Not sure where to start? Here is what a day in a private car can look like. All routes are fully customizable to your interests.
🗻 The Classic Route: Tokyo to Mt. Fuji & Hakone
Perfect for: First-time visitors, photography lovers, and families. Escape the busy city and cruise comfortably toward Japan’s most iconic peak. Stop for stunning photos at Lake Kawaguchiko whenever the mountain appears, visit the scenic Arakurayama Sengen Park at your own pace, and wind down the day soaking in a private Hakone hot spring before a smooth ride back to your Tokyo hotel.
🏯 Kansai Heritage Loop: Osaka, Kyoto & Nara
Perfect for: History buffs, foodies, and cultural explorers. Avoid the complex train transfers between Kansai’s major cities. Start your morning feeding the friendly deer in Nara Park, head to Kyoto for a comfortable drive between the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and finish your day back in Osaka right in time for a vibrant street food dinner in Dotonbori.
❄️ Winter Wonderland: Hokkaido Nature Escapes
Perfect for: Winter sports enthusiasts, families, and seasonal sightseers. Navigate Japan’s snowy northern island safely in our winter-ready vehicles. Travel seamlessly from Sapporo to see the magical, illuminated Blue Pond in Biei, enjoy the vast snowfields of Furano, or take a comfortable, warm ride to the famous Noboribetsu “Hell Valley” hot springs without waiting in the freezing cold for public buses.
🌋 Volcanic Landscapes & Hot Springs: Kyushu Journey
Perfect for: Nature lovers, onsen enthusiasts, and scenic drivers. Experience the dramatic landscapes of southern Japan. Enjoy a breathtaking drive along the Milk Road with panoramic views of the Mount Aso caldera. From there, head to the colorful and steamy “Hells of Beppu” or relax in the secluded, traditional ryokan town of Kurokawa Onsen.
🎑 Deep Cultural Immersion: Kanazawa & Hokuriku Hidden Gems
Perfect for: Luxury travelers, craft enthusiasts, and culinary explorers. Experience the premium comfort of a hire car as you explore the rich heritage of the Hokuriku region. Travel seamlessly from the gold-leaf artisan shops of Kanazawa to the breathtaking, UNESCO-listed thatched-roof village of Shirakawa-go, enjoying the scenic mountain passes.