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Okinawa Main Island

6 hours

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

Discover Naha’s cultural heart in one day! Visit Shuri Castle, the historic royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, then stroll the scenic Kinjo Stone Road. After immersing in Okinawan history, enjoy authentic local cuisine for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the charming Yachimun pottery street and shop along the bustling Heiwa Dori. Blending history, culture, food, and shopping — the perfect way to experience real Okinawa in Naha!

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

【Private Car Tour】Shirakawago World Heritage Site & Shogawa River Cruise

A scenic day trip by private car from Toyama Station, combining a breathtaking River Cruise on the Shogawa River in Gokayama with a visit to Shirakawa-go or Gokayama - famous thatched roof house villages, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This experience focuses on natural and cultural immersion, allowing you to explore the traditional Japanese gasshō-zukuri village and savor authentic local cuisine.

【Private Car Tour】Shirakawago World Heritage Site & Shogawa River Cruise

The Nichinan Coast: Aoshima, Udo, and Obi (full day by car)

This full day car tour takes in the beautiful Nichinan Coast, combining spectacular scenery, architecture, and history. We start at Aoshima Beach, known for its island shrine, botanical gardens, and sub-tropical scenery. Then we drive the wild Nichinan Coast, w/plenty of photo ops, to the mysterious Udo Jingu (shrine), precariously carved into seaside rock face. Then, on to the preserved samurai/merchant houses in the castle town of Obi, where coffee can be enjoyed in 300-year old surroundings.

The Nichinan Coast: Aoshima, Udo, and Obi (full day by car)

Kochi Highlights Tour with Licensed Local Guide & Premium Minivan (Toyota Alphard)

Explore Kochi’s top highlights in one day with a local licensed guide! Visit Kochi Castle, Chikurinji Temple, and Okawasuji Samurai Residence or Makino Botanical Garden, and enjoy local food at Hirome Market. The tour is flexible—we can visit other spots based on your interests. All photos were taken by me, and I’m happy to take photos of you during the tour and share them afterward as a free souvenir. Perfect for first-time visitors who want a personalized and memorable experience in Kochi.

Kochi Highlights Tour with Licensed Local Guide & Premium Minivan (Toyota Alphard)

Haruna Shrine and "Initial D" related places in Shibukawa

A day trip that travels around Haruna Shrine, Lake Haruna, and "Initial D" (manga)- related places in Shibukawa. This tour also stops at Ikaho Onsen, a renowned hot spring town. *Please note: This tour is suspended from January to mid-March due to winter road conditions and for customer safety.

Haruna Shrine and "Initial D" related places in Shibukawa

Takachiho gorge & Aso national park

A driving tour through Takachiho Gorge, the land of myths featuring a beautiful canyon, and Aso–Kujū National Park, where you’ll also find plenty of memorable experiences. These include a walking trail along the beautiful gorge with cliffs rising, a boat ride along the mountain stream, and visits to shrines and historical monuments related to Japanese mythology, as well as a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic viewing experience of the Five Peaks of Aso and the Kuju Mountain Range.

Takachiho gorge & Aso national park

Walking tour in Takaoka with private car transportation

The tour starts from where you like and ends where you like. It is possible to do this because the tour is done by car. There are attractive sites, but they are dispersed in the area. So I have planned this tour for tourists using a car. Let's go to area's many attractions.

Walking tour in Takaoka with private car transportation

Nikko Half Day Tour

Experience the beauty of Nikko in a half-day tour. Visit the ornate Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive through the scenic Irohazaka road with its winding curves and mountain views. Stop at Kegon Falls, one of Japan’s top waterfalls, cascading 97 meters. End the tour at the peaceful Lake Chuzenji, nestled in the mountains, perfect for a relaxing stroll and photo spot.

Nikko Half Day Tour

ONE PIECE Statues Tour. All 10.

All 10 statues in one tour. All your favorite ONE PIECE characters are in Kumamoto. As part of a collaboration with Eiichiro Oda, author of ONE PIECE born and raised in Kumamoto City, a total of 10 statues of the Straw Hat Pirates of ONE PIECE have been installed throughout Kumamoto Prefecture. The One Piece statues are part of a larger project to help Kumamoto recover after the 2016 earthquakes and are being built thanks to the cooperation of and extremely generous donation from Mr. Oda.

ONE PIECE Statues Tour. All 10.

【Sendai (Miyagi)】JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Pilgrimage Tour

Explore the Real-Life Locations Behind the Iconic Anime. Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey across Sendai to visit the real-world inspirations behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the legendary manga and anime series by Hirohiko Araki. This guided tour takes you to key locations featured in or inspired by various JoJo story arcs.

【Sendai (Miyagi)】JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Pilgrimage Tour

Authentic Rural Japan:Discover Rice Culture with a Local Rice Farmer in Hiroshima

Unforgettable experience! Worth the trip!- Guests from the U.S. I welcome you into my family's 200-year-old farmhouse. As a rice farmer, I share what rice truly means- not just as food, but as history, identity, and livelihood. Together, we'll cook the rice we cultivate in our own fields and shape onigiri by hand. We'll finish with matcha tea in a quiet traditional setting. Limited to one group per day, this is a genuine invitation into authentic rulal Japan.

Authentic Rural Japan:Discover Rice Culture with a Local Rice Farmer in Hiroshima

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

Visit 3 special places in Kyoto and feel the spiritual energy. You can relax in a quiet car. This tour is only on weekdays, It’s good to enjoy Kyoto slowly and peacefully. Each place has beautiful nature. The air is very clear and fresh. Your mind can feel calm and clean again. This is for people who want to take care of work, family, and themselves. The car can take 3 adults. If you come with kids, just tell us before!

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local

Discover the wonders of Kyoto in a day, without having to do any research, thanks to this hassle-free private tour. To help you feel like a VIP, the route is customized to suit your interests and preferences—something you wouldn’t get on a bus tour. Potential stops on the tour include some of Kyoto's most well-known attractions such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama bamboo groves.Slow down and discover Kyoto at a leisurely pace with a Luxury car tour.

Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local

Kagoshima personalize private tour

Go with guide and private car. All guide fee and private transportation fee are included. We will go for -visiting Whisky Distillery (Or: Japanese Shochu Distillery) -enjoy the beautiful view of Kaimon volcano in nature Park (Or: Kamabuta Shrine in beach) - Lunch break at local restaurant -walking in Samurai resident village (Or: Kamikaze pilots of Chiran Peace Museum) *Tour can be customized, please feel free to leave me a message.

Kagoshima personalize private tour

Shimizu Panorama Tour

This tour takes you on a journey through the past and present of Shimizu Port at the Verkehr Museum, followed by a scenic drive up to Nihondaira, a famous mountaintop viewing spot. From there, enjoy sweeping views of the Suruga Bay, central Shizuoka City, and—on a clear day—the majestic Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps. Between April and October, you’ll also have a chance to experience tea leaf picking at the summit of Nihondaira.

Shimizu Panorama Tour

Tokyo Private & Custom Local Guide Tour – 1-Day Luxury Experience

I offer fully customized tours to suit each guest's preferences and interests. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience of Japan at your own pace, whether you seek sightseeing, local cuisine, cultural activities, or nature exploration.

Tokyo Private & Custom Local Guide Tour – 1-Day Luxury Experience

Matsue Castle & Izumo Grand Shrine (Matsue City & Izumo City)

This tour helps you make the most of your visit to Shimane. I will plan your tour based on your requests and show you an itinerary in advance, so you will not miss the places you want to go in Shimane. Lunch will also arranged according to your request.

Matsue Castle & Izumo Grand Shrine (Matsue City & Izumo City)

Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Misaki & Jogashima

Just over an hour from Tokyo, step into a quiet fishing town full of Edo and Showa-era charm. There are no tourist crowds, and you can enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. This tour takes you to Misaki, a nostalgic harbor town. Then, cross the bridge to Jogashima, a rocky island with wild coastal views. Jogashima is rated two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan and is Tokyo’s closest island. You’ll experience something authentic, peaceful, and deeply local.

Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Misaki & Jogashima

Tokyo Night tour by car

This night tour is guided by car. You can enjoy the fantastic night view of the Tokyo Bay Area that can only be seen from a car, as well as the night view of Shibuya, Shinjuku, etc. from the car. In Shinjuku, we will also take you to Golden Gai, where many small old Japanese bars are located. Enjoy the unique look of Golden Gai.

Tokyo Night tour by car

Other Shizuoka Locations

7 hours

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

The Omaezaki Port is located in the middle of Shizuoka Prefecture. This area is still not so popular with overseas tourists but is filled with attractions. The tour leads you to two local cities, Kakegawa and Fukuroi. These cities have prospered since the Edo era on the old route of Tokaido. There are several historical sites worth visiting. And guarantee that the scenery of the large tea fields along the way makes you peaceful and prosperous.

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Join me on this tour as we explore five of Kyoto's must-see sights, starting early to beat the crowds. You'll enjoy the convenience of transportation between locations, with your knowledgeable guide driving you to each site. This allows you to save valuable time and energy for fully immersing yourself in the beauty and history of each location.

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Private Car Tour - Enjoy the authentic castle towns and famous Oumi beef just outside Kyoto

First, while it is early enough, we will drive and hike a little bit on the ancient steps to one of the oldest temples in Kyoto and Shiga called Hyakusaiji. After that, we will explore a castle that has a tower that is one of the five originals remaining in Japan, Hikone Castle. We will enjoy Oumi beef for lunch. Oumi beef is if not better, as good as Kobe beef known as one of the three best beefs in Japan. We will enjoy the scenery in Oumihachiman from the mountain top and the old moat.

Private Car Tour - Enjoy the authentic castle towns and famous Oumi beef just outside Kyoto

【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawago, renowned for its breathtaking Gassho-style thatched-roof houses, offering a glimpse into Japan's rural life and traditions. Then we go to Takayama boasting a beautifully preserved Edo Period historical center called 'Sannomachi'. Wander its charming streets lined with Edo Period buildings housing museums, galleries, sake breweries, and craft shops. Immerse yourself in Japan's rich history and traditional charm.

【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA

Mitsutouge pass hiking and Waterfalls

Mitsutouge pass where has a good view of Mt Fuji is one of the popular hiking courses in Japan. You hike the shortest course to the top of the mountain among several routs. After that, you see water falls from the mountain and a new spot of Mt Fuji view. Then you stop over Kawaguchi Sengen shrine, one of the component assets of world heritage sites of Mt Fuji.

Mitsutouge pass hiking and Waterfalls

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More Private Car Tours in Japan

Japan Private Car Tours

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

Naha Highlights & Local Secrets Tour

【Private Car Tour】Shirakawago World Heritage Site & Shogawa River Cruise

【Private Car Tour】Shirakawago World Heritage Site & Shogawa River Cruise

The Nichinan Coast: Aoshima, Udo, and Obi (full day by car)

The Nichinan Coast: Aoshima, Udo, and Obi (full day by car)

Kochi Highlights Tour with Licensed Local Guide & Premium Minivan (Toyota Alphard)

Kochi Highlights Tour with Licensed Local Guide & Premium Minivan (Toyota Alphard)

Haruna Shrine and "Initial D" related places in Shibukawa

A day trip that travels around Haruna Shrine, Lake Haruna, and "Initial D" (manga)- related places in Shibukawa. This tour also stops at Ikaho Onsen, a renowned hot spring town. *Please note: This tour is suspended from January to mid-March due to winter road conditions and for customer safety.

Haruna Shrine and "Initial D" related places in Shibukawa

Takachiho gorge & Aso national park

Takachiho gorge & Aso national park

Walking tour in Takaoka with private car transportation

The tour starts from where you like and ends where you like. It is possible to do this because the tour is done by car. There are attractive sites, but they are dispersed in the area. So I have planned this tour for tourists using a car. Let's go to area's many attractions.

Walking tour in Takaoka with private car transportation

Nikko Half Day Tour

Nikko Half Day Tour

ONE PIECE Statues Tour. All 10.

ONE PIECE Statues Tour. All 10.

【Sendai (Miyagi)】JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Pilgrimage Tour

【Sendai (Miyagi)】JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Pilgrimage Tour

Authentic Rural Japan:Discover Rice Culture with a Local Rice Farmer in Hiroshima

Authentic Rural Japan:Discover Rice Culture with a Local Rice Farmer in Hiroshima

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local

Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local

Kagoshima personalize private tour

Kagoshima personalize private tour

Shimizu Panorama Tour

Shimizu Panorama Tour

Tokyo Private & Custom Local Guide Tour – 1-Day Luxury Experience

I offer fully customized tours to suit each guest's preferences and interests. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience of Japan at your own pace, whether you seek sightseeing, local cuisine, cultural activities, or nature exploration.

Tokyo Private & Custom Local Guide Tour – 1-Day Luxury Experience

Matsue Castle & Izumo Grand Shrine (Matsue City & Izumo City)

This tour helps you make the most of your visit to Shimane. I will plan your tour based on your requests and show you an itinerary in advance, so you will not miss the places you want to go in Shimane. Lunch will also arranged according to your request.

Matsue Castle & Izumo Grand Shrine (Matsue City & Izumo City)

Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Misaki & Jogashima

Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Misaki & Jogashima

Tokyo Night tour by car

Tokyo Night tour by car

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Kyoto Early Bird Highlights with Car Service

Private Car Tour - Enjoy the authentic castle towns and famous Oumi beef just outside Kyoto

Private Car Tour - Enjoy the authentic castle towns and famous Oumi beef just outside Kyoto

【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA

【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA

Mitsutouge pass hiking and Waterfalls

Mitsutouge pass hiking and Waterfalls

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