The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Japan

1.Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,970 reviews · 10 hours · from $68Our pick

See Mount Fuji from Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and the 5th Station on a practical 10-hour bus tour from Tokyo.

“Went with my mother and had a great time. The views of Fuji were incredible (admittedly we had excellent weather), our guide Annie was very knowledgeable and the bus was very comfortable and warm (which was needed after the cold Fuji stop). Our only complaint was the meeting place was quite hard to find, especially if you came out the wrong exit from the underground.”

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2.Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,470 reviews

Review of a private Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo with flexible stops, hotel pickup, scenic lakes, villages, pagoda views, and practical tips.

“Excellent day at Mount Fuji. The selection of spots was outstanding, and driver Mirza drove us safely, kept us entertained, and enriched the tour with many insights and additional information. Although the tour was bookable from 07:00, Mirza recommended starting at 06:00 — which gave us clear views of Mount Fuji and a pleasant, low-traffic drive.”

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3.Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,298 reviews · from $202Top rated

Review of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s private 8-hour tour, with Peace Park, Miyajima, local guides, transport costs, value, and booking tips.

“Our tour guide Megumi was very good. She was eager and thorough to explain the details. She planned the day well and made reservations for the days boat and ordered our meal selections ahead of time. We did not have enough time in Miyajima and she modified the tour for us It was a wonderful tour.”

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4.Tokyo Private Full-Day Tour by Car or Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews

See Tokyo’s top sights by private car in 10 hours, with flexible stops, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking driver.

“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 service. The car was nice and clean and even had a child car seat. Definitely worth it!”

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5.Must-Visit Mount Fuji Highlight Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 532 reviews · 11 hours · from $69

Review of the $69 Mount Fuji day tour from Tokyo, with Chureito Pagoda, lakes, waterfalls, tea fields, transport, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We loved the tour and the guide. Overall, a great experience!”

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6.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $172

See Kyoto’s five essential sights by bike in one day, with a small group, local guide, lunch, and an optional e-bike for the 44-kilometer route.

“I enjoyed the all inclusive biking experience thoroughly. From the Kyoto Gardens to the Buddhist Temple and everyplace in-between it was a delight! It was a serious day long exercise, so be prepared to be tired by the end of the day. It was definitely an unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend this tour to any healthy bike riding person.”

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7.Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · from $119

Cycle Kyoto’s temples, shrines, Gion, and quiet backstreets in one active day, with a Cannondale bike, lunch, water, and a small group.

“Awesome day seeing the sites with Jay. He was funny and showed us the sites we needed to see. The bike ride was extremely easy.”

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8.Mt. Fuji, Hakone Full-Day Private Tour with English Driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews

A flexible private day from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone, with hotel pickup, scenic stops, English driver guide, and clear timing cautions.

“Don’t be too disappointed when your station 7 village does not have a view of mt Fuji! Station 5 was closed Be sure to get to the Akura shrine and you may find amazing mt Fuji views at the lookout as we did! Be persistent and ready at different turns and twists and remind guide just how important this view is to you if in fact it is… Great food in an Indian restaurant which we love and nice experience all around”

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9.Mount Fuji Full-Day Customizable Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 451 reviews · 10 hours

Review of a private Tokyo to Mount Fuji or Hakone day tour with flexible stops, private transport, English-speaking drivers, and useful planning tips.

“Omi was a wonderful guide and the destinations were outstanding. 5th station views, the shrines, everything was engaging and we had a full day filled with great memories”

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10.Full Day Guided Tour to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka by Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $106

See Kyoto’s torii gates, Gion streets, Nara’s deer, and Todaiji Temple in one small-group van tour from Osaka.

“Take, our guide, was wonderful. He gave us the highlights of each location and gave us the space to contemplate each one. I also really appreciated the driver, who always made sure the van was ready (air conditioned!!!) before venturing on to next location. Both Taka and our driver were professional and extremely considerate - unscheduled stops to use restrooms. Tour itself was well worth it.”

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11.Full Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour from Hiroshima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · from $152

Review of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s full-day bus tour, including Itsukushima Shrine, the Peace Park, costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.

“Takeshi was an incredible guide, miyajima was beautiful and Hiroshima was fascinating to learn about”

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12.Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · from $183

See Kanazawa’s samurai streets, castle, geisha quarter, and Kenrokuen Garden with a private guide who shapes the day around you.

“Our guide Junko brightened up a very wet and miserable (weather wise) day in Kanazawa. She was friendly, knowledgeable and informative about each of the places she took us to. The Kenrokuen Garden was magnificent, we haRead more”

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13.Full Day Tour to Mount Fuji in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · from $96

Explore 11 Mount Fuji sights in Spanish, from Shiraito Falls and Chureito Pagoda to lakes, shrines, caves, and Aokigahara.

“Un gran tour en manos de expertos,me lo pase muy bien, aprendí muchisimo y resolvieron dudas posteriores para mi viaje por japon, muchisimas gracias por todo a los instructores(muy recomendado)”

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14.Nikko Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $155

A practical review of Nikko’s private six-hour tour, with licensed guides, flexible sights, shrine history, waterfalls, and transit tips.

“Yuki was amazing. The tour was super customized and she was so communicative. Our train ended up being 45 min late and we still managed to fit in the entire tour because she knows the bus and train schedule so well. We would never NEVER seen so much of Nikkō in such a short amount of time without her guiding us and arranging all the travel. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough, especially in with Yuki as your guide. She is also a teacher and since we had teens with us—she knew what they would likely find interesting and she knew how to connect what we were seeing in a…”

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15.Hiroshima & Miyajima: Full-Day Private Tour & Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 8 hours · from $196

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima with a private licensed guide, from the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Museum to Itsukushima Shrine.

“Sachiyo was an excellent guide. She knows the history of each corner of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Tow places unforgettable.”

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