• Asakusa Nakamise Koike - Nakamise Shopping Street, located along the main path to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, is one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets.
  [Characteristics]
  The stone-paved path extends approximately 250 meters from Kaminarimon to Hozomon, featuring a variety of restaurants, souvenir shops, and other businesses.
  Numerous stores offer Japanese sweets, crafts, folk crafts, toys, and more.
  Many shops provide live demonstrations and freshly prepared food to enjoy on-site.
  It is a favored destination for international tourists.
• Senso-ji Temple - Discover a tour filled with fascinating stories about the development of Asakusa and Tokyo, including the origins of the Asakusa Sanja Festival, named after two fisherman brothers who discovered the Kannon Bodhisattva, the main image of Sensoji Temple, in their net, and the founding of Asakusa Shrine, which honors the deity of Sensoji Temple.
• Asakusa Shrine - Asakusa Shrine is cherished as the guardian deity of Asakusa and attracts numerous visitors from Japan and abroad.

[Characteristics of Shinto]
A polytheistic faith that believes gods inhabit all things
No founder, teachings, or scriptures
Purity is emphasized, and shrines are always kept immaculate
Structures were built at festival sites, leading to the creation of shrines
It is closely linked to life events such as Shichigosan, seasonal festivals, and Coming of Age ceremonies

[Teachings of Shinto]
Protecting nature and coexisting with nature and humans
Fostering community harmony through festivals and enhancing unity
Praying for the prosperity of descendants and the limitless growth of Japan, from families to regions and even the Imperial Family

• Imahan Honten - すき焼き今半本店
  Asakusa Imahan is a prestigious restaurant established in Asakusa Kaminarimon during the Taisho era, specializing in premium Kuroge Wagyu beef.
• Tsubaya Knives - The sword techniques once used by samurai have been passed down to today’s Japanese knives.
  Honyaki refers to Japanese knives crafted by forging a single piece of steel, mimicking the hon-forging technique of Japanese swords.
  Among these, a shop in Kappabashi offers water-hardened knives, which are extremely rare and require exceptional skill.
  Enjoy this masterpiece created by a talented Japanese knife craftsman.
  When you hold it, you can appreciate its refined beauty, bringing a smile to your face.
  Additionally, as culinary professionals gather from across Japan, you can find a variety of Japanese tableware, chopsticks, Nanbu ironware, food samples, and more.
• Tokyo Skytree - Tokyo Skytree is a 634-meter-tall freestanding radio tower, the tallest in the world.
  Features: It has observation decks (Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria) offering views of downtown Tokyo and beyond.
  Nearby facilities: Tokyo Solamachi shopping center, an aquarium, a planetarium, etc.
  Design: The uniforms feature the hemp leaf pattern, symbolizing the blend of tradition and the future.
• Ueno Park - This expansive park is home to the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, and Ueno Zoo, Japan’s first zoo.
• Imado Shrine - Imado Shrine is believed to be one of the birthplaces of the maneki-neko (beckoning cat), with maneki-neko scattered throughout the grounds.
  The shrine is said to bring good fortune in matchmaking, romantic fulfillment, and marital harmony, attracting women and couples seeking good relationships. Many delightful items are available, such as charms, votive plaques, and fortune-telling slips with maneki-neko designs.
  This historic shrine is believed to bring good luck in matchmaking, as the deities enshrined there are Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, considered Japan’s first married couple.
  Since 2008, it has gained fame as a shrine that brings good fortune in finding a partner by regularly hosting matchmaking events for men and women to meet.
• Yushima Tenmangu - The shrine honors Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning, and is popular among students preparing for exams.
  The shrine’s blessings extend beyond exams, including obtaining qualifications and enhancing career prospects.
  The grounds, known for their serene atmosphere and famous plum blossoms, are filled with charming features. Why not enjoy a wonderful time here while gaining the energy to move forward?
• Ameyoko Shopping Street - “Ameyoko Shopping Street,” commonly known as “Ameyoko,” is one of Japan’s most renowned and popular shopping streets. Its appeal lies in its excellent value for money, offering high-quality products and food at affordable prices. Another highlight is its wide variety of items, including fashion and miscellaneous goods, not limited to food.
• Mimeguri Shrine - Miwa Shrine in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, is a popular power spot known as one of the shrines on the Sumida River Seven Lucky Gods tour.

[Reasons for popularity]
Known as a power spot for financial luck and business prosperity
A shrine with historical ties to Mitsui (Mitsukoshi) since the Edo period
Features a rare triangular stone torii gate
Offers views of the Skytree from the shrine grounds
A lion statue from Mitsukoshi was donated to the shrine grounds
Various stone monuments, including a stone statue believed to bring financial luck and business prosperity when touched.

• Akihabara Junk Street - A unique backstreet in Akihabara, the electronics district, filled with stores selling PC peripherals.
  Today, it is renowned as one of the world’s leading electric towns, packed with stores offering home appliances and other electronic products. Notably, the back street known as “Junk Street” stretches from Kuramaebashi-dori, intersecting with Chuo-dori, to Akihabara Cultures Zone. It features rows of stores selling items hard to find at regular electronics stores, such as PC parts and peripherals, keyboards, and cords. You can also discover unique souvenirs, with stores offering useful household goods and creative items. There are also soba restaurants, ramen shops, kebab shops, and other eateries, providing a break between shopping. It is a 3-minute walk from the Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara Station on all lines.
• Yodobashi Akiba - Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba is a consumer electronics retailer that serves as the centerpiece of the Yodobashi Akiba complex in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. It boasts one of the largest sales floor areas in Akihabara, offering computer-related products, camera equipment, home appliances, games, toys, musical instruments, and more.
  Features:
  Directly connected to the Showa Dori Exit of JR Akihabara Station, allowing entry without getting wet in the rain.
  The building includes a restaurant floor, making it ideal for leisurely shopping.
  A wide selection of computer-related products, including many niche items.
  Numerous hobby products unique to Akihabara, such as games, model trains, figurines, and trading cards.
  The third floor also features a corner for Japanese souvenirs and tourist products.
• Akihabara - A revered destination for manga and anime enthusiasts, showcasing Japan’s pride. It also features a maid cafe and a large electronics store.
  Nearby is Kanda Myojin Shrine, which hosts one of Japan’s three major festivals.
  Akihabara is situated north of Tokyo Station. During the Edo period, it was a residential area for low-ranking samurai and was frequently affected by fires. In 1870, a shrine was built to protect against fires, leading to the area’s name, Akihabara.
• COREDO Muromachi 1 - Coredo Muromachi is a commercial complex located in Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo. It comprises high-rise buildings and shopping zones, housing long-established and renowned stores, a movie theater, and a multipurpose hall.

[Features]
The elegant design evokes traditional Japanese teahouses and old architecture, while being environmentally friendly.
It hosts long-established and famous stores from across Japan, retail outlets like a gold leaf specialty store and a cutlery shop, and restaurants serving primarily Japanese cuisine such as Edomae sushi, clay pot rice, and Kyoto obanzai.
It also has an international aspect, with apparel and general goods stores from overseas.
You can experience art in the gallery and enjoy movies in the functional cinema.

• Kanda Myojin Shrine - Kanda Myojin Shrine is renowned as a power spot for praying for victory and finding a partner, as well as for the Kanda Festival, one of the three major festivals in Edo.

[Reasons why it’s famous]
The Kanda Festival, one of Japan’s three major festivals and one of Edo’s three major festivals, is well-known.
Popular as a power spot for praying for victory and finding a partner.
It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu visited the shrine to pray for victory before the Battle of Sekigahara.
It is also popular as a sacred place for anime, with votive plaques, amulets, and goods in collaboration with anime available.
It is believed to bring various benefits, such as business prosperity, good luck in finding a partner, and academic success.

• Tsukiji Jogai Market - Tsukiji Outer Market attracts many foreign tourists, with 80% of visitors being from abroad. The market’s charm lies in its ability to connect with international tourists through food and sushi.
  Tsukiji Outer Market is a shopping street adjacent to Tsukiji Market, featuring numerous stores catering to the general public and tourists.
  Popular activities among foreigners at Tsukiji Outer Market include sushi-making experiences, enjoying rolled eggs as a snack, and sampling easy-to-eat gourmet food.
  One reason for the market’s renewed popularity is the shift in foreign visitors’ preferences and the increase in easy-to-eat gourmet food available in stores.
• Sushi Dai - Every day, our restaurant carefully selects and purchases the finest ingredients at Tsukiji Market, which are then meticulously prepared to become sushi toppings. Our rice is slightly warm, and the nigiri sushi is perfectly balanced between the toppings and the rice, ensuring the fish is served in optimal condition. What distinguishes us from other restaurants is our explanation of each piece’s origin and the perfect seasoning to complement the ingredients.
  At Sushidai, we aim to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We strive to make it a place where everyone feels comfortable. You can enjoy the same toppings as a high-end sushi restaurant in Ginza at an affordable price! We also offer a daily recommendation list and a wide selection of dishes found at sushi restaurants, ensuring our customers never tire of our offerings. Please come and visit us!
• Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store - The site of Japan’s oldest department store.
  In the department store’s basement, over 70 shops offer a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, as well as bento boxes, sushi, side dishes, bread, and more.
  Mimeguri Shrine is located on the rooftop.
• Ginza Itoya Hontren - Ginza Itoya Main Store, marked by a charming red paperclip-shaped sign, is a stationery specialty store founded in 1904 (Meiji 37). Across the main building “G.Itoya” and the annex “K.Itoya,” there are over 60,000 high-quality items, including Itoya originals and directly imported greeting cards, stationery, and premium writing instruments, organized by theme, making it easy to lose track of time just browsing.
• Ginza - Built on the site of a silver coin foundry from the Edo period, Ginza is a town with a distinct refined atmosphere and history. On Ginza Chuo-dori, the main street, there are department stores and luxury brand shops, offering global shopping. Beyond shopping on the back streets, you can savor first-class flavors at long-established and popular restaurants.
• Seiko House Ginza Clock Tower - The Wako Main Building, featuring a clock tower at the Ginza 4-Chome intersection, has long been a cherished symbol of Ginza. In 2022, it will be renamed “Seiko House Ginza,” embarking on a new journey as Seiko’s information hub in Ginza.
• The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) - Experience the blend of old and new Tokyo with a stroll around the Imperial Palace.
  Explore the serene oasis of the historically significant East Garden, part of the former Edo Castle site that once served as the residence of the Tokugawa Shogun during the Edo period.
  Discover Japan’s rich history and traditional landscape architecture.
  As you wander through the meticulously maintained gardens, you’ll encounter various features, including lush greenery, tranquil ponds, graceful bridges, and carefully pruned bonsai.
  Admire the Ninomaru Garden, renowned for its stunning landscaping and traditional Japanese garden design.
  The thoughtfully arranged trees, shrubs, and stone lanterns create a peaceful atmosphere ideal for meditation and relaxation.
  Marvel at the seasonal beauty, from cherry blossoms in spring to autumn foliage, and learn about Japan’s feudal history through well-preserved structures and ruins.
• Kabukiza Theater - Kabuki is a traditional Japanese performing art with over 400 years of history and is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Enjoy not only the powerful performances of highly skilled actors but also the culmination of craftsmanship in the stage, costumes, music, and more.
  Kabukiza is a Ginza tourist attraction where you can experience the traditional Japanese art of Kabuki. Its stunning exterior makes it a standout. Different performances are held each month, making it an exciting spot to visit throughout the year.
  Even if you don’t enter the theater, you can find Kabuki-related souvenirs at the Kobikicho souvenir shop on the first floor and at Kobikicho Square on the second basement floor, where a wide variety of goods and sweets are available. There are also exclusive souvenirs only available at Kabukiza, making it easy to lose track of time exploring.
• Uniqlo Ginza - Ginza Uniqlo is Uniqlo’s global flagship store located in Ginza 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and is the largest store in the world. Every floor from the 1st to the 12th floor is Uniqlo, and it boasts the world’s largest selection of products.
  Features: Situated in Ginza, the global fashion capital, it attracts customers from around the world. It is also a prominent tourist attraction in Ginza. It offers the world’s best selection of products and the latest fashion items. It features “MY UNIQLO,” where you can customize your UNIQLO clothes. It has a floor dedicated to the world of UT. It includes a photo booth, and if you purchase a graphic T-shirt or graphic sweatshirt, you can take a photo with the original wallpaper and stamps.
• Komatsu-an Sohonke Ginza - “Soba that connects people” x “Playground for adults”
  At our restaurant, you can enjoy Edomae soba from our main store, which has been in business since 1922, in a hideaway-like space for adults.
  Soba tasting and wine pairing are also popular.
  Our fully private rooms, designed to resemble caves, are recommended not only for entertaining and dining but also for events. Please feel free to visit us as we can accommodate a variety of occasions.
• Tokyo Central Railway Station - Tokyo Station, located in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, is a massive terminal station representing Japan. It plays a central role in Japan’s transportation network, with trains from various JR companies, as well as the Shinkansen and subway.
  Inside the station: The station features a complex structure, with the interior and basement areas lined with numerous restaurants and souvenir shops, including the commercial facility “Gransta Tokyo.”

• Tour guide
• Walking tour
• Visit to Asakusa
• Visit to Ueno
• Visit to Akihabara
• Visit to Nihonbashi
• Visit to Ginza

• Private transportation

Explore the traditional East Tokyo area with a knowledgeable local guide.

Experience the full allure of Tokyo on a fully customizable half-day private tour.

Select three must-see locations from the list provided.

Our skilled team, including former German TV national broadcasting crew members and local guides with extensive knowledge of Japan, will tailor the itinerary to meet your preferences.

Are you fascinated by Japanese culture?

Eager to savor Tokyo’s delectable cuisine?

Interested in the daily lives of Tokyo residents?

Intrigued by Japanese-made home appliances, manga, and anime?

On the tour day, your guide will greet you at Kaminarimon. Begin your half-day tour from this point.

You can arrive by public transport or on foot.

Commence your adventure at the renowned Asakusa Shrine in Asakusa.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.