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
- 9:40 Meet. Take the hotel shuttle car to Sounzan. 10:00 Ropeway. Owakudani. Take the ropeway to Togendai. 11:25 Pirate ship. 11:50 Disembark at Motohakone Port
- Maruyama Bussan. Hakone Checkpoint Ruins. Lunch at Donburi Chaya. 13:51 Bus from Hakonemachi Port. 14:13 Get off at Ninotaira Iriguchi. 14:30 The Hakone Open-Air Museum. 15:40 Reported to the customer that the schedule would end. Received thanks and acknowledgment, then finished. Requested the hotel shuttle car. 15:45 Picked up at the museum. Dismissed. The customer returned directly to the hotel
What Is a Rainy-Day Private Hakone Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were big baseball fans, and we had a lively conversation about baseball. They had already watched games at Yokohama Stadium and Tokyo Dome, and also had Koshien and the Fukuoka Dome on their schedule. The group was very friendly and cheerful. Although Mount Fuji was of course not visible due to the rainy weather, we spent a bright and enjoyable day together.
The Maruyama karakuri box (Japanese puzzle box) presentation, which was not originally on the itinerary, was greatly enjoyed. Since the rain was expected to ease in the afternoon, we added a visit to the Hakone Open-Air Museum. It was a shame that part of the Picasso Pavilion was closed, but the guests took many photos and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
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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