Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo with Hotel Pickup
Product code 269686P4
From
From JPY 37,895
Dates
Available from Jul 28, 2020
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 1-4, Child ages 5-12, Adult ages 13-99
Options
Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo with Hotel Pickup
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 37,895
Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo with Hotel Pickup
Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Experience Japanese unique culture in one day! This tour is highly recommended for first-time visitors as transportation in Japan can be complicated. Your guide will friendly explain how to use metros for you. We also welcome people who would like to deeply understand our culture, history, and lifestyle. You will spend 8 hours visiting the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, Goma Fire Ritual, Ryogoku, and Akihabara where you will see Japanese history, religions, national sports, and technology in order. Please ask if you have any requests regarding the itinerary. This tour is fully customizable.
Overview
Experience Japanese unique culture in one day! This tour is highly recommended for first-time visitors as transportation in Japan can be complicated. Your guide will friendly explain how to use metros for you. We also welcome people who would like to deeply understand our culture, history, and lifestyle. You will spend 8 hours visiting the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, Goma Fire Ritual, Ryogoku, and Akihabara where you will see Japanese history, religions, national sports, and technology in order. Please ask if you have any requests regarding the itinerary. This tour is fully customizable.
What's Included
Included
One short taxi ride
Please note that in case of itinerary customization, additional transportatioon costs may occur.
Guide fees
Not included
Foods and Drinks
Additional entrance fees outside of original itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
The Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo castle. Imperial families live there. Visit the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens.
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
You will see the Goma fire rituals at which wooden sticks are burnt during a ceremony several times a day in order to give Fudōmyō-ō the fighting force he needs. After Goma fire rituals, you can look around inside the temple. You can see statues and experience a pilgrimage that re-creates in miniature on Mt. Joju the 88 Temples of Shikoku.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 3
Ryogoku is famous for its sumo culture. Sumo arena (Kokugikan), chanko nabe restaurants, sumo stables, and other sumo related facilities can be found.
Stop 4
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 4
Akihabara is a district that is known for its many electronics shops and Otaku cultures such as Anime, Maid cafe, and character figures.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
As part of the tour includes visiting a temple please be aware that sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted, as it is a place of worship. We recommend bringing a shawl or light cover-up to ensure respectful attire during your visit.
Other
This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable footwear. During the summer months it can get very hot and humid so please dress in loose, breathable clothing. We also suggest bringing sun protection and a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
3 reviews
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