PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER · Japan
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 private car days that earn their slot, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
A 9-hour private Tokyo highlights day by car with an English-speaking chauffeur, flexible stops, and easy sightseeing from Tsukiji to Shibuya.
“It was an easy and fun experience! I travelled places that I wanted to see. And had to do some shopping as well. The taxi service worked out great to accomplish all the above with ease! Great experience overall!”
Private Tokyo day tour by car with English chauffeur, hotel pickup, pocket Wi-Fi, and iconic stops from Senso-ji to Shibuya.
“Moshe was a great guide. He was extremely knowledgeable providing us great insight to the city and the culture of Japan.”
Private Mt. Fuji day tour from Tokyo with hotel pickup, English guide, classic shrines, lakes, and flexible add-ons for up to 3 people.
“Our driver and tour guide was Amir, and he was fantastic. We made the best of a bad weather day. He took us to beautiful places and we had to forgo some activities due to heavy rain but we had a memorable time. We saw Shinto temples and the Chureito Pagoda, we visited a market and had a great lunch. We were not able to visit Mt. Fuji due to bad weather but that gives us a reason to come back!! We always have great tours through Viator!”
Private car day trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone, with a customizable route, expert guides, and top photo stops.
“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.”
Private car Kyoto day: Arashiyama gardens, matcha at Okochi Sanso, bamboo grove, Gion, and Fushimi Inari torii with an English guide.
“"Excellent time management throughout. Our guide was outstanding—extremely well-prepared, with extensive knowledge of the culture and the location. Hugo demonstrated an exceptional ability to communicate effectively with both generations present in the vehicle. We were thoroughly impressed by his professionalism and dedication. He is truly excellent."”
Private Toyota Crown day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and Hakone, flexible stops, coffee onboard, and door-to-door pickup.
“We had a fabulous day with our guide Sunny. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and accomodating. Thank you!”
Private Kyoto car tour with a Japanese navigator, hotel pickup, WiFi and charging, plus flexible temple and shrine stops with a Nara option.
“This tour was just exactly what we wanted. Hiroki was amazing, very knowledgeable and has such a great personality with fabulous recommendations for later. I would recommend this tour for sure.”
Private Kyoto car tour with Japanese navigator Hiroki. Temple and shrine stops, Arashiyama time, WiFi, chargers, hotel pickup.
“Hiroki was a great guide - very helpful and considerate of our needs with two small children. We enjoyed the bamboo forest and sightseeing along the way. He was kind enough to give us local recommendations and made the morning very pleasant.”
Tokyo to Nikko day trip by private car with hotel pickup and stops at Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls, Chuzen-ji, and UNESCO Toshogu.
“Amazing day wuth a very good and friendly driver (Aman). Nikko is wonderful, the mountains and views are very beautiful and the lake abd falls were so nice too. Everything was perfect. Thank tou.”
Private 10-hour Nikko day trip from Tokyo with Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, Edo Wonderland, and hotel transfers for $355.
“Nikko is a very beautiful location rich in culture with unique temple sites and tranquil nature specially during Fall season- great day trip from Tokyo! Our guide Abdul was caring, took pictures of us and made sure we enjoyed the tour and take us to a hidden gem of Nikko (secret). The car was comfortable and Abdul even stopped to buy us coffee. Highly recommend!”
Private customizable 9-hour Tokyo chauffeur tour for up to 6, hitting Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Asakusa, Shibuya, with optional boat.
“Good tour. Our driver Jason did a great job of getting us around. We had to change the itinerary on the fly due to rainy weather but Jason did a great job of adjusting our itinerary. Jason gets 5 stars.”
10-hour private Tokyo day tour with hotel pickup, English driver, free Wi-Fi and drinks, hitting Asakusa, Skytree, Tsukiji, Shibuya, Odaiba.
“Memorable. Entertaining. Fun! Our driver/guide Ali was professional, engaging, but most of all, accommodating! We had a customized and packed itinerary and he made it possible. Not only did we visit all the sites we wanted, he also showed us how to best experience it (like where’s the best spot to take photos). We will definitely come back and ask for his service! We plan on recommending him to family and friends!”
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