tokaido highway some on cobbled paths and some on forest trails between Hakone Yumoto and Lake Ashi. Some part of this path is off-the-beaten track and we normally have the forest for ourselves. This part of the Hachiri has the best preserved cobbled path and more primitive forests. You will hike past the wood crafting village of Hakone - Hatajuku and we skip the steepest part of the trail by bus and reach a teahouse that has a history of 400 years. After an energising amasake, we will continue our hike to Lake Ashi where if you are lucky, you can have a picture with Mt Fuji and the lake view. The Hakone checkpoint is our last stop where you will understand the significance of Hakone in the history of Japan. At the end of the tour, you can then catch a bus or a ferry (pirate ship) to your next destination at around 1pm.
Known For: Hakone Half-day Tours, Hakone Bus Tours, Hakone Small Group, Hakone Nature and Wildlife Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Odawara.
In this tour, you will start from my hometown, Minamiashigara 神奈川県南足柄市. 1) pick up at Odawara Station at 9am 2) go to the temple with 600 years old history by train and bus 3) forest bath in the path up the temple with the centuries old cedar and cypress trees along the way 4) visit the temple with the folklores being told 5) lunch at the nearby temple cafe 6) onsen (hot spring) near the temple, the facility is famous for healing your body and soul 湯冶温泉. 7) finish at Odawara station. Please note that the tour price doesn’t include lunch, (around 2000 yen), transportation fee or onsen fee (around 2000yen). Lunch could be at a Japanese tea house within the temple or in the onsen facility. Please bring comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes for walking in the forest. There’s luggage storage in Odawara station which you can use. Meeting point: Beck’s Coffee, 3Fl of Odawara station Ending point of this tour: Odawara station
Known For: Odawara Small Group, Odawara Walking Tours, Odawara Half-day Tours, Odawara Bus Tours, Odawara Top Product, Odawara Day Trips, Odawara Nature Walks, Odawara Hiking Tours.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Hakone.
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!
Known For: Hakone Bus Tours, Hakone Sustainable Tours, Hakone Half-day Tours, Hakone Eco Tours, Hakone Hiking Tours, Hakone Small Group, Hakone Nature and Wildlife Tours, Hakone Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Shizuoka.
This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Hakone's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Join us to visit the beautiful mountain resort town of Hakone. Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. Try the area’s famous black-boiled eggs; turned black and infused with the minerals from the spring. Ride the ropeway down the mountain to Lake Ashinoko for a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Sail across the lake to visit the Torii gate by the Kuzuryu shrine to the area’s 9-headed dragon deity. If you are an art fan, try visiting one of the many art museums in Hakone.
Known For: Shizuoka Trolley Tours , Shizuoka Car Tours, Shizuoka Half-day Tours, Shizuoka Private Sightseeing Tours, Shizuoka Cable Car Tours, Shizuoka Top Product, Shizuoka Bus Tours, Shizuoka Private and Luxury, Shizuoka Nature and Wildlife Tours.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Kamakura.
Explore Kamakura on a private 3-hour tour guided by a professional photographer who will capture the highlights of your adventure. We will meet at JR Kamakura Station, East Exit, and take a bus to visit a Shinto shrine founded by Kamakura’s first shogun. As you stroll through the picturesque streets of the old town, you will soak in Kamakura’s authentic atmosphere. You will also visit a temple famous for its bamboo grove, as well as a Zen temple where you can enjoy a cup of traditional green tea. This unique tour allows you not only to discover iconic and hidden spots in Kamakura, but also to capture meaningful memories with expert guidance from your photographer to help you make the most of your camera. As a bonus, within 72 hours after the tour, you will receive 10 professionally edited photos, perfect for preserving your memories of Kamakura.
Known For: Kamakura Cultural Tours, Kamakura Bus Tours, Kamakura New Product, Kamakura Half-day Tours, Kamakura Historical Tours, Kamakura Private Sightseeing Tours, Kamakura Private and Luxury, Kamakura Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Kamakura.
You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This tour is a tour using public transportation. The destinations of the tour include Hase-dera Temple, Kotokuin, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Hotoku Temple (bamboo forest). For details of the destination, you can look at the what to expect section of this web page. You will meet the guide at JR Kamakura Station west exit ticket gate and the tour will begin. The tour also ends at JR Kamakura Station.
Known For: Kamakura Historical Tours, Kamakura Rail Tours, Kamakura Full-day Tours, Kamakura Bus Tours, Kamakura Private and Luxury, Kamakura Cultural Tours, Kamakura Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 6 hours and a half.

Destination: Kamakura.
Kamakura used to be a center of politics in the 12th century. There are many historical places from that period. There are lots of shrines and temples. We use public transportation to visit sites. Since we are using public transportation to get around the area, we may be able to visit 3 or 4 spots. I will arrange the itinerary depending on your interests and needs.
Known For: Kamakura Historical Tours, Kamakura Rail Tours, Kamakura Full-day Tours, Kamakura Bus Tours, Kamakura Cultural Tours, Kamakura Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 7 hours.