15 Private Car with Driver in Japan That Earn the Train Fare

1.Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car- English speaking chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews Our pick

Spend about nine hours exploring Tokyo in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffeur. You can follow the suggested route or adjust it with help from drivers such as Lookman, Adam, Asi, John, or Koda. Expect brief commentary in the car, free time at each stop, and efficient transfers between far-flung sights. Admission fees and optional walking guidance cost extra.

“This was a very efficient way of seeing the top sights in Tokyo, without dealing with public transportation. Keep in mind that this isn’t a typical guided tour where you get a ton of info about the city and the sights; this is more like having your Read more”

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2.Tokyo Private Tour by Vehicle with English-Speaking Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews

Spend 7 to 9 hours touring Tokyo by private vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur. Visit Senso-ji, Skytree, Tsukiji, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Harajuku, or shape the day around your interests. Drivers such as Moshe, Oriol, Richard, and Mattia are praised for clear English, local insight, and flexible pacing.

“Our driver, Moshe, provided historical information on the way to each stop on our itinerary. He was flexible with destinations and pick up times based on our preference. He recommended restaurants for lunch and dinner, both of which were amazing!”

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3.Private Car Tour to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko, or Hakone in a private air-conditioned minivan for up to eight people. Guides such as Ken, Tomomi, Bob, and Taiji are available depending on assignment. Choose four to six stops, from Chureito Pagoda and Oshino Hakkai to Hakone’s ropeway, Lake Ashi, shrines, museums, and volcanic Owakudani.

“Ken San was great. Lots of knowledge about Mount fuji. He was attentive to our needs throughout the trip. Highly recommend. Toshi San was our driver. He was excellent. We went during holiday and there was tons of traffic. He kept us safe and tried to get us to our destination as quickly as possible.”

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4.Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $170

Spend about eight hours exploring Kyoto by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide such as Riku, Tatsuya, or Shunsuke. Visit Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Gion, and Fushimi Inari, then add Nara if desired. Hotel pickup and drop-off, parking, fuel, and expressway fees are included, while meals and some admission fees are extra.

“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…”

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5.Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $132

Spend about seven hours touring Kyoto in a private air-conditioned car with Kosuke, a Kyoto native and former taxi driver. Visit Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjūsangen-dō, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Gion, with room to adjust the day. Pickup is offered, parking is included, and entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“My wife and I used this service on a day trip from Tokyo to Kyoto. Ko-San was amazing- he was very friendly, flexible, knows the place inside out, and above all his attitude to go above and beyond. Would strongly recommend him without hesitation.”

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6.Tokyo City Tour by Private Car & English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Senso-ji, Nakamise Street, Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, Odaiba, and Shibuya Crossing, then choose Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower. Guides such as Hadi, Zubi, Ali, and Mohid tailor the day to your group.

“Sath is a wonderful guide! If you have a limited time to get to know Tokyo, this is the tour for you. You get to know the most important places in the city. We had a incredible experience.”

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7.Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kyoto in a private vehicle for up to five people. An English-speaking driver such as Toshi, Mike, or Terry can adjust the day around your interests, mobility, and pace. The usual route links Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari, with transport, tolls, parking, and fuel included.

“We saved so much time traveling between venues with Toshi. He provided us some insights on Japanese customs and traditions. He taylored our activities towards our interest. Our tour felt like it was specifically designed to meet our sight seeing needs. Special thanks to Toshi for taking us to Kitenya Tempura Restaurant for lunch. It was dining experience that we could never schedule on our short stay in Kyoto.”

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8.Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 9)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $375

Spend about seven hours touring Kyoto in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Kosuke Hiratsuka of KSK-Tour. Visit Sanjusangendo, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market, and Gion, or ask about a more personal route. Pickup is offered, parking is included, and your group can include up to nine people. Lunch and admission fees cost extra.

“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.”

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9.Luxury Kyoto 1-Day Private Car Tour with Nara & Osaka Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $185

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Kyoto by private air-conditioned car with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and professional photos. Visit Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Gion, and Fushimi Inari. You can also request a Kyoto, Nara, or Osaka-based plan, with meals and admission fees paid separately.

“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”

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10.【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews

Travel from Sapporo by private car to four northern Hokkaido sights in 8 to 10 hours. You get a driver, expressway costs, flexible pacing, and pickup, but not a formal guide or included meals and admission. English ability varies by driver, with translation apps often used. Drivers such as Kate, Masaru, Tommy, and Kishimoto have earned especially warm praise.

“Our trip highlights are many but what made the difference is our driver safe driving and his services.”

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11.Tokyo VIP Guided Private Car Tour with Optional Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

You set the pace on this private Tokyo tour for up to eight people, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, driver, bottled water, and an English, French, Spanish, Chinese, or Korean-speaking guide. Choose roughly four to six places from a long menu of sights, then ask your guide to shape the day around temples, gardens, shopping, food, anime, or city views. Airport pickup or drop-off is available as an upgrade.

“We had a great time with Masae and Shu. Local guide and driver who were exceptional in every way. The Tour was flexible, in full comfort and just a delight.”

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12.Private Car Tour to see Highlights of Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews

Spend about 10 hours with a local Japanese guide and driver, choosing four to six stops across Kamakura, Enoshima, and Yokohama. See the Great Buddha, bamboo gardens, samurai-era shrines, waterfront parks, Chinatown, or Cup Noodles Museum. Guides such as Ken, Yoshi, Yoshimi, and Taiji have led past departures, but the assigned guide varies.

“Looked like an interesting trip but guide lacking a lot of knowledge. Felt as if he was not familiar with the area or information on the things we visited. He was filling time as well, when clearly we were not interested or wanted to move on. Would not recommend as a tour guide going forward.”

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13.Private car tour Let’s uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $108Best value

Spend about seven hours with Takashi in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for your group of up to 10. The route may include Fushimi Inari, Ryoan-ji, Arashiyama temples, Kibune, and lesser-visited religious sites. You can adjust the plan, ask for local restaurant tips, and arrange hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto.

“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”

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14.[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Spend about 10 hours touring Furano and Biei from Sapporo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Depending on the season, you’ll visit Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, the Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Biei’s famous trees, or Ningle Terrace. Drivers such as Kenny, Kazu, Masaru, Kate, and Yuki are praised for clear timing, careful driving, and flexible local help. English ability varies, so translation apps may help.

“Highly recommend this tour. Kenny was a great host. We went on the tour in a group of 8 and had a great time. Thank you Kenny.”

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15.Immersive Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari by Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $236

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Kyoto by private vehicle from central Osaka, Kobe, or Kyoto. Your English-speaking guide takes you through Tenryu-ji, the bamboo grove, Okochi Sanso, Gion, Ryōan-ji, and Fushimi Inari. Guides such as Lito, Hugo, and Thomas are known for flexible pacing, strong local knowledge, and excellent photographs.

“Our guide, Lito (Angelito) was truly awesome! He’s a native English speaker that has lived in Japan for many years, so he was a perfect guide for us. He’s worked with us as we went to include as many experiences as possible on our tour - and helped us focus on the less crowded, more “hidden” sights and was able to provide a ton of information about each. He’s also an excellent photographer and helped us get some really memorable shots. Thank you for the experience, I think it’s going to be one of the highlights of the trip!”

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