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
- 11:00 強羅環翠楼ホテル箱根
- 11:15 「銀かつ」見学
- 11:25-12:20 強羅駅で6名分のハイヤー待ち
- 12:15 大涌谷へ出発
- 13:20 ラ・テラッツァ箱根 昼食
- 14:30 箱根神社
- 14:50 箱根関所、箱根モザイク
- 15:30 甘酒茶屋
- 16:15 箱根湯本
- 16:25 箱根登山鉄道
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered 強羅環翠楼ホテル箱根 at 11:00, 「銀かつ」見学 at 11:15, 強羅駅で6名分のハイヤー待ち at 11:25, 大涌谷へ出発 at 12:15, ラ・テラッツァ箱根 昼食 at 13:20, 箱根神社 at 14:30, 箱根関所、箱根モザイク at 14:50, 甘酒茶屋 at 15:30, 箱根湯本 at 16:15 and 箱根登山鉄道 at 16:25.
What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
1. We are retired people. 2. How did you know we are from North America? We've now moved to another part of North America. 3. I have not received any mail from the travel agency, none. 4. We have to take a limousine, no alternative. 5. You're a fabulous guide. 6. So, this is the 13th-generation president and owner of the tea house. 7. Is this the major highway of the time? An elephant walked along this to Tokyo? 8. We are aware of "feng shui." The north east is called a devil's gate? We designed our home to have the bathroom and toilets in the lower place. 9. We could not see anything at the cross-border patrol office at all, due to the white mist. The weather is getting worse. 10. What is the most traditional jewelry that Japanese people like? Amethyst? 11. College students run 68 miles from Tokyo and finish in 5 hours, that's very fast. That takes place on the 2nd and 3rd of January? 12. Sorry, some of the guests are just tired out because of the time difference, and we are wet and need a hot shower.
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Hello, welcome to Japan you all.
I’m a resident of Ebina, Kanagawa, and am a national government licensed guide and interpreter.
I enjoy showing travelers both the new and old of central Honshu, primarily Tokyo and Kanagawa, ranging from Meiji Shrine, Edo Castle, Tsukiji Outer Market, Ueno, Asakusa, Ginza, Ginza Sky Farmstead, Shibuya Zebra Crossings, Yokohama, Kamakura, to Hakone, not to mention Mt. Fuji, and sharing views with my guests on Japanese homes and their surroundings, Japan’s labor productivity and labor market, among others.
I also enjoy introducing travelers to Japanese culture through home visits with Japanese families, touring Zen temples, and explaining the intricacies of Japanese culture.
I am happy to arrange personalized tours to other places of your interest.
I am making the most of my long experience as a foreign language education service, escorting VIPs at the Sony showroom in Ginza, Tokyo.
I also offer services to help families and individuals relocating to Japan with immigration VISA applications.
My hobbies are movies, strolling along the river in my neighborhood and am a novice at la lingua Italiano.
Let’s enjoy touring together, shall we?
Jul 16, 2026
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Private guide – a very good experience
We spent a half…
Jul 16, 2026
135ulrikh
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Private guide – a very good experience
We spent a half day with Hideaki Wada, which can be highly recommended. He was on time on the spot, very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and spoke good English. We made a plan, followed it and ended up with a little extra time.
Jun 21, 2026
CJW324
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Unforgettable day in Tokyo with Hideaki — incredible with…
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CJW324
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Unforgettable day in Tokyo with Hideaki — incredible with kids
Hideaki was the highlight of our time in Tokyo. We were a group of six — two grandparents and two young kids — and he handled every dynamic with ease. Patient, warm, and endlessly accommodating, he read the energy of the group and adjusted the pace so no one ever felt rushed or left behind. He was especially wonderful with our kids, keeping them engaged and curious all day — from the grandeur of the Imperial Palace, to shopping, to the wonderful craziness of Shinjuku. As a licensed guide his knowledge was deep, but what set him apart was how genuinely kind and thoughtful he was with our whole family. If you want a guide who treats you like family and makes Tokyo come alive for all ages, book Hideaki. Highest possible recommendation — thank you, Hideaki!
May 20, 2026
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Great experience with an excellent guide
Great experience! Our guide WADA Hideaki…
May 20, 2026
olgalA154QQ
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Great experience with an excellent guide
Great experience! Our guide WADA Hideaki was excellent! He was fully engaged and helpful!
He explained so many things and showed us everything we wanted to see.
Apr 19, 2026
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Hideaki’s perfect first day in Tokyo!
Hideaki was an incredible guide and…
Apr 19, 2026
Sightseer57474900023
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hideaki’s perfect first day in Tokyo!
Hideaki was an incredible guide and my family had the most wonderful first day in Tokyo with him showing us the sights! We covered so much ground, learned a ton about the city and its history and truly got acclimated to Japan!
We clocked over 20k steps by end of day and hit at least 4 different areas of the city. Plus the lunch spot Hideaki took us was delicious! A perfect start to our trip and forever grateful to Hideaki for the fantastic memories!