Our tour guide, Belle, provided enthusiastic and professional commentary on each tourist attraction, offering warm service and attentive care to every member of the group. In Hakone, we boarded a pirate ship to admire the harmony between the land and the lake, then disembarked and took a cable car to enjoy the changing vegetation and the magnificent rolling mountains. Arriving at Owakudani, the air was filled with the natural smell of sulfur. Before us lay the landscape left by a volcano thousands of years ago, telling the story of how years of accumulated energy erupted a millennium ago. It resembled a magnified version of Xiaoyoukeng in Taipei, Taiwan, giving us a deeper understanding of how scorching the magma underground was and how nature itself shaped the land. Finally, we visited Enoshima, located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It's a land-connected island with a circumference of 4km and an elevation of 60m. The road leading to Enoshima Shrine is lined with streets selling seafood barbecue, local specialties, sweets, and souvenirs. As you ascend the steps, the Ejima Shrine comes into view. Following local customs, I scooped up some natural water to purify myself, then offered prayers before entering the shrine, thanking everyone who had helped me along the way, and praying for the health and safety of everyone, my friends, and myself! 🐳💖🌈
Since I only had three days and two nights in Tokyo and wanted to see Mount Fuji, I booked this tour. Thank you to our guide, Xiaoyu, who shared a lot about Japanese culture and history on the tour bus, using both Chinese and English. I was so happy to be able to see Mount Fuji. The meeting point was easy to find, right at Tokyo Station. After the day tour, we could also explore the underground shopping mall.
Don't expect sunshine all the time, the weather is always likely to change.
Our tour guide David explained everything to us like why certain measures were taken for my trip as the morning weather was against us. I would totally book from them again. The only real issue was that mandarin was what our tour guide spoke more since the majority understood mandarin. English language they struggle a bit but they try their best to accommodate the English only speakers.
The overall vibes places we went to were fun, and Fuji San even gave us a glimpse despite the terrible fog.
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Owakudani Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Owakudani year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 11.8–18.9°C, mild but rainy, especially in April. Common activities: Hiking (be aware of weather changes), onsen experience. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): Average 22.8–27.9°C, hot and humid, frequent rainfall from June to August, pay attention to sun protection and rain. Common activities: Onsen, enjoying volcanic views. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear, hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 19.0–26.1°C, comfortable climate, rainfall gradually decreases. Common activities: Hiking, viewing autumn leaves (in some areas). Recommended clothing: Comfortable long-sleeved clothing, light jacket.