Okuniwa,Mt. Fuji, Narusawa Village,

Yamanashi refecture

埼玉県埼玉県

長野県長野県

新潟県新潟県 福島県福島県

栃木県栃木県

群馬県群馬県

茨城県茨城県

JR Chuo Line

Tokaido ShinkansenKanagawa

Prefecture

TokyoYamanashi Prefecture

Chiba Prefecture

KawaguchikoStation

Yoshida Route5th Station

Ōtsuki Station

Mishima Station

Hakone-YumotoStation

Ōshima

Tokyo StationShinjuku Station

Fujinomiya Route5th Station

Sengokuhara, Lake Ashi, Ōwakudani, Motohakone

From islands on the Pacific Ocean to the sacred Mt. Fuji : An iconic landscape that inspired a civilizationWith Mt. Fuji located at its north end, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park consists of various volcanic landforms andhot springs where major tectonic plates squeeze together, stretching to diverse coastlines and islands, making it acomprehensive representation of many of the natural wonders of Japan.Mt. Fuji is not just the highest peak in the archipelago but is an integral part of Japanese culture and famousworldwide as a symbol of the country. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park comprises of four regions: the Mt. Fujiregion, which includes its surrounding lakes, ponds, and plateaus surrounding the mountain; the Hakone region,which has been renowned as an onsen spa destination for many centuries; the Izu Peninsula region, which featuresthe Amagi Mountain Range and diverse coastlines; and the Izu Island region, which consists of volcanic islandsincluding those where active volcanic activity has been observed to the present day.The region around Mt. Fuji is known as a haven for wild birds, and visitors can observe coral colonies anddolphins.Mt. Fuji’s exquisite profi le has been a source of admiration since ancient times, leading to the development oftraditions of mountain worship. Its value as a source of Japanese religious and aesthetic consciousness has beenwidely recognized and was designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site in June, 2013. Located close to theTokyo area, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park has the most visitors of any national park in Japan.

Access routes are given as examples. Times indicated for each route section are approximate only. For more details, please visit the counters or websites of the transportation providers.

Approx. 70 min by Tokaido Shinkansen Train, bus, etc.Mishima

StationFujinomiya Entrance 5th

Train, bus, ropeway, etc.Approx. 90 min

by Odakyu Romance CarSengokuhara,

Lake Ashi, Ōwakudani, Motohakone

Hakone-Yumoto Station

Shinjuku Station

Approx. 80 min on the JR Chuo Line

Approx. 45 min on the Fujikyuko Line Bus, etc.Otsuki

StationTokyo Station

Kawaguchiko Station

Yoshida Entrance 5th

■Access

1 Jōren Falls at the Amagi mountains, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture　2 Nagao Pass, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture / Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture　3 Nanbara Senjōjiki Coast at Hachijō Island, Hachijō Town, Tokyo　4 Ōtago Coast, Nishiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture　5 Owakudani, Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture　6Aokigahara Jukai, Kawaguchiko Town /Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture　7 Kengamine at the peak of Mt. Fuji　8 Fuji cherry (Prunus incisa)

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[Mt. Fuji, Izu Islands] Please contact the each provider directly.[Hakone] Hakone DMO　 Phone 0460-85-5700　 E-mail https://www.hakone.or.jp/776　U R L https://www.hakone.or.jp/ [Izu Peninsula] Izu Peninsula Geo Guide Association　 Phone 0558-74-5423　E-mail izugeoguideadm@gmail.com　 U R L http://www.izugeoguide.org/

■Information counter

JRShinkansen

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National park area

Private railway

Shin-FujiStation

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On this forest and countryside cycling tour with Mt. Fuji in the background, you can scoop spring water from Mt. Fuji’s foothills, visit a sake brewery that uses the water, and admire the Shiraito Falls during the spring, summer, and autumn seasons while in winter, you can visit a historic temple. For lunch, enjoy hand-made soba buckwheat noodles and tempura made from locally-grown vegetables. In the summer, you can bask in a river where Mt. Fuji’s spring water fl ows and make your own snow cone.

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Activity

01Cycle through the forested satoyama landscape and countryside paddy fields with Mt. Fuji in the background. Enjoy the Shiraito Falls, a World Heritage site, visit a sake brewery, and feel the regional history while interacting with local people. Cycle through the woods and rice fi elds in the countryside of Mt. Fuji’s foothills

Season All year round　Time required Approx. 300 min　Fee Adults and children: 18,500 yen (tax not

included) 　*We can accommodate 2 to 10 people　*Participants need to be 145 cm or taller and aged 10 and over　Inquiries En-Ya Mt. Fuji EcotoursPhone 070-2210-8266　 E-mail info@ecologic.or.jpU R L https://www.mtfujiecotours.com/

Lake Motosu is a constituent part of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage site. The most transparent of the Fuji Five Lakes, features rustic scenery and lush greenery, depending on the season. The scenery depicted on the current Japanese thousand-yen note represents that of Lake Motosu. We off er various activities, during which you can appreciate the many features of Lake Motosu.

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04Delight in canoeing on crystal clear Lake Motosu. Activities include SUP, snorkeling, mountain biking, trekking, and even gold dust hunting, and trekking.Enjoy a tour on Lake Motosu, the purest lake among the Fuji Five Lakes

Season End of April to mid NovemberTime required Approx. 120 minFee Adults and children (elementary students

and over): 5,800 yen, infants: 1,000 yen; groups (10 to 30 people): adults and children: 3,500 yenInquiries Lake Motosu Activity CenterPhone 080-8746-8622 (Japanese only)E-mail eco-motosuko@fujikawa.or.jpU R L http://eco-motosuko.jp (Japanese)

http://kouan-motosuko.com/en/ (English)

Take a relaxing stroll around the various spring water spots in the area. The tour includes a visit to Jinba Waterfall, which is connected to Minamoto-no Yoritomo, fi rst shōgun of the Kamakura period (12-14c). Our cooking classes are also popular, using ingredients obtained from the vast skirts of Mt. Fuji which owes its bounty to spring water.

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02Relish the traditional satoyama activity program prepared by local people in a village abundant with clear spring water. Indulge yourself in the local way of life through activities such as Japanese horseradish wasabi cultivation and trout farming.Savor the bountiful natural spring water in Inokashira village

Season Early April to early DecemberTime required Approx. 240 minFee Adults: 4,000 yen, children: 2,000 yen;

foreign tourists: adults: 6,000 yen, children: 3,000 yen*Groups (up to 25 people): same prices *Minimum number of participants: 2Inquiries Whole Earth Nature SchoolPhone 0544-66-0152 (Japanese only)E-mail info@wens.gr.jpU R L https://www.facebook.com/inokashiraku/

Hakone Hachiri Route is registered as a Japan Heritage site. Once well-known from a popular folk song, the road still retains the cobblestone pavement and avenue of giant Cryptomeria cedars that were established in the Edo period(17-19c). In this hiking tour, you will fi rst visit Hatajuku, the birthplace of Yosegi-zaiku, (wooden mosaic work) and the Amasake Chaya (Japanese teahouse), established four centuries ago, after which, you will walk along the banks of Lake Ashi for a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji, pass through Onshi Hakone Park that covers the site of the old Hakone Detached Palace, and then head for the old Hakone Sekisho checkpoint.

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Activity

05Hiking along the Japan Heritage site “Hakone Hachiri Route” for a nostalgic Edo experience:, Head to Hakone Sekisho via the banks of Lake Ashi and other scenic paths and enjoy Hakone’s vibrant nature, history, and culture to the fullest.Walk 400 years of history along the Old Tōkaidō and Hakone Pass

Season All year round　Time required 330 min　 Fee Adults and children (elementary students and over): 8,500 yen; groups (7 to 16 people): adults and children: 7,500 yen *Minimum number of participants: 4 *Children younger than elementary school age cannot participate　 Inquiries Explore HakoneE-mail shin@explore-hakone.com　 U R L https://explore-hakone.com

Mt. Fuji is not only considered to be one of Japan’s most beautiful mountains, but has also been revered as a sacred volcano where the deities reside, and worship can be seen to the present day. The northwestern slope of Mt. Fuji is home to a virgin forest known as Aokigahara Jukai, or “sea of trees,” which formed after a volcanic eruption 1,200 years ago. Experience for yourself the perspective on nature and culture held by the Japanese people, who have found religious and spiritual meaning in climbing Mt. Fuji and praying to the sun at the mountain.

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03Be awed by the spectacular scenery of mystical trees and caves in the virgin forest of Aokigahara. Feel for yourself the Japanese people ’s connection with nature and its important place in Japanese culture. Aokigahara Jukai Nature Tour ̶learn about Mt. Fuji and the impact of the nature on the culture of the Japanese people

Season All year round　Time required Approx. 180 minFee Foreign tourists: adults and children:

11,000 yen　 Inquiries Fujisantozan School GorikiPhone 0555-24-1032 (Japanese only)E-mail tour-y@fujitozan.jpU R L http://www.fujitozan.jp/tour/ (Japanese)

Ōwakudani was formed around 3000 years ago when Mt. Kami (Kamiyama), the highest peak of Hakone’s volcanic range, experienced a major collapse. Ōwakudani’s desolate landscape emits white fumes, off ering visitors a hint of this volcanic phenomenon. Visitors then proceed to the Hakone Sekisho checkpoint, an important site in the history of transport in the Edo period. Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone Sekisho is a gateway to the historic town of Hakone. Join this guided tour to visit sites that bear witness to the 400,000-year volcanic activity of Mt. Hakone, located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, by train, ropeway, and ship!

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06A story of 400,000 years of volcanic activity: follow our guide through an area full of natural history.Enjoy a volcanic experience in Hakone Geopark.Circular tour of Hakone Geopark (for international visitors only)

Season All year round　Time required Approx. 540 minFee Foreign tourists: adults: 4,600 yen, children: 1,000 yen

(travel fee)　*No fee for guiding; up to around 8,000 yen per guide required for actual expense　Inquiries Odawara Hakone SGG ClubE-mail ohsgg1@gmail.com　 U R L https://ohsgg.com

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Akan-Mashu

Shikotsu-Toya

Towada-Hachim

antaiSanrikuFukko

Bandai-Asahi

Nikko

Fuji-Hakone-Izu

Joshin’etsu Kogen

Chubu Sangaku

Ise-Shima

SetonaikaiDaisen-O

kiAshizuri-Uwakai

Aso-Kuju

Kirishim

a-Kinkow

anKeram

a Shoto

EN ZH Availablelanguages EN ZH Available languagesAdvance notice necessary Spring only Summer only Autumn only Winter onlyFIT For individual travelers GROUP For groups Active

(advanced) Active (beginner) Active Tradition/Culture Eat

Myoko-Togakushi renzan

In this tour, you will navigate a sea kayak and cruise on the sea to visit great scenic spots and sea caves illuminated by the ocean’s blue light in the Izu Peninsula Geopark. Your tour guide will teach you how to paddle, and the tour will only begin once you are confident handling a kayak, so complete beginners are welcome to participate. From your kayak, observe Izu Peninsula’s magnificent coastline created by undersea volcanoes from over 20 million years ago. Tours from July to September include snorkeling, off ering you a chance to enjoy both the above and underwater experience.

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07Tour the majestic scenic spots and blue sea caves in Izu Peninsula Geopark in a sea kayak. Beginners welcome! Frome the surface, enjoy the spectacular scenery created by undersea volcanoes.FirstSeakayak: a sea kayak tour around various geo-sites

Season All year round　Time required 360 min (including breaks)Fee Adults (junior high school students and

older): 11,500 yenInquiries SURFACE KayakGuideServicePhone 0558-62-2114　 E-mail mail@the-surface.comU R L www.the-surface.com/english.html

There will be a lesson and time to practice in the swimming area before setting off, so complete novices are welcome. After meeting the sea turtles during your snorkeling, you will board Captain Katsumaru’s boat for a relaxing cruise bound for a remote shore replete with ancient landforms that is only accessible by sea.

Activity

10A snorkeling tour where you can swim with sea turtles on Hachijō Island’s bathing coast:Cruise aboard a fishing boat to a hidden spot with ancient landforms, only accessible by sea. Swim with sea turtles and enjoy a relaxing cruise on a fi shing boat at Hachijō Island on the Snorkeling & Katsumaru Cruise.

Season July to AugustTime required 140 minFee Adults: 9,500 yen, children: 7,500 yen

*8 to 65 years old*We can accommodate 2 to 5 peopleInquiries Hachijo Island Nature Guide Service

“Shiinoki”Phone 04996-2-1879 (Japanese only)E-mail umiyama@hachijo-siinoki.comU R L https://www.hachijo-siinoki.com/ (Japanese)

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How have the people of Izu made the use of nature’s bounty? This is a geo-tour of industrial and scenic sites that tells that story. One the fi rst day, you will visit the Toi gold mine at the site of a geological transformation, and the Ugusu silica deposit that was formed by further metamorphism, then see the uniquely shaped rocks of Cape Kogane, “golden cape”. We will visit Tago Port on the second day. This port is a natural harbor facing Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan, and has a long history of producing katsuobushi smoked skipjack tuna, the base of broth at the heart of Japanese cuisine. The objective of the Tōmyōgasaki Trail, which starts at Tago Port, is a path of magma, a rare sight of Futou Beach. You will also see visit Muroiwa-dou, the remnants of a quarry.

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Activity

08An overnight geo-tour of Izu’s industrial and scenic sites: Visit the Toi gold mine, a katsuobushi plant in Tago Port, and Cape Tōmyō.A two-day geo-historical tour of natural and industrial sites on Izu Peninsula Geopark’s west coast

Season All year round　Time required 1 night 2 daysFee Individual participants (2 people): adults: 85,000 yen,

children (aged 7 and over): 80,000 yen; groups (3 to 13 people): adults: 70,000 yen, children: 60.000 yen　 Inquiries Izu Peninsula Geo Guide Association, Izu Bus Co., Ltd.　 Phone 0558-74-5423　0558-43-2015　 E-mail izugeoguideadm@gmail.com, izubus-764fmwbs.jp　 U R L http://www.izugeoguide.org/en/

With this geo-tour, you can walk, see, and touch the magnificent natural features of Mt. Mihara and its surrounding area. Feel the fascination of “living Earth” while lying on the black ground where you can feel the earth’s heartbeat beneath you, and observe tenacious creatures that have survived under volcanic conditions.

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09Out of this world! Feel the breath of Earth through this geo-tour of Izu Ōshima Geopark. Enjoy a visit to Mt. Mihara, the “backland desert” to experience the magnificence of nature unique to a volcanic island! Tour with a certifi ed guide! Feel the breath of Earth at the Izu Ōshima Geopark

Season All year round　Time required 360 minFee Adults (high school students and older): 9,900

yen (tax included; additional bus fare for Miharayama-onsen to Mihara-sanchoguchi), children (junior high school age and younger): 7,920 yen, groups (9 to 100 people). 7,150 yen/hour per guide (insurance fee separate) *Minimum number of participants: 2　Inquiries Global Nature Club　 E-mail Japanese: staff @global-ds.com　English: gon-kana@amber.plala.or.jp　U R L http://www.global-ds.com/ (Japanese)

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Akan-Mashu

Shikotsu-Toya

Towada-Hachim

antaiSanrikuFukko

Bandai-Asahi

Nikko

Fuji-Hakone-Izu

Joshin’etsu Kogen

Chubu Sangaku

Ise-Shima

SetonaikaiDaisen-O

kiAshizuri-Uwakai

Aso-Kuju

Kirishim

a-Kinkow

anKeram

a Shoto

EN ZH Availablelanguages EN ZH Available languagesAdvance notice necessary Spring only Summer only Autumn only Winter onlyFIT For individual travelers GROUP For groups Active

(advanced) Active (beginner) Active Tradition/Culture Eat

Myoko-Togakushi renzan

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Day1

Morning: Tokyo Station （Railway）or （Express bus） 180min Mt. Fuji Station Fujiyoshida City （60min）〈Fortify yourself with Yoshida udon noodles, and follow the tracks of pilgrims passing by “guesthouses” of onshi who coordinated religious ascents in the Edo period (17-19c).〉 30min Kitaguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Taisha （30min）〈This shintō shrine that fl ourished in the Edo period marks the starting point for fujikou (Mt. Fuji pilgrims) using the Yoshida Route.〉 Afternoon: Sengenjinja-mae (Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus) 30min Umagaeshi （Yoshida Trail 1st Station) Climbing the Ancient Trail 240min Subaru Line 5th Station （Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus） 60min Fujisan Station or Kawaguchiko Station Accommodation in the Fujiyoshida/ Lake Kawaguchi/ Lake Sai (Saiko) area [Accommodation]

Day2

Accommodation in the Fujiyoshida/ Lake Kawaguchi/ Lake Sai (Saiko) area Morning: Activity 03 Nature Tour of the Jukai “Sea of Trees”（180min）〈Get carried away by the mystical scenery of the primeval forests and caves formed by the lava fl ow of Mt. Fuji.〉

Pattern A Pattern B

Afternoon: Lake Sai (Saiko)/ Lake Shouji (Shōjiko) Area 20min Lake Motosu

Activity 04 Lake Motosu Activities 〈Enjoy a tour of Lake Motosu, the most beautiful lake of the Fujigoko (Fuji Five Lakes).〉 Lakeside campsite [Accommodation]

Afternoon: Lake Sai (Saiko)/ Lake Shouji (Shōjiko) Area (Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus) or 20min Inokashira Entrance 20min Inokashira AreaActivity 02 The Gifts of Natural Spring Water in Inokashira（180min） 90min or 10min Lake Tanuki（Recreation Village Fuji）

Recreation Village Fuji or Lake Tanuki Campground [Accommodation]

Day3

Morning: Lake Motosu （Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus） 30min Shiraito Falls Entrance

Shiraito Falls （60min）〈A must-see array of waterfalls at the foot of Mt. Fuji streaming from the volcanic strata; designated as a World Cultural Heritage site and selected as one of Japan’s 100 famous waterfalls.〉 （Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus） 30min Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha（30min）〈Visit satomiya, the principal “village shrine” of the Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, and feel the pure spring water of the Wakutama (“gushing jewels”) Pond within its precincts.〉 Afternoon: Fujinomiya City（60min）〈Recharge yourself with Fujinomiya yakisoba noodles. Learn the history of Mt. Fuji worship at the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center in Shizuoka Prefecture.〉

or Murayama Sengen Shrine/Yamamiya Sengen Shrine Visit （150min）〈Explore millenium-old shrines designated as constituent sites of the Fujisan World Cultural Heritage.〉 Accommodation in Fujinomiya [Accommodation] 〈Have a quick rest to prepare for climbing Mt. Fuji.〉

Morning: Lake Tanuki （Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus） 15min

10:40a.m. Shiraito Falls EntranceActivity 01 Cycling through Foothills of Mt. Fuji（360min）

Accommodation in Fujinomiya [Accommodation]〈Arrive at your hotel early, get to bed, then get up early and ready for climbing Mt. Fuji.〉

Day4Early morning: Fujinomiya or 80min Mt. Fuji Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station Climbing Mt. Fuji〈Climb Mt. Fuji via the Fujinomiya Trail, the shortest and apparently oldest of the four major routes.〉 （“Mt. Fuji Fujinomiya Route”） 30min Afternoon: Mt. Fuji Summit/ Japan’s Highest Peak （Mt. Fuji Gotemba Trail/ Hōei Route） 180min Mt. Fuji Fujinomiya Entrance 5th Station or 80min Fujinomiya Station or Shin-Fuji Station (Fuji Station)

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Fujisan HongūSengen Taisha

Shiraito Falls

Fujinomiya Station

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Yoshida Trail, Mt. Fuji

North-west face of Mt. Fuji

Fujinomiya Trail Summit, Mt. Fuji

South-east face of Mt. Fuji

Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station

Kitaguchi HongūFuji Sengen Taisha

Kengamine (peak) Mt. Fuji

Fuji Thistle

Lake Kawaguchi

Aokigahara “Sea of Trees”

Kawaguchiko Station

Aokigahara Sea of Trees Fuji Fūketsu Wind Cave

Shiraito Falls Mt. Hōei Crater

▲Mt. Hōei Crater

Umagaeshi

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Yoshida Trail 5th StationActivity

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Sample courseusing the recommended activities

Season Spring ‒ Fall (Climbing limited to summer season) Duration of stay 3 nights, 4 days

Mt. Fuji from the ground up: Become acquainted with two faces of the sacred and volcanic mountain

Notes- Visit natural sites of scenic beauty, including lakes and waterfalls, set against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji.- Visit historic sites associated with Mt. Fuji worship and pilgrimage.- Shape up with various activities before actually climbing to Mt. Fuji's summit.

Trail map

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Akan-Mashu

Shikotsu-Toya

Towada-Hachim

antaiSanrikuFukko

Bandai-Asahi

Nikko

Fuji-Hakone-Izu

Joshin’etsu Kogen

Chubu Sangaku

Ise-Shima

SetonaikaiDaisen-O

kiAshizuri-Uwakai

Aso-Kuju

Kirishim

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anKeram

a Shoto

Myoko-Togakushi renzan

Legend for itinerary symbols Airplane Train/JR Car (rental car) Taxi Fixed-route bus/

shuttle bus Boat Ropeway Bicycle rentals Walking Photo spot

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Goal

Day1

Morning: Odawar or 20min

Hakone-Yumoto Station Activity 05 Four Hundred Years of History: Walking along the Old Tokaidō and Hakone Pass 〈Hike a stone-paved path bordered by Cryptomeria cedar trees dating to the Edo period. Along the way, visit Hatajuku, the birthplace of yosegi-zaiku woodcraft, and Amasake Chaya (teahouse), a rest stop in operation for centuries.〉

240min or 20min Afternoon: Amasake Chaya (teahouse) 50min

Hakone Shrine（40min）〈Historic Hakone Shrine is symbolized by its crimson torii (gate) which rises from the waters of Lake Ashi.〉 20min

Hakone town Tour Various Places （120～240min）〈Explore Hakone and Motohakone, where the refi ned charm of the Edo period lives on.〉 or Hakone-machi Port （Pleasure cruise） 25min～40min

Lake Ashi Lakeside (Hakone-en Garden or Tōgendai/Kojiri) [Accommodation]

Day2

Pattern A Pattern B

Lake Ashi Lakeside （Hakone-en Garden） （Hakone Komagatake Ropeway） 10min

Mt. Koma Summit 5min

Hakone Shrine Motomiya〈Revel in sweeping views of the Hakone caldera in which Lake Ashi sits from the sacred site of Hakone’s mountain worship.〉

Hakone Volcano Hike 150min

Lake Ashi Lakeside （Tōgendai） （Hakone Ropeway） 5min or

Hakone Volcano Nature Trail〈Get acquainted with the natural history of Hakone at the Hakone Visitor Center, and climb the natural sightseeing path through the remains of the great collapse of Mt. Kami, which in turn formed a natural lake by blocking the river.〉

120min

Noon: Ōwakudani Activity 06 A Volcanic Experience in Hakone Geopark（60～120min）〈Learn how volcanoes are formed at the Hakone Geomuseum, and witness the might of the Ōwaku stream landslide area and sulfuric gas wilderness in the fumarolic area.〉

（Hakone Ropeway） or （Izu Hakone Bus） 10min

Afternoon: Mt. Sounzan or Gōra Region（Mt. Sōunzan/Gōra/Kowakudani）

Art Museum/ Amusement Park/ Hot Spring or Kowakudani （Izu Hakone Bus） or （Hakone Tozan Railway） 60min

Towards Hakone-Yumoto/ Odawara Station Direction or Mishima Station〈We recommend that those heading towards Mishima walk to Chisuji Falls or the stone monuments of Buddhist (bodhisattva) statues, or stop or stay at Ashinoyu onsen spa.〉

- Walk the Hakone Hachiri section of the old Tokaidō road beneath towering Cryptomeria cedars. Once the main artery between eastern and western Japan, the road retains an atmosphere of days gone by.- Explore the geological history of Hakone and its connection to other regions on the “Fossa Magna” rift valley of Japan at the Hakone Geomuseum and the Hakone Visitor Center.

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- Walk the Hakone Hachiri section of the old Tokaidō road beneath towering Cryptomeria cedars. Once Cryptomeria cedars. Once CryptomeriaWalk the Hakone Hachiri section of the old Tokaidō road beneath towering Cryptomeria cedars. Once Cryptomeria cedars. Once Cryptomeria

Follow the geological traces within the caldera on the “Fossa Magna” and cultural remnants along the road of the Old “Toakaidō” across the historical pass.

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Odawara

Hakone-YumotoStation

Amasake Chaya (teahouse)

Kowakidani Station

Hakone-machi Port

▲Mt. Hakone

Tōgendai

Hakone Shrine Motomiya

Mt. Koma (Komagatake)

Mt. Sōunzan

GōraRegion

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Odawara Station →

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Pattern B→

Pattern A→

Hatajuku Ichirizuka (Mound)

Motohakone Stone 25 Buddhist Statues

Hakone Shrine Gate

Mt. Koma Hakone Shrine Motomiya

Hakone-en Garden Ōshima Cherry Trees

Chisuji Waterfalls

Lake Ashi and Hakone Massif Cryptomeria cedar trees and Daimyō Procession

Owakudani

Hakone Shrine

Motohakone Port

Hakone-en GardenLake Ashi

Activity06

Season All seasons Duration of stay 1 night, 2 days

Notes

Trail map

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Day2

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Akan-Mashu

Shikotsu-Toya

Towada-Hachim

antaiSanrikuFukko

Bandai-Asahi

Nikko

Fuji-Hakone-Izu

Joshin’etsu Kogen

Chubu Sangaku

Ise-Shima

SetonaikaiDaisen-O

kiAshizuri-Uwakai

Aso-Kuju

Kirishim

a-Kinkow

anKeram

a Shoto

Myoko-Togakushi renzan

Legend for itinerary symbols Airplane Train/JR Car (rental car) Taxi Fixed-route bus/

shuttle bus Boat Ropeway Bicycle rentals Walking Photo spot

Sample courseusing the recommended activities

Day1

Morning: Mishima （Izuhakone Railway Sunzu Line） 40min Shuzenji Station 40min

Amagi Pass Bus Stop (Nobori Gyoko Walkway) 〈This area was once a production center for ship-building materials,

however, today it is a forest where large Japanese cedar and beech trees thrive.〉 180min

Afternoon: Hatcho Pond〈Enjoy a forest where large beech trees grow.〉 （Kudari Hatcho Pond Walkway/Kudari Gyoko Walkway） 150min Suishochishita Bus Stop 20min or 210min Mizudare Bus Stop Kawazu Nanadaru〈The beautiful formation of the valley is the result of lava fl ow and water currents.〉 60min

Kawazu Nanadaru Bus Stop and （Railway, via Kawazu Station） 30min

Shimoda Station Around Shimoda [Accommodation]

Day2

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Around Shimoda （Courtesy car）

Morning/Afternoon: Minami-Izu CoastActivity 07 Sea Kayak Tour aroundthe Geo Site（360min）

〈The superb scenery and attractive features unique to the sea are plentiful here. These include Jakudari Dike, a snaking magma dike that penetrates the substratum, as well as seaside caves.〉

Around Shimoda 40min

Morning/Afternoon: Irozaki-Koguchi Southwest Izu Coastal Hiking〈A coastal esplanade that starts from the ancient Irojinja Shrine on Cape Irozaki and passes along many scenic spots before ending at Mera Bay.〉

480min

Mera 45min

Shimoda

Around Shimoda 10min

Morning: Kisami Bus StopWalk on Cape Tarai Promenade〈Travel along the coast from Ryugukutsu Cave, which features a mysterious natural skylight, to Onohama, lined with strangely shaped rocks.〉 120min

Kyukamura Minami-Izu 40min

Afternoon: Tsumekizaki Bus StopShimoda/Tsumekizaki Tour 120min Susaki Bus Stop 15min Shimoda

Day3

9:30a.m. Shimoda Port （Shinshin-Kisen） 140min 11:50a.m. Kozushima Island Port Noon: Kozushima Village 60min or 10min Kuroshima Climb Starting PointAfternoon: Mountain Climbing〈Note the contrast between the desert-like slopes of the mountain that closely resemble the moon and the fl ourishing seasonal fl owers.〉 300min

Mt. Tenjo Shiroshima Trail Entrance 30min or 10min Various Locations (campsite also available) [Accommodation]Night: Stargazing 〈Immerse yourself in unobstructed views of a star-fi lled sky at the beach or observatory.〉

Day4

Morning: Tako Bay Swimming Beach〈Swim or snorkel at this beach〉 （Rental car or bikes） 15min 1:30p.m. Kozushima Port （Tokai Kisen jet ferry to Atami *large ship only available outside of summer months （four-hour route departing in the morning and arriving at noon）） 60min

2:30p.m. Oshima Motomachi Port 15min Chiso Danmen-mae Bus StopViewpoint for Large Stratum Cross-section〈A magnifi cent roadside stratum section revealing the remains of Oshima’s

frequent volcanic eruptions.〉 120min Mabushi Bus Stop 20min Oshima

Day5

Activity 09 Geo-tour Walk on Mt. Mihara 〈Observe the contrast between the naturally occurring changes in the black crater basin and the white desert of Kozushima. Examine the scenery above the lava ̶ diff erences in appearance are the result of eruptions that occurred in diff erent periods. Relax in a hot spring after climbing the mountain.〉 240～360min

Afternoon: Oshima Park/Motomachi Izu-Oshima Volcano Museum and More.〈Learn about the history and

lives of the people who coexist with the active volcano.〉 or Oshima Motomachi Port 100min Takeshiba Pier (Hamamatsu-cho) or Atami

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Marvel at Stunning Natural Formations while Admiring the Mountains and Seas of Izu

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- Surround yourself with the sea, mountains and forests of the Izu Peninsula and islands, and enjoy a variety of activities in the area.- Explore the diverse sites of the Geopark, and witness the magnifi cent temporal and spacial scale of Izu’s terrain, which was formed by tectonic activity.

Mt. Mihara Sanchoguchi Bus Stop

Mt. Mihara Hot Spring Bus Stop

Oshima MotomachiPort

Viewpoint for Large Stratum Cross-section

Chinami Bus Stop

Mabushi Bus Stop

Tako BaySwimming Beach

Kozushima Port

Kuroshima Mountain Climbing

Shiroshima Mountain Ascent

Start Mishima Station

Shuzenji Station

Amagi Mountain Area

Amagi Pass Bus Stop

Suishochishita Bus StopKawazu Nanadaru Bus Stop

KawazuStation

Shimoda StationMera

Kawazu Nanadaru

AtamiGoal

Irozaki-Koguchi

Irojinja ShrineCape Tarai

Kyukamura Minami-Izu

Cape Tsumekizaki

Susaki

Kisami Bus Stop

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Beech Trees Near Mt. Amagi Hatcho Pond Kozushima Mt. Tenjo

Namesawa Valley Jogasaki Coast Mt. Mihara Goldband Lillies

Hatcho Pond

▲Mt. Mihara

Sample courseusing the recommended activities

Season Summer Duration of stay 4 nights, 5 days

Notes

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Akan-Mashu

Shikotsu-Toya

Towada-Hachim

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Bandai-Asahi

Nikko

Fuji-Hakone-Izu

Joshin’etsu Kogen

Myoko-Togakushi renzan

Chubu Sangaku

Ise-Shima

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Aso-Kuju

Kirishim

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Legend for itinerary symbols Airplane Train/JR Car (rental car) Taxi Fixed-route bus/

shuttle bus Boat Ropeway Bicycle rentals Walking Photo spot

Trail map