Hakone Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Discover Things to Do and Plan a Trip to Hakone, Japan with a Local Guide

Popular Hakone Tour Guides

Naoko H.

5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Japan

Hello, everyone! I'm Naoko, a national government licensed guide interpreter in English. I grew up in Shizuoka, near Mt.Fuji, and I live in Yokohama now. I like to travel around Japan with my family, I am trying to conquer all 47 prefectures in Japan with my children. We have been to 40 out of the 47 prefectures in Japan. I want to introduce not only beautiful famous spots in Japan but also our daily life, what we eat, where we go shopping, where children love to go. I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan!                                                                                                                                  

Yoshi S.

5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
Japan

I started my second career as a guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I am married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy. I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward hearing from you!                                                                                                                                  

Takao M.

4.38 / 5
(8 reviews)
Japan

Hi, I'm Takao Mizushima. I like walking with my friends in the mountains, along rivers and beaches, and visiting historical places and museums. Usually, after enjoying these places, we take a dip in hot springs and drink beer. As a guide, however, I'll take up places easy to walk around. I assume not many people from abroad are prepared for sweating activities. If you like, though, I can modify my plan, connecting with a short hiking, hot bath and a drinking place.                                                                                                                                  

Kaneo U.

5.00 / 5
(20 reviews)
Japan

I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama. I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.                                                                                                                                 

Yuka S.

4.87 / 5
(30 reviews)
Japan

Hi, I'm Yuka. Welcome to Japan. As a national-licensed guide for about 20 years, I have visited lots of sightseeing places. I'm interested in history, nature, art, music, architecture. I'd like to take you to wonderful places such as old temples and shrines, modern cities, and beautiful areas in Japan. Please feel free to contact me and consult me about your planning itinerary and food restriction. Your interest will give you incredible experiences.                                                                                                                                  

Shoji K.

4.81 / 5
(58 reviews)
Japan

Hi! Welcome to Japan. My name is Shoji Kitamura, a licensed English-speaking tour guide. Please call me Shoji that is the same sound as a sliding screen made of wood and paper you may have seen in a traditional Japanese room. I was born and raised in Yokohama next to Tokyo but lived for work in several beautiful and historical cities such as Nikko, Hiroshima, and Ise which have world heritage sites and/or national park. I fully enjoyed the nature, culture and lives in each city where I lived. I retired after 36 years with a national research institute of fisheries in 2016. During my career, I visited 5 continents except Antarctica, more than 20 nations for attending international scientific conferences, conducting collaborative research or teaching some technologies, etc. In Japan, I often took foreign scientists and government officers sightseeing. I had great times in these opportunities. Such experiences made me decide to become a licensed English-speaking guide interpreter after retirement to introduce Japanese nature, culture, foods, etc. properly to many tourists coming to Japan from all over the world. For more than 20 years I’ve been living in Nikko, which is located about 150km north of Tokyo, and designated as a World Heritage site and a National Park. If you consider a day trip from Tokyo, I strongly recommend coming to Nikko by 2-hour train ride from Tokyo. I am looking forward to showing you around in this historical and beautiful town. Besides Nikko, I can also guide you in Yokohama, my home town, and in neighboring city such as Tokyo and Kamakura.                                                                                                                                  

Yasuro C.

4.78 / 5
(46 reviews)
Japan

Hello, my name is Yasuro (Mr). I was born and brought up in Kansai, graduated from a univ in Kobe city, after moved into Kanto, 30 years in Tokyo, 2.5 years in Nagoya city, 7.5 years abroad (KL & S'pore) as a rep of a construction company and I got the National Guide Certificate in 2011. My hobbies are making Haiku poems, singing various songs (voice-training for 18 years), playing the folk-guitar, trekking in mountains like Takao and Okutama in the West of Tokyo, visiting museums like in Ueno Park and travelling around Japan to make Haiku poems. Thank you for your attention.                                                                                                                                 

Kazuharu K.

5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Japan

Hola y sea bienvenidos a Japón. Soy Kaneda y les invito a compartir con las mejores experiencias en Japón, en especial en Tokio y sus alrededores. Estoy seguro de que mi variedad de vida en los países latinos se podrá ayudar para profundizar su gusto e interés a la cultura y la vida del Japón. Hello and welcome to Japan. I am Kaneda and I invite you to share with the best experiences in Japan, especially in Tokyo and its surroundings. I am sure that my variety of life in Latin countries could be helpful to deepen your taste and interest in the culture and life of Japan. Olá e bem-vindo ao Japão. Eu sou Kaneda e eu convido você a compartilhar com as melhores experiências do Japão, especialmente em Tóquio e seus arredores. Tenho certeza de que minha variedade de vida em países latinos pode ser ajudada a aprofundar seu gosto e interesse pela cultura e pela vida do Japão.                                                                                                                                 

New Hakone Tour Guides

Ken T.

Japan

Hi, my name is Ken. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan. I am mainly guiding in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone and Mt. Fuji areas. I can also bring you unique experiences such as Sake tasting, Nissan car factory tour, Tsukiji fish market as well as rural town stay in Miyagi pref. , where I was born, by riding on the Shinkansen bullet train. Let's have wonderful time together!                                                                                                                                  

Sumita Y.

Japan

I have been involved in international affairs in my career, and I got qualified as a national guided interpreter in 2016. Since then, I have guided tourists from various countries such as US, Holland, Canada, France, Spain, Singapore, Mexico, China and Australia. Places I have guided are major tourist spots such as Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka, Imperial Palace, Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Outer Market, Harajuku, Shibuya, Ginza and more. I will do my best to make your trip be more impressive and memorable.                                                                                                                                  

Taku M.

5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Japan

Hello, my name is Takuzo. I wish to welcome your visiting. What do you expect when visiting Japan? I will be here to share my historical, geographical and Japanese society's knowledge with you. I was a volunteer for Tokyo Olympics to take care of VIPs. Of course I'm a national government licensed guide interpreter in English. I hope I can see you soon!                                                                                                                                 

Toyokuni Y.

Japan

Hello everyone. Please call me Toyo. Welcome to Tokyo. I have lived in Tokyo for 50 years in total. I was born and raised in Hokkaido northernmost of four major islands in Japan.  Hokkaido has unique cultures and atmosphere which is similar to cities in western countries compare to other areas in Japan. I was yearning for traditional Japanese culture and history. So I started lived in Tokyo after graduating from high school. I can show you around Tokyo both visitors and residents’ point of view. I had worked many foreign countries, and everybody was very kind and helpful to me very occasion there. I would like to return you of this kindness. Tokyo offers variety of wonderful tourist attractions, cuisines, modern and traditional cultures including historical buildings etc. I am sure you can enjoy the refine and subtle Japanese cultures of Tokyo. So Let' enjoy downtown Tokyo with me!                                                                                                                                  

Tomoko K.

5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Japan

Hello, my name is Tomoko Koizumi, call me Moko. I was a cabin attendant before and now I am teaching English to adults. I have been a national licensed tour guide for 11years. I have guided in Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Takayama, Kanazawa, Nikko, Mt. Fuji and so on. I also hold Sushi making and eating lessons at my house. My house is located in Chiba between Narita airport and Tokyo. I will pick you up at Narita airport and take you to my house and you will make sushi and taste them at a usual Japanese house. I'm sure it will be a fantastic experience in Japan. If you prefer the sushi lesson in Tokyo. You can do it in the center of Tokyo. I am looking forwared to hearing from you! Moko                                                                                                                                 

Seiji O.

Japan

Hello, my name is Seiji, a licensed guide interpreter. I am a native of Tokyo and registered guide with the “Tokyo City Guide Club”. I love outdoor activities and I am always inspired by the nature and culture of our country. Tokyo has been the center and the capital of Japan for more than 400 years. The city is built around the former residence of shogun, now the Imperial Palace, and has gone through damages and recoveries. It is a very modernized city and continues to add new attractions. I would like to take you to some popular tourist attractions and show you around our cultural tradition that has been ingrained in our lifestyle. I am looking forward in seeing you soon.                                                                                                                                  

Patrick L.

Japan

I have been a professional tour guide in Japan for the last 20 years serving foreign visitors with planning, organising, and providing custom history and cultural tours to all areas in Japan. I would like to prepare for the return of tourism by listing on your website.                                                                                                                                 

Masa I.

5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Japan

NOT just knowledgeable but also your perfect travel companion. Well, you've found me—Masa, your go-to guy for unlocking the secrets of Japan! The reason is as follows; Born and bred in this country, I bring you the best of both traditional tales and the real scoop on modern life, all served up in an easy way so you can gain insights. But what sets me apart? I'm not just your guide; I'm your friendly local buddy. Enjoy walking and chatting with me. My mission? To craft an unforgettable Japanese experience tailored just for you! Tell me how you would like to enjoy Japan. I love Japanese culture, and I'm passionate about sharing it to provide the best experience for you. With a government license, I'm not just a guide; I'm your passport to the heart of Japan. So, ready to turn your journey into a story worth telling? I can't wait to meet you and make your time in Japan truly extraordinary!                                                                                                                                 

Popular Hakone Private Tours

Hakone & Lake Ashi Joyful 9 hour-Tour from Tokyo

Hakone
9 hours

I will pick you up at 8:00 at your hotel in Tokyo, and start the tour from Tokyo Sta. by Shinkansen (bullet train) or Shinjuku Sta. by Odakyu Express. After arriving at Odawara Sta. we will go up to Mt. Sounzan and Owakudani Volcanic Valley by mountain train, funicular cable-car and gondola ropeway, cruise through Lake Ashi in a Pirate Ship, visit Hakone Shrine and go back to Tokyo or to Shinjuku.

FROM$180/ per group
Yasuro C.
4.78 / 5
(46 reviews)

Once-in-lifetime experience in Hakone

Hakone
8 hours

Hakone is the beautiful national park within one hour bullet train ride from Tokyo, one of the busiest city in the world. Along the golden route, we'll move with our pace enjoying views of Mt.Fuji and seasonable scenes of the nature. Additionally we'll customize our tour based on your preference such as 1)ART, 2)LIFE&CULTURE, 3)HISTORY, and 4)GOURMET.

FROM$163/ per group
Junichiro K.
4.85 / 5
(34 reviews)

Hakone One Day Customized Tour

Hakone
8 hours

Hakone is a popular destination for a day trip from Tokyo and Yokohama, located 60 miles or 100 kilometers southwest of the cities. The beauties of nature – forested steep mountains, gorges, volcanic activities and a crater lake - feature in Hakone. We'll go around Hakone, using various means of transportation to explore the mountainous area, dropping in at must-see spots.

FROM$387/ per group
Aki T.
4.80 / 5
(55 reviews)

Hakone: The wonderful world

Hakone
8 hours

Hakone attract many people because of great view of Mt. Fuji, volcanic activity in front of you, various transportation, hot spring, historical site and etc. If you want to enjoy everything, you need to stay in Hakone at least 3 days. But you can enjoy Hakone even one day by taking golden route.

FROM$307/ per group
Hiroshi Y.
4.95 / 5
(41 reviews)

Hakone Highlights - One Day Excursion from Tokyo

Hakone
11 hours 30 min

One-day fun excursion to Hakone from Tokyo. Hakone is a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than one hundred kilometers from Tokyo. This tour covers the highlights of Hakone. You will enjoy its natural beauties, spectacular views of volcanic activity, a lovely museum with great masterpieces, historical sites, and fun vehicle rides. If weather permits, the view of Mt. Fuji is gorgeous! Fun excursion for both adults and children.

FROM$452/ per group
Tomoko H.
4.94 / 5
(145 reviews)

Stunning Hakone Highlights Tour

Hakone
10 hours

Hakone is the fantastic tour spot covering panoramic view of various mountains including Mt Fuji, beautiful Lake Ashi, fantastic ropeway and cable car and historic remains such as the old Hakone Check Point and Hakone Shrine.

FROM$381/ per group
Masaharu N.
4.74 / 5
(66 reviews)

Tramping the Old Hakone Path of Cobblestones

Hakone
8 hours

Bus ride up the soaring Hakone mountains at the foot of Mt. Fuji, a hot sweet drink at a traditional tea house, walk on a historic stone-paved Hakone path, lunch at Motohakone, sail on a pirate boat, panoramic views from a ropeway, stop at fuming Owakudani Valley tasting black eggs boiled by volcanic heat, cable car descent to Gora, train ride to Tonosawa, Benzaiten Shrine and a dip in a spa.

FROM$170/ per group
Takao M.
4.38 / 5
(8 reviews)

True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots

Hakone
11 hours 30 min

Hakone is the attractive destination for one-day tour because of its easy access from Tokyo, many hot-spring resorts, and abundant natural beauty including a view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi. And it's also been a sacred religious site for mountain worship since ancient time. In this tour, we’ll visit three must-see spots in Hakone: Lake Ashi, Owakudani Valley, and Hakone Open-Air Museum. They will be a wonderful memory for you in Japan.

FROM$167/ per group
Toru K.
4.88 / 5
(16 reviews)

New Hakone Private Tours

Beautiful Hakone

Hakone
10 hours

Hakone is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations with easy access from Tokyo. You can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature including near by Mt. Fuji and boat trip of Lake Ashi.

FROM$254/ per group
Toyokuni Y.

Hakone one day tour Hotel Pickup

Hakone
8 hours

Hakone is famous for not only its hot spring resorts, but views of Mt. Fuji, a lot of museums. Using a pirate boat, cable car, and funicular train, let us enjoy Hakone and views of Mt. Fuji.

FROM$267/ per group
Rieko T.
4.92 / 5
(37 reviews)

Adventure travel tour in Hakone (Climbing Mt.Kintoki)

Hakone
6 hours 30 min

In this tour, you will climb a mountain named Kintoki-san. If you are interested in climbing (not rock climbing) in Hakone, this is the ideal one. You will walk about 3 hours to the top of Kintoki-san and if you are lucky, you can enjoy a very nice view of Mt.Fuji.

FROM$334/ per group
Hiroshi Y.
4.95 / 5
(41 reviews)

AT tour in Hakone (Trekking and culture experience)

Hakone
8 hours

This tour is a one-day trekking tour in Hakone. All participants are requested to be healthy and have capability to walk on steep slopes and steps. The street we will pass was built about 400 years ago. It means in this tour, you can experience a tour of old days. The tour start from Hakone yumoto which is a terminal station of Hakone. And the goal is Onshi park which locates besides Lake Ashi. From the park, if we are lucky, we can see beautiful Mt. Fuji. In snow, this tour is not executed.

FROM$334/ per group
Hiroshi Y.
4.95 / 5
(41 reviews)

Marcher sur l'ancienne route Tokaido entre Hakoné et Mishima

Hakone
5 hours

Nous partons de la station Mishima et allons à la ruine Yamanaka qui est l'ancien château en moyen âge. Nous pouvons marcher sur le chemin pavé, l'ancienne route, Tokaido entre Hakone et Mishima. ** tous les chemins ne sont pas pavés. Ou alors, nous allons d'abord à la ruine Yamanaka enbus et retrounons à la station Mishima en marchant sur les chemins pavés. Le parcours est d'environ 13km.

FROM$133/ per person
Aki K.

Hakone day trip to view Mt Fuji !!

Hakone
7 hours 30 min

Let’s enjoy the one of most popular relaxing destination , just one and half hour from Tokyo. Visit Active volcano, Open-air museum surrounded by green nature , Lake ASHI, Hakone Shrine by means of five different modes of transportation. If we are lucky, we will able to see Mt Fuji. At first, you are required to buy “free pass (round ticket to be cheaper by JY1000, and be effective two days )“ at Hakone-Yumoto station.

FROM$220/ per group
Munetaka H.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Hakone and Mt Fuji tour with a private van.

Hakone
13 hours

We will visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the main point of Mt. Fuji sightseeing, and Kawaguchiko Oishi Park. After that, we visit Owakudani in Hakone, then ride on a ropeway to enjoy the scenery and then enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashino.

FROM$707/ per group
Masato T.
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)

Hakone a medida

Hakone
7 hours

Hakone es una zona montañosa famosa por sus aguas termales y, en los días despejados, por su hermosa vista al Mt. Fuji. La excursión comienza en la estación de Odawara, la estación del tren bala más cercana a Hakone. Usted recibirá mi ayuda e indicaciones para viajar independientemente hasta el punto de encuentro.

FROM$214/ per group
Yayoi S.
5.00 / 5
(8 reviews)

Popular Hakone Private Cars

Hakone private customize tour with luxury van

Hakone
9 hours

Our drivers have extensive geographic knowledge of Hakone. Starting from Tokyo, we provide high-end exclusive chartered car reservation services for VIPs visiting Hakone individually or in groups. According to the time and requirements of VIPs, we provide professional Hakone customized tour services, allowing tourists to travel easily and comfortably.

FROM$586/ per group
Tokyo Limousine Service
4.86 / 5
(71 reviews)

Hakone sightseeing with a private chartered van (1-12pax)

Hakone
8 hours

You can plan to visit several places around Hakone within a limited time with our van. Our commuter can accommodate a group of up to 12 people and our service is available for 24h!

FROM$601/ per group
Van transportation M.
4.45 / 5
(143 reviews)

☆Hakone Day Tour with a Private Car

Hakone
7 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

FROM$621/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.81 / 5
(141 reviews)

☆Hakone Day Tour with a Private Car

Hakone
5 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

FROM$383/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.81 / 5
(141 reviews)

Day Tour between Hakone and Odawara with a Private Car

Hakone
5 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

FROM$458/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.81 / 5
(141 reviews)

Reviews

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Kesh H.

5 / 5
Oct 2, 2023

5 days - Tokyo Hakone and Kamakura

Professional yet Personal. Very punctual. Flexible and considerate. He was particular that all the planned trips were done according to the agreement. We had a wonderful time with Hiroshi, learnt a lot of Japans history and culture.

Hiroshi Y.

I hope next time, you will see Mt.Fuji

M

Mikala R.

5 / 5
Sep 29, 2023

Wonderful time

We are so glad we booked Kochi for the day! We were able to see everything we wanted in Hakone plus some. It was a perfect day.

Junichiro K.

Thank you for your evaluation. Have good days in Kyoto and Osaka.

L

Liliana O.

4 / 5
Sep 26, 2023

Adventure in Hakone!

Kashima was a good guide. He met us at our hotel and took us to Hakone for the day. Climate did not agree with us, it poured rain for the entire day, and still Kashima was willing to take us to all the original places we had agreed. We had to cut it short because some places were closed because of the rain but Kashima was ver accesible and accommodating to what we wanted to do. The only thing was the language barrier, it was challenging but we realized that it happened with other guides too. Thank you for the effort Kashima!

Kashima H.

Liliana san, Thank you very much for your great review for me. On the tour day, there was so heavy rain and wind that caused the closing of Pirate cruising on Lake Asi and Ropeway. Therefore, we decided to change the itinerary. Even under such kind of bad weather and the closing of major tour spots, I am very much thankful for your group patience and pleasant conversation each other. Thanks, Kashima

E

Eleonor L.

5 / 5
Sep 25, 2023

"A very kind person take you to explore Hakone"

Mr. Yasuro was the favourite of the kids! Very cool and patient to all of us during our trip from Tokyo to Hakone. We all have a good and wonderful time with him.

Yasuro C.

Dear Eleonor L, Thank you very much for your generous compliments on me! It was raining in Tokyo, so I thought in Hakone too. But we were lucky enough that no raining in Hakone and even we were able to see Mt. Fuji though only a part of it. I hope all of you would remember this luck day and, when the children have been grown up, come back to Japan again. Thank you again! Best regards, Yasuro

Hakone Private Tour Guide

Whether it’s your first time to Hakone or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Hakone has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself! You can pick your favorite itinerary from the Hakone tours offered by our local guides, but feel free to ask for customizations based on your preferences. We want to help travelers get the most out of their trips, and we believe a good tour with a local guide is the best way to ensure that. There is so much to see and do in Hakone, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.

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