Osaka Car Rental with Driver to Nara/ Kobe/ Kyoto
- Enjoy a 10-hour car rental with driver service for the day.
- Customize your itinerary within your chosen service areas!
- Select from various air-conditioned vehicles suitable for groups of 1-28.
- Be safe in the hands of the best driving service with your Mandarin or Japanese speaking driver with translator device to English, smooth communication during the journey.
- Explore additional charter services through Klook: From Kyoto to Nara or within Kyoto itself.
What to expect
Which routes are included in this activity and whether it is possible to customize the routes?
This event encompasses attractions such as Osaka City, Nara, Yoshinoyama, Kobe, Kyoto, Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya, Awaji Island, and Lake Biwa (Ogoto Onsen, Otsu, Kusatsu, Omihachiman), Wakayama, Shirahama with the option for custom routes (put your customized itinerary at checkout page).
The Lake Biwa route is limited to south of Lake Biwa. Extra mileage will be charged, if outside the designated service area:
How long will we stay at each attraction and does it include admission tickets?
Your Car Charter service will last for a total of 10 hours. The duration of each stop can be tailored to your preferences. Typically, the driver will consult with you to ensure ample time for sightseeing and photography.
- Please note that admission tickets are not included in this activity, and you will need to purchase them separately. For details on what is included, please refer to the package details.
What items are included in the fees, and what are the extra charges?
The activity fee includes:
- Driver's meals
- Fuel surcharge
- Toll fees
- Round-trip transfers
- Hotel transfers
- 300km private car charter
- 10-hour private car charter
- Insurance provided by the supplier
Additional possible charges may include:
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Other personal expenses
- Additional charge of JPY 500 per kilometer for daily mileage exceeding 300km
- Additional charge of JPY 5,000 per hour for daily duration exceeding 10 hours
- Outside the service area: If your pickup location is outside of Osaka city, additional charges will apply
- 14 seats and below: 10,000 JPY, 21 seats and above: 15,000 JPY Click the link to search for free pick-up and drop-off areas within Osaka city. You may enter your address into the search bar.
How many passengers and how much luggage can the vehicle accommodate?
7-Seater Toyota Alphard or similar vehicle
- Maximum Capacity: 6 passengers
- Luggage Capacity: 4 pieces of 24-inch luggage or 2 pieces of 28-inch luggage
10-Seater Toyota Hiace or similar vehicle
- Maximum Capacity: 9 passengers
- Luggage Capacity: 9 pieces of 24-inch luggage or 5 pieces of 28-inch luggage
14-Seater Toyota Hiace or similar vehicle
- Maximum Capacity: 13 passengers
- Luggage Capacity: 6 pieces of 24-inch luggage
21-Seater Toyota Coaster or similar vehicle
- Maximum Capacity: 18 passengers
- Luggage Capacity: 18 pieces of 24-inch luggage
- Extra luggage can be accommodated for each passenger fewer than the maximum.
30-Seater Vehicle
- Maximum Capacity: 28 passengers
- Luggage Capacity: 25 pieces of 24-inch luggage
- Extra luggage can be accommodated for each passenger fewer than the maximum.
Is this activity available for multi-day travel services?
We don't provide the multi-day service currently.
When will the operator provide the driver and car plate information after the order is placed?
The driver information and car plate number will be provided to customers 1 day before the participation date from 18:00 to 2 hours before the participation time, please check your email or messaging apps(WhatsApp/Line/Kakao/Wechat).
Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Vehicle information
- The first child seat is provided free of charge.
- The second child seat is charged.
- 7、10 and 14-seater vehicles provide a maximum of two child seats (one free and one paid).
- If a child seat is reserved for a booking, our customer service will confirm the details with the customer before the trip.
- 7-Seater Vehicle
- Car model: Toyota Alphard or similar vehicle
- Group of 6 passenger(s) or less
- Accommodates up to 4 standard sized luggage(s)
- 10-Seater Vehicle
- Car model: Toyota Hiace or similar vehicle
- Group of 9 passenger(s) or less
- Accommodates up to 9 standard sized luggage(s)
- 14-Seater Vehicle
- Car model: Toyota Hiace or similar vehicle
- Group of 13 passenger(s) or less
- Accommodates up to 6 standard sized luggage(s)
- 21-Seater Vehicle
- Car model: Toyota Coaster or similar vehicle
- Group of 18 passenger(s) or less
- Accommodates up to 18 standard sized luggage(s)
- 30-Seater Vehicle
- Group of 28 passenger(s) or less
- Accommodates up to 25 standard sized luggage(s)
- Standard sized luggage: 24 inches. The total dimensions (length + width + height) of each piece cannot exceed 158CM. Luggage larger than 24 inches will count as 2 pieces.
- Extra luggage can be accommodated for each passenger fewer than the maximum.
Additional information
- One child seat is free. Additional seats available for a surcharge
Surcharge table
- Outside the service area: If your pickup location is outside of Osaka city, additional charges will apply.
- 14 seats or less: 10,000 JPY; 21 seats or more: 15,000 JPY.
- Extra mileage: JPY500/km will be charged, if the total journey goes over 300km
- Additional hours: 10 seats or less: 5,000 JPY/hour, 14 seats or more: 10,000 JPY/hour. If exceeds 10 hours per day, less than 1 hour of service will also be considered as 1 hour for the additional hours surcharge fee
- If the overtime fee and the excess kilometer fee occur at the same time, only the higher amount would be charged
- If the return trip is overtime due to traffic jams, there is no need to pay any overtime fee
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Reviews
The driver, a Chinese-speaking gentleman, picked us up punctually at the hotel entrance. His service attitude was excellent 👍🏻. He drove very well and steadily, explaining the route clearly, which allowed us to smoothly and comfortably feed the deer in Nara. He then took us to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka. The itinerary was rich and we were very satisfied 👍🏻. If you're traveling to Osaka with elderly people or children, this type of car rental tour is highly recommended. On the return trip, the driver kindly agreed to our request to drop us off at the Namba shopping district. Cleanliness: Excellent Service: Excellent Vehicle Condition: Excellent Vehicle Type: Very Comfortable
Since we had to leave for the airport around 4 PM, we opted for a half-day private car tour of Kyoto (10 hours). Our driver, Mr. Ma, arrived promptly at 8:00 AM at our hotel near Tennoji to pick us up. The car was very clean and comfortable, and Mr. Ma thoughtfully provided us with water. Mr. Ma speaks Mandarin, which made communication very easy, and he clearly informed us of all pick-up and drop-off locations. The journey from Tennoji to Arashiyama, Kyoto, usually takes about 1.5 hours, but because we departed during Monday morning rush hour, there was some traffic, and it took us nearly two hours to reach Arashiyama. We visited Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryu-ji Temple, the Bamboo Grove, and rode the Sagano Scenic Railway. We also had lunch and bought souvenirs in the shopping street, which took almost 4 hours, so we didn't have enough time to visit Kinkaku-ji Temple. We were very satisfied with the entire trip; having a private car was incredibly convenient. Highly recommended!
This time, traveling from Osaka to Kyoto, I initially wanted to take the train. However, after discussing it with my companions, we decided to charter a car. Although we encountered some traffic, the driver's enthusiastic service and the beautiful scenery made the trip very enjoyable. Chartering a car is incredibly convenient; we were picked up directly from our hotel and dropped off back at the hotel, saving a lot of walking time and energy. I highly recommend booking this service!
Professional and worry free site seeing tour. Our Driver knows all the Great places to see in Kyoto and Nara. Thank you for giving us a First Class Service!
I received the most kind and wonderful driver today! The driver was really supportive and helped out a lot in the scheduling aswell, giving wonderful advice and an amazing service. I cannot recommend this service and the accompanying drivsr enough. I was truly stunned by the entire experience. I had a beautiful day filled with memories that i will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you so much Yamashita!!!!
Smooth sailing experience on this chartered ride. Driver was approachable and accommodated a few changes of just staying in Kyoto and removing our Nara tour coz he mentioned the Mochi pounding place is closed on Tuesdays. We just decided to visit Arashiyama again 😊. Overall, chartered is always worth it and value for money esp if there are senior passengers. Arigatou gozaimashita! 🫶🏼
Service: Because we needed transportation for the day and didn't want to waste a day dragging our luggage around, we booked a private car for the day. We chose the Kyoto route, and the driver actually discussed our plans with us when he arrived (we were first-timers and didn't know what to do). He suggested going straight to Fushimi Inari Shrine, saying it was the highlight and that nothing else was really necessary. Also, since we left without eating breakfast, he first took us to Arashiyama, saying we should see the bamboo forest (but we didn't actually see it). At Tenryu-ji Temple, visiting the inner chambers and the exterior required separate tickets, which we didn't know. We thought it was all one ticket, so we visited the interior first. Since the exterior required another ticket and the time it would take was quite long, and we still hadn't gone to Fushimi Inari, we decided not to see it, essentially wasting a visit to that attraction. Overall, the driver was a friendly uncle who had been in Japan for 13 years, but he didn't provide any information about the attractions or the history of the city. He was just a nice Chinese driver to chat with, which was enjoyable. However, as for the "tour" aspect of the private car service, he wasn't very helpful and mainly just provided transportation.
Private car rental going to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka is very worth it. Our driver Yuki is very efficient and she takes us to the places safely. Will definitely recommend if you want a hassle free vacation around Kyoto and Nara.
The driver was very professional and courteous, communicated smoothly throughout the entire journey, and had a friendly attitude. Their driving skills were stable and superb, and they were familiar with the routes, driving very smoothly on both city roads and mountain roads, which made us feel at ease. Having such a good driver for our New Year trip added a lot of convenience and comfort to our Kyoto and Nara trip. Highly recommended to all friends planning to visit Kansai! Wish you good luck in the Year of the Horse and a prosperous business!
We were so lucky to explore Kobe with Brother Tu this time; it was both relaxing and incredibly fulfilling! The private car itinerary was perfectly arranged. Brother Tu not only provided detailed itinerary suggestions but also offered many practical tips based on our needs. At Mosaic Garden, he even took us on a special tour, carefully pointing out all the best photo spots, telling us which angles were most beautiful, and planning a smooth walking route so we could go directly to the restaurant for lunch without having to figure things out ourselves. On the way to Arima Onsen in the afternoon, Brother Tu also gave us a brief introduction to the local characteristics and shopping highlights, allowing us to easily and freely plan our time upon arrival, ensuring we fully enjoyed Kobe and got some great photos. Especially in the hot summer, having a private car truly saved our feet. We didn't have to rush for buses or transfer, making the trip comfortable and efficient. If you want to explore Kobe in depth and with ease, a private car is definitely a highly recommended option! 👍
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