Classic Tour of Tokyo

Meiji Shrine -> Imperial Palace Garden -> Asakusa

Start your day by strolling through the Meiji Shrine located in central Tokyo. Constructed in 1915, Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine where the spirits of the Meiji emperor and empress rests. You will enjoy the 170 acres of beautiful landscape with 3000 species of trees, birds, and wildlife and forget that you are in the busy city. In the afternoon, your guide will take you through the Imperial Palace Garden to learn the history and culture before heading to Asakusa, the shopping and merchant district long the Sumida River. After visiting Sensoji-temple to wish upon a safe journey, don’t forget to grab street food of okonomiyaki, a tabletop cooking, or a warm cup of matcha with Japanese sweets for a snack. Then, enjoy a conversation with the local guide who can share the history and culture of Tokyo.  

Old Meets New

Imperial Palace Garden -> Akihabara -> Ueno Park

What makes Tokyo unique is where old traditions exist in the realm of modernization. Start your morning by strolling through the majestic Imperial Palace Garden for seasonal flowers and old architecture built by the Tokugawa shoguns. Next is Akihabara, a center for electronics and animation and one of the most visited towns in Tokyo. This town is sure to ignite your imagination and curiosity. Yet even in the busiest town, one can find modest shrines nestled in narrow alleyways embracing the tradition of worshipping gods. A popular cherry blossom site of Ueno Park is just a short walk away. Ueno district is also a gateway to a merchant town. Be sure to visit small shops and studios of traditional crafts dating back to the 6th century, and the Tokyo National Museum, the oldest and the largest museum in Japan with an extensive collection of national treasures.

Streets and Hidden Alleys

Shinjuku National Garden -> Asakusa -> Ryogoku

This tour will start in Shinjuku National Garden, Japan’s most significant and well-visited park.  The garden consists of a Japanese landscape garden, French and English Garden, and botanical garden and is known to have the best cherry blossom view during springtime.  After the morning stroll, let’s head to Asakusa, a shopping and merchant district along Sumida River.  Asakusa is centered around Sensoji Buddhist Temple, the oldest and most prominent temple in Japan.  Enjoy the casual street food along the Nakamise Dori.  Make sure to stretch your feet to Kappabashi, kitchen town, for Japanese kitchen tools, including Japanese knives.  Across the river is Ryogoku, the historic center for sumo wrestling.  Stop by at Edo Museum for life-sized models that recreated feudal life. 

• Imperial Palace Garden
• Asakusa
• Meiji Shrine
• Tokyo Sky Tree
• Tokyo Tower
• Hamarikyu Garden
• Ueno Park
• Shinjuku Gyoen
• National Museum

• Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum
• Ota Memorial Museum of Art (UKIYOE)
• Sushi Making Class
• Soba Making Class
• Tea Ceremony
• Boat cruise on Sumida River or Tokyo Bay
• Kabuki Theater Show (30-minutes)
• National Museum of Modern Art
• Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

Time & Location

9:00-17:00
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in metro Tokyo. Lunch is not included.

Price

$200 per person (minimum of two people)
Includes guide and transportation fee, entrance fee to locations listed in highlights, and liability insurance for one day. Additional fees will apply to Customized Tour.

Transportation

Mostly walking but may use trains & buses (additional fee may apply)