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

[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of the Hakone area for a group visiting from North America. It snowed a little during the day, which the guests also enjoyed. The group experienced the various modes of transport in Hakone (the Hakone Tozan Railway, the cable car, the ropeway, the sightseeing cruise boat, and the mountain bus), took in the scenery of Lake Ashi, and learned about the historical background of Hakone Shrine. They were also very satisfied with the Japanese food they had for lunch. In addition, we exchanged views on common Japanese customs and general knowledge, and I felt they had an enjoyable time. Everyone showed great curiosity about various Japanese customs and history and asked many questions actively, making for a very fulfilling tour.

Regarding the receipt matter: With respect to the point you raised, that the Hakone Free Pass was billed at 5,000 yen while the receipt shows 10,000 yen, the situation is as follows. I purchased passes in advance at Odawara Station by credit card for a total of five people, the four guests and myself. At that time, I made the purchase at the ticket machine in two separate transactions, one for three adults and one for two adults. The attached receipt is for the two-adult portion.

Because I picked up the guests in the morning at a hotel near Hakone-Gora Station, I purchased the passes in advance at Odawara Station. I received the 2,000 yen for the four guests' portion from them in the morning.

That is the full account of the matter.

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