Top 4 Private Day Trips in Japan

1.From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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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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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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