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Visit Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo Skytree Town®, Asakusa and other famous sightseeing spots around Tokyo with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter on this 1-day tour.
Shop at the outer market of the Tsukiji Market, Japan’s No.1 place for seafood, and try some local food while exploring this one-of-a-kind location.
Enjoy shopping at Tokyo Solamachi®, one of Tokyo’s largest commercial facilities featuring fashion, miscellaneous goods, dining, and more.
As an option (for an additional charge) participants may visit the Tokyo Skytree® Tembo Deck, one of the highest observation decks in the world.
Take a cruise around Tokyo Bay aboard the Gozabune Edo period themed boat, where you’ll get a view of Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge.
National Diet Building (Drive-by)
This is the center of the Japanese Government. Don't let the impressive Western-style architecture fool you--this building is constructed almost entirely out of pure Japanese materials.
Imperial Palace (Drive-by)
Formerly known as Edo Castle, this palace is the residence of the Emperor of Japan.
The grounds are lush with green foliage and provide a relaxing spot for Tokyoites and visitors alike.
Tsukiji Outer Market (50 min)
Japan’s No.1 place for seafood with over 400 shops including fresh fish retailers, grocers, and restaurants. Enjoy shopping and try some local food while exploring this one-of-a-kind location.
[Remarks] When Tsukiji Outer Market is closed, and when Meiji Shrine is crowded for Hatsumode, an alternate destination of Hamarikyu Gardens, East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Imperial Palace Plaza Nijubashi Bridge, Odaiba, Roppongi Hills, etc. may be visited instead. Also, this tour will not enter the Tsukiji Inner Market nor be guided to the tuna auctions.
Kabukiza (Drive-by)
A classic Japanese-style theater where traditional Kabuki performances are held.
Tokyo Skytree Town® (70 min)
Enjoy freely exploring Tokyo Skytree®, Tokyo Solamachi® which features many traditional Tokyo shops, an aquarium, planetarium, and more.
- Admission to Tokyo Skytree® Tembo Deck and paid facilities at Tokyo Skytree Town® are not included in the tour booking charge.
Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street (45 min)
Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. The bustling street known as "Nakamise" stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops.
Lunch (45 min)
Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch.
- Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested by the day before the tour departure date.
Tokyo Bay Cruise (40 min)
Cruise along Tokyo Bay on the Atakemaru, a ship built to replicate the one used by the Shogun in the Edo period (1603-1868).
- On Mondays and other days when the Atakemaru is not operating, and on days when it cannot be visited due to traffic congestion etc., another type of boat may be boarded.
Zojo-ji Temple (Stop for Photos) (15 min)
This temple has deep ties to the Tokugawa shogun family. Enjoy taking photos with the temple and Tokyo Tower in the background.
Odaiba (Stop for Photos) (20 min)
Take commemorative photos of Rainbow Bridge and the Statue of Liberty from Odaiba.
Shibuya Hachiko Square (Drive-by)
See Shibuya’s famed Hachiko dog statue and the scramble intersection from the bus.
Language
English.
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