Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour — Guide Hiro
August, 2024
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.
Tour Itinerary
- 8:00 Meet at Odawara Station. After purchasing the Hakone FREE Pass, take the Hakone Tozan Line to Hakone-Yumoto, then Gora, take the cable car to Sounzan, take the cable car from Sounzan to Owakudani, sample the black eggs, take the cable car to Togendai, 11:25 take the pirate ship to Hakonemachi Port, Maruyama Bussan, lunch at Denbei Soba, after sightseeing at the Hakone Checkpoint ruins, took the bus from the checkpoint ruins heading to Odawara Station, but due to road congestion, at the bus driver's suggestion we got off at Ohiradai Station and transferred to the train, arrived at Yumoto at 14:45, arrived at Odawara Station at 15:10, Shinkansen Kodama 16:14, after confirming reserved seats were secured, disbanded at 15:40
Title: What Is a Private One-Day Hakone Tour Like from Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests met me energetically at 8:00. After I explained the route, we purchased the Hakone Free Pass. The guests remarked that the green scenery of Hakone seen from the train was rare and beautiful, different from where they come from in Europe. They felt the same about the views from the ropeway. I had informed them in advance that Mount Fuji would not be visible. On the pirate ship, the guests focused on taking group photos on deck. At the local specialty shop, the guests filmed and enjoyed the demonstration of a traditional puzzle box and purchased it as a souvenir. At the checkpoint, the guests were also intrigued by the jail-cell experience. Since this was a special anniversary trip, I made a handmade celebration board and took a photo. I gave the board to the guests as a keepsake.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Odawara Station～Odawara Station | 5,000JPY |
| Total | 5,000JPY | ||
I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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Aug 24, 2026
Deb_K
Viator review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Well organised tour
Hiro is obviously an experienced guide.…
Aug 24, 2026
Deb_K
Viator review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Well organised tour
Hiro is obviously an experienced guide. He answered any question we asked. He was well organised in dealing with our preferences and was able to taylor our itinerary to our interests. Overall a very enjoyable day. Would definitely recommend.
Aug 6, 2026
Marcus_J
Viator review: Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Had an amazing day with…
Had an amazing day with Hiro.…
Aug 6, 2026
Marcus_J
Viator review: Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Had an amazing day with…
Had an amazing day with Hiro. He gave us very comprehensive tour of Hakone. Did great explanation of history and explained a lot about culture of Japan. Very comprehensive.
Jun 30, 2026
G2432BLtimothyc
Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
6 hour tour of Hakone
we had a great experience with…
Jun 30, 2026
G2432BLtimothyc
Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
6 hour tour of Hakone
we had a great experience with our guide, Hiro. Despite the weather not cooperating (rain),
Hiro was great about making adjustments so that we could see as much as Hakone as
possible.
Jun 25, 2026
T7734IPbrandons
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
First time in hakone
Niro was perfect for us. He was…
Jun 25, 2026
T7734IPbrandons
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
First time in hakone
Niro was perfect for us. He was flexible for our first time in Hakone and the kids enjoyed it