This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • Hotel (by private car via Fuji Subaru Line) Mt. Fuji 5th Station – Togendai (Pirate Ship) Motohakone Port (private car) Hakone Shrine – Hotel

Title: What Happens When Tour Details Differ? A Licensed Guide's Fuji and Hakone Private Tour Report

At the 11:00 hotel meeting, a problem came to light. There was a significant discrepancy between the guests' information (tour duration = 11 hours, two private vehicles, destinations including Mount Fuji) and the guide's information (tour duration = 6 hours, no private vehicle information, destinations within the Hakone area). After discussing for about ten-plus minutes, we set and agreed on a tour course. Via the Fuji Subaru Line, we visited the 5th Station of Mount Fuji, Togendai Port (pirate ship), Moto-Hakone Port, and Hakone Shrine before finally returning to the hotel. In just over six hours, we were able to visit all of the guests' top three requested destinations.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainOdawara~Hakone Excursion5,000JPY
Total5,000JPY

I have worked in the automotive industry for 44 years including 30 years with sales responsibility for the global car manufacturers. And I have lived in the U.S. for 20 years as permanent resident. I am quite familiar with communication in English with foreigners. I am confident not only to satisfy you but also to exceed your expectation with deep knowledge of Japan, especially for its culture based on the long history. There are many sightseers musts in Japan and I look forward to guiding you for beautiful sights, historic relics, and modern day-to-day life of the people here.

Sep 28, 2024
Peta_G
Efficient and Comfortable way to Tour the Shizuoka Area
Viator review: Port Pick-Up: Shizuoka Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Mike…