- The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) - Morning stroll at Imperial Palace located on the old site of Edo Castle and surrounded by moats and stone walls. The Imperial Palace covering 90 hectares of forests plays a role as lung of the metropolis. You can enjoy various flows throughout the years like Shogun used to in East Garden of Imperial Palace.
- Tsukiji Fish Market - Tsukiji is lively food park, the right place to encounter traditional Japanese cuisine. Tsukiji market is the best and lively place to buy not only fresh fish but vegetables and fruits, tea, dried fish, pickled vegetables and kitchen utensils. Long line of tourists wanting to eat raw fish on the spot in front of sushi restaurants before noon.
- Kiyosumi Teien - Used to be owned by founder of Mitsubishi, Yataro Iwasaki, now Kiyosumi Garden is a public park designated as the Place of scenic Beauty by Tokyo Government. The garden features innumerable stones used as bridges, stepping stones over the pond, and stones for a dried waterfall. They were collected from nationwide by steamships owned Iwasaki family’s company.
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Ryogoku - Lastly visit the four-story Sumida Hokusai Ukiyo-e museum designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Sejima Kazuya. The museum keeps 1800 collection of wood block prints by Hokusai and his apprentices. You will learn Hokusai’s energetic and enthusiastic life for Ukiyo-e.
The guest can choose other museum among Sumida Hokusai Ukiyo-e museum, Sword museum and Fukagawa Edo museum (option).
- Guidance by a National Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Admission fee for Sumida Hokusai Museum: 400yen/adult, 300 yen/student
- Gratuities
Begin the journey with a serene walk in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace in the morning, where both history and nature lovers can appreciate the relics of the Edo castle including the stone walls, moats, and a variety of seasonal flowers. From there, move towards the vibrant Tsukiji fish market, a hot-spot for excellent sushi and traditional Japanese dishes. After lunch, explore Kiyosumi garden, known for its unique collection of stones gathered from all over the country by Mitsubishi’s founder, Iwasaki Yataro. The final stop is in the Ryogoku area, famous for its Sumo stadium. Guests can choose to visit one of the numerous museums in the area like the Sumo Museum, Sumida Hokusai Ukiyo-e Museum, Sword Museum, or the Fukagawa Edo Museum.
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Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the tour guide who will take care of you for the entire day. As a guide for you, based upon the cost of the tour booked: 10% - $12 | 15% - $18 | 20% - $24 (suggested gratuities are per person)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
