Top 15 Private Day Trips in Japan

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour - Starting early and crossing Tokyo traffic

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

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji in a private vehicle for up to six people. Your English, Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic-speaking driver can adjust the day around Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, shrines, parks, and mountain viewpoints.

“We had such an amazing time on our tour! We can’t believe how lucky we were and wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Do yourself a huge favor and ask them for “Zyan Malik”. He was able to get us amazing views of Mount Fuji. Using his knowledge he advised us on the best order of the stops we wanted to do. This proved tremendously helpful as we were able to beat the crowds at every single stop!!!! All of our photos were amazing and we didn’t have to fight the huge tour buses. The car was awesome and we arrived back to Tokyo refreshed vs having a stiff back from…”

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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

2.Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 937 reviews · from $105Top rated

See Nara with a small group and an English-speaking local guide such as Shin, Yuki, or Miyabi. Visit Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofuku-ji, Nara Park, and Naramachi, with temple admissions and a Japanese lunch included. A private option is also available.

“Eri-san was an amazing tour guide and showed us all the must-see sights in Nara. :) She was very knowledgeable about the religious customs of Japan, and we learned a lot about how Japanese culture and history influenced its religious traditions. She also showed us a few shops with artisan goods, such as knives and traditional Nara sweets (persimmon cakes!). Lunch was also filling, and the restaurant was super accommodating for the member of our group who is allergic to fish. At the end of the tour, our guide also recommended to us a traditional place to get mochi, as well as her favorite kakigori shop. But the best part…”

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Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver

3.Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews

Spend up to 10 hours touring the Mt Fuji area by private car from your Tokyo hotel. Your English-speaking driver can adjust stops for weather and interests, with options including Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, shrines, and the Fifth Station. Ropeway and Fifth Station fees cost extra.

“We had a great time. The driver was knowledgeable and recommended some great options for are trip. The ability to personalise the activities was great we got to see everything we wanted.”

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Tokyo Private Day Trip – Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!

4.Tokyo Private Day Trip – Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · from $99Best value

Start at Meiji Jingu and Harajuku, then use Tokyo’s trains and subway to reach Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Senso-ji in Asakusa. Your private English-speaking guide can explain local customs, help with transport, suggest lunch, and adjust the route when you choose the customizable option.

“Seeing the attractions was great, however, our tour guide did not provide any meaningful information. He was very nice but lacked knowledge about the history of Tokyo and the sites he showed us.”

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Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Private Sightseeing Day Trip

5.Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Private Sightseeing Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 434 reviews

Travel from central Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Hindi-speaking driver. Choose a Mount Fuji route with lakes, shrines, and Oshino Hakkai, or a Hakone day with ropeways, Lake Ashi, and the Open Air Museum. Drivers such as Doshi, Raj, Biky, and Omi can adjust the day to your pace.

“Biky was a great guide. He showed us the best spots to take photos and also took great photos of my friends and I. Great communication as well.”

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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji And Hakone Private Full Day Trip

6.From Tokyo: Mount Fuji And Hakone Private Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 359 reviews

Set your own pace on a 10-hour private drive from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes area. Your English-speaking driver can tailor the day around views, shrines, local food, and photo stops. Guides such as Hassan, Umair, Rana, and Bilal are praised for patient service and flexible routing.

“Usman Malik was a good guide and very polite. Tried to accommodate all of our needs.”

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From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Site Private Full-Day Trip

7.From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Site Private Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 243 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Tokyo to Nikko in a private Vellfire, Alphard, Lexus, Crown, or Land Cruiser. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Rinno-ji, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and more, with flexible timing and an English-speaking driver such as Jagroop, Hamza, Haroon, or Cheema.

“The program was in great order so we could be there without the crowd The places we saw were a forever memory. Thank you!”

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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Private Day Trip

8.From Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 166 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Tokyo or Yokohama to Mount Fuji and Hakone. Your driver-guide can adjust the route for weather and crowds, with stops such as Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, and the Hakone Open Air Museum. Boat and cable car rides cost extra.

“The view was amazing! Nomi was a AWESOME tour guide, he knew so much about each of the areas we stop at, I learned so much today. Nomi recommend the best activities to do at each stopping point. He also took some amazing pictures of my family. Be sure to ask for Nomi when you book your tour, if I could higher him on the side I would have. The tour is definitely well worth the money. I would do it again!”

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Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Day Trip Hotel Pick-up

9.Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Day Trip Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 11 hours - 1 day

Travel from your Tokyo hotel to Nikko in a private Toyota Vellfire, Crown, or Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver such as Sarfraz or Hamza Ali. See Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls, and Lake Chuzenji, with time to adjust the route to your group.

“Our trip to Nikko was absolutely amazing thanks to our guide and driver, Sarfraz. From the start, his excellent communication skills and warm hospitality made us feel completely at ease. He is an outstanding driver—safe, steady, and confident, even on the winding mountain roads of Nikko. The ride was smooth and comfortable the entire way, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the journey. Beyond his driving, what stood out was his genuine kindness and attentiveness. He checked in often, made sure we had everything we needed, and created a stress-free experience from beginning to end. Because of him, we could focus on the breathtaking shrines, temples, and natural…”

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

10.From Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 122 reviews · 10 hours

This private 10-hour tour links Nara and Kyoto by air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, an English or Tagalog-speaking driver, and stops at Todaiji, Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, and the deer of Nara Park. Guides such as Steven, Aiko, and Christine are praised for flexible pacing and local help.

“Fuiji was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our day very much.”

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Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Private Sightseeing Day Tour

11.Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Private Sightseeing Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews

This 10-hour private tour takes you from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and Hakone in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. You can visit Subaru 5th Station, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Ashi, and the Hakone Ropeway, with flexibility to adjust the plan. Drivers speak English and Japanese, but attraction tickets and a guide are extra.

“We travelled to Tokyo from Adelaide, Australia with my partner and 7 month old daughter. We had an absolutely amazing experience on this Mount Fuji tour. Everything was well planned, from fitting a baby car seat, to pick up all the way to drop off. Maimoon was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide that showed us all the places and explained the history and culture associated with them. He was very accommodating to our requests and made us and the baby feel comfortable. One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks Maimoon and TheTokyoTravel. CheersRead more”

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From Tokyo: Mt Fuji and Hakone Private Day Trip

12.From Tokyo: Mt Fuji and Hakone Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews

Spend about 10 hours in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, choosing either the Mt. Fuji route or the Hakone route. Expect hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and major sights such as Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, the Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, or the Open-Air Museum. Entrance fees are extra.

“We had a driver who risked our lives - speeding (90 instead of 60, 120 instead of 80), wreckless driving (e.g. never signaling when changing lanes), it was frightening, stressful and even the kids were worried by the unsensiable driving. One time he wanted us to get off the car from the right side in the middle of the road risking our lives just to save himself the parking fee, I refused to get off that way so he entered the parking area as expected from any normal driver. This driver shouln't carry people. This is a shame to the company and to viator that such drivers work there. Also…”

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From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Trip

13.From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews

Travel from Tokyo in a private vehicle with an English, Hindi, or Arabic-speaking driver. Visit Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Fuji Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchi, and Oishi Park, with time for a ropeway or boat ride. Early starts help you beat traffic and clouds.

“Ali was great. We got to see a lot of beautiful places in the countryside on this tour. He knew all the best places to take photos. Highly recommend!”

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From Tokyo: Private Nikko World Heritage Sights One Day Trip

14.From Tokyo: Private Nikko World Heritage Sights One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Tokyo to Nikko in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Hadi, Ali, or Raza. See Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, Shinkyo Bridge, and optional stops, with hotel pickup, drinks, and a flexible schedule.

“The tour was amazing! I especially loved the guide's passion for local history, which made the tour feel so much more engaging. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in heritage! We will definitely be booking another tour with you in the future.”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto and Nara Day Trip

15.Osaka/Kyoto: Private Kyoto and Nara Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 10 hours

Choose Kyoto and Nara, Kyoto alone, or Nara alone on a private 10-hour tour from Osaka or Kyoto. An English-speaking driver such as Ali, Asfand, or Abdullah takes your group by air-conditioned van between major sights, with time to adjust the plan to your interests.