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
- 9:30 Meet at hotel
- 10:15 Hakone Open-Air Museum
- 12:30 Lunch (Fukao Soba)
- 13:30 Pirate Ship
- 14:30 Owakudani
- 15:30 Disband at hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 9:30 at hotel and ended at 15:30. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch (Fukao Soba) at 12:30.
Over the course of the day the route took in Hakone Open-Air Museum at 10:15, Pirate Ship at 13:30 and Owakudani at 14:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kowakien to Kowakudani by bus (200JPY); Kowakudani to Gora by train (160JPY); Gora to Chokoku no Mori by train (160JPY); Chokoku no Mori to Kowakudani by train (160JPY); Kowakudani to Motohakone Port by bus (650JPY); Motohakone Port to Togendai (1,200JPY); Togendai to Owakudani, Sounzan (1,500JPY); Sounzan to Gora (430JPY); Gora to Kowakudani by train (200JPY); Kowakudani to Kowakien by bus (200JPY). Across 10 sections the fare came to 4,860JPY per person.
What Is a Private Day Tour of Hakone Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests from South America enjoyed a sunny day in Hakone. As one of the guests loved art museums, the group spent a relaxed time appreciating the works at the Hakone Open-Air Museum. Since it was perfect weather for an outing, they experienced crowded buses and long lines for the ropeway for the first time and were surprised. They were also very interested in Japanese food culture and challenged themselves with a variety of dishes, and we had a lively conversation about food as I shared recipes and other tips. After arranging a taxi to Odawara Station for the following day, we parted ways.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Kowakien～Kowakudani | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Kowakudani～Gora | 160JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Gora～Chokoku no Mori | 160JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Chokoku no Mori～Kowakudani | 160JPY |
| Section 5 | Bus | Kowakudani～Motohakone Port | 650JPY |
| Section 6 | Other | Motohakone Port～Togendai | 1,200JPY |
| Section 7 | Other | Togendai～Owakudani, Sounzan | 1,500JPY |
| Section 8 | Other | Sounzan～Gora | 430JPY |
| Section 9 | Train | Gora～Kowakudani | 200JPY |
| Section 10 | Bus | Kowakudani～Kowakien | 200JPY |
| Total | 4,860JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Kanagawa tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel at 9:30, and the tour finished at hotel at 15:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 9:30 to 15:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hakone Open-Air Museum, Pirate Ship and Owakudani.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 4,860JPY per person across 10 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?
Yuki 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.
Hello, I’m Yukie Tachibana, national licensed tour guide living in Yokohama with my family. Please call me Yuki. I have been working as a tour guide for 5years mainly around Tokyo, Kanagawa, for example, Hakone, Kamakura, Yokohama and Kawasaki. I have had an experience of attending a lot of foreign visitors from all over the world in both private and group tours for sightseeing and business in one to multi-days. I’m able to arrange the tour for you, so please feel free to ask me your favorite plan in Japan as to spot, food and some activities. I like to see Buddhist statues in temples so I’d like to introduce our history and culture. Also because I like Japanese animation and character, and animals, I can take you to some shops for the animation and animal cafes that are so popular among tourists. Looking forward to seeing you soon and share wonderful time in Japan! Thank you.
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