Tokyo highlights, Meiji shrine, Asakusa, Ueno & Tokyo National Museum
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Overview

For visitors who are interested in historical background and art of Japan. The tour starts with Morning stroll at compounds of Sensoji temple viewing beautiful Emaki murals painted by a group of Japanese artists on shutters at Nakamise street. Then visit Ueno park and join the brief tour of Tokyo National Museum featuring a large collection of historical arts. In the afternoon head to Shibuya to view Taro Okamoto's "Myth of Tomorrow" mural and experience the busiest scramble crossing in the world. The last destination is Harajuku area to enjoy a big contrast between the large and quiet Meiji shrine and hustle bustle of Takeshita street. Then stroll down Omotesando street where the world fashion flagship stores as an architectural showcase are beautifully blended with zelkova trees.

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Itinerary

  • Senso-ji Temple

    Morning stroll in Sensoji temple, landmark of Asakusa. Sensoji temple is one of the oldest temple in Tokyo. At Nakamise street stretching from the Thunder gate you can buy Japanese traditional souvenir and Ningyoyaki, sweets popular among the tourists.

    2 hours
  • Ueno Park

    A large park known as a forest of museums including national Museum of western art, Tokyo National Museum and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Ueno Toshogu and Kiyomizu Kannnon temple and Shinobazu pond are located as remains of Tokugawa family temples. In early spring more than one thousands beautiful cherry blossoms attract the tourists.

    1 hour
  • Tokyo National Museum

    The oldest and largest Museum features large collections of art and archeological artifacts. For your understanding of Japanese history and culture the guide makes a brief tour as an option.

    1 hour
  • Shibuya Crossing

    Shibuya scramble crossing is the world's busiest intersection where hundreds of people cross at a time from 5 directions. Fun and exciting to cross the scramble and shoot a photo from every angle. The bronze statue of Hachi, loyal dog is located near the scramble.

    1 hour
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine

    Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken, Meiji shrine was built in 1920 after their death. Surrounded by the oak and camphor trees the shrine is like an oasis in hustle bustle Tokyo.

    1 hour
  • Omotesando

    Omotesando is luxurious shopping street for young adults. Also known as an architectural showcase streets in the world featuring many fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other. Takeshita street as a center of teenage fashion and cosplay culture is crowded with many tourists.

    1 hour
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Location

Address

Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

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Experience

Inclusions

  • National licensed tour guide

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Admission fee for Tokyo National Museum : 620yen/adult (free/aged over 70); 410yen/college student
  • Gratuities

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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. In line with this, we highly suggest that you include the specific amount that you want for the gratuities. For your reference, you base upon the cost of the tour booked as suggested gratuities per person : 10% - $12, 15% - $18, 20% - $24.

Guide Languages

  • English

  • Japanese

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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EUR 184.00