Private & Custom Tours in Japan

Charter a sedan, van or minibus with a professional driver and set out with your private party on a full-day excursion from Tokyo to Nikko. Customize your own route and sightseeing itinerary to UNESCO-listed landmarks such as Toshogu shrine or take the family to Nikko Edomura, popular theme park that replicates the Edo period. If you'd like, upgrade your private tour and be accompanied by an informative guide.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and history using this private full-day vehicle charter from Kyoto. After selecting your preferred choice of transportation from a van, bus or limousine, your group will enjoy a private tour through the ancient city of Kyoto, complete with UNESCO-listed temples and numerous culture attractions. Explore the city at your own pace and customize the day to see only what you want to, all with the help of a guide/driver. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the best Kyoto has to offer.

Experience a more natural, idyllic, side of Japan during this 4-hour private excursion to the Arashiyama area in western Kyoto. Climb aboard your chartered limo, van or bus for an exploration of Arashiyama attractions like the historic Tenryu Temple, picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge and the tranquil Sagano Bamboo Groves. Best of all this trip is easily customized, allowing you to pick the attractions and itinerary that best meet your interests. A driver, round-trip transport from central Kyoto and private vehicle are included.

Make your own adventure in Kobe, one of Japan’s most historic port cities, during this fully-customizable private tour by chartered vehicle. Travel aboard your own limo, bus or van as you soak up some of Kobe's most picturesque views and unique attractions. Among the sights and activities you might choose are the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, Nunobiki Herb Garden and Ropeway or a scenic Kobe sightseeing port cruise. The choice is up to you. A driver, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are all included.

Experience Sapporo on your own terms thanks to this 8-hour, customizable, private tour with a chartered vehicle. Design a day in Sapporo to fit your interests and schedule, choosing from among iconic attractions like the Sapporo Beer Museum, Hitsujigaoka Observatory Hill, the chocolate-themed Shiroi Koibito Park and much more. Design a trip that’s right for you, plus an included driver, private limo, van or bus and round-trip pick-up from central Sapporo. An optional guided tour is also available.

Experience Tokyo with like-minded travelers during this full-day private tour of the city designed specifically for Muslim visitors. Stops will be made for prayer time throughout the day, and the provided lunch will be halal-friendly to suit your needs. See popular sights such as Ueno Park and Ameya Yokocho Street, and shop for souvenirs on Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street. You’ll even have the chance to say prayers at a local mosque, Tokyo Camii. Your English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drop you back off in the evening, after a full of exploring some of Tokyo’s most exciting sights. 

Sample some of Tokyo's top sights in one great trip during this 5-hour private walking tour. Start your day strolling the seafood at sprawling Tsukiji Market. After a casual sushi lunch (at your own expense), explore a peaceful, 18th-century, Japanese garden and take a scenic cruise on Tokyo's Sumida River. Finish the day by uncovering the unique historical sights of the ancient Asakusa area. A private guide, garden entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are all covered.

Discover Tokyo on your own terms thanks to this 4-hour customizable private tour. Climb aboard you charted bus, limo or van as you explore some of the Japanese capital's top monuments, ranging from Meiji Jingu Shrine to historic Asakusa, the Imperial Palace and much more. The choice is up to you and your group. Best of all, your private vehicle, driver and round-trip pickup from central Tokyo are included. An optional guide is also on call.

Pair a day trip out of Osaka or Kyoto with a professional photo shoot at Mt. Koya, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that's known as the center of Esoteric Buddhism. With an experienced photographer as your guide, you'll travel to the summit of the mountain at Danjo Garan where temples and restaurants are found at every turn. At the end of the day trip, you'll be given an SD card full of unedited photos of your day.

Choose your own adventure during a flexible, 9-hour, private group sightseeing tour on Okinawa. Experience the unique culture of this Japanese island as you select from among activities like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shuri Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, and much more. Private vehicle transport and a driver are included, and an optional guide is also available.

Travel in comfort in a wi-fi equipped taxi to explore four famous sightseeing spots in Osaka with an English/Chinese-speaking driver. Kick off the tour exploring the iconic Osaka Castle followed by visiting the Tsutenkaku Tower and walking around the local neighborhood. Next up is the popular Dotonbori entertainment district, which is a great place to have lunch and experience Osaka's famed cuisine. The final stop is the Umeda Sky Building which provides a 360-degree view of the city from the observatory. This is a great trip for those who want a flavor of what the city of Osaka has to offer.There are 2 types of cars available, a mid-sized passenger car or a mini-van. Both have heating and air conditioning systems.

A professional photographer guide documents your time in Osaka on this private photoshoot and city tour. Walk past classic Osaka sights such as Osaka Castle and the Floating Gardens Observatory as your photographer guide takes a mixture of posed and candid photos, handing them to you on an SD card at the end of your tour.

Discover Kyoto's highlights on this private day tour. It'll be a stress-free experience with transport and admission tickets included. It's the ideal way to make the most of your time in Kyoto, and see multiple dispersed attraction in a day. Highlights include Kinkaku-ji Temple, Nishiki Market, Gion District, and Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. There will be no language barriers as you'll have a guide to translate. 

Pose for professional photos around Kyoto and Nara during this private day trip. Led by a photographer-guide with more than a decade of experience, the experience includes visits to some of the area's most Instagram-worthy sites including Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nara Park, and the UNESCO-listed Kofuku-ji Temple with its wooden pagoda. At the end of the day, you'll leave with unedited photos saved on an SD card, so you can show your memories to friends and family back home.

Gain a newfound appreciation for the ancient Japanese practices of Buddhism and Shintoism during this 3-hour private walking tour of Kyoto with a local religious scholar. The ancient Japanese city of Kyoto, home to countless temples and centuries of religious practice, is the perfect setting for your exploration. During the course of your excursion you'll check out the historic neighborhood of Gion, where you'll see Yasaka Shrine and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kiyomizu-dera Temple, learning about the symbols and practices of these two Japanese religions along the way.

Take a rickshaw ride around Miyajima (officially Itsukushima), considered one of the most scenic locations in Japan. This traditional Japanese transport is an ideal way to tour the streets and waterfront. Your guide meets you at the ferry pier and points out old townhouses and other landmarks, including Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Snap pictures of the iconic red torii gate that appears to float on the water. Select from a 30- or 45-minute ride, or upgrade to a 1-hour or 2-hour tour.

Discover the Japanese traditions of landscape and garden design on this 3-hour private walking tour of Kyoto with a local scholar. Learn about the principles behind the highly-stylized garden designs of Japan from your guide, a practice which has shaped the intricate outdoor spaces of emperors, nobles and monks for hundreds of years. Then visit some of the best examples of the practice in Kyoto, including the mirror pond at Kinkaku-ji, the Karesansui Garden at Ryoan-ji and the elaborate rock and water creations of Ninna-ji.

See the highlights of Hiroshima and nearby Miyajima on this convenient day tour, which is ideal for travelers short on time in this part of Japan. Don't waste time on trains or buses; on this tour you'll be escorted in a private, Wifi-equipped vehicle. Visit some of the most iconic sites in Japan, including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Itsukushima Shrine. This is a great introduction to Japanese culture and history for first-time visitors to Hiroshima.

Choose your own adventure in Osaka thanks to this fully-customizable 8-hour private tour. Travel aboard your very own chartered bus, limo or van as you explore a range of of Osaka's most unique sights. Depending on your interests you might visit historic Osaka Castle, explore Shitennoji Temple, eat and drink your way through the Dotonbori district or take in the views from the Umeda Sky Building. A driver, chartered vehicle and round-trip transport from Central Osaka are included.

A professional photographer guides your to some of Kyoto's most stunning and photogenic sites on this private full-day photoshoot and city tour. Visit the Golden Temple - considered one of the most famous buildings in Japan - as well as the Ryoanji Rock Garden, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and more, all while your guide snaps posed and candid photos in front of these top Kyoto attractions. Take home an SD card full professional-quality photos at the end of the tour.