The 11 Best Private Car with Driver in Japan

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews · from $268Our pick

A 9-hour Tokyo highlights route by private car with an English-speaking chauffeur, combining Tsukiji, temples, viewpoints, shopping, and Shibuya.

“Koda, our driver, was prompt, very easy to understand and knowledgeable about sights, efficient routes. He also helped find some specific shopping sites we wanted to visit. Very easy, enjoyable and efficient way to visit some sites and shop. I highly recommend!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $468

Tokyo private day tour by English-speaking chauffeur with hotel pickup, pocket WiFi, and icons from Senso-ji to Shibuya, tailored to you.

“Moshe was a great guide. He was extremely knowledgeable providing us great insight to the city and the culture of Japan.”

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3.Mt FUJI Day Tour with Private Car and English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 433 reviews · from $440

Private Mt. Fuji day trip from Tokyo with an English guide, hotel pickup, and flexible stops at Chureito Pagoda and Fuji lakes.

“Our tour of Mount Fuji was great and Amir was an excellent guide and driver. It was a foggy and cloudy day, but the fifth station was above the clouds and we could clearly see the mountain at that point. We also sprung for the boat ride, and the lunch at a Japanese restaurant was lovely. Amir was a great driver, his minivan was really large and comfortable, and he gave us plenty of time at each stop. Overall, the private tour was well worth the money.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · from $1,286

Private Mt Fuji and Hakone car day from Tokyo for up to 8, with a local guide, custom stops, and top viewpoints around Kawaguchiko and Lake Ashi.

“We enjoyed our tour so much with Ken! He went out of his way to adjust our itinerary so that we would see Mt Fuji before the clouds covered it entirely. We enjoyed his suggestions for the rest of the day as well, especially our stop at the Sake bRead more”

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

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

Private Kyoto car tour with hotel pickup, fast route planning, Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Gion, Fushimi Inari, plus optional Nara.

“Tatsu was our guide for the day and promptly picked us up at our designated point near the cruise ship terminal. We had a wonderful day with a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide who was attentive to detail and ensured that we had a wonderful time. Todaiji Temple and the Deer Park in Nara was both interesting and the Temple was breathtaking. The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine rounded out the day. The whole day was wonderful with each stop offering up something spectacular. Would highly recommend this tour and Tatsu as he was a most excellent guide.”

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

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

Private car Kyoto tour for up to 4 with Kosuke, visiting Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Gion.

“We had the most memorable time with Kosuke! He took us to all the places we wanted to see as well as hidden local gems. Kosuke was a very knowledgeable and thoughtful guide who went above and beyond in every way.”

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7.Mt Fuji Exclusive Tour with Private Car English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $445

Private car Mt Fuji day trip from Tokyo with English guide, hotel pickup, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, and Chureito Pagoda.

“Zubi was amazing! Great value tour that we were able to tailor to our needs. Would definitely recommend!”

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8.Tokyo Private Customizable Tour with English Speaking Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $273

Private full-day Tokyo car tour with an English-speaking chauffeur, hotel pickup, and customizable stops from Senso-ji to Skytree and Shibuya.

“To be completely honest, surprised and extremely disappointed our guide was not Japanese. Guide was ok, not spectacular, not the personality needed for a private guide. He broke out of his shell only because my son spoke Russian. Being a student from Uzbekistan was very bizarre for us.”

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9.Tokyo City Tour by Private Car & English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $445

Private Tokyo highlights by air-conditioned car with an English guide, from Senso-ji to Tsukiji and Shibuya. Up to 6.

“It was everything we were looking for. Zubi was on time, knowledge-full of the history and location. We were able to take time in each location to take our family pictures, Very enjoyable day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $548

Private Kyoto day trip with an English driver for up to 5, visiting Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari.

“We were lucky enough to have gotten Toshi. His English was very good and started by making us a WhatsApp so we communicated easily. Suggested an itinerary and was able to modify our trip if you'd like to see something else. Dropped us off and prompt to pick us up. Gave us interesting information on Kyoto. Would recommend using him again. Very seamless and covered a lot in a day.”

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

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

A private Kyoto day by air-conditioned car with guide Kosuke, visiting Sanjusangendo, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market, and Gion.

“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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