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Private Hakone Half-day Car Tour with Hotel Pickup - Local Guide

This private tour is perfect for those who want to fully experience the charm of Hakone in just half a day. The greatest strength of this tour is its flexibility. Taking into account the season, weather, and your personal preferences, our experienced guide will propose a customized itinerary during a briefing at your pick-up point. For example, if you’d like to enjoy Hakone’s stunning views from various angles, you can choose a plan that includes Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway, and Owakudani. If you’re interested in visiting power spots, a plan with Hakone Shrine is recommended. For those who enjoy drinks, we can also arrange a plan visiting Hakone’s wineries or craft breweries. Due to time constraints, we will visit selected recommended spots, and depending on your pick-up location, it may not be possible to cover all the places you wish to see. Typically, we visit 3–4 locations. Our guide will design and create the perfect tour tailored just for you!

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Private Hakone Half-day Car Tour with Hotel Pickup - Local Guide

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

Make the most of your time in Himeji with a private half-day tour. Save time and hassle by picking 2-3 sites that most interest you: there’s no need to wander around places that don’t appeal to you. As well as Himeji’s famous castle–often said to be the most beautiful in Japan–you can also choose to visit a sake distillery, shrines and temples, and the Museum of Literature, among other attractions.

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Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Nagasaki Highlights Private Half-Day Tour by Car

Nagasaki is home to many historic and scenic landmarks, but they are spread across the city, making it difficult to see the highlights efficiently—especially on a short cruise stop or in unpredictable weather. This private half-day tour solves the problem. With comfortable, air-conditioned transportation and entrance fees included, you can check off Nagasaki's top attractions without exhausting yourself or getting lost.

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Nagasaki Highlights Private Half-Day Tour by Car

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Discover the city of Takayama your own way by booking this private and personalized tour. Enjoy the flexibility of creating your own customized itinerary to ensure that you only spend time visiting places that you are interested in, such as Sanmachi Suji and Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market. As you explore the city, your private guide will fill you in on all the city's fascinating history and culture.

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Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

This half-day private tour is ideal for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid navigation hassles with a licensed guide and enjoy a customizable itinerary featuring top sights such as Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, and the Imperial Palace. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, letting you focus on experiencing Tokyo's modern and traditional highlights efficiently. Extend the tour duration to include additional stops.

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Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour

Matsumoto is a vibrant city steeped in arts, history, and culture. It is known for a feudal castle, cafes, folk arts and a traditional shopping district. Whether you are on your way to the Northern Alps or Matsumoto is your destination, see the best of the city with a government licensed local tour guide. Choose from several attractions, including the Matsumoto Castle and museums, for a tour of your own design.

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Matsumoto Discovery - Half Day Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Last-Minute Osaka Highlights Tour: Castle, Markets & Dotonbori

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Nagasaki Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this half-day, small-group walking tour of Nara covers a mix of must-see and under-the-radar sights. Enter a historic merchant’s house, discover a hidden Japanese pyramid, and visit the iconic shrines of the temple complex—with plenty of time to interact with Nara’s resident deer. A tasty lunch and admission tickets to all shrines are included.

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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Kochi Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide

See Kochi your way with this customizable private guided tour. To ensure you only visit places that interest you, you can choose 2–3 sites from a list provided to you before the tour. Then, enjoy the company of a private guide who can provide commentary as you explore the sights. Potential places to visit include Kochi Castle, Chikurinji Temple, The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden, and Harimayabashi Shopping Street.

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Kochi Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Osaka Namba Food Tour: Small-Group with Flexible Ordering

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Shinsekai, this is where food meets culture.

2024 Winner of Viator's 10th Best Experience in the Whole of Asia Award. Eat your way around Osaka on this tantalizing foodie tour, where your local guide will take you to a handful of hidden eateries that have been featured on the hit Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil." Over the course of the tour, sample a variety of different dishes that range from gyoza to takoyaki to kitsune udon and more. You’ll also try two drinks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic, to give you a full picture of the food and drink culture of the area.

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Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Take a deep dive into the world of Japanese seafood during this tour of the outer Tsukiji Fish Market. See where Michelin-starred chefs shop for ingredients at this iconic market for all things aquatic. Investigate stalls selling fish, shellfish, and everything in between, and feast on top-quality food including high-grade Wagyu beef skewers, fish cakes, sushi or seafood bowl, and seasonal fruit. Plus, enjoy other samples along the way.

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Nikko is known for its spectacular nature and UNESCO World Heritage–listed shrine complex, but narrowing down a shortlist of sights can take a lot of planning. Save time and let a guide plan your day instead. Simply meet at Nikko Station and embark on your private tour of 3–4 attractions, customizable to your interests. Possible spots include Nikko National Park, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, and Tosho-gu Shrine.

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Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 3 Eateries)

Discover one of Tokyo's busiest and most exciting districts, Shibuya, on this exciting small-group food tour. Your guide takes you away from the tourist crowds to discover hidden gems where locals eat. Feast on 13 traditional Japanese dishes at three different eateries around the district. Sample dishes such as sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, and more. Learn more about Japanese culture while making new friends.

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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 3 Eateries)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hakodate is a city in southern Hokkaido that was one of the first ports in Japan to open up to foreign trade. The city has international influences such as the red-brick warehouses, and the European-style buildings, but it can be tricky to understand the city’s distinctive features without knowledge about Japan’s history. With this customizable tour, experience the city’s highlights with a guide to show you around and provide commentary. Potential stops include Onuma Quasi-National Park and Motomachi.

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Hakodate Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Don’t worry about spending hours researching and planning your Fukuoka itinerary—hire a private guide for the day instead. This means you can get in-depth insights into Japanese culture that you wouldn’t hear otherwise, and there’s no need to worry about getting lost. Best of all, as it's a private tour, you can pick your favorite stops from a list, to ensure the trip only visits places you’re interested in.

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Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Tokyo Station (Tokyo Eki)

Tokyo Tower

Mt. Fuji (Fuji-san)

Lake Ashi (Ashi-no-ko)

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Tokyo Station (Tokyo Eki)

Tokyo Tower

Mt. Fuji (Fuji-san)

Lake Ashi (Ashi-no-ko)

Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Station (Tokyo Eki)

Tokyo Tower

Mt. Fuji (Fuji-san)

Lake Ashi (Ashi-no-ko)