Japan · PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER

15 Chauffeured Days in Japan, Compared Side by Side

17 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $108

Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car- English speaking chauffeur - Starting at Tsukiji, Tokyo’s food quarter
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Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car- English speaking chauffeur

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

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

See Tokyo’s top sights by private car in nine hours, with an English-speaking chauffeur, flexible stops, and useful advice for first-time visitors.

“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!”

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Tokyo Private Tour by Vehicle with English-Speaking Chauffeur - Starting with Senso-ji in Asakusa
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Tokyo Private Tour by Vehicle with English-Speaking Chauffeur

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

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

See Tokyo’s top sights by private car, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, an English-speaking chauffeur, and practical cultural insight.

“Very informative. Mattie was a terrific private chauffeur. We enjoyed Sensoji Temple. Meiji Shrine was so peaceful and the forest garden was so relaxing. The Shibu crossing was something we never experienced before.”

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Mt FUJI Day Tour with Private Car and English Speaking Guide

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

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

Review of a private Mt. Fuji day tour from Tokyo, with Chureito Pagoda, lakes, shrines, villages, flexible stops, and practical costs.

“I would love to share our amazing experience with our Mt. Fuji guide, Shah. He truly made our trip unforgettable. From the very beginning, he was patient, punctual, and incredibly considerate, making us feel comfortable and well-taken care of throughout the day. Shah took us to some of the most beautiful and iconic locations around Mt. Fuji. We started at the serene Lake Kawaguchiko, where he helped us capture stunning views of the mountain. He then guided us to the historic Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, sharing interesting facts and helping us appreciate the cultural significance of the place. Next, he brought us to the charming Oshino Hakkai, with its…”

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Private Car Tour to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone - Pick Kawaguchiko for classic Fuji views
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Private Car Tour to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone

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

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

Review of a private Tokyo tour to Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, or Hakone, with custom stops, local guides, private transport, and practical tips.

“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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Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option - Kinkakuji, Kyoto’s glittering first impression
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Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option

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

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

Kyoto private car tour review covering temples, bamboo groves, Gion, Fushimi Inari, Nara, guides, value, mobility, and practical tips.

“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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Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4) - Sanjūsangen-dō and its 1,000 statues
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Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)

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

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

Review of Kosuke’s private Kyoto car tour, covering five major sights, flexible planning, comfort, costs, and who will get the most value.

“Mr. Kosuke is an amazing tour guide and very kind. He was accommodating to our requests during the tour. The tour felt very personal and we got to explore popular local areas we would’ve never known about. I highly recommend him and would definitely hire him again!”

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Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5) - Arashiyama bamboo forest: a beautiful but brief opening
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Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5)

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 9) - Nijo Castle and the world of the shogun
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Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 9)

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

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

Review of Kyoto’s private seven-hour car tour, with temples, Nishiki Market, Gion, flexible guiding, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“Our guide Ko was really fantastic. He was on time, his vehicle was clean and comfortable for our group of 9 and he was flexible in adjusting the tour to our preferences. Additionally, we struggled to come up with a question that Ko could not answer with confidence and detail. Overall, the experience was great, Ko is an excellent guide and our whole group loved our day with him.”

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Luxury Kyoto 1-Day Private Car Tour with Nara & Osaka Options - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the river district
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Luxury Kyoto 1-Day Private Car Tour with Nara & Osaka Options

Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history - Fushimi Inari: an energetic opening
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Private car tour Let’s uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history

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

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

Explore Kyoto by private car with guide Takashi, visiting quieter temples, Fushimi Inari, local food stops, and lesser-known cultural sights.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Takashi. We felt things got off to a bit of slow start in terms of connection but after a little time, we got to know one another and really enjoyed our time together. We loved going to lesser-known temples and shrRead more”

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Kyoto: Immersive Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari by Private Car - Tenryu-ji introduces Kyoto’s garden style
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Kyoto: Immersive Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari by Private Car

11.Immersive Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari by Private Car

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

See Arashiyama, Gion, Ryōan-ji, and Fushimi Inari by private car, with an English-speaking guide and flexible stops from Kyoto, Osaka, or Kobe.

“Our guide Hugo was knowledgeable and spoke great English. Toured us around Kyoto with all the best stops. We learned so much on this tour. Well worth the extra money. Picked us up at the cruise terminal.”

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Kyoto tour with English Speaking Chauffeur - Kinkakuji: Kyoto’s gold leaf showpiece
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Kyoto tour with English Speaking Chauffeur

12.Kyoto tour with English Speaking Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $500

Review of Kyoto’s private chauffeur tour, with Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, temples, markets, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“This is just a driver in a minimally comfortable car. No information about any of the sites. No plan on where we should go. DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE MONEY”

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Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur - Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s golden reflection
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Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur

Kyoto Custom Private Car Tour with Local Guide - Nishiki Market is your short food stop
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Kyoto Custom Private Car Tour with Local Guide

14.Kyoto Custom Private Car Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $448

Review of Kyoto’s private car tour, covering Arashiyama, Nishiki Market, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari with a local guide.

“We took this Kyoto Tour yesterday. Our experience of taking other tours with local guides in Japan have been great, with guides who were both extremely knowledgeable and experienced in helping us organise our itinerary. This was unfortunRead more”

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Tokyo/Yokohama: Private JDM Daikoku/大黒 Car Meet With Driver - Autobacs Shinonome adds a useful shopping stop
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Tokyo/Yokohama: Private JDM Daikoku/大黒 Car Meet With Driver

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