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Hakone & Mt. Fuji, Japan

Hakone & Mt. Fuji, Japan

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Hakone is a mountainous resort town in Kanagawa Prefecture, roughly 80 km southwest of Tokyo, sitting within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It is best known for its dramatic views of Mt. Fuji — Japan's iconic 3,776-metre stratovolcano and the country's highest peak — along with its open-air hot spring baths (onsen), volcanic landscapes, and Lake Ashi. Travellers come to hike or climb Mt. Fuji (the official climbing season runs July to early September), ride the scenic Hakone Ropeway, and soak in ryokan-style onsen culture. The area is a popular escape from Tokyo for those looking to combine natural scenery, Japanese tradition, and outdoor adventure in a compact region.

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Hakone & Mt. Fuji, Japan
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Hakone & Mt. Fuji, Japan · 3 days

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Hakone Discovery: Gateway to Mt. Fuji — Self-Launched 3 Days

A self-launched version of Bamba Travel's 3-day Hakone Discovery trip. The commercial tour essentially bundles one thing: the Hakone Free Pass plus two nights of accommodation — everything else (ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, Tozan Railway, buses) is already included in that pass. So you can simply buy the Hakone Free Pass yourself at Odakyu Shinjuku Station (2-day version from Shinjuku, ~¥6,100 / ~£32) and book two nights in a Hakone-Yumoto guesthouse or hostel. You then follow exactly the same route independently, at your own pace, and for roughly half the price of the packaged tour. Costs below are approximate 2026 backpacker rates in GBP.

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~£175

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