• Asakusa - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Begin at your hotel and proceed to any destination of your choice.
• Imperial Palace - Please note that this tour does not include entry to the interior of the Imperial Palace
  The current Imperial Palace is situated on the former grounds of Edo Castle, featuring a vast park area encircled by moats and impressive stone walls in central Tokyo, just a short walk from Tokyo Station. It serves as the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family.

Edo Castle was once the seat of the Tokugawa shogun, who governed Japan from 1603 to 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the capital and imperial residence were relocated from Kyoto to Tokyo. The construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed in 1888. The palace was destroyed during World War II and subsequently rebuilt in the same style.

• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Begin at your hotel and proceed to any destination of your choice.
• Shibuya Crossing - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Begin at your hotel and proceed to any destination of your choice.
• Tsukiji Fish Market - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Begin at your hotel and proceed to any destination of your choice.
• Meiji Jingu Shrine - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Begin at your hotel and proceed to any destination of your choice.
• Akihabara - Akihabara (秋葉原), also known as Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo renowned for its numerous electronics stores. In recent years, Akihabara has also become recognized as the hub of Japan’s otaku (enthusiast) culture, with many shops and establishments dedicated to anime and manga now interspersed among the electronic stores in the area. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to vehicular traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
• Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo’s oldest and finest Japanese gardens. It was constructed in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its counterpart in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to seek pleasure only after ensuring the happiness of his people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.
• Hama Rikyu Gardens - Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū) is a large, picturesque landscape garden in central Tokyo. Situated alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds that change level with the tides, and a teahouse on an island where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden contrasts sharply with the skyscrapers of the nearby Shiodome district.
• Tokyo National Museum - The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan’s premier national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum. It was initially established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine and relocated to its current site in Ueno Park a few years later.

The Tokyo National Museum boasts one of the largest and finest collections of art and archaeological artifacts in Japan, comprising over 110,000 individual items, including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any given time, approximately 4,000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. Additionally, temporary exhibitions are regularly held. Comprehensive English information and audio guides are available.

• Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and popular temples.

Legend has it that in the year 628, two brothers retrieved a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, from the Sumida River, and despite returning the statue to the river, it always came back to them. As a result, Sensoji was constructed nearby for the goddess Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo’s oldest temple.

• Rikugien Garden - Rikugien (六義園) is often regarded as Tokyo’s most beautiful Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien literally means “six poems garden” and recreates in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is an excellent example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
• Yoyogi Park - Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo’s largest city parks, featuring expansive lawns, ponds, and forested areas. It is an ideal location for jogging, picnicking, and other outdoor activities.

Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it offers a pleasant cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Additionally, it is renowned for its ginkgo tree forest, which turns a brilliant golden color in autumn.

• Takeshita Street - Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo’s Harajuku Station, situated between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the epicenter of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also provides shopping for adults and some historical attractions.

The heart of Harajuku’s teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined with numerous trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothing stores, crepe stands, and fast food outlets catering to fashion and trend-conscious teens.

• Odaiba District - Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. It originated as a series of small man-made fort islands (daiba literally means “fort”), constructed towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo from potential sea attacks, specifically in response to the gunboat diplomacy of Commodore Perry.

More than a century later, the small islands were merged into larger islands through extensive landfills, and Tokyo embarked on a remarkable development project aimed at transforming the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. However, development was significantly slowed after the “bubble economy” burst in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.

• Shibamata - Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern edge of Tokyo, not far from the Edogawa River, which serves as the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its nostalgic charm from days gone by and offers a perfect escape from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, located near the station.
• Nezu - Having miraculously avoided major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two of the neighborhoods that comprise shitamachi, Tokyo’s old downtown—retain their last-century charm. You’ll discover historical sites such as Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine nestled among shitamachi’s narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops, and retro stores selling old-style sweets and snacks. Here, you can step back in time to a more leisurely, genteel Tokyo.
• Shinjuku Golden Gai - Golden Gai is believed to have originated around 1950 when the black market that had emerged in front of Shinjuku Station relocated, and in this new area, a number of dining and drinking establishments were established. Although Shinjuku has undergone significant modernization since then, Golden Gai has remained largely unchanged.

The alley is narrow and crowded with numerous signs advertising the various establishments that line the path. Many of the buildings themselves are constructed of wood, remnants from the Showa Era. Most measure only around thirteen square meters (one hundred forty-two square feet). It’s a dim, lively place filled with the enticing aroma of grilling meats. Despite the nearly endless number of sleek new restaurants available in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to attract foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist destination.

• Tokyo Tower - Access is limited to the main deck; the top deck is not included
  The Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, constructed in 1958. Standing at 332.9 meters, it is the second-tallest structure in Japan.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
• Private Vehicle
• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• with Government-Licensed Guide $10

Begin your tour early to avoid the crowds! Delight in a well-organized, 4-hour morning tour of Tokyo with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will showcase both the modern and traditional elements of this vibrant Japanese capital.

Given Tokyo’s vast size, as one of the largest metropolitan areas globally, a one-day tour would likely concentrate on a small section, yet still leave you amazed by the city’s magnitude. Tokyo offers a blend of modern and traditional experiences, and your knowledgeable private guide will ensure you make the most of a half-day in this lively Japanese capital.

• Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
• The remaining time will be spent on the travel time of the tour.
• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
• Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.

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