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Private Day Trips by Car in Japan: Our Top 15

25 tours  ·  from $300 a head

The 15 best private day trips by car in Japan you can book today, with what each costs, how many seats sit inside the quote and how long the car is yours. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour - Starting the day from Tokyo
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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour

1.From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,070 reviews Our pick

Spend 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji’s best sights in a private vehicle with an English, Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic-speaking driver. Choose from Lake Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, shrines, parks, ropeway rides, and more, with hotel pickup in Tokyo’s 23 wards.

“Junaid was a fantastic guide for our Mt. Fuji tour! Despite the weather not being ideal, he went above and beyond to show us beautiful spots and offered great alternative suggestions. Super helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable—highly recommended!”

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Tokyo Private Full-Day Tour by Car or Van - Tokyo Skytree: a costly but memorable view
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Tokyo Private Full-Day Tour by Car or Van

2.Tokyo Private Full-Day Tour by Car or Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews Top rated

Explore Tokyo with your own car or van, driver, and party of up to five. Visit Senso-ji, Skytree, Tsukiji, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and more, with time to adjust the route. Request a guide upgrade if you want detailed history, since the standard service is mainly transportation and travel advice.

“Wafi is the Best!! He made our tour so enjoyable. Wafi is so polite, respectful and he assures that you are comfortable. Explaining Japan's history in detail. Our tour experience with Wafi was exceptional! We were completely impressed with his professionalism!”

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Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5) - Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion
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Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kyoto by private car with an English-speaking driver. The route can include Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari. Drivers such as Toshi, Mike, and Terry are praised for clear explanations, family-friendly pacing, and useful local suggestions.

“The tour was fantastic. Our tour guide, Toshi took us to many famous attractions and was very patient in explaining the history and fun facts of them. He even took us to a very quaint tempura restaurant for lunch and it was the best tempura we had. The private car ride was also very comfortable and kept us dry when raining for sure. I will highly recommend this tour and Toshi as the guide.”

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Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Day Trip with Private Car - Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Day Trip with Private Car

4.Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Day Trip with Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to four people. Stop at Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchi, traditional villages, lava caves, and the panoramic ropeway. Your driver can adjust the day, but traffic and long attraction lines mean you must set priorities early.

“Maz, the driver was great but the company Tour Japan is fraudulent and guilty of a bait and switch. We paid for a private tour and the day before when it was too late to book anything else were told that they were adding 4 people to our tour Read more”

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Full Day Tokyo Private Tour by Luxury Vehicle - Akihabara shifts the mood completely
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Full Day Tokyo Private Tour by Luxury Vehicle

5.Full Day Tokyo Private Tour by Luxury Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

See Tokyo by private vehicle with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a flexible route. Guides such as Rich and Jordan combine driving with local insight, while the van lets you cover Senso-ji, Akihabara, Tsukiji, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Shibuya without wrestling with crowded trains.

“Rich is a very good driver and tour guide, We have had a great tour, He has shown us all the highlights of Tokyo in one day, he knows so much about the history of Japan, he is fluent in English and Japanese. We highly recommend him as a tour guide”

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Tokyo: Mount Fuji & Hakone Private Car Day Tour Lowest Price - Chureito Pagoda and Arakurayama Sengen Park
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Tokyo: Mount Fuji & Hakone Private Car Day Tour Lowest Price

6.Tokyo: Mount Fuji & Hakone Private Car Day Tour Lowest Price

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Travel from Tokyo in a private Toyota Crown, Land Cruiser, or Vellfire with an English-speaking driver such as Sunny or Mirza. Build your day around Mount Fuji and Hakone highlights, from Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchi to Owakudani and Lake Ashi. Expect about 10 hours, with tickets and lunch extra.

“we booked a last minute trip and Mirza was our tour guide, he recommended some good places for us to go and see. Highly recommend booking this trip.”

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Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur - Kinkaku-ji offers Kyoto’s classic golden view
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Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur

7.Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

See Kyoto’s major sights in 8 to 10 hours from a private air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup, parking, and an English-speaking chauffeur included. Your route can feature Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and more, with room to adjust stops to your interests.

“This was an excellent tour and our tour guide Dhanu treated us very well. He was courteous and informative. He made every effort to make us comfortable and to ensure we saw all the attractions on the itinerary. We enjoyed the day with him.”

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Kyoto Day Tour with Certified Tour Guide & Luxury vehicle - Arashiyama: bamboo, river views, and an early test of timing
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Kyoto Day Tour with Certified Tour Guide & Luxury vehicle

8.Kyoto Day Tour with Certified Tour Guide & Luxury vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 10 hours

Build your Kyoto day around Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, Ginkaku-ji, and Nishiki Market. A private guide and air-conditioned vehicle collect you from Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, or Kobe. Guides such as Nomi, Dhanush, Sam, and Ashir are praised for flexibility, local insight, and photography.

“We had the most amazing day with Dhanush. He was at our hotel on time. He was very knowledgeable about the city and knew all the attractions wells. What’s special about him is that he is a very astute photographer and takes some very good photos. At the Arashiyama Bamboo forest some of the photos he has taken will leave lasting memory for all three of us who were on the Tour. We would highly recommend his services to anyone who is booking him by name and have a great time just like we did.”

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Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs - Osaka Castle: grand outside, optional inside
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Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs

9.Private Car Full Day Tour of Osaka Temples, Gardens and Kofun Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Spend eight flexible hours with a private guide such as Kevin, Jamie, Hugo, or Levy, traveling by car from Osaka Castle and Shitennoji to Shinsekai, Sumiyoshi Taisha, and Sakai’s kofun tombs. Lunch is at a kaiten sushi restaurant, while garden and temple fees cost extra.

“Awesome private tour with specific requested destinations. We were in Osaka for a wedding (family with adult children, option not available in Viator) and requested some changes in the tour destinations, esp a bonsai school for my brother-iRead more”

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Iya Valley All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Full-day Tour with a Driver - Iya Kazura Bridge: the valley’s signature crossing
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Iya Valley All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Full-day Tour with a Driver

10.Iya Valley All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Full-day Tour with a Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

You’ll explore Iya Valley in a private car with a local driver, choosing three or four sights such as Kazura Bridge, the Peeing Boy, Ochiai Village, and Oboke Gorge. Drivers have limited English, but some use translation devices or audio guides. Mt. Tsurugi requires two extra hours.

“Tthe views of the valley and locations are breathtaking. There is guided audio to help you understand more about the area. My driver was very professional and kind. Having a car to take you to places cuts out on unecessary waiting. Very much worth it.”

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Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka - Two hours at Arima Onsen
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Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

11.Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Leave your Osaka hotel at 8:30 a.m. with a private driver-guide such as Kevin or Levi. Ride the historic Mount Rokko cable car, walk through Kobe Municipal Arboretum, and spend two hours at Arima Onsen. The flexible route suits families and small groups, but admission fees and lunch are extra.

“This was really a wonderful and informative trip. Kevin was great . I really enjoyed the hot springs ! This was one of my favorite tours. I highly recommend this for anyone who was to see Kobe Mts and one of the best hot springs in the area.”

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From Tokyo:Nikko Full Day Tour w/Hotel Pickup by Private Car - Shinkyo Bridge gives you a quick Nikko landmark
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From Tokyo:Nikko Full Day Tour w/Hotel Pickup by Private Car

12.From Tokyo:Nikko Full Day Tour w/Hotel Pickup by Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 12 hours

You’ll ride in a private air-conditioned car from Tokyo to Nikko with an English or Tagalog-speaking driver. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Akechidaira. Drivers such as Kenji and Aman help with tickets and language, but you explore each attraction independently.

“Amazing day wuth a very good and friendly driver (Aman). Nikko is wonderful, the mountains and views are very beautiful and the lake abd falls were so nice too. Everything was perfect. Thank tou.”

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Tokyo: Nikko Private Sightseeing Day Trip with Driver - Private pickup makes the long day easier
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Tokyo: Nikko Private Sightseeing Day Trip with Driver

13.Tokyo: Nikko Private Sightseeing Day Trip with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours exploring Nikko by private van from Tokyo or Yokohama. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Edo Wonderland, with an English-speaking guide and a route tailored to your interests. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“This was a wonderful day. It was towards the end of our trip in Japan, and it was a great way to relax and unwind, and see the nature in the beauty of Japan. Our driver picked us up on time he took us to wonderful sites and viewing points of nature. We took a gondola up the mountain. We had a beautiful lunch. We went to shrines and temples. They accommodated every need for us to have a perfect day in Nikko”

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Nikko in Style: Luxury private Day Tour with English guide - Shinkyo Bridge marks the start of old Nikko
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Nikko in Style: Luxury private Day Tour with English guide

14.Nikko in Style: Luxury private Day Tour with English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Nikko in a private luxury Mercedes with an English-speaking guide. See Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls. Guides may include Mirza or Malin, and you can request stops such as Tamozawa Imperial Villa or Edo Wonderland.

“Today's tour was fantastic. Mirza was awesome right from the booking to pick up and the tour itself. Beautiful scenes and sights to stop and see. He has been so accommodating with our questions and requests, we really appreciate it! Would highly recommend for those wanting a peaceful getaway into regional Japan. Thanks so much again Mirza!”

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Noto Full Day Driving Tour (Private Car) - Shiroyone Senmaida and its steep rice terraces
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Noto Full Day Driving Tour (Private Car)

15.Noto Full Day Driving Tour (Private Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $337Best value

You’ll spend about nine hours with a private driver-guide such as Nori or Mai, touring Noto by air-conditioned car from Kanazawa. The day includes Wajima Morning Market, Shiroyone Senmaida rice terraces, an old-style salt farm, Myojo-ji Temple, and a drive along Chirihama Beach.

“Noto peninsula is a beautiful area! our guide/driver Mai was great as well. Unfortunately, it was raining a lot during our tour and this impacted some of the activities we could do- mostly the salt farm since they require sunny days for the salt Read more”

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