Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Akey

What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

We had exchanged many emails beforehand and arranged the schedule so there would be plenty of time before the guests' flight departing Haneda before 11 p.m. that night. The guests were very friendly visitors from North America, and we talked about many things. Before coming to Japan, they had attended a family wedding in Oceania, then visited other parts of Asia before arriving in Japan. The day in Hakone happened to be a birthday for one of the guests, who had worked as an engineer before retirement and had previously lived in various places overseas. Some of their family members now live in North America. When they heard my English, they asked whether I had lived in North America, but unfortunately I have not had that experience. Having worked for a joint venture for 25 years, my English has long had an American accent. At Owakudani we bought the famous black eggs, sat on the outdoor chairs, took photos, and enjoyed them together. The weather was good, but the wind was strong and it was a little cold. For lunch, the guests initially said ordinary Japanese food would be fine, and we looked at a soba restaurant's menu out front, but they were not very keen on it. When I mentioned that the lunch at the Hakone hotel I had recommended earlier was reasonably priced and had a nice view, they asked me to check whether we could go without a reservation, and we had lunch at the Hakone hotel without one. After lunch, they said it had been a good choice. At the Hakone Checkpoint site, they told me it was an interesting place. Although our time together was short, we talked about each other's families and past work and, I believe, spent an enjoyable time. The guests mentioned that their 47-day trip might have been a little too long, and that they planned to travel again this autumn to visit friends abroad.

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Tour Report by Akey

Hello, new friends! I’m Akio Yasui. I was born in Kyoto City and graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto and moved to Tokyo for working. I used to work for international companies as a marketing advertising specialist. I have been to fourty five different countries until now and been to all prefectures in Japan.
I have deep knowledge of both traditional and modern culture of Japan based on my experience in Kyoto, Tokyo and their surrounding areas such as Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Osaka. I can design exclusive and the optinum itineray for you and guide you not only to ordinary tour courses but also casual or hidden locations. My task is making you enjoy Japan and like our culture and people. Let me guide you any where you want to visit and enjoy Japan together.