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
- 10:05 Take the hotel shuttle bus to Gora Station
- 10:45 From Gora, pass through Sounzan Station to Owakudani
- 11:45 From Owakudani to Togendai
- 12:40 Take the Hakone Pirate Ship to Hakonemachi Port
- 14:00 After lunch, pass through the Hakone Checkpoint to the Old Tokaido Road
- 16:00 Arrive at Amazake Chaya, disband on-site
What's a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The instructions listed the meeting point as one accommodation, but the group was actually staying at a different accommodation. I got in touch via a messaging app and things worked out, but I reflected that I should have reconfirmed the meeting point in advance. Unfortunately the weather was poor and Mount Fuji was not visible, but we were able to follow almost the entire planned itinerary, and I believe the guests were satisfied. The guests were a group visiting from Europe. We were able to enjoy the tour and complete the schedule largely as intended. After this, the group planned to return to Tokyo before continuing on to sightseeing in Kyoto.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Odawara～Odawara | 6,000JPY |
| Total | 6,000JPY | ||
Having taught at a national university with many international students, I have experience in intercultural communications. I hope you can enjoy my talk on Japanese culture and history. I am a novice as a guide, but having traveled around the world, I think I know what foreign travelers expect of a tour guide. One of the most impressive tour guides I have met is a lady in Chennai who told me everything about the Indian culture and history – from Hindu gods to how the British brought ice from North America to Madras and kept it all through the summer for their cold drinks. I hope to become an impressive guide like her.
Oct 20, 2025
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Hakone tour
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Ichiro was a fantastic guide who was very flexible…
Oct 20, 2025
GlobeTrotting155867
Hakone tour
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Ichiro was a fantastic guide who was very flexible to ensure we had a bespoke tour. We
planned ahead and on the day it went very smoothly. Ichiro was very knowledgeable, kind
and looked after us well- we highly recommend him!
Mar 19, 2025
Kpldcols
Time well spent in Hakone
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide (Ichiro) was friendly, knowledgeable,…
Mar 19, 2025
Kpldcols
Time well spent in Hakone
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide (Ichiro) was friendly, knowledgeable, spoke perfect English, and was a pleasure to be with for six hours. Prior to our arrival in Japan, Ichiro contacted us and learned about our interests. He then tailored our tour accordingly. We highly recommend him as a guide in Hakone.