Castle city to Hakone with a local
Experience hosted by Satoshi&Miho
4 hours
Up to 10 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
Are you going to Hakone?
Then, this tour from Odawara to Hakone should be an interesting option for you to make your journey to Hakone enjoyable and memorable.
Odawara is known as an entrance to Hakone and famous for Odawara castle (closest castle from Tokyo) and its surrounding park. However, the city has a lot of hidden attractiveness behind the landmark, and we will go find them.
In this tour, I will show you my favourite walking route which makes you possible to experience the local life and culture / history of this Japanese castle city.
We will meet at Odawara station and take a walk together to find traditional Japanese architecture, cozy temples, local beach, fishing port, and traditional foods/sweets shops popular among locals.
I can arrange to get your luggage delivered to your hotel by the evening, so you can leave your luggege, go out to Japanese castle city, enjoy sightseeing and Japanese food, and finally get to your final destination, Hakone.
Other things to note
I can arrange the course depending on your interest, physical strength, time allowed, etc. Please feel free to tell me your plan.
I can also show you how to get to your hotel/guesthouse if needed.
Then, this tour from Odawara to Hakone should be an interesting option for you to make your journey to Hakone enjoyable and memorable.
Odawara is known as an entrance to Hakone and famous for Odawara castle (closest castle from Tokyo) and its surrounding park. However, the city has a lot of hidden attractiveness behind the landmark, and we will go find them.
In this tour, I will show you my favourite walking route which makes you possible to experience the local life and culture / history of this Japanese castle city.
We will meet at Odawara station and take a walk together to find traditional Japanese architecture, cozy temples, local beach, fishing port, and traditional foods/sweets shops popular among locals.
I can arrange to get your luggage delivered to your hotel by the evening, so you can leave your luggege, go out to Japanese castle city, enjoy sightseeing and Japanese food, and finally get to your final destination, Hakone.
Other things to note
I can arrange the course depending on your interest, physical strength, time allowed, etc. Please feel free to tell me your plan.
I can also show you how to get to your hotel/guesthouse if needed.
Are you going to Hakone?
Then, this tour from Odawara to Hakone should be an interesting option for you to make your journey to Hakone enjoyable and memorable.
Odawara is known as an entrance to Hakone and famous for Odawara castle (closest castle from Tokyo) and its surrounding park. However, the city has a lot of hidden attractiveness behind the landmark, and we will go find them.
In this tour, I will show you my favourite walki…
Then, this tour from Odawara to Hakone should be an interesting option for you to make your journey to Hakone enjoyable and memorable.
Odawara is known as an entrance to Hakone and famous for Odawara castle (closest castle from Tokyo) and its surrounding park. However, the city has a lot of hidden attractiveness behind the landmark, and we will go find them.
In this tour, I will show you my favourite walki…
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I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter who love planning and showing people nice places. I am happy to help visitors to Japan to have memorable experiences.
I like going out, finding new places, and eating local specialities, and I love my city, Odawara.
I often enjoy a small jogging trip in my city, and I now know a lot of nice spots, food shops / restaurants along my jogging course in Odawara.
I hope I can share the fun experience and lovelyness of my city with you.
I like going out, finding new places, and eating local specialities, and I love my city, Odawara.
I often enjoy a small jogging trip in my city, and I now know a lot of nice spots, food shops / restaurants along my jogging course in Odawara.
I hope I can share the fun experience and lovelyness of my city with you.
Where you'll be
Odawara Castle, a landmark of the city, will be the first spot to visit. I can help you find season's flowers and best photo spots in the big park.
Then, we will take a walk to see various sides of the city; a shrine, temples, bakery, traditional sweets shop, local beach, and fishing port. The location near the sea and historical background makes the city unique.
On the way to and in Hakone, we will also stop by food stores to taste local food.
Then, we will take a walk to see various sides of the city; a shrine, temples, bakery, traditional sweets shop, local beach, and fishing port. The location near the sea and historical background makes the city unique.
On the way to and in Hakone, we will also stop by food stores to taste local food.
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 10 guests of all ages can attend.
What to bring
walking shoes / sneakers
some money (JPY) for eating and shopping + delivery cost of your luggage if desired (about 1500JPY)
some money (JPY) for eating and shopping + delivery cost of your luggage if desired (about 1500JPY)