Overview
A private, wheelchair-accessible day trip to Lake Kawaguchiko and Hakone with an English-speaking driver who holds a Japanese care-worker qualification. You stay in your own wheelchair the whole day: our lift-equipped van takes you from your hotel in Yokohama or Tokyo to the paved lakeside promenade at Kawaguchiko, a local soba lunch, the Hakone pirate ship, Hakone Shrine, a lakeside footbath and the old hot-spring town of Hakone-Yumoto. We have checked every stop for accessible restrooms, ramps and parking. On rainy days we skip the lake and spend the day in Hakone. Mt. Fuji is often hidden by clouds, so a view cannot be guaranteed. ・Toyota HiAce van with electric lift, seats 2 wheelchair users and 4 companions ・Driver trained in care assistance helps with boarding, transfers and every stop ・Portable ramp and on-board 100V power for charging your wheelchair ・Itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, highway tolls and parking fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel, highway tolls and parking fees, AC100V power supply
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- AC100V power supply
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Hakone Sightseeing Cruise (pirate ship) fare
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Stroll the paved north-shore promenade of Lake Kawaguchiko in your wheelchair. If time allows, we also stop at Oishi Park, known for its flower gardens and lake views. Please note that Mt. Fuji is often hidden by clouds and a view cannot be guaranteed.
Stop 2
Lunch at Miyoshi Soba, a local soba restaurant in Hakone. There is a step at the entrance, which we bridge with our portable ramp, and you can dine at the table in your wheelchair. Lunch is at your own expense.
Stop 3
A short ride on the Hakone "pirate ship" from Hakone-machi Port to Moto-Hakone Port, about 10 minutes on the water. The ships have elevators and accessible restrooms. The fare is at your own expense; your driver meets you at Moto-Hakone with the vehicle.
Stop 4
We stop first at the lower car park with an accessible restroom, then drive up to the car park nearest the main hall. From there it is about 20 meters to the shrine grounds, and you can reach the main hall in your wheelchair. Time for a photo at the famous red torii gate on the lake if you wish.
Stop 5
Relax at the lakeside footbath at Bakery & Table Hakone, which can be used from your wheelchair, and enjoy the bakery cafe. The building has an elevator and an accessible restroom on the second floor. Food and drinks are at your own expense.
Stop 6
A leisurely stroll through the old hot-spring town: the bridge over the Haya River with a view of a traditional ryokan, the riverside walk and the souvenir shops along the main street.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels