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
- 10:30 Meet at Hotel Kajikaso
- 10:35 Travel by Hakone Tozan Bus
- 11:30 Hakone Checkpoint Ruins
- 12:30 Marquetry – Hakone Maruyama Bussan
- 13:30 Lunch – Bakery & Table
- 14:30 Hakone Shrine
- 15:30 Travel by Hakone Tozan Bus
- 16:30 Hotel Kajikaso
- 16:40 Disband at Hakone-Yumoto Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Kanagawa began at 10:30, when the guide met the guests at Hotel Kajikaso, and finished at 16:40. The day ran to 6 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch – Bakery & Table at 13:30.
From there the group visited Travel by Hakone Tozan Bus at 10:35, Hakone Checkpoint Ruins at 11:30, Marquetry – Hakone Maruyama Bussan at 12:30, Hakone Shrine at 14:30, Travel by Hakone Tozan Bus at 15:30 and Hotel Kajikaso at 16:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Onsenba Iriguchi to Moto-Hakone Port by bus (1,080JPY); Moto-Hakone Port to Onsenba Iriguchi by bus (1,080JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 2,160JPY per person.
What Is a Rainy-Day Private Hakone Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from South America. Due to unfortunate heavy rain, we gave up on visiting Owakudani and focused our sightseeing around Moto-Hakone Port. Lake Ashi was covered in mist and Mount Fuji was not visible, which was a shame, but I shared the legend of the nine-headed dragon and the guests enjoyed the mysterious atmosphere. At the Hakone Checkpoint (Hakone Sekisho), they viewed the exhibits with great interest and climbed up to the distant lookout tower to photograph the scenery of Lake Ashi. I also suggested visiting the Okada Museum of Art afterward, but they were not particularly interested. At Hakone Shrine, after praying at the main hall, they were able to wait in line for about 30 minutes at the torii gate photo spot and take pictures, which delighted them greatly. On the way back, we picked up their luggage at the Hotel and I saw them off at Hakone-Yumoto Station.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Onsenba Iriguchi～Moto-Hakone Port | 1,080JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Moto-Hakone Port～Onsenba Iriguchi | 1,080JPY |
| Total | 2,160JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Kanagawa tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel Kajikaso at 10:30, and the tour finished at Hakone-Yumoto Station at 16:40.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 10:30 to 16:40.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Travel by Hakone Tozan Bus, Hakone Checkpoint Ruins, Marquetry – Hakone Maruyama Bussan, Hakone Shrine, Travel by Hakone Tozan Bus and Hotel Kajikaso.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 2,160JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Yumi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Kanagawa itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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