15 VIP Experiences in Tokyo Worth the Yen

1.Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 577 reviews · 2 hours · from $103Our pick

At Asakusa Sumo Club Annex in Asakusa, a two-hour show pairs a geisha dance and bilingual sumo explanations with bouts by retired wrestlers, a Japanese meal, and a chance to enter the ring. Choose table or sofa seating, with meal and drink inclusions varying by category. Vegetarian and vegan meals require two days’ notice.

“Excellent show, atmosphere, staff and the food was amazing. Well worth the cost to attend. We all had the best time.”

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2.Mt Fuji Private Day Tour In Luxury Land Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day

Travel’s Cottage provides a private day trip from Tokyo in an air-conditioned vehicle, with an English-speaking driver-guide and hotel pickup in Tokyo’s 23 wards. Stops may include Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Hakone and Gotemba Outlets. The route is customizable, but confirm your priorities and the exact vehicle before booking.

“We had sarfy as our guide who was very accomodating and polite. He picked us from our hotel and took us to private places we would have never found without him. The car was very comfortable and even has chargers for our phones. He has lots of local knowledge and his recommended for lunch was amazing. Totally would recommend and use sarfy again.”

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3.Luxury van Ride to famous car meet up spot Daikoku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $72

Join Jeremy and Team Open Tours for a small-group ride from Shinjuku to Daikoku Parking Area, with a drive over Rainbow Bridge and a brief stop in Odaiba. At Daikoku, you have time to walk among Japanese performance cars, classics, and supercars. The ride is sold as a luxury van tour, though a different car may occasionally be available.

“It was so much fun. He was very knowledgeable and answered any questions. Went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. 10/10 would recommend!!”

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4.Mt. Fuji 5th St, Gotemba & Hakone by Luxury Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 12 hours · from $93

Travel by coach from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji’s Fifth Station, Gotemba Premium Outlets and Hakone. Ride the ropeway over Ōwakudani and cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate ship. The 12-hour tour includes transport and both Hakone rides. Guides such as Yui and Yoko have been praised for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“So much fun. Ikukosan and our coach driver Naosan were fantastic and absolutely went all out!”

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5.WARP SHINJUKU Nightclub Ticket with Drink / VIP Plan

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 55 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Choose a WARP SHINJUKU admission ticket with two drinks or all-you-can-drink, or book a VIP plan with priority entry and a traditional Japanese-style celebration. The club opens at 9 p.m. in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district and stays open until 4:30 a.m. Bring your original passport for age checks.

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6.Kamakura Private Customize Tour by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura in a private van for up to five people, with a driver and a flexible route. Visit the Great Buddha, Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street and Enoshima, or adjust the day to your priorities. Your driver is not necessarily a tour guide, so confirm language and guiding expectations before you book.

“This was the most amazing day! We saw everything we planned to see and more. Our driver was so kind and helpful. I would absolutely recommend this.”

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7.Private Makeover Photography Studio in Luxury Kimono

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2h 30m Top rated

At Irodori Photo Studio in Asakusa, you choose an elaborate Oiran-style kimono, hair ornaments, and props, then have your hair and makeup styled to suit you before a private studio shoot. Staff such as Yoko and Momoko have helped participants feel at ease and coached them through poses. The 150-minute session includes all image files, but not printed photos.

“Our experience was wonderful. The ladies were very professional and worked well with me and my 7 year old daughter. The studio was easy to find and conveniently located close to our hotel. Our photos turned out stunning, and we loved the variety of poses. Thanks so much for an amazing time!”

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8.Private Mt. Fuji Luxury Day Tour – Fully Customizable

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 10 - 12 hours

Travel from Tokyo in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, bottled water and coffee. Choose a practical mix of Mount Fuji highlights, from Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchi to Oshino Hakkai. The 10 to 12-hour day is yours to pace, but you will need to pick your priorities: there is not enough time to visit every listed stop.

“il nostro autista Ali è stato molto disponibile e ci ha portato nei luoghi piu famosi da cui vedere il monte Fuji, esperienza positiva !”

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9.Mt Fuji : Private 10-Hour Luxury Tour by Exclusive Car

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours on a private drive from Tokyo to the Mount Fuji region in a Toyota Alphard, with hotel pickup and a choice of scenic stops such as Lake Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Shiraito Falls, and Fuji Safari Park. Your driver speaks English and Japanese, though the level of English commentary can vary. The route is customizable, but Fuji views depend on the weather.

“The driver was very professional, nice and patient with us. The car was clean, big and comfortable. Definitely booking from the same provider again!”

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10.Nikko in Style: Luxury private Day Tour with English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours

Travel from Tokyo in a private luxury Mercedes with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls. You can ask about adding Tamozawa Imperial Villa or Edo Wonderland. Past tours have been led by guides including Mirza and Malin. Entry tickets and food cost extra.

“RemelaPatel I booked 2 tours the same day. we were 2 families and were together. The company provided 2 vehicles at the same time we had an amazing time and enjoyed Nikko the most”

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11.Mount Fuji, Gotemba & Hakone Day Trip by Luxury Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $70

From Shinjuku, spend a full day visiting Mount Fuji’s fifth station, Gotemba Premium Outlets and Hakone’s Owakudani Valley, with a Hakone Ropeway ride included. You’ll have time for outlet shopping, black eggs and Lake Ashi views. Guides have included Yasu, Seiko and Shi-san, though your guide may differ.

“Our tour guide Seiko-san very good, kind and smart person. We loved this tour thank you :)”

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12.Luxury Private Tour with English-Speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 hours

See Tokyo by private, air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Tsukiji, the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Sumida River and Tokyo Tower. Your driver-guide speaks English, Hindi or Japanese. Past tours have been led by Mirza and Muhammad, though your guide may differ. Skytree admission and lunch cost extra.

“Our driver Muhammad was very accommodating and right on time. Totally recommend”

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13.Nikko luxury Tour with English-speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Leave your Tokyo hotel by air-conditioned van for a private day in Nikko, with an English-speaking guide listed and an English-speaking driver included. Visit Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, with other stops shown in the schedule. Transport and Wi-Fi are included; meals and personal expenses are not.

“A perfect activity that combines nature and its bucolic charm with religion, in a beautiful area of Japan with stunning scenery and just a short distance from Tokyo. The guide was extremely attentive, patient, and had a good knowledge of the region.”

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14.Tokyo Private Tour English Pro Guide By Luxury Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews

Set your own pace on a 10-hour private Tokyo tour for up to six people. Guide-driver Mukarram can take you from Asakusa and Senso-ji to Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, or the Imperial Palace, based on your interests. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. Some sites are explored without the guide.

“Excellent tour with Mukarram through Tokyo. Good communication as he is fluent in English and Japanese, polite and punctual, combined with a great sense of humor we learned a lot about the japanese culture. He took us to see all the different attractions in Tokyo and paid attention to all our interests. We had a beautiful and really delicious lunch at the fish market, we felt save driving with him and he adapted the speed of the tour according to our needs. We can recommend this private tour 100 percent and would do any other tour with him at any given moment. Thank you Mukarram!!Read more”

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15.Private Nikko Sightseeing Tour In Luxury Land Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 1 day

Set out from your Tokyo accommodation in a private vehicle for a full day in Nikko, with stops listed at Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, Narabi Jizo and more. Drivers Bilal, Hadid and Ali have been praised for clear communication and flexibility, but your assigned driver is not guaranteed. Confirm which stops and vehicle are included before booking.

“Had a great day trip from Tokyo to Nikko with our diver Hadid. He communicated well throughout the tour and was flexible with our itinerary. Many thanks 🍁🍁”

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