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The 15 most popular private car with driver tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Enjoy a private 9-hour Tokyo highlights drive with an English chauffeur, air-conditioned comfort, and flexible stops from Tsukiji to Shibuya.
“We had booked a private taxi with an English speaking driver, Jonny for Tokyo sightseeing. He was super helpful and took excellent care of us. I would definitely recommend Viator.”
See Tokyo icons in comfort with a private English-speaking chauffeur, hotel pickup, pocket Wi-Fi, and smart pacing for a full day.
“We had just two days in Tokyo and wanted to make the most of them, without losing time trying to figure out the subway system and/or hailing a bunch of cabs to get around. This was the perfect solution. We were able to customize a full 7 hour day that took us to a nice…”
Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, flexible stops, and photo-first viewpoints by car.
“We enjoyed our tour so much with Ken! He went out of his way to adjust our itinerary so that we would see Mt Fuji before the clouds covered it entirely. We enjoyed his suggestions for the rest of the day as well, especially our stop at the Sake brewery! He shared a lot of…”
A full-day private car tour of Kyoto with a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, key temples, and an optional Nara add-on.
“An excellent experience for our family of three adults, including one member who required partial use of a wheelchair. From the start, the tour was thoughtful, flexible, and extremely well organized. We were treated to an expansive yet relaxRead more”
Private Kyoto car tour with Kosuke: Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjūsangen-dō, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Gion for up to 4.
“My husband and I have traveled to many countries and had many guides. Kosuke was honestly the best guide we have ever had! What an amazing day with an incredible person! He is so knowledgeable - we learned so much! He took us to all the sites we wanted to see and also added in…”
Private Mt Fuji day trip from Tokyo with hotel pickup, a friendly English guide, and big photo stops around Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai.
“We had a fantastic day with Ali who was our driver cum guide and he was with us from pick-up to drop off on this great Mt. Fuji day trip. Ali was punctual, respectful, a safe driver and gave us enough information about the area and above all iRead more”
A private, English-speaking chauffeur tour of Tokyo’s top sights with hotel pickup, flexible stops, and a car you never have to share.
“It was worth every penny! Our driver, Vijay, was so helpful and accomodating, and knowledgeable! We highly recommend him!”
A private, air-conditioned Tokyo highlights tour with an English guide. See Senso-ji, Skytree, Tsukiji, Shibuya, and more.
“Zubi did an excellent job tailoring our trip to meet our preferences. The car was extremely comfortable and clean. He always told us where we were going next and how long it would take. He gave us the right level of explanation and also gave us free time to explore.”
Private Kyoto highlights by air-conditioned car: Sanjusangendo, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market and Gion with pickup.
“Wanted a private day tour of Kyoto special places & the must see well known ones. English speaking guide Katsuke was very helpful in identifying places to visit & planning the day, & has excellent subject knowledge. Tour was thoroughly enjoyable & stimulating, he is highly recommended.”
Private Kyoto day trip by car for up to 5: Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari. English driver, flexible timing.
“Beyond fantastic day touring Kyoto with our incredible tour guide Mike! Mike took us to all the sights and was incredibly knowledgeable teaching us all about Kyoto. We had so many random questions about Kyoto that Mike was able to answer for us. We ended up getting hungry halfway through the day and Mike customized…”
Private car day trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi: Chureito, Oshino Hakkai, lava caves, ropeway, optional 5th station.
“A very well organised tour, led by our great driver Zee who was full of energy, proactivity and knowledge of the area. We had amazing visibility of the Mt Fuji from various viewpoints, and would highly recommend the panoramic Ropeway which was worth the 1hr wait! Thanks Zee for customising our tour to make it…”
Luxury private car day in Kyoto with Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, Gion and Fushimi Inari, plus Nara or Osaka options.
“Ryu was our guide for the day and he did a great job in getting to all the locations we wanted to see during the day. He was flexible with the schedule based on how we were doing throughout the day, provided insights for each location, and Read more”
Private Sapporo day trip by car to Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Ningle Terrace for up to 3.
“Kenny, our driver, was good and patient. However, be aware that this is NOT a guided tour. All you get is a driver, and you will be left on your own. To be honest, if I knew, I wouldn't have booked this tour. Too expensive for the driving service that the family got.”
Private car day through Tokyo icons, shrines, gardens, markets, and views. Pick 4–6 stops, avoid transit, with guide and pickup.
“We had a great time with Masae and Shu. Local guide and driver who were exceptional in every way. The Tour was flexible, in full comfort and just a delight.”
Private car day trip from Kyoto or Osaka to Nara, with deer park, Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, Naramachi, and Wakakusa summit views.
“Our guide, Towa, and his team were fantastic. They went out of their way to cater the day to meet our interests. Our travel was very smooth and comfortable. It was a wonderful way to explore such a unique historic site and to explore some local venues we may have otherwise missed. We would highly…”
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