We parked our car at Sounzan and took the ropeway to Owakudani. Once we crossed the mountain, the scenery changed dramatically, and the passengers all cheered at the sight of Owakudani, which was yellowed by sulfur, spreading out below us.
This airport pick-up and half-day car rental package is so convenient! No need to drag your luggage to the hotel to drop it off first. You can go straight to the hotel after playing for half a day, saving time and energy. Thumbs up!
I was so lucky to have Xia, a Chinese-speaking driver, as hiring a car made the trip so easy. He worked tirelessly from Tokyo to pick us up from our hotel in Kawaguchiko early in the morning, and we drove for over an hour to the 5th Station's Onaka-dori trail, enjoying the beautiful scenery halfway up the mountain. Although our time at the outlet was limited, we still managed to buy what we wanted. Xia was very polite and warm, drove steadily, and avoided traffic jams so we could get back to Tokyo on time. Thank you!
Affordable price, avoids Tokyo's notoriously difficult traffic and congestion, allows for easy travel, and the driver can offer sightseeing suggestions – a great option.
The driver was very friendly and provided excellent service, and the itinerary went very smoothly. The driving was smooth and comfortable, and the overall experience was very good. I was very satisfied with this chartered car trip!
I was a little worried because there weren't many reviews, but customer service responded quickly and completely, and they informed me that the driver was a native Chinese speaker. The vehicle was an Alphard fourth generation. There were mountain roads, but the car was very stable, and I didn't get carsick. The driver was also very friendly. Overall, the trip was quite comfortable. I would definitely use this service again if I have the chance!
Our guide this time was Yuan Yang, and we also had a very handsome driver. Our first stop was Hakone, where we saw Hakone Shrine and the floating torii gates. We then took a pirate ship to Togendai Port, followed by a cable car to Owakudani. Along the way, we smelled sulfur and ate the legendary black eggs (4 for 500 yen). After that, we had lunch and did some shopping (it felt like the merchants were cooperating with us). The Japanese are really good at marketing; they can drive you crazy. Both the product appearance and the product itself were excellent. In the afternoon, we went to Oshino Hakkai, which is said to be a village of longevity, but things there were very expensive. Finally, we went to Lake Yamanaka to see the white geese. There were so many of them, but they were very fierce and wary of people. The day trip was quite tiring, but it saved us a lot of time.
Spring (March–May): Average 11.8–18.9°C, mild and comfortable climate, but with relatively high rainfall and frequent cloudy and rainy days. Common activities: Flower viewing (such as mountain cherry blossoms and azaleas), hot spring bathing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): Average 22.8–27.9°C, warm and humid, with relatively high rainfall, especially in June. Common activities: Hiking, sightseeing at Lake Ashi, riding the Hakone Ropeway, experiencing hot springs. Recommended clothing: Breathable short-sleeved clothing, light long pants, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): Average 19.0–26.1°C, pleasantly cool, with more sunny days. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hot spring bathing, hiking, enjoying the natural beauty of Hakone. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 6.2–8.4°C, cold and dry, with occasional snowfall. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, enjoying snow scenery (depending on snowfall), indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, scarf, hat, gloves.
Weather in Hakone
Annual average temperature: approx. 17°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2182 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June
Hakone weather by month
Month
Temperature (°C)
Rainfall (mm)
January
6.2°C
43.1
February
7.5°C
109.2
March
11.8°C
191.3
April
16.2°C
234
May
18.9°C
262.2
June
22.8°C
346.2
July
27.9°C
198.4
August
27.9°C
227.1
September
26.1°C
242.3
October
19°C
152.5
November
14.7°C
137.1
December
8.4°C
38.8
7-day weather forecast for Hakone
11/3
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
17.2°C/10.5°C
11/4
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
13.4°C/11.8°C
11/5
Thursday
Moderate rain
19.2°C/11.9°C
11/6
Friday
Sunny
21.7°C/11.9°C
11/7
Saturday
Sunny
16.6°C/8.7°C
11/8
Sunday
Overcast
12.7°C/9.6°C
11/9
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
12.3°C/9.2°C
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