Kyoto · PRIVATE DRIVERS
Good private drivers tours vanish in cherry and maple season alike. The 12 best sit below, priced and timed, with a line on who each suits.
Review of Kyoto’s private car tour with flexible sightseeing, English-speaking drivers, parking and fuel included, and stops at four major sights.
“Great time! Zack was a great driver and was very knowledgeable. Extremely friendly and took us everywhere we wanted to go and had a lot of great recommendations as well!”
See Kyoto’s major temples and shrines by private car in six hours, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and a flexible route for up to three.
“My partner and I created a plan to visit Mt Kurama and Kifune. Haruhiko was the PERFECT driver and guide. We were able to experience these sights fully and Haruhiko also suggested including another Temple we had hoped to see. In all I highly recommend him as a guide and driver. We are so grateful for the experience!”
See Kyoto’s top temples, shrines, bamboo grove, and old streets in one private 10-hour day with an English-speaking driver.
“The car was v nice. V luxurious and comfortable. But the overall trip was not that great. I booked this trip with English speaking driver/guide. The guy came 1 hr late. The tour was scheduled to start at 9 am. He notified us at 7:30 am that he Read more”
See Kyoto’s top temples, shrines, markets, and bamboo grove in one private car tour with an English-speaking driver and flexible route.
“Shan was very knowledgeable and kind, he brought us to some beautiful sites and told us of the history, as well as taking some amazing pictures of our family! He was very patient as we shopped around and brought us to the best and quietest shops. He was wonderful!”
See Kyoto’s major temples, shrines, and Arashiyama by private car with an English-speaking driver, flexible stops, and useful local advice.
“Prior to our trip to Japan we had quickly realized that things in Kyoto were very spread out. This was the perfect way to see all the main attractions. Our tour guide was so nice and gave us a wealth of information. We highly recommend doing this tour!”
A private Kyoto to Kansai Airport transfer with hotel pickup, clean vehicles, luggage help, flight tracking, and early departure flexibility.
“nice van, nice driver, good communication, on time. However his phone read his messages aloud for about 60% of the trip. This was extremely annoying and noisy for the 1.5 hour ride at 6 in the morning”
Private Kyoto, Osaka, or Nara day tour by car with an English-speaking driver, Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, flexible stops, and useful planning advice.
“Do NOT waste your money. This was, without exaggeration, the most appalling "tour" I've ever endured. We explicitly booked for a knowledgeable tour guide to visit multiple locations from Osaka to Kyoto, and the company confirmed our Read more”
Private Kyoto to Osaka Itami airport transfer with hotel pickup, clean vehicles, luggage help, flight tracking, and flexible group options.
“Excellent and efficient car service; was at our hotel 15 minutes early and driver texted to say he’d arrived. Very good driver, sparkling clean vehicle. White glove service all the way.”
Private KIX to Kyoto transfer with flight tracking, airport meet-and-greet, luggage help, and direct hotel drop-off for up to nine people.
“The experience could’ve not been better what a professional and nice driver we had attentive kind and very professional. I would recommend this to anyone.”
Private Itami Airport to Kyoto transfer with meet and greet, a Toyota Crown sedan, flight monitoring, and door-to-door convenience.
“Easy to work wtih. Jose was very friendly. Our second driver did not say too much, might have been a language barrier. Nice vehicles and we felt safe. Will use again in the future.”
