JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular private tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Tokyo in 6 hours with a government-licensed guide. Pick 3 to 4 sights, learn fast subway skills, and mix old shrines with modern streets.
“We enjoyed a wonderful tour with Taka. He was very informative and helpful. Very kind, friendly and patient with our group.”
Private Mount Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo for up to five: licensed transport, hotel pickup, flexible viewpoints, Lake cruises, 5th Station.
“A fantastic day out from Tokyo. Mount Fuji is truly beautiful and this trip captures the wonderful views from several different vantage points. Our guide, Israr was extremely knowledgeable and a thoroughly nice guy. Highly recommended!”
Skip the crowds on a 3-hour Fushimi Inari hidden hike. Bamboo trails, a secret shrine, and Fushimi-Momoyama castle views for $63.
“Thank you Usuke! Super fun tour guide and was great with everyone including the family that came along. Great shortcut up to a non-busy area of the hike. Make. Make sure you're prepared, it's a bit of a moderate hike!”
Private Kyoto walk with a local host. Customize a 2–5 hour route, mix iconic temples with quieter streets, from $102.
“This was soooo worth the time and money! We saw so many things that we would not have known to do and very easily. We learned so much. Ada was the best!!!!! We enjoyed her company and knowledge.”
Private, customized Tokyo day tour with a local guide. Hit Senso-ji, Akihabara, Shibuya, Meiji Jingu and more, using easy transit.
“We had an amazing experience on the Tokyo Private Local Customized Tour! Yosuke, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. We were traveling with two kids (7 and 12), and he made sure the entire journey was enjoyable for all of us. His explanations were clear, engaging, and adapted so the kids could stay interested too. The…”
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 guide maps Tokyo highlights in one day from Asakusa and Imperial Palace to Meiji Jingu and Shinjuku, fully customizable.
“We had a great 8 hours tour around Tokyo with Koba-San. Very interesting, saw a lot of places. Thank you.”
Private Tokyo in a Day with a guide: custom stops from Tsukiji to Meiji, trains or car upgrade, hotel pickup, lunch on full days.
“Amazing tour that was highly personalized. We covered the highlights of Tokyo. Shuhei made sure we hit all of the experiences that we mentioned. Lots of walking and a great use of the train system.”
A private, government-licensed 4-hour Tokyo walk with an English guide. Pick 2–3 sights, get transit help, skip the stress.
“From start to finish, our guide Koba looked after us exceptionally well. We had an amazing four hours in his company and learnt so much about Tokyo. It was our pleasure to have time with him. Thank you Koba.”
Kyoto in 6 hours with a government-licensed English guide, public-transit routing, and custom 3–4 site stops from major sights.
“Joy Etsuko was an amazing guide. She was patient and molded the day according to the flow. She is an excellent person and knowledgeable of the sites. Thank you Joy.”
Osaka walk from Namba to Dotonbori and Kuromon. Takoyaki and a vending-machine drink included on 3–7 hour tours.
“I had a very nice your with Mark! He showed me awesome places in Osaka and we tried some delicious food along the way. Would recommend.”
Private Hiroshima & Miyajima full-day tour with a government licensed English guide. Peace Park, Castle, Shukkeien and Miyajima’s shrine.
“Fantastic tour day. Naomi, our guide listened to what we wanted and completely tailored our tour for us. She was very knowledgeable and informative and made the day very interesting and fun.”
Private local-led Tokyo walking route from Harajuku through Shibuya, Asakusa, Yanaka and more. Tailored plan, pre-brief guide, pickup options.
“Justine was so sweet! She had a lot of information about Tokyo and its history. She made me feel very comfortable as someone who has never been here before and explained everything very thoroughly. Honestly, it felt like I was just chattiRead more”
Private one-day Kyoto tour for up to 7: 10 top sights from Kinkaku-ji to Gion, English guide, smooth route, pay-as-needed fees.
“Hiromi was an amazing guide and did a wonderful job leading our tour. Very knowledgeable and so efficient in planning our transportation between sites! Great mix of sites as well. It was chilly and the handwarmers she provided were much appreciated!”
Enjoy a private 9-hour Tokyo highlights drive with an English chauffeur, air-conditioned comfort, and flexible stops from Tsukiji to Shibuya.
“Lookman was fantastic! His knowledge of Japan interesting historical tidbits coupled with his ability to find the perfect parking allowed us to see so many places in just one day. He also captured great photos and knew exactly where to take them. Ramen for lunch was delicious. Thanks for a wonderful day- we would highly…”
