WAKO Private Japan

Private Chauffeur

Licensed green-plate vehicles, hotel pickup, airport transfers, and private day routing under one accountable contact.

WAKO promise

Private Chauffeur is not handled as an afterthought. We coordinate vehicle class, luggage space, pickup points, parking logic, licensing, insurance, onboard amenities, child-seat needs, return timing, and the route rhythm as one private plan. Paid passenger transport is arranged only with licensed green-plate commercial vehicles in Japan. Driver qualifications, second-class license scope, full commercial passenger insurance, overtime rules, and the 24-hour emergency contact are stated before confirmation.

Green plate + second-class licenseFull commercial passenger insuranceInteger day ratesOvertime stated upfrontOne party per vehicle

Before departure

We confirm vehicle class, luggage space, pickup points, parking logic, licensing, insurance, onboard amenities, child-seat needs, return timing, and the route rhythm before the day is locked. The goal is not more options; it is a quieter, more reliable experience.

During the day

The driver-guide and planner follow the confirmed rhythm while making sensible adjustments for weather, traffic, guest energy, and dining windows.

Clear scope

Inclusions and exclusions are stated before confirmation. Paid passenger transport is arranged only with licensed green-plate commercial vehicles in Japan. Driver qualifications, second-class license scope, full commercial passenger insurance, overtime rules, and the 24-hour emergency contact are stated before confirmation.

What this service includes

  • -Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • -Licensed private vehicle
  • -Second-class driver license verification
  • -Commercial passenger insurance check
  • -Fuel, tolls, and parking
  • -In-car WiFi, water, chargers, and oshibori
  • -Flight-delay monitoring for airport pickup
  • -Child-seat request check
  • -Route and timing review
  • -WhatsApp planning before travel
  • -24-hour emergency contact

Vehicle classes and 10-hour day rates

The table is a 10-hour operating-day reference. Overtime, cross-region distance, late-night work, snow roads, ferries, or special reservations are stated separately before confirmation.

VehicleGuestsLuggageDay rate
Crown1-3 guests1 large suitcaseJPY 60,000/10h
Alphard1-4 guests2 large suitcasesJPY 68,000/10h
Vellfire1-4 guests2 large suitcasesJPY 68,000/10h
HiAce Grand Cabin5-8 guests6 large suitcasesJPY 85,000/10h
Lexus LS500h1-3 guests1 large suitcaseJPY 120,000/10h

Includes

  • +Licensed private vehicle
  • +Driver-guide coordination
  • +Second-class license and green-plate verification
  • +Commercial passenger insurance check
  • +Fuel, tolls, and parking
  • +In-car WiFi, water, chargers, and oshibori
  • +Flight-delay monitoring for airport pickup
  • +Child-seat request check
  • +Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • +Route planning by WhatsApp
  • +24-hour emergency contact

Excludes

  • -Meals
  • -Admission tickets
  • -Accommodation
  • -Overtime beyond agreed plan: first 30 minutes waived, then JPY 5,000/hour
Contact channel *

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Proof from private travel days

"The day felt calm, exact, and entirely private. WAKO handled every transfer before we had to ask."
MLMrs. LiShanghai / Tokyo / 2026-04
"The route was flexible but never improvised. That was exactly what we needed in Kyoto."
JCJames C.New York / Kyoto / 2025-11
"My parents could finally travel Japan without worrying about stations, stairs, or luggage."
ATA. TanSingapore / Nikko / 2026-02

Frequently asked questions

How early should Private Chauffeur be confirmed?
Private Chauffeur starts with vehicle class, luggage space, pickup points, parking logic, licensing, insurance, onboard amenities, child-seat needs, return timing, and the route rhythm. For busy seasons, send dates, hotel, and party size on WhatsApp as early as possible so we can judge vehicle, restaurant, and route rhythm.
What scope is stated before confirming Private Chauffeur?
Inclusions and exclusions are written before confirmation, with clear integer pricing. Paid passenger transport is arranged only with licensed green-plate commercial vehicles in Japan. Driver qualifications, second-class license scope, full commercial passenger insurance, overtime rules, and the 24-hour emergency contact are stated before confirmation.
Can Private Chauffeur be coordinated with other WAKO services?
Yes. Private Chauffeur is reviewed together with hotel location, airport transfer timing, restaurant windows, guest pace, and reserve route options.

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