Hakone Pirate Ship, Lake Ashi, Izu Fruit Park, Seaside Train, Shuzenji, and Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2-Day Tour

A romantic and leisurely trip that completely captures the lake scenery of Hakone, the sea views of Izu, the tranquility of the hot springs, and the cherry blossoms of early spring.

The journey begins at Lake Ashi in Hakone. Take the gorgeously designed Hakone Pirate Ship from Togendai Port to Motohakone Port. The lake surface shimmers, the mountains are reflected in the water, and when the weather is clear, you can even see the outline of Mount Fuji in the distance. The short forty-minute trip feels like sailing through a moving landscape painting. After disembarking, stroll along the lake towards Hakone Shrine, where the bright red water torii gate stands silently in the lake, symbolizing the entrance to the sacred realm. The lake scenery and the torii gate reflections intertwine to create Hakone's most classic scene. Along the way, you can freely choose to visit the Narukawa Art Museum, where you can admire masterpieces of modern Japanese painting while overlooking the tranquil scenery of Lake Ashi from the 50-meter-long glass window.

Then head to Izu Fruit Park to experience the sweet taste nurtured by Izu's warm climate. During the strawberry season, you can upgrade your experience with 30 minutes of unlimited picking, and the bright red, juicy strawberries will add a light and cheerful feeling to your journey. In the evening, check into Shuzenji Onsen Village, and in the ancient hot spring town known as "Little Kyoto," change into a yukata, enjoy Japanese cuisine, and soak in the natural beauty hot spring to completely relax your body and mind.

The next day, stroll through Shuzenji town, walk across Lover's Bridge, which symbolizes wishes, wander through the quiet bamboo forest path, and admire the scenery of ancient temples and flowing water along the Katsura River, experiencing the tranquil atmosphere where literary masters once lingered. Then, take the Izu Ocean View Train that runs close to the Pacific coast. Outside the train window are endless sea views and cliff coastlines, like a moving landscape film.

Finally, arrive at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, where pink Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom along the river, complementing the golden rapeseed flowers. The flowering period is long, and the atmosphere is lively, but it still retains the unique gentle atmosphere of early spring, drawing the most romantic conclusion to the entire journey.

This is a dreamy journey from lakes, mountain temples to coasts and cherry blossoms, unfolding the layers of Japanese spring.