Tokyo · PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER
The 13 private car with driver tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
See Tokyo’s top sights by private car with an English-speaking chauffeur, flexible stops, local tips, and less time lost on trains.
“Fantastic time with our driver! He spoke English fluently and knew some fun facts about everywhere he took us. He was also very flexible with the itinerary. He was even patient enough to drive us through the middle of Shibuya Scramble at 6pm. Complete madhouse, but he was very accommodating!”
Review of Tokyo Grand Tours’ private full-day car tour, with Sensoji, Skytree, Tsukiji, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and flexible routing.
“Very informative. Mattie was a terrific private chauffeur. We enjoyed Sensoji Temple. Meiji Shrine was so peaceful and the forest garden was so relaxing. The Shibu crossing was something we never experienced before.”
See Mt. Fuji from Tokyo by private car, with Chureito Pagoda, lakes, shrines, Oshino Hakkai, and an English-speaking guide.
“The driver and tour guide was very helpful and nice. He was full of respect and knowledge. I recommend him to anyone.”
Private Tokyo day tour to Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, or Hakone with a local guide, private minivan, flexible stops, and hotel pickup.
“We enjoyed our tour so much with Ken! He went out of his way to adjust our itinerary so that we would see Mt Fuji before the clouds covered it entirely. We enjoyed his suggestions for the rest of the day as well, especially our stop at the Sake bRead more”
Review of a private Mt Fuji tour from Tokyo, with Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking driver.
“The Tour Guide Zubi helped us a lot! We thought we wouldn’t be able to get a proper view of the mountain because it was a cloudy day. However by some miracle the clouds parted and we were able to take decent pictures. Zubi was very considerate in which routes took a toll on us, since me and my wife are over 60 and aren’t as athletic as we used to be. Very patient with us and we are very grateful for it.”
See Tokyo’s top sights by private car with an English-speaking chauffeur, flexible stops, hotel pickup, and helpful local commentary.
“It was worth every penny! Our driver, Vijay, was so helpful and accomodating, and knowledgeable! We highly recommend him!”
See Tokyo’s major sights by private car with an English-speaking guide, from Senso-ji and Shibuya Crossing to one of the city’s famous towers.
“Our guide, Mohd, was very nice, professional and organized. His car was comfortable and he was prepared with water and a phone charger to help us enjoy a day full of sights. We got an early start so we arrived before the crowds and he sRead more”
Review of a private Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi day trip, with shrine, caves, villages, ropeway, hotel pickup, costs, and timing advice.
“Maz, the driver was great but the company Tour Japan is fraudulent and guilty of a bait and switch. We paid for a private tour and the day before when it was too late to book anything else were told that they were adding 4 people to our tour Read more”
See Tokyo by private minivan with a flexible guide, from Senso-ji and Tsukiji to Shibuya Sky, gardens, shopping, and airport transfers.
“Our guide Sumiko did a wonderful job of introducing us to Tokyo, she guided us passed the major sites and instructed us in the proper procedures at the shrines and temples as well as at the Ginza shopping areas. She provided background information and was pleasant and engaging throughout the day.”
A private van day from Tokyo to Kamakura, Enoshima, and Yokohama, with samurai sites, gardens, food stops, and a flexible local guide.
“Masae was a wonderful native Japanese guide and was a pleasure spending the day with her and her driver. Masae knew and explained the history taking us to places no one esle might know of, while her driver (whose name I cannot recall) knRead more”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.