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
- 8:45 Meet 8:52 Miyaginobashi By bus arrive at Gora Station 9:00 By train The Hakone Open-Air Museum After sightseeing 10:30 By bus via Kowakien Arrive at Moto-Hakone 11:15 By taxi to Amazake Chaya 12:00 From the chaya by taxi to Hakone Checkpoint Ruins Maruyama Bussan After shopping 13:10 From Hakonemachi take the pirate ship 13:50 Togendai Ropeway Owakudani 14:50 By ropeway to Sounzan By cable car arrive at Gora Station 15:15 Explain to the guests how to return by hotel shuttle car and disband 15:20
Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were friendly and talkative. This was their last day in Japan before returning home the next day. At the Hakone Open-Air Museum, they took plenty of photos. At their request, we added a visit to the Amazake Chaya teahouse on short notice, going there and back by taxi, and they were delighted to have fulfilled a long-held wish. At Maruyama Bussan, they were first amazed by the traditional puzzle boxes, made many purchases, and decided to ship them home to North America by courier service. We also took a photo with the presenter. On the pirate ship and at Owakudani, they thoroughly enjoyed the nature of Hakone, as their home region is also rich in nature. At Owakudani, they enjoyed the black eggs and rice curry. Since they had some free time the following morning, I introduced them to Gora Park.
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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
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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
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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
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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