15 Private Tours in Japan, Compared

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Old Tokyo picks: Asakusa, Senso-ji, Nezu, and Shibamata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,902 reviews · from $155Our pick

Private 6-hour Tokyo tour with a government-licensed guide, flexible stops, and easy subway navigation from Asakusa to Shibuya.

“We love to take a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. Tachi worked hard to create a tour of Tokyo that met our needs. She sent emails and we discussed what would be best for us. Today we went to many different areas and got a tru sense of the city and the culture. Visiting several Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples gave us a deeper understanding of the history. Throughout the day Tachi gave excellent explanations of where we were, what we were seeing and the history of how they were created, developed or changed over time. We discussed architecture along the way and she pointed out many buildings of…”

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Hakone Tours, Mount Fuji Day Trips, Private, Tokyo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator)

2.Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,910 reviews · from $497

Private charter to Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo with flexible stops, hotel pickup, licensed guide-driver, and classic lake views.

“This was a great tour. We got so close to Mt Fuji..much better than expected. Lots of stops and bathroom breaks and many photo opportunities. Our guide Sam was so full of knowledge. He gave us space when needed to explore individually and stayed with us when needed. He also recommended which food stalls were good etc. You will be lucky if you get Sam. It's a long day but so comfortable and the time flies. The lake is a big highlight with Mt Fuji as the backdrop and the village too. We also enjoyed Oshino World Heritage as well as the Pagoda. Do not hesitate to book. It's worth…”

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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

3.Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $63

Skip crowded trails at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari on a guided hike through bamboo forest, quiet shrines, and castle views.

“This was a great way to see Fushimi Inari! We were there on a super busy day at peak foliage season and National Holiday weekend, and we still felt like we had many of the areas on the upper part of the mountain to ourselves. Shin is a Read more”

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Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

4.Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,543 reviews · from $102

A private local walk through Kyoto’s top sights and quieter streets, shaped by your interests, with flexible pacing and local context.

“A relaxed way to see the city and learn about the history and other quirky details. Milo was super knowledgeable not just about Kyoto but Japan. He answered my extensive range of questions beautifully. The pace was easy yet a lot of sites were packed in. My 11 year old daughter and I really enjoyed it.”

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)

5.Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $145

Custom private Tokyo day with a local guide, optional pickup, train help, and iconic stops from Asakusa to Meiji Jingu and Skytree.

“Lax was an excellent tour guide - he was knowledgeable and personable. Lax is well traveled and we shared stories about visiting the same locations. We opted to go to Hamu rikyu gardens and Asakusa. LAX pointed out small details that we would have missed and told funny stories. Highly recommend him!”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,470 reviews · from $393

Private Mount Fuji full-day tour from Tokyo with a flexible route, lake and village sights, classic photo stops, and comfort door to door.

“We had an amazing day trip to Mt Fuji! Hassan picked us up at our hotel early in the morning and explained to us what we where doing and what places he suggested we visit, always letting us know that we where in charge and we could visit what we wanted. He took us to some beautiful places to take pictures with the mountain and as the day progressed the view of the mountain stoped cooperating with us and we could no longer see it but Hassan tried his best to give us better views, when we decided that it was just not a good day for mt. Fuji pictures…”

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Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

7.Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,433 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $106

Private Tokyo highlights with a licensed local guide. Customize 4 to 8 hours, use public transit, learn culture, hotel pickup, photos included.

“Sensational! We visited a large variety of food and beverage places. Enjoyed the best coffee I’ve had in Tokyo to date. The day wasn’t solely food focussed, we also visited Nenzu Shrine and an area with many shrines. Our guide, Elly’s knowledge of Japanese history, culture and tradition added to our understanding of Japan and the local area we explored with her.”

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Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day

8.Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · from $159

A private, customizable Tokyo day with hotel pickup, a pro English guide, and flexible transport, from Tsukiji to Meiji Jingu and more.

“Sabina was a fantastic tour guide. We were able to visit all of our selected locations. She provided us historical information and gave us pointers for our remaining time in Japan. If you can, request Sabina!”

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Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

9.Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,394 reviews · from $109

4-hour private Tokyo walk with a licensed guide, customizable stops from Senso-ji to Shibuya, plus metro help and timing.

“Fantastic guide. Very knowledgable. Set the pace for us fast walkers. Very nice and talkative tour guide.”

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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

10.Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,369 reviews · from $155

Kyoto 6-hour private tour with a government-licensed English guide, tailored stops, public-transport riding, and real local streets.

“Our guide, Yuka was so knowledgeable and prepared. I feel like we got the maximum out of the experience and there is NO WAY we would have been able to navigate everything and see all we saw without her help. This was 1000% worth booking and we are SO GLAD we decided to do it. If you book this tour, please request Yuka, you won't be disappointed. So professional and warm.”

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day

11.Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · from $145

Private Tokyo tour in 4 to 8 hours with hotel pickup and a local guide, mixing temples, Tsukiji, Harajuku, Shibuya, and more.

“Yoko was very attentive, very patient and she went above and beyond. Her english skill is great and we communicated well. I chose the 6 hour walking tour for my family of three, she was flexible with us changing our plan in the last minute, we weren’t sure where to go since it was our first time in Japan plus it was a rainy day, and she planned a great walking tour for us, we visited temples, shopping district and arcade/games. Overall, it was a great experience.”

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Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group

12.Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,300 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $33Best value

Walk Osaka’s Namba alleys, snack on takoyaki, hit Kuromon Market, then chase neon night vibes in small group or private tours.

“Had a wonderful day with Mio. She showed us so much about Osaka. Perfect start to our visit to Osaka, as we have so much we want to go check out now.”

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

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

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

Private Hiroshima and Miyajima day with a government-licensed English guide, Peace Park context, Hiroshima Castle, and Itsukushima torii views.

“Minori was so helpful, knowledgeable, and prepared for our tour. She gave us an amazing day in Hiroshima and taught us much about the various sites. The guide makes the tour and Minori did not disappoint. Thank you for an awesome day exploring the shrines, temples, and historical sites of Hiroshima!”

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Tokyo, Shaped Around You: A Private Experience with a Local

14.Tokyo, Shaped Around You: A Private Experience with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $107

A private, walking Tokyo day built around your tastes, with a local guide planning ahead and weaving temples, markets, and neighborhoods.

“Tomo was an excellent tour guide for our family on our first day in Tokyo. She contacted us beforehand to see what was important to us. We wanted to visit some of the traditional tourist sites as well as some of the more local out of the way Read more”

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10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

15.10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,108 reviews · from $179

A private 8-hour Kyoto day covering 10 top sights, from Kinkaku-ji to Fushimi Inari, with an English guide and smart pacing.

“We are a family of six from the USA. This was our first trip to Japan and it had been a little difficult getting around before arriving at Kyoto. We booked the private full day tour of Kyoto with Viator. Our tour guide was named Yoshi, and he seemed to arrive just at the right time. We needed someone like Yoshi who was such an energetic person. He made sure to remember each one of our names and his sheer enthusiasm was contagious. His English was excellent and he truly made us feel welcomed. He described this as his dream job which was so endearing. We all should feel this…”

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