Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour — Guide Akey

Can You Do a Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Hakone with Onsen? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guest came to Japan from North America. Since they wanted to enjoy nature outside the city, we chose Hakone, and because they hoped to experience an onsen, I arranged a plan that included the open-air bath "Mori no Yu" at Kowakuen in Hakone. There was a chance of rain, so I prepared umbrellas and raincoats, but they turned out to be unnecessary. After thoroughly enjoying the Hakone Open-Air Museum, the guest enjoyed the open-air bath at Kowakuen. At Owakudani, Mount Fuji was visible, and the guest was impressed by the active volcanic activity.

Because a schedule change meant they wanted to return to Tokyo by around 18:00, we suddenly had to check bus and Shinkansen times, and it was no longer possible to guide at a relaxed pace. We skipped the visit to Hakone Shrine and adjusted the plan so we could return to Tokyo one hour earlier. Fortunately, we found a bus going directly to Hakone-Yumoto, so the timing worked out well. Both the ropeway and the sightseeing cruise had increased in price by 500 yen each starting in October.

At Owakudani, we purchased black eggs for 500 yen, and I also gave the guest a Mount Fuji glass I had brought along. For the bus from Hakone Port to Hakone-Yumoto, a receipt was not needed before, so I did not obtain a receipt. The bus was crowded, and I guided under a very tight schedule where taking too long to board or alight could mean missing the train, all in line with the guest's request. Since you cannot return to Hakone-Yumoto without taking the bus, I believe a receipt is unnecessary. I hope you understand the circumstances, as it was not possible to spend extra time boarding and alighting when the buses were crowded with tourists.

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Tour Report by Akey

Hello, new friends! I’m Akio Yasui. I was born in Kyoto City and graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto and moved to Tokyo for working. I used to work for international companies as a marketing advertising specialist. I have been to fourty five different countries until now and been to all prefectures in Japan.
I have deep knowledge of both traditional and modern culture of Japan based on my experience in Kyoto, Tokyo and their surrounding areas such as Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Osaka. I can design exclusive and the optinum itineray for you and guide you not only to ordinary tour courses but also casual or hidden locations. My task is making you enjoy Japan and like our culture and people. Let me guide you any where you want to visit and enjoy Japan together.