Japan · PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER
Good private car days fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Tokyo’s top sights by private car with an English-speaking chauffeur, flexible stops, and useful advice for a full nine-hour city tour.
“Our tour guide John was amazing as we hit all the big tourist spots on a whistle stop tour of Tokyo. We loved it!! Most efficient way to tour Tokyo”
Review of Tokyo’s private car tour with an English-speaking chauffeur, flexible stops, hotel pickup, major sights, and practical value for groups of four.
“Very informative. Mattie was a terrific private chauffeur. We enjoyed Sensoji Temple. Meiji Shrine was so peaceful and the forest garden was so relaxing. The Shibu crossing was something we never experienced before.”
See Mount Fuji from Chureito Pagoda, lakes, shrines, villages, and the Fifth Station on a flexible private day trip from Tokyo.
“The driver and tour guide was very helpful and nice. He was full of respect and knowledge. I recommend him to anyone.”
A private Tokyo day trip to Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, or Hakone with flexible stops, local guides, private transport, and practical advice.
“We did the day tour with Taiji, who was an excellent guide! He is a native Japanese but speaks fully fluent English with a charming European accent. The long car rides sped by quickly with interesting coversation by Taiji, who has a broad range of interests, prior travel experiences, and deep insights about Japanese society, which he’s willing to share in a way that most locals would be unwilling to. The tour was well organized, with interesting sites and experiences. Definitely worthwhile.”
See Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, bamboo grove, Gion, and Fushimi Inari by private car, with flexible pacing and an optional Nara day trip.
“Our sightseeing tour with Tatsuya was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! We visited some of Kyoto’s most iconic spots — Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama, the beautiful Bamboo Forest, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine — and Tatsuya made each stop come alive with fascinating stories, history, and local insights. His English was excellent, and he was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about every place we visited. Tatsuya made sure we never felt rushed and helped us experience both the famous highlights and some hidden gems along the way. We learned so much and had such a memorable day exploring Kyoto. I can’t recommend this tour — and Tatsuya as…”
Review of Kosuke’s private Kyoto car tour for up to four, covering temples, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Gion in seven hours.
“Mr. Kosuke is an amazing tour guide and very kind. He was accommodating to our requests during the tour. The tour felt very personal and we got to explore popular local areas we would’ve never known about. I highly recommend him and would definitely hire him again!”
See Kyoto’s top temples, shrines, and Arashiyama by private car with an English-speaking driver, flexible stops, and family-friendly pacing.
“Our day trip with Toshi san was the absolute highlight of our stay in Japan. Toshi is extremely knowledgeable and helped us really appreciate the significance of the sites we visited. Toshi also adapted our tour to ensure we saw some more unusual things, such as the local flea market which only occurs once a month. We recommend Toshi unreservedly if you are looking for a fantastic Kyoto guide.”
Explore Kyoto by private car with guide Kosuke, visiting temples, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Gion in a flexible seven-hour tour.
“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.”
Review of Kyoto’s private car tour to Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Gion, and Fushimi Inari, with flexible pacing, photos, and Nara or Osaka options.
“Ryu is a very professional tour guide who showed as the best places in Kyoto and we truly enjoyed it, he is very passionate about his work, he was able to accommodate all our needs, made our day special We have taken lots of photos ( despite of the rain they are perfect memories ) We highly recommend his services”
Review this private Nara day tour from Kyoto or Osaka, with deer, Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, Naramachi, and a private car.
“Nice person and helpful in so many ways She went out of her way in so many occasions to help us even before tour”
Review of Takashi’s private Kyoto car tour, with quiet temples, Fushimi Inari, local food tips, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.
“Private Car Tour Let’s Uncover Secret of Majestic Kyoto History is what you’d expect from a 5 stars tour! Takashi went above and beyond to customize the perfect itinerary for my whole family. Throughout the tour, we had plenty of restrooRead more”
Explore Kyoto's bamboo groves, temple gardens, Gion, and Fushimi Inari by private car with a flexible English-speaking guide.
“we possibly had the best guide in all of Kyoto! Thomas was extremely educated and entertaining. The transportation was flawless, from pickup to drop off. we learned a lot. well definitely look up Thomas for another tour when we are back in Japan!”
Review this private Kyoto chauffeur tour covering Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Gion, Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market, and more.
“This is just a driver in a minimally comfortable car. No information about any of the sites. No plan on where we should go. DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE MONEY”
See Kyoto’s top temples, shrines, markets, and bamboo grove by private car, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and a flexible route.
“Totally customized for us, based on our interests even with last minute requests for change in itinerary by us, and perfectly executed tour. Dhanush, our driver and our guide, went above and beyond and made sure we were taken care of and we learned a lot from him. Will absolutely utilize him again.”
See Kyoto’s top sights by private car, from Arashiyama to Fushimi Inari, with a local guide, flexible timing, and hotel pickup.
“This was a great tour with a knowledgeable guide who grew up in Kyoto and a great driver, also from Kyoto. You should definitely choose this tour when in Kyoto. You won’t be disappointed.”
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