Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Hiro
February, 2026
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
- 8:50 Meet at Tenyu, Meeting, 9:30 By bus to Soun-zan, Ropeway, Owakudani stroll, Ropeway, 10:35 Arrive at Togendai, 10:45 Pirate Ship, 11:25 Motohakone Port, Stroll along Lake Ashi, Visit Hakone Shrine, 13:00 From Motohakone Port by bus to Hakone Checkpoint, 13:10 Donburi Chaya, Lunch, Maruyama Bussan, Hakone Checkpoint, Cedar Avenue Old Highway
- 15:00 By bus from Hakone Branch Office, 15:20 Get off at Yunessun, Accompany to hotel lobby and disband at 15:30
Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Hakone from Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were very friendly visitors from North America. A perfectly clear view of Mount Fuji greeted us, likely exceeding what they had hoped for, and the ropeway gondola was packed, with everyone inside—including other passengers—sharing in the excitement. Carried by that momentum, the guests finished the black eggs. They decided to save the remaining one for someone joining them the following day, so I reminded them that the eggs are best eaten within two days. We took the boat along the upper deck to Moto-Hakone. We visited Moto-Hakone Shrine, where I explained Shinto, Buddhism, and the legend of the nine-headed dragon. At a donburi shop, the guests sampled soba, and they were amazed by the secret puzzle boxes at a local specialty store, followed by some shopping. At the Hakone Checkpoint, they enjoyed ice cream with Mount Fuji in the background, and along the avenue of cedar trees they reflected on the Edo period and the samurai. Tomorrow they head to Kyoto.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Odawara Station～Odawara Station | 6,000JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Tenyu / Izuhakone Bus～Sounzan Station Entrance / Izuhakone Bus | 220JPY |
| Total | 6,220JPY | ||
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
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