• Asakusa - This tour offers a convenient 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, a vast park area encircled by moats and imposing 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 shogunate, which governed Japan from 1603 to 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the nation’s 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 - Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s largest and most beloved parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park’s expansive lawns, winding paths, and serene scenery offer a peaceful retreat from the bustling urban center. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the city’s prime locations for cherry blossom viewing.

• Shibuya Scramble Crossing - This tour provides an efficient way to explore Tokyo in one day. Start at your hotel and travel to any location you desire.

• Tsukiji Outer Market - Discover the historic fish market in Tokyo!

• Meiji Jingu - Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Situated next to the busy Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, 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 II but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.

• Rikugien Gardens - Rikugien is often regarded as Tokyo’s most beautiful Japanese landscape garden, alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Constructed around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien means “six poems garden” and recreates in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden exemplifies an Edo Period strolling garden, featuring a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.

• 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 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 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).

• 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 established 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 enjoy pleasure only after ensuring happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.

• Hamarikyu Gardens - Hama Rikyu 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.

• Shibuya Sky - Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tokyo from above! Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo from 229 meters in the sky.
• Sensō-ji - 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. Despite returning the statue to the river, it always came back to them. Consequently, Sensoji was constructed nearby for the goddess Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo’s oldest temple.

• 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 offers 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-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 Commodore Perry’s gunboat diplomacy.

Over a century later, the small islands were merged into larger ones through extensive landfills, and Tokyo embarked on a grand development project to transform the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. However, development slowed significantly after the “bubble economy” burst in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.

• Shibamata - Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on Tokyo’s eastern edge, 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.
• 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 spot 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 experience in spring. Additionally, it is renowned for its ginkgo tree forest, which turns a brilliant golden hue in autumn.

• Nezu - Having miraculously avoided significant damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two neighborhoods that comprise shitamachi, Tokyo’s old downtown—retain their historical charm. Visitors can 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-fashioned sweets and snacks. Here, one can step back in time to a more leisurely, genteel Tokyo.
• 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 a number of dining and drinking establishments set up shop in this new area. 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 lining the way. Many of the buildings are made of wood, remnants from the Showa Era. Most measure only about thirteen square meters (142 square feet). It’s a dim, lively place filled with the enticing aroma of grilling meats. Despite the abundance of sleek new restaurants 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 retro-chic version of Tokyo Skytree! This vermillion tower has been a symbol of Tokyo for generations and is often seen in the background of many famous animes!
• Taro’s Origami Studio, Asakusa - Learn the art of origami!
  Choose from 50 colors of origami paper and fold as many models as you like, guided by their tablet software that takes a folder from a square piece of paper to a variety of animals, flowers, and vehicles in no time, ranging from beginner to intermediate in difficulty.
  Seek assistance from your origami instructor if needed.
  Your guide will escort you to the studio following a 5-hour walking tour of Tokyo.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
• Tablet-guided Origami experience at Taro’s Origami Studio *Age 5 over
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

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

This 6-hour walking tour features a 45-minute Origami Experience at Taro’s Origami Studio. Prior to this, participants will enjoy a walking tour led by our certified guide! After a 5-hour walking tour, the guide will escort participants to Taro’s Origami Studio.

Start time: The experience is expected to last approximately 5 hours from the beginning of the tour.
Participants can personalize their tour directly with the guide after making a reservation.
Please design your itinerary by selecting 2 to 3 locations from the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

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