The 15 VIP Experiences in Japan That Earn Their Price

1.Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

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

Spend two hours at Asakusa Sumo Club Annex with bilingual host Luke or Go, retired sumo wrestlers, and a geisha performer. Learn the sport’s rituals and rules, watch comic bouts, eat A5 wagyu sukiyaki, chanko hot pot, and matcha dessert, then pose for photos. Standard, Business, and First Class seating offer different meals, drinks, and souvenirs.

“The experience was awesome, so much fun, we had so many laughs and were involved within the whole thing. We would 100% do this again, one of the best experiences!!!”

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2.Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 316 reviews · 10 hours

This private, 10-hour Kyoto tour takes up to six people from your hotel or Airbnb in Kyoto, Osaka, or Nara. Your English-speaking driver-guide can adjust the route around your interests, from Arashiyama’s bamboo and Monkey Park to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and Nishiki Market. Guides may include Sam, Yash, Hashan, or Isuru.

“on time.able to vary itinerary...no extras..except entry”

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3.Mt Fuji Private Day Tour In Luxury Land Cruiser

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

Travel Cottage’s private Mt. Fuji tour gives your group up to six a comfortable SUV, an English-speaking driver, and a flexible day around Fuji, Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, shrines, caves, Hakone, or Gotemba Outlets. Guides such as Ali, Sarfraz, Bilal, and Asif are praised for safe driving, local tips, and photo help.

“We had an absolutely amazing experience with our tour guide, Sarfraz. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire tour enjoyable and stress-free. He explained the history beautifully, was very patient with questions, and even helped us take great photos. You can truly see his passion for what he does. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip, and we highly recommend him to anyone visiting Mt Fuji. Sonia,New Zealand.”

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

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

Spend 12 hours touring Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Shinjuku by luxury coach. Visit the Fifth Station, shop at Gotemba Premium Outlets, ride the Hakone Ropeway into Ōwakudani, and cruise Lake Ashinoko on a pirate ship. Guides such as Yui, Yoko, and Ayumi have been praised for clear explanations and kind service. English support is available by interpreter device when needed.

“tour guide and bus driver was friendly and helpful. trip was well organised. do try them out.”

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5.Luxury Kyoto 1-Day Private Car Tour with Nara & Osaka Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $185Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Kyoto in a private, air-conditioned car with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and complimentary travel photos. Visit Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Gion, and Fushimi Inari, with custom options from Kyoto, Osaka, or Nara. Ryu and Talha are among the guides.

“Talha was our guide and he was punctual, pleasant, helpful, very flexible with our requests for stops at convenience stores and adding on a stop when requested. Only problem was space in the car. There were 6 of us in total but 3 sat in the back seat and it was a bit squishy. Otherwise we had wonderful day with him.”

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6.WARP SHINJUKU Nightclub Ticket with Drink / VIP Plan

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

Spend a Tokyo night at WARP SHINJUKU, a major Kabukicho club ranked No. 31 among the world’s top 100 clubs in 2025. Choose admission with two drinks, all-you-can-drink entry, or a VIP package with priority access and Japanese-style celebrations. Bring your original passport, arrive before 11 p.m. for VIP entry, and remember that the club is for people aged 20 and over.

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7.Kamakura Private Customize Tour by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima in a private luxury van for up to five people. Your driver can adjust the day around Hachiman Shrine, the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, Komachi Street, beaches, and Enoshima. Drivers speak English, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean, but confirm your language needs since this is transport rather than a guided tour.

“Very nice car and friendly driver, we really enjoyed our day fully flexible.”

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8.Kyoto Day Tour with Certified Tour Guide & Luxury vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 10 hours

You control the day on this private Kyoto tour from Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, or Kobe. Your English-speaking guide can take you to Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, Ginkaku-ji, and Nishiki Market, with room to adjust the plan. Guides such as Nomi, Dhanush, Sam, and Ashir are praised for local insight, flexibility, and photography.

“Great day visiting Kyoto Ravi was. a great guide. highly recommend this tour”

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9.Private Makeover Photography Studio in Luxury Kimono

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2h 30m

At Irodori Photo Studio in Asakusa, Yoko, Momoko, and their team dress you in an oiran-style kimono, then tailor your hair and makeup before a private portrait session. The 150-minute appointment includes all digital images. You choose your costume, hair ornament, and up to two props, while staff guide you through poses in Japanese or English.

“Momoko and Yoko were fantastic every step of the way! We did the couples package and it was so beautiful. You get to pick out the Kimonos and hair accessories to fit your style. It was so much fun and a great experience. Thank you so much for the great time!!!”

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10.The Kyoto VIP Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $492

This six-hour private Kyoto tour begins at Nidec Kyoto Tower and uses private taxi transport to connect major sights. A short questionnaire helps shape your day, with possible stops at Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, and Kinkakuji. Guides including Niall, Eric, Neil, and Milo have been praised for history, humor, local tips, and careful planning.

“Niall was a great guide! 👍 Informative, knowledgeable, friendly & great sense of humor 🤗. We really appreciated how he considered what we were interested in & planned the day for us.”

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11.Luxury Tokyo Sake, Cocktail, Whisky and Pairing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $321

Start near Shimbashi with an English-speaking guide, then visit four drinking stops through Shimbashi and Ginza. You’ll taste sake, craft beer, whisky, cocktails, and Japanese wine with nine shared dishes and bar snacks. The three-hour tour is limited to 10 people, begins at 4:30 pm, and ends in Ginza.

“A nice sampler of some of the tastes and flavours of Tokyo thru the lens of just a few of the unique city neighbourhoods. A small insight into the cultural nuances of each area with a tasting of sake , crafted cocktails and Japanese wine and local snacks and delicacies . Glenda our guide was lovely and a lot of fun!”

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

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

This private 10 to 12-hour Mt. Fuji tour picks you up in Tokyo’s 23 wards and travels by air-conditioned Prado, Alphard, Crown, or Vellfire. Choose your stops with an English-speaking driver such as Alex, Asif, or Ali. Expect Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, and optional Hakone or shopping stops, with Wi-Fi, water, and hotel drop-off included.

“Nous avons tout aimé. Asif a été un guide très attentionné, à l’écoute de nos choix, et nous a fait découvrir et expliquer notre programme même plus qu’espéré Mes filles ont fait leur meilleure sieste dans la voiture tellement elle était confortable et la conduite d’Asif, tout en douceur. Vraiment, nous recommandons ce tour avec Asif. Merci à lui❤️”

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13.Sky BAR TOPTREE Nightclub Entry Ticket+Drink & VIP

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $6Best value

At the top of Don Quijote on Kokusai Street, TOP TREE Okinawa combines food stalls, music, drinks, and nightlife under one roof. Choose a plan with four food tickets and all-you-can-drink service, or admission with two drinks. The venue shifts from food hall to nightclub as the night goes on. Bring your original passport, and check the exact hours before you go.

“The place was pretty empty all night long. Not many people, gave off a weird sense for a bar. The patio was closed. But it was worth it for 2 drinks!”

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14.Osaka Dotonbori:GIRAFFE Nightclub Ticket with Drink/VIP Plan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $6

Spend the night at GIRAFFE JAPAN, a large nightclub between Shinsaibashi and Namba. Your ticket can include admission and all-you-can-drink service from 10 PM to 4 AM. The club was fully upgraded in 2025 with new lights, sound, DJs, international music, and a stage show produced by EBIKEN. VIP packages add a table, welcome shots, and premium champagne.

“just show your passport and get pink belt. Enjoy unlimited drink for entire night from the menu(attached)”

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15.Private 10-Hour Luxury Tour by Exclusive Car

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews · 10 hours

Ride from Tokyo to the Mt Fuji region in a private Toyota Alphard for up to six people. Your driver can take you to Lake Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Shiraito Falls, and possibly Fuji Safari Park. The day is flexible, but guiding and admission fees are limited, so plan for a scenic chauffeur service rather than a full history tour.

“Nous avons pu découvrir de magnifiques cascades au pied du Fuji”

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