Unique Experience Japan Private Car Tours
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Akita
8 hours
Kakunodate Samurai House and Lake Tazawa
Inland Akita provides you with beautiful nature and rich historical culture. Unfolded from a Lookout is a breathtaking view of Lake Tazawa and high mountains seen beyond it. At Kakunodate Castle Town, you will feel its 400-year history strolling along the Samurai House street lined with beautiful and lush tall trees. If we drop in at a Samurai House, we will be impressed with the armory and the other Samurai tools used hundreds of years ago!
Kakunodate Samurai House and Lake Tazawa
FROM$472/ per group
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Kenichi K.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
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Kochi
6 hours
Historic Town, Bold Art and Kabuki Theater with Licensed Local Guide & Premium Minivan
Discover Kochi’s culture and scenery on this 6-hour private tour with a licensed guide. Visit a samurai house, the birthplace of Mitsubishi’s founder and a museum of bold theatrical art. If available, we’ll also explore Bentenza, a traditional kabuki theater (no show), where you can step on stage. If not available, we’ll visit Katsurahama Beach, known for ocean views and the statue of Sakamoto Ryoma a beloved historical figure. Private car included. Please check the itinerary for more details.
Historic Town, Bold Art and Kabuki Theater with Licensed Local Guide & Premium Minivan
FROM$378/ per group
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Hiroshi M.
5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
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Kanazawa
4 hrs 30 mins
Kanazawa - Half Day Tour - Samurai Streets & Secret Temples (Customisation welcome!)
Explore Kanazawa’s rich heritage on a half-day tour! Stroll the Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the elegant Nomura House. Enjoy a museum of your choice, from Zen-inspired D.T. Suzuki to the vibrant 21st Century Museum or the National Crafts Museum. Discover the charm of Higashi Chaya and riverside Kazue-machi tea districts, then uncover hidden doors and secret passages at Myouryuji, the fascinating “Ninja Temple.”
Kanazawa - Half Day Tour - Samurai Streets & Secret Temples (Customisation welcome!)
FROM$157/ per group
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Richard G.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Shimane
7 hrs 30 mins
Live Like a Samurai in Matsue: Castle, Tea Ceremony & Cultural Experience
Discover the spirit of the samurai in Matsue, a historic castle town in western Japan. During the tour, you will: • Walk through a real samurai castle • Learn about Japanese swords and craftsmanship • Discover the philosophy of Bushido • Experience the calm and aesthetics of tea culture • Enjoy a traditional Japanese meal in an authentic setting Lunch will be served in a private annex seating area (except Thursdays), offering a quiet and exclusive atmosphere.
Live Like a Samurai in Matsue: Castle, Tea Ceremony & Cultural Experience
FROM$390/ per group
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Daizaburo N.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Nagoya
8 hours
How to Become Ninja Tour: Ninja Training with Iga & Koka Masters
Explore Japan’s two legendary ninja villages in one unforgettable day. Start at the Iga Ninja Museum, where you’ll uncover secret doors, hidden traps, and try real ninja tools like shuriken. Watch a live ninja show and learn the history behind the Iga clan. Then head to Koka Ninja Village, dress in full ninja gear, and take on hands-on training with obstacle courses and traditional skills. This immersive tour blends culture, fun, and history—perfect for anyone seeking a real ninja adventure.
How to Become Ninja Tour: Ninja Training with Iga & Koka Masters
FROM$630/ per group
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Masayuki S.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Nagasaki
9 hours
Samurai's castle, volcano activity, Shimabara in Nagasaki 9 hours, Private car.
Discover Shimabara’s samurai heritage and dramatic volcanic landscapes on this 9-hour private tour. Explore the reconstructed Shimabara Castle and stroll through a historic samurai district. Enjoy local cuisine in a peaceful town atmosphere before heading to Unzen Jigoku, a geothermal area known for its steaming vents and bubbling springs. Though farther than most Nagasaki tours, this full-day journey blends comfort, culture, and nature—well worth the drive.
Samurai's castle, volcano activity, Shimabara in Nagasaki 9 hours, Private car.
FROM$774/ per group
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Katsu N.
4.93 / 5
(28 reviews)
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Nagoya
9 hours
Seto & Tokoname Pottery Trail – Private Van Tour with Hands-On Experience
A relaxing day trip to Japan’s two famous ceramic towns. Enjoy hands-on pottery experience in Seto, then stroll Tokoname’s charming “Maneki Neko Street” with your private van and English-speaking guide.
Seto & Tokoname Pottery Trail – Private Van Tour with Hands-On Experience
FROM$756/ per group
Masayuki S.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Fukuoka
10 hours
Hot Springs & Samurai Legacy: Beppu, Kinrin Lake (Yufuin) & Nakatsu Castle
Extend your journey with my tours and enjoy a multi-day discount. Please send me a message before booking. Begin at Nakatsu Castle, a rare samurai-era “water castle” privately owned by descendants of its last feudal lord. Savor a unique Beppu experience with Jigoku-mushi (Japanese Steam Barbeque), relax at the aromatic Herb Steam Spa, and explore the vivid hot spring landscapes of Umi Jigoku and Chinoike Jigoku. Stroll briefly along Yufuin’s scenic Kinrin Lake.
Hot Springs & Samurai Legacy: Beppu, Kinrin Lake (Yufuin) & Nakatsu Castle
FROM$693/ per group
Katsu N.
4.93 / 5
(28 reviews)
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Nagoya
9 hours
Discovering Samurai Sword and the National Treasure Castle
Do you think Samurai is cool? How about making a Samurai Sword and learning about it? There’s two historical places near Nagoya that interests people. In Seki, we’re going to learn about the blades and samurai swords and experiencing of making it(sword making experience needs to be reserved one months before we go). In Inuyama city, we’ll go on for an adventure of discovering the Inuyama castle, one of the five Castle National Treasure with lots of local street foods to enjoy!
Discovering Samurai Sword and the National Treasure Castle
FROM$819/ per group
Masayuki S.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Nagoya
6 hrs 30 mins
Samurai & Spirituality in Nagoya – Private Van Tour with Castle, Shrine & Eel Lunch
Samurai & Spirituality Private Van Tour: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine & Hitsumabushi Explore Nagoya’s two most iconic historical sites—Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine—comfortably in a private Hiace van. Learn about the Samurai legacy and Shinto spirituality with a relaxing lunch of grilled eel (hitsumabushi), a local specialty.
Samurai & Spirituality in Nagoya – Private Van Tour with Castle, Shrine & Eel Lunch
FROM$630/ per group
Masayuki S.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Akita
7 hrs 30 mins
Full-day Akita Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa Tour
Premiere Tour of Akita. In this tour, you can see how samurai lived in samurai residences. At one Samurai house, a staff member tells us about the residence. You can witness samurai swords, armor, kimonos, etc. You can take a nice photo wearing a samurai helmet. Lake Tazawa is a mysterious Lake and the deepest one in Japan. The golden statue of Tatsuko is a must-see spot in Akita. Please take memorial photos at the shore of Lake Tazawa. We enjoy lunch at Kakunodate town or near Lake Tazawa.
Full-day Akita Samurai Town and Lake Tazawa Tour
FROM$428/ per group
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Tomio Y.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
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Mie
4 hours
Iga Ninja Experience: Dress Up, Throw Shuriken & Explore a Samurai Castle (4h Private)
Discover the real world of ninja in Iga, the birthplace of the Iga-ryu Ninja. This tour combines a visit to Iga-ryu Ninja Museum and Iga Ueno Castle with a walk through the historic castle town. With a nationally licensed guide, you will learn the difference between the popular image of ninja and their real historical role. Optional activities such as a ninja show, shuriken throwing, and costume experience are available.
Iga Ninja Experience: Dress Up, Throw Shuriken & Explore a Samurai Castle (4h Private)
FROM$176/ per group
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Naoto O.
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Yamagata
4 hours
Samurai Silk and History of Shonai Domain
Visit Matsugaoka in Tsuruoka City, where the entire process from sericulture to silk product manufacturing is still preserved. Tsuruoka and the surrounding Shonai region are the only areas in Japan that offer the full silk supply chain. Learn the fascinating history of the samurai who traded their swords for hoes, planting mulberry trees to support Japan’s modernization. Enjoy shopping for authentic, sustainable silk products made locally in the Shonai region.
Samurai Silk and History of Shonai Domain
FROM$252/ per group
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Hiromi O.