Japan · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book today, with the fare, the running time and who each one suits. Number one earned the slot; start there and work down.
Private 6-hour Tokyo walk with a government-licensed guide. Pick 3 to 4 sights, ride the subway smart, see Asakusa and Shibuya.
“We enjoyed a wonderful tour with Taka. He was very informative and helpful. Very kind, friendly and patient with our group.”
Private Fuji and Hakone day with hotel pickup, licensed guide-driver, flexible stops, lake cruises, and mountain viewpoints for up to 5 people.
“We booked this tour for party of 7 the night before and were fortunate to find availability with Viator for fully customisable tour with pick up and drop off at our hotel in Shibuya. Zia our driver/guide was very helpful throughout the Read more”
Skip crowds on a guided 7km hike to Fushimi Inari, through bamboo and off-route shrines, with castle views. Small group, photos included.
“Great tour with EMI. She met us at the designated place, took us the opposite direction of the trip (starting at the end and finishing at the beginning) we avoided all the busy crowds that were building by the time our tour ended. Definitely gRead more”
Private Kyoto walk with a local guide, tailored route, temples and photo stops like Pontocho and Fushimi Inari, 2-5 hours.
“Taiga was a great guide! We were very interested in Japanese history and he provided so much interesting information. The spots selected were just right. Thanks!”
Private one-day Tokyo tour with a local guide. Customize your route from Senso-ji and Meiji Jingu to Shibuya and Akihabara, plus edited photos.
“We enjoyed the route. Good pace. The lunch restaurant was very traditional. Excellent food and service. I recommend it to everyone,”
Private Mount Fuji full-day tour from Tokyo for up to 5, customizable with Lake Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, and optional 5th station.
“We had an amazing day trip to Mt Fuji! Hassan picked us up at our hotel early in the morning and explained to us what we where doing and what places he suggested we visit, always letting us know that we where in charge and we could visit what we wanted. He took us to some beautiful places to take pictures with the mountain and as the day progressed the view of the mountain stoped cooperating with us and we could no longer see it but Hassan tried his best to give us better views, when we decided that it was just not a good day for mt. Fuji pictures…”
A private, customizable Tokyo highlights day with a licensed local guide. Mix Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Harajuku, Meiji Jingu, and more.
“Steve our guide contacted us well in advance of the day of our arrival to discuss what we wanted to see. He was very friendly and interesting and we really enjoyed our day. Steve also recommended other places for us to visit and help us understand the train network. Thank you so much for an excellent day.”
Private custom Tokyo tour with hotel pickup, an English guide, Tsukiji, Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, gardens, shopping, and optional private transport.
“Roy was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and engaging. We covered an amazing amount of territory and saw so many sites of Tokyo. We zipped around via the subway system and lots of walking. We highly recommend touring with Roy.”
4-hour private Tokyo walking tour with a government-licensed English guide. Customize 2-3 sights like Asakusa, Shibuya, Meiji Jingu.
“The guide was so nice, but we could barely understand him. Hours that could have been informational and exciting were wasted in amazing Tokyo! And to top it off, Viator was not interested in the critique.”
A 6-hour private Kyoto walk with a government-licensed English guide, choosing 3 to 4 top sights and riding transit like a local.
“Rie was an exceptional tour guide. She planned our tour for us and we were able To get to each and every one. She was very informative about each and every site we visited and was able to answer all our questions. She spoke English very well as she studied English in America. We would highly recommend her as a tour guide, you won’t be disappointed.”
A customizable private 1-day Tokyo tour with hotel pickup, expert guides, and metro navigation, covering temples, pop culture, markets, and gardens.
“We had such a great day with Michi. She made sure to help us customize the right tour based on what we were most interested in seeing. It was especially helpful to have her with us to navigate the trains for the first time. She was so knowRead more”
Taste Osaka fast and fun on a guided walk through Namba, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, hidden alleys, and retro neighborhoods, with takoyaki included.
“Very informative guide Maryem was very helpful and informative . Gave us time to look around and explore Osaka’s area . Thank you We saw lots of interesting items with the history which we wouldn’t have known about without Maryem. Modern shops as well as the old market fish and stalls . She helped explain many things including the vending machines. Explanation of foods and types of meals as well as sweet foods Also other tourists on the tour were lovely. people tour”
Private guide in Hiroshima and Miyajima for Peace Park context, Hiroshima highlights, and the torii at high tide, using public transport.
“It was a very thorough city tour and our guide Hashi was very kind and knowledgable..if you have a large group be aware that you will have to take public transportation.”
Tailored private Tokyo walking tour with a local guide, flexible route, and pickup option. Temples, markets, neighborhoods, smart tips.
“Noah was a wonderful guide who provided us with insights that was both entertaining and educational. He went at a perfect pace and blended many elements of Japanese culture in the three-hour walking tour.”
A private Kyoto day with a smart route to Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion, led by an English guide.
“Naru was a great historian and taught us about Japanese history as well as showing us important areas of Tokyo. He was kind to take us to the monkey park and a restaurant that catered to dietary restrictions. He also had interesting facts about life in Japan as a local”
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