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
Kaneo U.
4.97 / 5
(35 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.
Yasuro C.
4.79 / 5
(62 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.
Haruo T.
4.86 / 5
(7 reviews)
Japan
I live in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. I have a license to teach in high schools and was admitted to the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language in the University of Birmingham. Until 2015 I had been teaching English at public high schools in Kanagawa for 37 years. During that time, I had some experience of guiding students from overseas through sister-school relationship around Tokyo and Kanagawa. Therefore, I had good command of English with the TOEIC score of 935. As for a tour guide experience I earned the certificate of National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter in English and since then I have guided tourists to the popular sites around Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura and Yokosuka. My guiding focuses on introducing not only Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds but also giving tourists some tips to travel Japan only by themselves, such as how to use trains and subways, find good restaurants, reserve tickets, buy survenier, and speak basic Japanese. In addition, my tour includes opportunities to experience Japanese culture like Zen meditation, ninja performance, visiting anime's location sites based on tourists' request. Besides, by means of my hobbies of writing English Haiku and Waka (traditional Japanese poems) and performing Rakugo (traditional Japanese funny story telling) in English, I can surely entertain tourists during the tour. My moto as a tour guide is let the tourists have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan with my profound, intelligible and interestiog guiding.
Hideaki M.
4.81 / 5
(48 reviews)
Japan
Hello! I’m Hideaki. Just call me “Mura” or “Mura-san”. “San” means “Mr.” or "Ms." in Japanese. I have a national tour guide license in English. I have guided for 201 days (576 guests) in 2023, 170 days (501 guests) in 2019 and 149 days (455 guests) in 2018. I have experiences to live in the following cities on business. - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Four years - Nantong (China) One and half years, - Jakarta (Indonesia) One and half years - Baton Rouge (Louisiana, USA) Two years. My hobbies are playing golf, listening classical music and watching football. My basic policy as a tour guide is to entertain my guests with my best hospitality. I really like to see my guests smiling. I myself also enjoy chatting with my guest about not only a general explanation about Japanese culture and history but everything based on my experiences and hobbies. Let’s enjoy a wonderful tour in Japan !
New Hakone Tour Guides
Miya M.
Japan
My name is Miya and I’ve been guiding the visitors from overseas since 2017. Currently I guide small private group mainly in Tokyo with focusing on providing the tour of tuna auction at Toyosu market. Drawing on my experience of attending the guests as a expatriate in Singapore , I thrive to prepare according to interests of guests and tailor the guiding on their prefers pace.
Arisa S.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Japan
Welcome to our wonderful country! I just came back from Sydney on December. Now I'm feeling traveling Japan. Japan is the place where we can find ourselves. That's why I came back here. I have traveled to 20 countries so far.I love traveling and I am so interested in other culture. Let me know about your county and traditional things. Can't wait to know that! I will try to make you enjoy Japan by my experience in various countries. I hope you will fall in love with Japan and come back again. I am currently teaching English to Japanese children. Actually my English skill is no perfect but passion is second to none! I am good at taking photo, so I can make your best memories together. Feel free to ask anything! Hope see you soon! Thank you.
Yoko K.
Japan
I am national licensed English speaking tour guide. I have been living in Tokyo for more than 30 years, so I am well informed about Tokyo. Tokyo is full of charm. The more you know about Tokyo, the deeper you might fall. I will offer some prearranged tours but our itinerary can be personalized based on your interest. So feel free to tell me anything. And don't miss Hakone during your stay in Japan. Holiday resort for Tokyoite. You can enjoy magnificent scenery from various kind of rides such as tour boat, gondola and tram. Once I lived in New Jersey in the United States of America for 3 years. That was wonderful experience. It's great pleasure to experience different cultures and new people. I can't wait to share such precious rime with you. Let's experience the best of Tokyo and never-ending excitement together.
Masatoshi K.
Japan
I’m an office worker and belong to the asset management company. I like traveling, hiking ,running and eating, drinking. Especially I like to eat Sushi and I can show you how to eat Sushi smartly.
Popular Hakone Private Tours
Best Memories of Hakone
Hakone
10 hours
Hakone is very popular place for one day trip from Tokyo. We will take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Odawara and a mountain train, a ropeway and cruise Lake Ashi by the Pirate ship to enjoy her various scenery. Hakone is famous for hot spring public baths, you can try one if you want. If the weather is fine, you can see the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji from several places.
FROM$258/ per group
Yuki K.
4.77 / 5
(350 reviews)
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$174/ per group
Yasuro C.
4.79 / 5
(62 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$157/ per group
Junichiro K.
4.85 / 5
(34 reviews)
Hakone One Day Customized Tour
Hakone
8 hours
Hakone is a popular destination located 60 miles or 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo and Yokohama, making it the perfect spot for a day trip. This beautiful town is known for its forested steep mountains, gorges, volcanic activities, and a stunning crater lake. If the weather permits, visitors can enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Fuji. The tour presented here is an example itinerary that can be customized according to your requirements.
FROM$399/ per group
Aki T.
4.81 / 5
(57 reviews)
New Hakone Private Tours
Explore Hakone!
Hakone
4 hours 30 min
You can enjoy Hakone area and Owakudani. You will also have a chance to get on a pirate ship. If we are lucky, Mt fuji can be seen from Lake Ashi. That's so beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!
FROM$386/ per group
Arisa S.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Try Kimono & Enjoy Hakone (*including meals)
Hakone
3 hours 30 min
On this tour, you can try on traditional Japanese kimono. Your first kimono will be an unforgettable memory of Japan trip! Kimono is a little difficult to walk around, but I will take you to the best restaurant in Hakone area.
FROM$129/ per person
Arisa S.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Relaxing at Japanese Hotspring《Tattoo OK》& Enjoy Hakone lunch
Hakone
3 hours
It is a tour of Hakone, one of the most famous hot spring areas in Japan.Originally, tattoos are not acceptable in this country, but I will introduce you to the best place where you can enjoy Japanese hot spring even if you have tattoos. (※Only one person per group is allowed to have tattoo) Please heal the tiredness of the trip.
FROM$71/ per person
Arisa S.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Must-see in Hakone One-day Tour
Hakone
11 hours 30 min
We reach the pleasure of Hakone using various rides, such as Express train, mountain climbing railway, mountain climbing cable car, ropeway and cruising ship on Lake Ashi. You can enjoy the breathtaking Mt.Fuji viewing, the powerful volcanic activity, beautiful lake cruising, and walking along the old Tokaido, cedar tree avenue.
FROM$290/ per group
Shoji K.
4.74 / 5
(74 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$565/ per group
Fuji limousine service J.
4.91 / 5
(130 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$580/ per group
Van transportation M.
4.48 / 5
(153 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$370/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.86 / 5
(203 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$599/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.86 / 5
(203 reviews)
Hakone Tour Reviews
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Olman M.
5 / 5
Apr 21, 2024
One day Hakone tour for your great experience
Hakone
8 hours 30 min
Customized
Apr 21, 2024
“Hakone happyness! ”
Thank you Kashima for a wonderful day in Hakone. We appreciated your kindness and attention; making sure we received the most out of your amazing tour.
Kashima H.
(70 reviews)Olman san, thank you very much for your upmost review for me. We enjoyed Hakone nature viewing such as Owakudani valley with various riding as Cruise on Lake Ashi, Ropeway & Cable car and the traditional shrine & modern culture such as Hakone shrine and Open air museum. Thanks to your deep interest for Japanese nature, history and culture, we could exchange various information with funny conversation. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots for you. Thanks, Kashima
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Viktoria S.
5 / 5
Apr 18, 2024
Hakone Open-Air Museum Tour --Harmony between Sculpture and Nature--
Hakone
4 hours
Customized
Apr 18, 2024
“Open-Air Museum Tour with Munetaka ”
Such a lovely museum tour with Munetaka! Full of smiles and joy. It happened to have been a very rainy day in Hakone but nothing stopped him. We were willing to walk with umbrellas (he had none), walk up a very steep path (and many stairs) to the trolley to the museum (all with a lot of laughter) and made it to the museum, where he told us about his childhood memories there. He was kind and warm and just lovely! Thank you for these valuable memories!
Munetaka H.
(9 reviews)Thank you so much for posting such a heartfelt, warm review. Annabel and Jason, I also had a very beautiful time with you even if in a heavy rain. Talking to you really reminded me to my childhood memories with so much fun. I’m grateful for your kindness and thoughtfulness, I hope I could meet you again. Thank you so much again for having me. Have a wonderful journey continuously! Munetaka
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Laura A.
5 / 5
Apr 16, 2024
Hakone Full Day Customized Tour (Apr. 2)
Hakone
6 hours
Customized
Apr 16, 2024
“Hakone Tour!”
Hiroshi-san has been really helpful from the get go. He is really knowledgable about the area, and have a lot of suggestions on how to make the day of the trip flow better. He helps in planning the trip, and made sure that the day of the trip progressing smoothly! Would recommend Hiroshi-san to anyone who comes to Hakone!
Hiroshi S.
(30 reviews)Thank you for your review to the tour in Hakone. I am very happy to hear our tour was enjoyable. We ate black eggs at Owakudani. I am sure we got a life expectancy of seven more years:-) In addition to Hakone, I can guide you in Nikko, Yokohama, Kamakura, central Tokyo, and so on. I would be very happy to meet you again somewhere other than Hakone!
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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