Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The tour I‘m offering is basically for nature-loving guests. The guests will walk around relatively flat areas as opposed to hiking steep mountains, so the guests can spend more time in appreciating the nature of Hakone with a certified professional nature guide. The nature in Hakone is very unique in its creatures and geological aspects. The guests will meet wild plants of the season some of which are endemic only this part of Japan and the world. Also, the guests will spot resident and migratory wild birds, insects, local fish, and if lucky mammals such as weasels, deer, foxes, raccoon dogs, and so on. During the tour, the guests are suggested to use binoculars that the guide will bring for each guest during the tour as it is very handy to spot creatures and see far-off landscapes for the unique geological features of Hakone.
The tour will stimulate your sense of wonder as the nature in Hakone is much different from whererver you come from. Let's enjoy the nature in Hakone together!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands hosts 1700 wild plants including 200 marsh plants. Not only royal family member in Japan, but also visitors from famous gardens both in Japan and abroad such as Kew Garden in UK have visited the garden. Guests will meet wild flowers of the season, and other creatures such as insects, fish, and wild birds resident in the garden. After visiting the garden, we will walk to Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field. Total time includes visit to the garden and walk to the pampas field.
Hakone Pampas Grass Field is one of the remaining pampas grass fields in Japan. Japanese used to use pampas grass for roofing the house, feeding livestock. Guests will get magnificent views of Sengokuhara and surrounding mountains, and silver waves of pampas grass in autumn. Guests wll also spot wild birds. After visiting the pampas field, we will take a short bus ride from the pampas grass field to Hakone Visitor Center. The total time includes bus ride to the visitor center.
What‘s Included
Ticket to Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetland, Binoculars, Introductory Handout
Private transportation
Umbrella, Hiking Shoes (or Sneaker), Bottle of water
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Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking experience in Hakone
Selina B,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even though it unfortunately rained on the day of our tour, we had a really lovely morning with Yoshi in Hakone. He told us a lot about the region and the natural surroundings and was always up for a joke. He was also very well prepared and gave each of us a small bag containing wet wipes, a mask, tissues, and a trash bag—that was very thoughtful. Thank you so much, Yoshi, for the wonderful experience.
Great tour! Fun & peaceful
Armando S,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoshi is a great tourguide with passion for Hakone and its flora/fauna. We had some great laughs too, genuinely a nice person. The weather was rather unfortunate with lots of rain and wind, but we still enjoyed it! After all our time here was limited and we wanted to use it properly, which we definitely did with this tour. Thanks Yoshi!
Hakone Nature Walk
richard r,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice serene experience walking in the botanical garden with Yoshi. He was very informative and enjoyable.
10/10 Great Tour
Davis H,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yoshi-san was a great tour guide and friend. If you want to see Hakone from a locals perspective then don’t hesitate to book this tour!
Highlight of our trip!
juliaannac,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience! Went with my family and had a delightful private tour with Mr. Yoshi who was so passionate about the ecosystem of Hakone. Highlight of our trip to Japan! Very peaceful and gorgeous sights!
Review of Nature Walk
Curiosity30145219770,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Review of Nature Walk I’m glad to book Mr Yoshi as a guide to the Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands. It was a surprising find as I had not read or heard about it on most of ads. Pampas grass field, which is 10 min away gets more publicity. I’m glad to have a guide to explain the flora and geography of hakone. Otherwise I would walk around with no recognition what I’m seeing. Mr Yoshi is knowledgeable about the flora and guides in English. I learned about the Japanese maple, how to tell it is maple species, thistles, beauty berries, burnet, skunk cabbage, mountain chrysanthemums, and other small plants and flowers. Coming from the tropics, it’s a good intro to flora in this area. The walk has nice views. I wonder why not more tourists know this place. After a walk to the pampas field, we went to Hakone Visitor centre for a video before end of walk. The visitor has trails which if you have time you can explore more.
English speaking guide is knowledgeable about the Hakone area
feili m,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was well informed of the plants, birds, and various creatures in the Hakone area. The guide was also willing to assist with instructions on how to get to the meeting point from the Tokyo area. I would recommend this tour.
It was interesting to know what you didn't know.
Passport43767971852,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather was nice and therefore it was very hot, but he showed me the highlights now. At the Wet Flower Garden, we talked about not only flowers, but also the characteristics of trees, which fruits we can eat, and many other insects we see. It was interesting to hear about the characteristics of the land in Hakone and the surrounding mountains. Perhaps because of the heat, he heard the birds but could not find them, and wished he could see them next time.
Amazing tour
439viridianam,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour allowed me to get to know Hakone in a unique way. Yoshi takes you through nature to get to know the flora and fauna of the place. He is a very friendly person with a lot of knowledge of the area, he also supports you at all times giving you instructions on how to move around Hakone to get to the meeting place. No doubt if you come to Hakone you can not miss this tour.
Extraordinary experience from an expert guide and HOST
Z1026CAjanac,Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoshi's description of what to expect from this experience is as modest and humble as he. His knowledge of the area, both natural and man-made is deep and wide. Yoshi provided extraordinary communication before and during the experience. He treated me more like a host rather than a guide and ensured that I, a solo English speaking traveler, was able to get to/from my accommodations and provide advice that can't be extracted from a guide book. The walk was extraordinary not just for it's beauty but the deep knowledge of the area Yoshi was happy to provide (including a remarkable 'handout' with the plants, fauna, birds, critters we might see). He was well prepared, kind and thoughtful to an extreme and even provide binoculars with needed instructions! Lunching on soba noodles was a perfect touch (do learn to slurp as this shows appreciation) and the innumerable kindnesses that he gifted to me is a memory I will treasure.
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