15 Private Tours in Japan Sorted by Hour and Price

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Asakusa and Senso-ji: the strongest old-Tokyo opening

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

You choose three or four Tokyo sights, then a government-licensed English-speaking guide plans the route around your interests. Expect a private walking tour linked by trains or subway, with choices such as Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Tsukiji, Harajuku, and the Imperial Palace. Guides including An, Sho, Taichi, and Koba have helped visitors learn the rail system and local customs. Transport, meals, and admissions cost extra.

“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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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

You’ll travel from Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Israr, Bajwa, Maz, or Petteri. Choose a Mt. Fuji and Hakone route or focus on Fuji’s surrounding lakes, shrines, villages, and photo spots. The day lasts about 10 hours, with pickup and drop-off included.

“We setup a last minute day trip to Mt. Fuji. Haseeb was a great driver/guide. Since it was a 2+hr car ride each way, I wanted a safe vehicle and driver, which he was. He was knowledgeable and accommodating of our requested locations and activities. We had one vegetarian in our group and Haseeb recommended a memorable and tasty restaurant. Thanks for an amazing day around Mt. Fuji!”

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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

This three-hour, small-group hike takes you from Tofukuji toward Fushimi Inari through forest paths, bamboo, and lesser-seen shrines before reaching the famous torii gates from above. Guides such as Naru, Hina, Yuko, and Josh explain local customs and help with photos. Expect about 7 kilometers, stairs, hills, bugs, and slippery ground.

“After a day in Kyoto, we started to tire of the tourist crowds, so this small group tour was absolutely brilliant. Our guide N. was knowledgeable and ever so nice. The hike was easy and as we approached the Tori gates from the back, we avoided other people right to the end. N was also an expert at taking super arty photos of us esp in the bamboo forest. Can’t recommend the tour enough.”

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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

Spend 2 to 5 hours walking Kyoto with a private City Unscripted host. Your guide may take you through Gion, Pontocho, Kennin-ji, Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, or Fushimi Inari, depending on your interests and pace. Guides such as Amy, Alex, Miki, Hiro, and Kokoro are praised for history, transport help, food tips, and thoughtful local touches.

“Hiro was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and accommodating guide. We appreciated his thoughtfulness in providing us with a customized tour and felt we got to see interesting places that we would not have found on our own. We really enjoyed visiting the Shogun wife’s house for Matcha tea and exploring the art gallery. We highly recommend a tour with Hiro!”

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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

This private Tokyo tour lets you shape a 2 to 8-hour day around your interests, with hotel pickup, walking, and public transport. Guides such as Akari, LAX, Yosuke, Ken, and Keito have helped guests combine temples, anime districts, food stops, and rail practice. A private vehicle is also available at extra cost.

“Our private tour with Akari was the perfect start to our trip in Tokyo. She was informative, engaging, helped us learn the train system, and was extremely kind. My younger daughter has Celiac and Akari did a great job helping us find foods that were safe and delicious. We feel very lucky to have had her as our guide. :)”

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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

Spend up to 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji’s best-known sights in a private vehicle with an English, Hindi, or Urdu-speaking driver. Choose from Lake Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Oishi Park, shrines, and more. Guides such as Zaini, Mirza, Roshan, Aziz, and Fakher are praised for flexible plans, safe driving, local insight, and family photos.

“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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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

Build your Tokyo day around places such as Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, Shinjuku, and Akihabara. Your English- or Japanese-speaking guide meets you at your hotel, leads you by foot and public transport, and adjusts the pace to your interests. Guides such as Fumiko, Kenji, Atsushi, and Yumi have helped visitors understand both Tokyo’s famous sights and daily life.

“We had a great tour with Michi who was really friendly and gave us lots of interesting information along the way. We were able to specify exactly where we wanted to go and he also made some recommendations that were great. He was happy to wait while we browsed in some shops along the way. He goes at a good steady walking pace and 4 hours was a great length of time. This was a fantastic way to spend our first morning in Tokyo and navigating the Metro with our guide to help. We would definitely recommend Michi and this tour.”

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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

Build a four- or eight-hour Tokyo tour around your interests with a private English-speaking guide. Choose public transport for a local feel or upgrade to a car. Guides such as Shuhei, Sabina, Roy, Keiji, and Yuki are praised for flexible routes, food advice, and patient help with first-day city orientation.

“Sabina was amazing! She listened to my suggestions on what was important to our family and she customized our tour to accommodate. Also, my mother had some mobility issues and Sabina took all of that into consideration. I would highly recommend!”

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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

Build a four-hour Tokyo outing around two or three places that interest you, from Senso-ji and Meiji Shrine to Shibuya, gardens, or Tsukiji. A licensed English-speaking guide such as Yusuke, Katsu, or Michio meets you on foot and helps with local transport. Admission, fares, food, and a private vehicle cost extra.

“You can choose whatever sites with your guide that fit your schedule. We had several spread out through Tokyo and visited with no issues”

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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

Meet a government-licensed English-speaking guide and shape six hours around three or four Kyoto sights. Choose from Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Nijo Castle, Gion, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Uji, and more. You travel by public transportation and on foot, with no private vehicle or lunch included.

“Emi was a fantastic tour guide. She made sure my mom, brother and I had a great day in Kyoto. We saw all the best sites. Highly recommend.”

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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

Build a private Tokyo itinerary around your interests with a local guide such as Tak, Yoko, Ike, or Keiko. Choose two stops on a half-day outing or four to five on an eight-hour day. Walk and ride the subway between Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Harajuku, and other districts. Hotel pickup is offered, while fares, meals, admissions, and private vehicles cost extra.

“As this was our first trip to Japan we were looking for a whistle stop tour to show us a couple of areas of the city, but most importantly how to use public transport. This gave us exactly what we needed. We were contacted by our guide, YRead more”

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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

This flexible Osaka walking tour takes you from Kuromon Market and secret bar lanes to Dotonbori, America-mura, and Shinsekai. Choose a three-hour small-group walk or a four to seven-hour private tour with guides such as Taka, Rahat, Stephanie, or Josh. Expect one takoyaki snack, a canned drink, plenty of local stories, and lots of walking.

“Bryan is a fantastic and enthusiastic guide. His passion for Japan is incredible. He has huge knowledge of Osaka and its history. 100% can recommend this trip. Great for providing orientation in a new city.”

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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

Spend about eight hours with a licensed English-speaking guide exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima. Shape the day around three or four sights, such as the Peace Memorial Museum, A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden, and Itsukushima Shrine. Guides including Sei, Yuji, Minori, Mari, and Emmy have helped guests manage transport, timing, local food, and the emotional weight of Hiroshima’s story.

“Had a great day with Sei, toured the Peace Memorial first. Then headed over to Miyajima Island using local transport. We all had a great day.”

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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

Explore Tokyo with a private City Unscripted host such as Shoko, Toshi, Apy, or Amir. Your 2 to 5 hour walk is shaped by a pre-tour questionnaire and direct planning with your guide. Choose temples, markets, food, shopping, train help, or quieter districts, with public transport and entry fees paid separately.

“Justine was so sweet! She had a lot of information about Tokyo and its history. She made me feel very comfortable as someone who has never been here before and explained everything very thoroughly. Honestly, it felt like I was just chattiRead 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

Travel with your own English-speaking guide and up to six companions from Kinkaku-ji to Gion in about eight hours. You’ll visit bamboo groves, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, Kiyomizu-dera, and old Kyoto streets. Guides such as Tammy, Yoshi, Hiromi, Akemi, and Taka are available by assignment, not guaranteed.