Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Hiro
December, 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
- 10:00 Meet at Hakone-Yumoto. Take the train and cable car to Sounzan. Take the ropeway to Owakudani. Enjoy the barely visible Mt. Fuji and black eggs. Take the ropeway to Togendai. 12:40 Pirate ship. Disembark at Hakone-machi Port. View Mt. Fuji slightly. Eat at Donburiya near the Hakone Checkpoint ruins. After visiting and shopping at Maruyama Bussan, entrance to the Checkpoint ruins. From Hakone-machi Port, take the bus via the new road to Hakone-Yumoto. Take the train to Odawara Station. See off at the Shinkansen entrance and disband. 16:15
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Hakone Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Owakudani and Lake Ashi
The guests were part of a group visiting from North America, one of whom was making a repeat visit to Japan while another was here for the first time. When I introduced yosegi marquetry puzzle boxes, the guests were keen to buy them as souvenirs, and after enjoying a presentation at a local specialty shop, they made a variety of purchases. Today was quite cold, and for those who had grown up in a warm climate, this appeared to be a first experience of such chilly weather. However, since the autumn foliage was running late this year, the guests were able to fully enjoy the natural scenery of Hakone. On the other hand, because there are volcanoes in their home region as well, the volcanic landscape of Owakudani did not seem to be an especially unusual sight for them. The black eggs and the carp swimming in Lake Ashi made a stronger impression.
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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
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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
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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
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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