Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

June, 2024

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

  • 1. 09:50 Meet up @ Shiki no Yu Zashiki Musashino Bekkan
  • 2. 10:10 Travel: Shuttle service, train, cable car, ropeway
  • 3. 10:55 Stay @ Owakudani
  • 4. 11:35 Travel: Ropeway
  • 5. 12:00 Stay @ Togendai
  • 6. 12:40 Stay @ Lake Ashi・Hakone Pirate Ship
  • 7. 13:35 Lunch @ Tsuiki
  • 8. 14:20 Stay @ Hakone Shrine
  • 9. 15:30 Travel: Bus
  • 10. 16:00 Stay @ Hakone-Yumoto
  • 11. 16:35 Travel: Train
  • 12. 16:55 Disband @ Odawara Station West Exit

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

For reasons I am not entirely sure of, both the guests and the hotel staff seemed to think I was serving as both driver and guide. The guests were checking out of the hotel that day, which created the question of where to store their suitcases and other luggage during the trip. However, I learned that the hotel offered a service to deliver luggage to Hakone-Yumoto Station, so I had the guests use that service. I felt somewhat sorry that it involved an additional cost, but since the guests were heading to Tokyo afterward, it actually turned out to be more convenient for their travels.

There were clouds over Mount Fuji, so there were few moments when it was visible, but the weather was generally good, and I believe the guests were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery at Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine. I heard that they wished to board the Shinkansen from Odawara Station, so I took them to the Shinkansen platform at Odawara Station before we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassKowakidani Station～Gora Station5,000JPY
Section 2Free PassGora Station～Sounzan Station0JPY
Section 3Free PassSounzan Station～Togendai Station0JPY
Section 4Free PassTogendai Port～Motohakone Port0JPY
Section 5Free PassMotohakone Port Bus Stop～Hakone-Yumoto Station Bus Stop0JPY
Section 6Free PassHakone-Yumoto Station～Odawara Station0JPY
Total5,000JPY

Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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