Japan Private Car Tours

“Flexible, scenic, off the beaten path”

Yuta accommodated my last-minute request to drop by the traditional medicine shop before heading for the Great Buddha. We also managed to visit a brand new observation bridge for viewing Mt Tateyama before learning more about the history of copper casting in the historic district of Takaoka. The owners were kind enough to show us around their workshops and explain the process, so it was quite educational. The castle area with all the cherry blossoms and the coastline were both very beautiful. Recommended for folks who have specific interests or want a scenic and relaxing day away from the usual tourist hotspots. Personally, I would've appreciated more suggestions on available options and local attractions.

“Highly Recommend ”

Michiko is a true delight! As a true local, she will show you and tell you information you might miss on a regular tour. All the ins and outs of beautiful Kyoto that you shouldn’t leave before learning! I highly recommend her and will refer her to anyone I encounter traveling to Kyoto in the future. Thank you Michiko for making my trip memorable :)

“Some days stay with you… this was one of them.”

Some days stay with you… this was one of them. Yasuhiro was already there waiting for us — with a kindness that feels rare, and a beautiful, heartwarming gift prepared by his family. Such a small gesture, yet it set the tone for everything that followed. What we appreciated most was the way he guided us — thoughtful, insightful, and very natural. He shared things gradually, always keeping it engaging, with a particularly deep knowledge of the local vegetation. And somehow… he even managed to “arrange” the clouds just in time, so we wouldn’t miss that first, breathtaking glimpse of Mount Fuji. Cherry blossoms framed the day in full bloom, quietly reminding us how fleeting and beautiful everything is.

Yasuhiro M.

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Hi Kata, Thank you for such a lovely message to my tour. I really appreciate it. I really hope to guide you again, hopefully in my home town Shizuoka. Until then, keep in touch with me. Best, Yasuhiro Mochizuki