Hmm i guess it depends on what kind of traveller you are. Tours are great since they come with guides that will share more about the culture & history of places. You also don't need to worry much about transportation and the itinerary since everything is planned out for you. Less effort required for planning, more convenience & 'educational' - so i guess the higher price is somewhat justifiable since you literally won't need to worry much about anything. They even pick you up & drop you back in Tokyo. Would be good for if you're not much of a 'planner' or if you're travelling with family/elderly etc.

But if you value flexibility and enjoy taking your time exploring places and things that interest you more, i would suggest you to plan your own trip. I purchased a Hakone Free Pass from Klook the last time i was there and it was pretty good value for money imo. It covers unlimited transport on the local buses & railway - you can also ride the cable car, ropeway & sightseeing cruise (which are also included in the tour package you shared). Hakone is a really beautiful place and i enjoyed exploring it at my own pace, which is a plus point when you plan your own itinerary i bought a 3 day pass and just chilled there hahaha

https://www.klook.com/activity/821-hakone-t...day-pass-tokyo/ - i think there's a year-end promo code also but i don't really rmbr, you can check out their fb page/website

In a nutshell i guess it depends on what kind of experience you're looking for and the amount of time you're planning to spend there (day tour vs a 2day/3day pass). Pros & cons for both. Hope you have a good trip to Japan soon!

i think it's really hard to get cheaper than that already lol
Klook has some year-end promo codes that you can use for additional discounts off your purchase though, can help you lower the price further.