Tokyo · VIP
These are the 15 vip tours worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 hours · from $103Our pick
Watch close-up sumo bouts, learn the rules in English, eat wagyu sukiyaki, and try the ring in this lively two-hour Asakusa show.
“Highly recommend. Great value. Food was good and the show was great. Had a chance to wrestle!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $72
Ride Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge to Daikoku PA in a small luxury van, with rare JDM cars, supercars, skyline views, and a friendly guide.
“Was my second time going to Daikoku PA. This time round I picked this tour instead. Daikoku PA never fails to amaze me. The number of cars that showed up tonight was unbelievable. You will always get a different sets of cars every time you come to Daikoku PA. I would definitely recommend it to someone who likes cars and wanting to experience the car culture in Japan”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $388
Review of a private Tokyo to Mt. Fuji tour in a luxury Land Cruiser, with flexible stops, hotel pickup, photo help, and practical booking advice.
“Sarfy was an awesome guide! He gave us some tips about the weather and worked around our schedule. We went to good photo spots and took some great photos of Mt Fuji as keepsakes as well. Would definitely recommend!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $537
See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, and old hot spring towns on a private, flexible day tour from Tokyo or Nagano.
“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I highly recommend Arslan! He was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. Instead of following the usual tour bus route, he took our group of 5 to see the monkeys, which was such a unique and fun adventure! It felt so much more personal and special compared to a standard tour. What really stood out was how accommodating Arslan was. When we mentioned a specific destination we wanted to visit, he happily adjusted the itinerary to make it happen. His flexibility and willingness to cater to our preferences made the entire trip feel tailored just for us. If you're looking for a guide…”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $86
Review of Haneda private transfer with meet and greet, luxury car, luggage help, WhatsApp contact, pricing, limits, and booking tips.
“Constant contact by the driver to check where you are and to meet at the pickup location that was agreed upon”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $254Top rated
Explore Shinjuku’s izakayas, neon streets, and Golden Gai bars on a private Tokyo food tour tailored to your tastes and budget.
“Mr Tokyo was a fantastic tour guide. If I could, I would rate this tour more than 10 out of 10. He took me to some of the places frequented by locals, which made the experience more authentic and provided great insight into Japanese culture. I would highly recommend this tour for the first day in Tokyo.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $1,122
Review of Tokyo’s private car tour with a personal guide, flexible sightseeing, airport transfer option, major sights, gardens, markets, and city views.
“What a great introduction to Tokyo. Mr Masuda was very friendly and coordinated our day introduction tour. The driver could not have been any better. Very friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend this tour”
★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1 day · from $9Best value
Review of WARP SHINJUKU in Tokyo, covering entry, drinks, VIP rituals, club hours, value, age rules, and practical booking tips.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $1,254
Review of Firefly Japan’s private six-hour Tokyo tour, with hotel pickup, a luxury vehicle, flexible stops, and guides such as Goto and Chris.
“Our guide picked us up at the hotel and had some great recommendations that he blended with the two or three specific locations we wanted to visit. The private car itself is a bargain given the cost of taxis in Tokyo, add to that getting details and suggestions from a local, and I'm very pleased that we chose this. I will be passing along our driver's info to my business contact in Tokyo to recommend to other visiting associates.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $495
Review of a private Tokyo tour by luxury vehicle, covering Senso-ji, Akihabara, Tsukiji, Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, and Shibuya.
“This was a great city tour of Tokyo. The driver picked us up promptly at our hotel and spent the day taking us around the city. The driver was very friendly and helpful, and shared lots of great information about the city and its history. We highly recommend this tour.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 hours · from $464
Review of a private Tokyo to Kamakura luxury van tour, covering temples, the Great Buddha, Enoshima, beaches, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“Kamakura was outstanding. Nice change of pace from Tokyo. Each temple is a little different and they all are beautiful. Visiting during cherry blossom season and walking down Komachi Street with petals falling all around felt like a scene out of a movie.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $114
Step into the ring with former sumo wrestlers in Tokyo, learn the sport’s traditions, practice its moves, and ask questions in English.
“Loved it! Well organised, fun and interactive, learnt a lot, generous with time and answering questions. Would definitely recommend.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2h 30m · from $227
Step into a luxury oiran-style kimono, enjoy private hair and makeup, and leave Tokyo with a full set of studio photo data.
“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!”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $321
Taste sake, whisky, cocktails, craft beer, and nine Tokyo dishes across Shimbashi and Ginza with a local guide in a small group.
“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!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 - 12 hours · from $387
A private Mt. Fuji day tour from Tokyo with flexible stops, Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, and luxury transport.
“Devi essere consapevole che purtroppo non si possono visitare tutti i posti segnalati nell escursione, per cui dovrai saltare alcune tappe. Raccomando di accordarsi con l autista / guida le attrazioni che non vuoi perdere. Il nostro autista Alex ci porto come primo punto alla pagoda Chureito, fu una buona scelta”
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