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Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field in autumn
Damselfly seen during the nature walk in summer
Common Bluebottle in Sengokuhara in summer
Japanese pheasant seen at the botanical garden
Macroglossinae seen at the botanical garden in autumn

Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour

By Yoshi
10 out of 10
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Overview

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!

Activity location

  • Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
    • 817 Sengokuhara
    • 250-0631, Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
    • 817 Sengokuhara
    • 250-0631, Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Wed, 27 Nov
Please choose a different date

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTicket to Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetland, Binoculars, Introductory Handout
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedUmbrella, Hiking Shoes (or Sneaker), Bottle of water

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields
  • 40m
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 Centre. The total time includes bus ride to the visitor centre.
Hakone Visitor Center
  • 1h 20m
Hakone Visitor Centre is a 'Must Visit' facility for the nature loving guests from abroad as introductory leaflets and short introductory videos in English are available. The centre has a network of trails around the facility.After visiting the centre, we will walk on the trails, some of which lead us to Tougendai station where the tour ends. While walking on the trails, the guests will meet wild plants, insects, wild birds, and if lucky, we may spot wild mamals such as deer, wild boars. The total time icludes trail walk to Togendai station.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
    • 817 Sengokuhara
    • 250-0631, Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands
    • 817 Sengokuhara
    • 250-0631, Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan

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