Hakone Private Tour Guides

“Fantastic, friendly, flexible guide!”

I requested a unique tour from Seigo. There were a couple of temples that I wanted to see, which were a bit out of his way. When I sent the idea to him, not only was he open to it, he personally visited the temples beforehand to map out the route, and even suggested a really cool Buddhist statue museum near the temples. He printed out leaflets wih descriptions of the sites, along with an awesome pamphlet of helpful Japanese terms! My only qualm is that I wish I had met him sooner, because I learned so much and it was such a welcoming experience. Thank you so much Seigo!! Arigato gozaimasu!!

Seigo U.

(26 reviews)

Eric san, Many thanks for your kind review. I’m delighted to know that the tour of the two temples and the Buddhist sculpture museum met your expectations. Your keen interest in Buddhism was both inspiring and enlightening, and I greatly valued our exchange. You are truly Sugoi! I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Japan. Seigo

Zachary H.

5 / 5

Jul 26, 2025

One-Day Hakone Nature and History Expedition (Owakudani, Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi, Hakone Sekisho)

Jul 26, 2025

Hakone

8 hours

“A wonderful trip to Hakone”

Hiroshi was a great guide and companion for our trip to Hakone. The day was completely stress-free because Hiroshi had everything taken care of. We will definitely book another tour with Hiroshi if we're back in the area!

Hiroshi S.

(47 reviews)

Thank you very much for the review. I had a great time in Hakone with all of you. At Owakudani, we could smell sulfur and feel the volcanic activity of Hakone. At Hakone Sekisho, we learned about the lives of travelers in the Edo period. It was unfortunate that Mount Fuji was covered by clouds and we couldn't see it, but I hope you enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the lake from the Ashinoko sightseeing boat. If you have another chance to visit Japan, please contact me. Let's enjoy the beauty of Japan's nature together again!

“ A Truly Unforgettable Day in Hakone”

From the moment we met Hideaki, we knew we were in for a special day. We appreciated his knowledge of the area and his considerations of our interests, fitting in a wonderful visit to the Hydrangea gardens and a delicious lunch! He was really flexible with changes to our booking and made the process of catching trains and buying tickets much easier. We loved the breathtaking ropeway ride over the volcanic Owakudani Valley, and the boat trip on the lake. We loved the connection to Evangelion!!! Lunch was a highlight — a local restaurant tucked away from the tourist paths, with the most delicious curry. Throughout the day, we never felt rushed. Hideaki was patient and looked after us— adjusting the pace to suit our needs, making sure we were comfortable and engaged. It was a very hot day and my husband became unwell, causing us to cancel our plans the next day but we hope to return to Japan and we would use Hideaki again.

Hideaki M.

(60 reviews)

Megan-san, Thank you very much for your review. I’m very glad to know that you enjoyed the tour even though we couldn’t see Mt. Fuji and it was very hot. Next time, please come to Japan in Spring or Autumn when it’s not so hot. Hideaki Murayama