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
- 8:30 meet 8:49 from Deyama take the Izuhakone bus to Soun-zan Station by ropeway to 9:45 Owakudani 10:15 by ropeway to Togendai 10:45 pirate ship 11:25 Motohakone Port Lake Ashi shore red torii 12:15 Hakone Checkpoint Ruins Donburi Chaya lunch Maruyama Bussan 13:55 bus from Hakone-machi Port 14:20 get off at Ninotaira Entrance walk together to in front of the Hakone Open-Air Museum 14:30 disband
What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a very friendly group on their first trip to Japan. Mount Fuji made an effort to show itself, though the snow cap had become quite small. The guests were delighted and enjoyed the combination with the fresh green foliage. Some of the guests were a bit hesitant about the black eggs at Owakudani, but after a taste they found them comparable to an ordinary boiled egg and felt reassured. The guests enjoyed the scenery from aboard the pirate ship. When we went up to the red torii gate, entry was prohibited that day due to tree-cutting work. At a local specialty shop, they took great interest in the marquetry woodwork and made various purchases. As originally planned, I accompanied them all the way to the Hakone Open-Air Museum, explained how to return, and we parted ways.
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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 | Deyama／Izuhakone bus～Soun-zan Station Entrance／Izuhakone bus | 650JPY |
| Total | 6,650JPY | ||
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
Viator review: Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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
Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
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
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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