JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular full-day tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Full-day Mt. Fuji from Tokyo with Kawaguchiko lake views, Oshino Hakkai spring water, Arakurayama pagoda, and Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
“This trip was excellent. Our guide was so helpful in every way. She was very knowledgeable and very kind.”
A full-day private Mount Fuji tour from Tokyo with a flexible plan, Fuji Five Lakes stops, and photo-friendly viewpoints in comfort.
“What a beautiful day to enjoy around Mount Fuji. It was only topped by the service of our guide Fakher. He communicated greatly before arriving and entertained us through the trip. He gave us options to choose and explained what would be the best due to the season. We went to several spots and he…”
Private Hiroshima & Miyajima full-day tour with a government licensed English guide. Peace Park, Castle, Shukkeien and Miyajima’s shrine.
“Sei was a great guide. He provided much needed context and kept us on schedule so we could see everything we wanted to do on our day trip to Hiroshima.”
Private 10-hour Tokyo highlights by car with hotel pickup, flexible stops, and an English-speaking driver from Senso-ji to Shibuya.
“We choose to hire a car service to explore Tokyo and it was worth it. Our driver Prince spoke English well and was able to tell us many different things about the places we visited. We wouldn’t have been able to explore Tokyo in the short time we had if we didn’t do the car…”
11-hour Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo with two route options, Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, and included round-trip transport.
“Really great trip and Goldie was a great guide and kept us all to time!”
Cycle Kyoto’s top sights in one full day: Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkakuji, by bike or e-bike.
“Well planned itinerary peppered with lots of opportunities to see Kyoto outside the beaten tourist tracks. Rob was super patient and thoughtful and that makes the tour so enjoyable even for a novice cyclist.”
Full-day Kyoto bike tour for small groups with helmet and lunch included, hitting Nishi Honganji, Gion, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari.
“Karl was a fantastic and informative guide- we had an amazing day riding the backstreets of Kyoto and visiting temples, shrines and the Geisha area. We had a fantastic day, highly recommended!”
Private English-guided Fuji and Hakone day from Tokyo with hotel pickup, 5th Station, Kawaguchiko views, Hakone steam, and torii.
“The driver texted day before to change our scheduled pick up time from 9am to 6:30am( “beat the traffic “). 7:05 am no show, called service who in turn asked me for their drivers phone number (really) to find out why no show. Any way had tRead more”
Private Tokyo day trip to Mount Fuji or Hakone with an English-speaking driver, flexible stops, and hotel pickup/drop-off for up to five.
“Omi was a very good and calm driver and showed us the best places to catch great views and pictures of Mt. Fuji. Thank you very much for this relaxed day trip!”
Small-van day trip from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara. Fushimi Inari, Gion, deer at Nara Park, Todai-ji, plus entry fees included.
“Woody was excellent. Very knowledgeable and gave us good insight on Kyoto and Nara park. Would recommend him to others.”
See UNESCO Hiroshima and Miyajima in one guided day, with Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
“That was a wonderful tour. Masako was our tour guide. She is so kind, patient, and explained well. She took pics of us and for that I was thankful. After the tour finished she accompanied us to the train station and ensured we were on the right train. Book this tour and make sure to…”
Private full-day Kanazawa tour with hotel pickup and a guide, visiting Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya, and Nagamachi.
“Wonderful and very interesting tour. Very competent guide who gave me a lot of insights to the Japanese culture. Beside this we have visited a local retaurant and had great food. It was an incredible amazing andwonderful day. Thank ou so muchj.”
Small-group full-day Mount Fuji tour in Spanish from Mishima, with waterfalls, lakes, villages, shrines, and wind cave.
“la mejor actividad que he disfrutado de Japón en mis 2 semanas aquí. Daríio es un experto en este trayecto y adapta el viaje y los puntos a ver según las condiciones meteorológicas para que el día sea un éxito. Como lleva 7 años desarrollaRead more”
Private 6-hour Nikko tour with government-licensed English guide. Customize 3–4 sights from shrines to waterfalls; pickup may be available.
“My husband and I were able to see so very much more than we could have ever done on our own. Yumi was beyond helpful and patient with our many questions. She ensured that everything went smoothly and that we were comfortable. We feel so fortunate that Yumi was our guide today and would highly…”
Private guided day in Hiroshima and Miyajima with a licensed local guide, Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima Shrine, and customizable pacing.
“personalised tour, very knowledgable guide who was happy to answsr any questions we had. saved time on tranaport having a guide we didnt get lost. local knowledge gets you to see areas and shops you would otherwise miss.”
