Follow your knowledgeable guide through the nature of Hakone in the charming area that surrounds Lake Ashinoko. Admire the volcanic landscape that was formed 400,000 years old. Drive through forests of beech, himeshara, and kousa dogwood. Try to observe some of the local fauna. Watch for local birds like thrushes, Japanese bush warblers, and great spotted woodpeckers. Visit Kuzuryu shrine which sits harmoniously at the edge of the lake. Learn about the legend of dragon that this shrine is famous for. Find out if the shrine will bring you good luck.