Private Sightseeing Tours in Japan

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Be mesmerized by the beguiling beauty of Mt Fuji on a private tour from Tokyo. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, venture to the majestic mountain to capture photographs of its snow-sprinkled peak and then visit a sacred Shinto shrine famous for housing Konohanasakuya-hime, a deity of Mt Fuji. Afterward, you will ascend to the 5th station, a look out point referred to as the border before heaven and earth. Absorb panoramic vistas of the surroundings then enjoy some cultural authenticity with a traditional Japanese lunch.

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.

If you have a short time in Hiroshima and want to make the most of it, a comprehensive tour is the way to go. Visit Hiroshima's most iconic sights by private car; don't waste time waiting or navigating. From Miyajima's floating vermilion tori gate to the Peace Memorial Park, you will get a thorough picture of this historic city before return to your hotel.

Spend half a day on a Kyoto photo shoot with a professional photographer-guide. As you explore the city, you'll pose against landmarks such as Nijo-jo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Check out Shimogamo Jinja, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, and learn about its history as your guide snaps pictures of its elaborate cherry-red backdrop. At the end of the tour, you'll take home an SD card of your guide's unedited photos to keep.

Spend three hours tasting your way through the famous Nishiki Market, accompanied by a private guide who shares expertise on Kyoto's renowned culinary arts. Your walking tour takes you into the heart of Kyoto's multi-faceted cuisine, where you sample Kyoto specialties and a range of Japanese cuisine with a food specialist guide. In addition to prepared foods, the vendors at Nishiki Market carry cookware, fresh produce and other goods. Nibble many samples before eating a full lunch during your tour, an ideal excursion for exploring food and culture.

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.

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.

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. 

Tour the unique sights of Japan, both historic and modern, while wearing a one-of-a-kind kimono outfit (optional) on this private 7-hour tour. Get dressed up in your traditional kimono before stepping out on the town, stopping to explore historic Asakusa with its ancient Sensoji Temple and to enjoy the elegant Japanese gardens of Hamarikyu. You'll finish your day strolling amidst the seafood of Tsukiji, perhaps the world's most famous fish market. A private guide, entrance fees, river cruise and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Mt. Fuji was designated as a World Heritage in 2013. Especially, Lake Kawaguchi is the most popular place to view Mt.Fuji. We will visit three view spots and enjoy cruising at Lake Kawaguchi. - Arakurayama Sengen Park - Mt. Kachikachi Ropeway - Oshino Hakkai - Cruising at Lake Kawaguchi

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.

Leave the modern world behind on a private full-day tour of Kamakura, a historic city replete with Zen Buddhist architecture. With a personal guide, you'll travel from Tokyo in a private vehicle and tick off top Kamakura attractions such as the Shrine of Tsuragoaka Hachimangu, the Engaku-Ji Temple, and 47-foot (14-meter) tall bronze Buddha statue of Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Combine iconic Tokyo attractions with lesser-known enclaves on a private half-day tour of Japan's capital. In a group comprising of just you and your party, you'll visit the Meiji Shrine, one of Japan's most popular Shinto shrines; explore the Asakura Museum of Sculpture, home to a sublime Japanese garden; and discover the backstreets of Yanaka, replete with temples and Edo-style architecture. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off by your guide are included.

Hakone is one of the best sightseeing spots with twenty five thousand tons of hot spring water and 20 kinds of hot springs. Take a Shinkansen (a bullet train) from Tokyo. After that, a mountain train that runs through valleys, a ropeway that allows you to view beautiful Mr. Fuji on a sunny day and cruising at Lake Ashi. Owakudani is the place where you can see the real volcanic activity.