Shinjuku Day Tour: Hakone Hydrangea Train and Lunch Buffet

Discover the Beauty of Early Summer in Hakone

Immerse yourself in the enchanting early summer vibes of Hakone, where the landscape is adorned with hydrangeas during Japan's rainy season. A key attraction is the scenic journey aboard the Hakone Tozan Railway, affectionately referred to as the “Hydrangea Train,” with blooms so close to your window that you can nearly reach out and touch them. The prime viewing time shifts along the route from mid-June to mid-July, influenced by the elevation changes.

At Odawara Castle Park, recognized as one of Japan’s Top 100 Historical Parks, you can take in a stunning display of around 2,500 hydrangea bushes alongside 10,000 iris plants from late May to late June. The park’s landscape, featuring the castle tower and surrounding moats, creates a breathtaking seasonal setting.

Your visit also includes Hakone Shrine, a historic and esteemed spiritual destination situated amidst a verdant forest near Lake Ashi. This shrine is renowned for its blessings pertaining to good fortune, traffic safety, and the fulfillment of wishes.

For lunch, savor a popular buffet at Hakone Hotel Kowakien. The selection features an array of dishes, including roast beef sandwiches crafted by skilled chefs, fresh pizza baked with local ingredients, seafood rice bowls, and the hotel’s signature ramen. You will also find a free-flow of alcoholic and soft drinks available.

The tour incorporates leisure time around Hakone-Yumoto Station, where you can wander through a vibrant shopping street brimming with local delights such as kamaboko fish cakes, hot spring buns, sweets, and traditional crafts.

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.

Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Department Kanto Team

Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F
6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN

Tel: +81- 50-1748-5754

Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency

Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Department Kanto Team

Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F
6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN

Tel: +81- 80-9410-9390

Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Kenji Nagamine

The Tour Operations Manager is in charge of transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns about the explanations provided by the staff regarding this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the Tour Operations Manager listed above.

Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Travel on the renowned Hakone Tozan “Hydrangea Train” amid vibrant seasonal scenery
• Discover Odawara Castle Park featuring blooming hydrangeas and irises in the early summer
• Savor a lunch buffet at Hakone Hotel Kowakien with unlimited beverages
• Visit Hakone Shrine, a famous spiritual site located by Lake Ashi
• Leisure time in Hakone-Yumoto for local treats, souvenirs, and shopping

Itinerary

• Shinjuku (Depart at 8:20)
• Odawara Castle Park (Enjoy hydrangeas and irises in bloom / approx. 30–50 min)
• Hakone Shrine (Visit a famous lakeside power spot / approx. 30–50 min)
• Hakone Hotel Kowakien (Lunch buffet with all-you-can-drink / approx. 60–90 min)
• Gora Station Hakone Tozan Railway (Hydrangea Train ride / approx. 40 min) Hakone-Yumoto Station
• Hakone-Yumoto Station (Free time for strolling and shopping / approx. 30–45 min)
• Return to Shinjuku (Arrive around 18:20)

Price Details

Included

• Experience fees
• Lunch
• Japanese guide
• Air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

- This tour is a Japanese tour. Tour guide speaks Japanese only.

• The tour will depart at the scheduled time based on the staff’s judgment. Please be punctual and strictly observe the meeting time.

• The stated schedule and contents are subject to change depending on road and traffic conditions.

• Depending on the number of participants, a medium-sized or small-sized bus may be used.

• The bus is not equipped with a restroom.

• Smoking is prohibited on the bus. Seat reclining is generally not permitted (except on certain courses).

• No refunds will be provided if special benefits or inclusions are not used.

• If you have any food allergies, please inform the staff at the time of booking. We will remove the relevant ingredients where possible.

• If you require special arrangements, please notify us at the time of booking. (Additional charges may apply.) We will accommodate requests within reasonable limits and may ask you to submit written details regarding your condition.

• Lost items will be kept for two weeks after the tour ends. Perishable food items or goods that are difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.

• Participation with pets is not permitted.

• Bus seats will be assigned by our company.

• In case of emergency, you may be asked to share a seat with the tour conductor. Thank you for your understanding.

• For reservations made via the internet, all tour information will be sent by email. No documents will be mailed.

• Due to the enforcement of Japan’s “Work Style Reform Act” on April 1, 2019, limits have been placed on tour conductor working hours. Meal times during the tour will also serve as the tour conductor’s break time. Additionally, the tour conductor may stay at a different accommodation from guests. During free time, guests are generally responsible for their own activities.
• Lost items will be kept for up to two weeks after the end of the tour. However, perishable food items or goods that are difficult to store will be disposed of immediately. Thank you for your understanding.
• Requests for seating, hotel smoking/non-smoking preferences, or allergy accommodations may not always be fulfilled. In some cases, we may have to decline such requests in advance after explanation.

Purchase Notice

• The tour schedule is planned based on the average blooming season; however, the best viewing period may vary depending on weather conditions.
• The tour will operate once the required number of participants is reached, regardless of the flower viewing conditions.
• Seating on the Hakone Tozan Railway is non-reserved. During busy periods, you may need to stand. The boarding section may also be subject to change.

For children aged 1–2 riding the Hakone Tozan Railway, a fee of 230 yen per child must be paid on-site.

• The lunch menu is subject to change depending on ingredient availability.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 100% cancellation fee