Japan Private Car Tours

“**The Best Guide in Hokkaido—Knowledgeable, Kind, and Truly Above and Beyond”

We hired Asad in July 2026 for a private tour of the Shakotan Peninsula and Otaru, and he was the best guide we have ever had. From the planning stage, he was responsive, helpful, and attentive to everything we wanted to see. He arrived on time, drove safely, and provided a clean, comfortable vehicle. He knew the area like the back of his hand, taking us to every planned stop while also recommending hidden gems, scenic viewpoints, and local places we never would have found on our own. Throughout the day, Asad focused on our comfort and made sure everything ran smoothly without ever making us feel rushed. He brought snacks and water, treated us to ice cream, and even paid for a taxi in Otaru so we would not miss our dinner reservation. At a sake distillery, he translated for us and helped us choose the best bottles. He also spoke with the host at our sushi restaurant to make sure we were well taken care of. Asad was excellent company and a great conversationalist, but he also knew when to give my wife and me space. He struck the perfect balance between guiding us and letting us enjoy Hokkaido at our own pace. Every recommendation was thoughtful and spot-on. The tour was worth every penny and became one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Asad is knowledgeable, dependable, generous, and genuinely kind. We would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a driver or private guide in Hokkaido, and we would absolutely hire him again.

“Morry-San, our Perfect Guide”

Morry-san took us on a one-day road trip to Itoshima Peninsula- from the Sennyoji Temple to Shiraito Falls, Salt Factory, Keya Beach, Totoro Forest and the Sakuraishi Futamigaura. He was prompt, very informative, articulate, friendly, charming, and funny. We felt safe with him as he skillfully drove us around the coast in a rented van that accommodated our family of 6. We enjoyed his stories! He took great photos and as a bonus, entertained us with magic! I can’t imagine a better guide for Fukuoka!! We shall definitely get him again if we come back. I will highly recommend him to our family and friends.

Masatoshi M.

(39 reviews)

Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your trip to Itoshima. It was a bit too hot, but it was fun, wasn't it? Please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Fukuoka. I'd be happy to show you around. Perhaps it will be autumn foliage season then?

“Absolutely Incredible Experience on Shodoshima! Went Above and Beyond for Takagi-san Fans”

If you are visiting Shodoshima and looking for an unforgettable private tour, look no further. We had an amazing experience exploring the island, and our driver was the absolute highlight of our trip. We ordered the 6 hour tour which was enough for lunch and a tour od most of the island. We are huge fans of Teasing Master Takagi-san, and while we came with a list of locations we wanted to see, our driver blew past our expectations. We were not able to go to all (because one involves a very long hike up some stairs and we were aware of this) but he clearly knows the island inside and out because he went out of his way to show us many additional anime and live-action filming locations that weren’t even on our original itinerary which more than made up for it! He even made sure we hit the iconic Kiki’s Delivery Service live-action filming spot and helped us get the famous (free) broom rental for photos. He even took the time to help us search (he was so quick) for the legendary "heart-shaped" olive leaves, and then also helped us get them laminated at the gift shop. Regarding communication: Our driver did not speak English, and we only know a little Japanese, but it was never an issue. We used Google Translate throughout the day to chat (when needed). He was also incredibly helpful with local recommendations. He took us to a fantastic restaurant for lunch, and when we ran into a difficult situation at a different pizza place later, he stepped in to support us immediately and called his restaurant owner friend to take us in. His professionalism and kindness really made us feel taken care of and welcomed. We couldn't have been happier with the service. If you want a driver who is enthusiastic, knows their stuff, and truly treats you like family, book with this guide. Highly, highly recommend!

TR Taxi

(411 reviews)

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We are truly happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience exploring Shodoshima. We are especially glad that our driver helped make your Teasing Master Takagi-san pilgrimage experience a special and memorable one. We will share all customer feedback with our local team to make sure the driver receives your kind words. Thank you again for choosing our service. We truly appreciate your support.