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
- 8:00 Meet @ Yushintei
- 8:40 Board the mountain train @ Hakone-Yumoto Station
- 9:45 Board the ropeway @ Sounzan Station
- 9:55 Arrive at Owakudani
- 10:15 Board the ropeway @ Owakudani Station
- 10:45 Board the pirate ship @ Togendai
- 11:15 Arrive at Hakone Port → Lunch
- 12:30 Visit Maruyama Bussan Yosegi Zaiku (marquetry)
- 13:00 Hakone Shrine
- 13:30 Board the bus @ Moto-Hakone Port
- 14:00 Hakone Open-Air Museum
- 15:10 Board the mountain train @ Chokoku-no-Mori Station
- 16:00 Arrive at Hakone-Yumoto Station → Disband
Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Europe. It was early in their trip to Japan, and jet lag was still lingering, so some of the guests were feeling tired. Although it was a weekend, it was just after a holiday period, so all forms of public transportation were uncrowded, allowing for very comfortable travel throughout the day. The guests enjoyed the classic activities such as the black eggs and the cruise. From the bus ride after visiting Hakone Shrine through the walk around the Hakone Open-Air Museum, the guests were showing signs of fatigue, so in hindsight it might have been better to include a break at a café and switch to a lighter stroll through the gardens. At the end of the tour, the guests expressed their gratitude, and I felt that they were satisfied overall.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Hakone-Yumoto～Owakudani | 6,000JPY |
| Total | 6,000JPY | ||
Hello! I’m Ryosuke—please call me Leo.
I’d love to help you create great memories in Japan, especially around Tokyo and my hometown, Hiroshima.
I once traveled 44,000 km by bicycle across four continents (every continent except Australia!). There’s a chance I might even have passed through your hometown. Through that journey, I learned not only how wonderful travel can be, but also the things travelers should watch out for.
With that experience, I’m sure I can help make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
Let’s have a great time exploring Japan together!
Sep 23, 2026
MarouschkaV3
Go Leo!
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Leo is the best guide we have…
Sep 23, 2026
MarouschkaV3
Go Leo!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Leo is the best guide we have had! Knows many good places, very flexible in changing routes, and knows how to adjust to our pacing. He is a very nice guy with a very calm presence.
Aug 16, 2026
El_Hombre_Aleman
Great day, thank you!
Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We had a fantastic day! Ryosuke contacted…
Aug 16, 2026
El_Hombre_Aleman
Great day, thank you!
Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We had a fantastic day! Ryosuke contacted is in advance to hear what we‘d like to See and do and matched his suggestions perfectly! We spend a lovely day exploring with the friendly, knowledgeable, and kind young man. We feel lucky to have him as our Guide!
Aug 6, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Excursion d’une journée à Hakone
Nous sommes particulièrement ravis…
Aug 6, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Excursion d’une journée à Hakone
Nous sommes particulièrement ravis de cette journée d’excursion autour d’Hakone et du Mont-Fuji avec notre guide Ryosuke. Le programme et le rythme étaient parfaitement adaptés à nos attentes, Ryosuke nous a permis de vivre une excellente expérience en famille, ses explications se sont révélées intéressantes et précises, le choix des lieux à visiter, des points de vue et les endroits où effectuer des pauses nous ont beaucoup plu !
Jul 30, 2026
BrianBurnette
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Great Memories
We really enjoyed this tour. Leo, our…
Jul 30, 2026
BrianBurnette
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Great Memories
We really enjoyed this tour. Leo, our guide, was very knowledgeable regarding the culture and history of each site we visited. And for lunch he found a delicious authentic Ramen counter restaurant. It was a really nice day with great memories.