Tokyo Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Optional Shibuya Sky
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
7 hours
- English speaking guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Public transportation
- Photos of Tour Participants
- Hotel pick up & drop off (In 23 wards of Tokyo)
- Food and drinks
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
This tour offers the perfect balance between Tokyo’s rich tradition and cutting-edge modern culture all in one day. From the historic charm of Asakusa and the spiritual serenity of Meiji Jingu Shrine to the futuristic skyline views at Shibuya Sky, you'll experience the full spectrum of Tokyo's personality. It's ideal...
- Duration 7 Hours
- Private Tour
- 1
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
This tourist center designed by Kengo Kuma, the famous Japanese architect is not not just a valuable source of sightseeing information, but one of Asakusa’s newest attractions in the area. This 8-story building, has a very striking structure with the appearance of a stack of separate wooden buildings that seem...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
When approaching Sensoji temple, visitors will walk through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), the outer gate of Sensoji Temple and the symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo.
A shopping street of over 200 meters, called Nakamise, leads from the outer gate to the temple's second gate, the Hozomon....- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
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 colorful and popular temples.
The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River,...- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa Jinja Shrine, is a shrine of the native Japanese Shinto religion, which is located very close to the famous Buddhist temple of Sensoji. The shrine is much smaller than its grand neighbor, and compared with the bustling crowds at Sensoji, the shrine’s grounds are much more peaceful. However, because...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Sumida Park
Sumida Park is located near Asakusa station and along the Sumida River where you can enjoy amazing views of Tokyo Skytree without any obstructions while relaxing with the breeze from the river. . You can see beautiful scenery especially at the season of cherry blossoms which is usually at the...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Shibuya Sky
Shibuya Sky is newest land mark of Shibuya. Approximately 230 metres above ground and is the highest point in the district. The ‘Sky Edge’, a corner where you can look down at the Cityscape below without any obstruction, is a particularly good photo spot that provides a panoramic view of...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 7
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing near the Shibuya Station is crossed by as many as 500,000 people per day, and at a peak time, as many as 3,000 people cross at one green light! For Japanese who are used to seeing this view is nothing to be surprised about, but tourists seem to...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Hachiko
“Hachiko, the faithful dog,” is a bronze statue of a dog in the plaza in front of the Shibuya Crossing, and the spot surrounding the statue is a standard meeting spot for local Japanese. There are always many people there so perhaps it might be stressful to dome of you,...
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The...
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Takeshita Street
The 350-meter Takeshita-dori Street, starting across the road from JR Harajuku Station, is geared towards Tokyo's fashion and trend-conscious set. Lots of famous celebrities from all over the world also come here to shop —despite its reputation for being kawaii cute, there are also several boutiques that specialize in edgy...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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