Kanagawa in One Day: Motohakone Port→Togendai Port — Guide Kei

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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 10:38 Meet at Odawara Station Shinkansen platform Car 13, 6D and 6E
  • 10:48-11:03 Odawara→Hakone-Yumoto　Actual [11:06-11:20]
  • 11:05-11:20 Delivery service 　Actual [11:20-11:30]
  • 11:30-12:05 Hakone-Yumoto→Hakone-machi Port　Actual [11:45-12:20] Hakone-machi Port
  • 12:30-13:40 Lunch at soba restaurant
  • Occasionally cloudy. Wind gradually strong.
  • 14:00-14:25 Motohakone Port→Togendai Port
  • 14:48-15:00 Togendai Port→Owakudani
  • 15:00-15:45 Owakudani
  • 15:45-16:15 Owakudani→Sounzan
  • 16:15-16:30 Sounzan→Kami-Gora
  • 16:39 Sunset
  • 16:30-16:45 Kami-Gora→Hyatt Regency
  • 16:45-17:00 Check-in assistance　Disband on-site

What Is a Private Hakone Tour Like from Odawara Station? A Licensed Guide's Report

The originally arranged meeting point was the guests' accommodation. During communication the day before the tour, it became clear that the guests would not be able to reach the hotel based on their arrival time, so the meeting point was changed to the Shinkansen platform at Odawara Station.

Since the guests had large luggage, I proposed on short notice that they use the delivery service inside Hakone-Yumoto Station. The luggage was sent by ground transport to the hotel, which allowed us to head out for sightseeing in the meantime. The guests successfully completed the delivery service reservation the day before.

I planned the day's itinerary taking factors such as the time of sunset into account. Along with a plan for the following day, I recommended the Hakone Free Pass, which was purchased at Odawara Station and used by the guests.

The guests were looking forward to tempura for lunch, so we went to a soba restaurant. They ate a great deal and seemed very satisfied.

Note: For some reason the pirate ship required a paid fare. I am attaching the photo posted at the ticket window. When accompanying guests, it is usually free of charge.

Click here for more details: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainOdawara～Hakone-Yumoto360JPY
Section 2BusHakone-Yumoto～Motohakone1,080JPY
Section 3TrainOdawara～Odawara150JPY
Section 4OtherHakone-machi Port～Togendai Port1,200JPY
Section 5TrainSounzan～Kami-Gora90JPY
Total2,880JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Hello, Bonjour, Buongiorno!

I’m Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, japanese freelance Government-licensed guide and interpreter in French and in English, speaking Italian as well. Having accompanied guests to all over Japan by now with whole 47 prefectures, all year round. 11 years and over 1500 days of experience as a professional guide since 2015, after 24 years of work at French Tourist Board in Tokyo in charge of promotion and marketing.
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Je suis Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, guide-interprète indépendant japonais, agréé par le gouvernement en langues française et anglaise, parlant également italien. Ayant accompagné des clients dans tout le Japon avec se 47 départements, toute l’année. 11 ans et plus de 1500 jours d’expérience en tant que guide professionel depuis 2015, après 24 ans de travail à l’Office de Tourisme Français à Tokyo en charge de la promotion et du marketing.
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Sono Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, un guida-interprete indipendente giappone e approvato dal governo per le lingue francese e inglese, parlo italiano anche. Avo accompagno i clienti in tutto il Giappone, con sue 47 province, tutto l’anno. 10 anni e piu di 1500 journi di esperienza come guida professionista dal 2015, dopo 24 anni di lavoro presso l’Ufficio del Turismo francese a Tokyo come responsabile della promozione e del marketing.
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Having lived mostly in Kawasaki city attached to Tokyo in the West, I have a good knowledge and profound experience of Tokyo and its surrounding areas such as Mount Fuji, Hakone and Kamakura or Nikko.
A history lover and food lover, qualified as JSA Wine Expert, I’d like to help you choosing good restaurants and good drinks including Sake.
Let’s go together for a delightful discovery in Japan.
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Ayant vécu principalement dans la ville de Kawasaki rattachée à Tokyo à l’Ouest, j’ai une bonne connaissance et une profonde expérience de Tokyo et de ses environs comme le Mont Fuji, Hakone et Kamakura ou Nikko.
Passionné d’histoire et de gastronomie, diplômé JSA Wine Expert, j’aimerais vous aider à choisir de bons restaurants et de bonnes boissons dont le Saké.
Partons ensemble pour une délicieuse découverte du Japon.
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Avendo vissuto principalmente nella città di Kawasaki, vicina a Tokyo, ho una buona conoscenza e una profonda esperienza di Tokyo e dei suoi dintorni, come il Monte Fuji, Hakone e Kamakura o Nikko.
Appassionato di storia e gastronomia, laureato Wine Expert presso la JSA, vorrei aiutarvi a scegliere buoni ristoranti e buoni bevande, tra cui il sakè.
Partiamo insieme per una deliziosa scoperta del Giappone.

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