• Jidaiya - Jidaiya offers Japanese cultural experience programs for those looking for an enriching alternative to Asakusa sightseeing and for individuals desiring a deeper, more authentic Japanese experience.
• Asakusa - Asakusa (浅草) is the heart of Tokyo’s Shitamachi (literally “low city”), a district where the atmosphere of Tokyo from past decades is preserved. The main attraction in Asakusa is Sensoji, a highly popular Buddhist temple built in the 7th century. Visitors approach the temple via Nakamise, a shopping street that has been offering traditional local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.
• Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple situated in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and well-loved temples.

Legend has it that in 628, two brothers retrieved a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, from the Sumida River. 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.

• Imperial Palace - This tour does not include access to the interior of the Imperial Palace
  The current Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in central Tokyo, 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 ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. The construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed in 1888. The palace was destroyed during World War Two and later rebuilt in the same style.

• Hama Rikyu Gardens - Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū) is a large, beautiful landscape garden in central Tokyo. Situated alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds that change with the tides and a teahouse on an island where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. The traditional garden contrasts sharply with the skyscrapers of the nearby Shiodome district.
• Shibuya Crossing - Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点, Shibuya sukuranburu kōsaten), commonly known as Shibuya Crossing, is a famous scramble crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Located in front of the Shibuya Station Hachikō exit, it halts vehicles in all directions to allow pedestrians to flood the entire intersection.
• 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 hub of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historical sights.

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

• Meiji Jingu Shrine - Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located next to the JR Yamanote Line’s busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park form a large forested area within the densely built city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The shrine was completed and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the emperor’s passing and six years after the empress’s passing. The shrine was destroyed during World War Two but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.

• 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 shops. In recent years, Akihabara has become recognized as the center of Japan’s otaku (diehard fan) culture, with many shops and establishments dedicated to anime and manga now interspersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
• Tsukiji Fish Market - Also known as Tsukiji Outer Market (築地場外市場, Tsukiji Jōgai Shijō), Tsukiji Fish Market is a district adjacent to the former Tsukiji Wholesale Market site. It consists of several blocks of wholesale and retail shops, as well as restaurants crowded along narrow lanes. Here, visitors can find fresh and processed seafood and produce alongside food-related goods such as knives.

A visit to Tsukiji Outer Market is best paired with a fresh sushi breakfast or lunch at one of the local restaurants. The restaurants typically open from 5:00 in the morning to around noon or early afternoon.

• 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 a fine 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.
• 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 namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.
• Shinjuku Golden Gai - Golden Gai is said to have originated around 1950 when the black market that had emerged in front of Shinjuku Station relocated, and in this new area, numerous eating 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 countless signs advertising the various establishments that line the way. Many of the buildings are made 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 aromatic smoke 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 spot.

• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park’s expansive lawns, winding walking paths, and serene scenery provide a relaxing escape from the bustling urban center around it. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to view cherry blossoms.

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

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private Vehicle
• You cannot combine tour groups
• Kimono rental
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

In this 6-hour Tokyo walking tour, you can experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony known as “sado”. Sado reflects the spirit of “wabi-sabi,” a philosophy which finds beauty in simple refinement, old ways, and solitude. Beyond just serving and enjoying green tea, one of the main purposes of the tea ceremony is for the guests to enjoy the hospitality of the host in an atmosphere removed from the fast pace of everyday life thus this artistic ritual is held in a traditional tearoom with tatami mats.

In this tour, you will learn the spirit of Japanese tea culture through experience! Your Tea Ceremony experience also comes with a walking tour. You can visit a few sights of your choosing with your guide. Please budget about 2 hours for each sight.

Age: Children can join this tour, however, the tea ceremony experience is for those 12 and up.

Note: The start time for the experience may vary. The estimated start time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.

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