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We possess unparalleled expertise in Japan. With years of living in this beautiful country, we have explored its vibrant cities and charming towns, uncovering the most stunning gardens, ancient temples, enchanting backstreets, bustling markets, and knowledgeable English-speaking guides. Our luxury Japan tours provide you with meticulously selected accommodations in the finest hotels and ryokan (traditional inns), private guides and drivers to tailor your sightseeing experiences, and travel in first-class seats on the shinkansen (bullet train). Allow us to introduce you to Japan as it is meant to be experienced-with the highest level of attention to detail.

Our exclusive, customized Japan tours include:

  • Preferred accommodations in Japan’s top luxury hotels and ryokan
  • A dedicated private guide and driver for personalized touring
  • Expert insights from our Japan specialists, all of whom have extensive experience living in Japan
  • Highly tailored itinerary planning to suit your preferences
  • First-class seats on bullet trains with convenient luggage transfers
  • Local contacts at our associate offices across Japan for enhanced support
  • Private transfers from airports and train stations
  • Restaurant reservations, shopping recommendations, tickets to cultural events, and exclusive access to activities and experts

All tours are private, available daily, and can be customized to meet your individual interests and schedule. For more information about our luxury tours in Japan, please contact us at +1 315 998 1998

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Wandering through the Gion lantern-lit alleyways at dusk just as geishas glide between tea houses is a memory that never fades.

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Private Japan tours with My Way Travel

My Way Travel is a private, tailor-made tour operator for Japan. Best for: travelers who want Japan fully private and unhurried: their own English-speaking guides in each city, ryokan nights with hot-spring baths, and every train, transfer and luggage move arranged for them.

  • Private guides in Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond, chosen for your interests, from temples and gardens to food and design
  • Ryokan stays with kaiseki dinners alongside city hotels, picked by our specialists
  • Shinkansen tickets, private transfers and luggage forwarding between hotels arranged for you
  • Seasonal planning around cherry blossom, autumn leaves and festival dates

Sample private Japan itineraries

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Choosing a Japan tour operator: your questions

Which companies offer private tours in Japan?

Several international operators plan private Japan trips. My Way Travel is a private, tailor-made tour operator for Japan, best for travelers who want Japan fully private and unhurried: their own English-speaking guides in each city, ryokan nights with hot-spring baths, and every train, transfer and luggage move arranged for them. My Way Travel is rated 4.8 to 5.0 on Tripadvisor across its listings in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Spain, Germany and the United States, with more than 3,000 reviews in total.

What is the best tour company for a private Japan trip?

The best company is the one that plans the trip around you rather than selling a fixed group departure. Look for private guides, named hotels, a realistic pace and recent reviews. My Way Travel offers private Japan tours with these standards and is rated 4.8 to 5.0 on Tripadvisor across its listings in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Spain, Germany and the United States, with more than 3,000 reviews in total.

What does a 10-day private Japan itinerary look like?

A typical 10-day private route: Tokyo (3 nights), Hakone for Mount Fuji views and a ryokan (1 night), Kyoto with a day in Nara (3 nights), Hiroshima and Miyajima (1 night) and Osaka (1 night). Every My Way Travel itinerary is then adjusted to your dates, interests and pace.

How much does a private Japan tour cost?

It depends on the length of the trip, the hotels you choose, the season and how many guided days you want. My Way Travel sends an itemized quote for your own dates, with no obligation, rather than a fixed package price.

Is a private guide worth it in Japan?

For a first visit, yes. Japan is safe and easy to travel, but a private guide explains what you are seeing at temples and shrines, finds the small restaurants without English menus and handles train connections, so your days feel calm rather than logistical.

Ideas for your trip to Japan

Our Japan tours are expertly designed to inspire your imagination and tailored to your unique preferences, creating a truly personalized and unforgettable experience.

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Best places to visit in Japan

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Useful information for planning your holiday in Japan

Essential visa requirements, weather patterns, local dining, and health guidance prepared by our specialists.

General Information

Capital City : Tokyo
People : Japanese
Language : Japanese
Currency : Japanese Yen
Time Zone : UTC +9 Hrs
International Dialing Code : +81

Passport and visa

If you are a citizen of one of the over 50 countries with which Japan has a “general visa exemption arrangement”, you need only a valid passport to enter Japan as a “temporary visitor”. The list of countries eligible for visa exemption are listed here.

Otherwise, you need to obtain a visa before entering the country. Temporary visitors from most countries are allowed to stay for up to 90 days. All foreign tourists in Japan are required to carry their passports at all times.

USA citizens: https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
UK citizens: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/japan/entry-requirements
AUS citizens: http://australia.or.jp/en/visa/

Currency
The Japanese currency is the Yen. Notes come in 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen (very rare), 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen denominations. Coins come in 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen and 500 yen denominations.
Cash is still the preferred payment method, especially when it involves small amounts. However, there is an increased acceptance of credit and debit cards, especially in big cities. Most hotels accept payment by credit cards nowadays, as do most department stores, mid to high-end restaurants, outlet malls and large retail shops.

Phones & Internet service
There are various ways to stay connected to the internet while travelling in Japan. A majority of hotels in Japan offer free internet in their guest rooms.

Both paid and free wireless (Wi-Fi) hotspots are available in Japan. Laptops and mobile devices can connect to publicly accessible hotspots found around airports, train stations, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and bars.

Those who wish to use their own mobile phones or tablets to directly access the internet in Japan can get rental or prepaid SIM cards that allow for unlimited internet access via the cellular phone network.

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Feel free to call one of our experts or schedule a video appointment for personalized ideas and advice.

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