This trip is to visit 5 “must-see” spots where many foreign tourists visit. You can not tell Tokyo without visiting these spots. Your visit to Meiji shrine and Sensoji in Asakusa make you understand Japanese religions. The visit to Imperial Palace of East garden make you understand the relation between Emperor and Shogun. You can also see the monument of Japanese technology, Skytree Tower, the world tallest tower.
In front of Koban (police box) in front of Thunder gate of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
Sensoji is the oldest and most popular temple in Asakusa, Tokyo and its imposing vermilion lantern hangs from the center of the "Thunder gate" is the landmark of Asakusa. Asakusa has flourished as a temple town of Sensoji temple, which reminiscent of Edo period.
The special observatory of Sky Tree presents a magnificent 360-degree panoramic bird’s-eye views of Tokyo. On a clear day visitors can see Mt.Fuji in the distance and look out over the Kanto plain surrounding Tokyo. Tokyo Sky Tree, the 634-meter-tall multi-purpose tower is one of the most famous observation towers in Tokyo.
Tsukiji outer market is Japan’s “Food Town”, where we can encounter all kinds of Japanese traditional foods. Some of the wholesale shops in the market have started retailing high-end merchandise for ordinary customers. Tsukiji fish market used to be the wholesale market for the professionals. You can see 450 retail shops lined up both sides of narrow streets which you can see vibrant and vivid market activity in the district.
Imperial Palace East Garden was the residence of Tokugawa shoguns in Edo period. You can also see the residence of the Emperor and his family adjacent to the garden. The double bridge forms the main entrance leading to the Imperial Palace. It has long been regarded as a symbol of the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace East Garden was the residence of Tokugawa shoguns, adjacent to the Imperial Palace where the Emperor and his family reside.
Meiji shrine is the place where deified spirit of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken are enshrined. Meiji Shrine is always the most popular shrine in Japan to pay the first shrine visit of the year during the New Year. More than three million worshipers crowd onto the grounds of Meiji shrine on New Year’s Eve and January 1st. This is the largest man-made woodland ground in Japan where you can enjoy serene and peaceful atmosphere of the shrine.
End of tour at the first Torii gate of Meiji shrine
At the first Torii gate of Meiji Shrime
Guide fee
Guide's transportation charge, lunch and admission ticket for Sky Tree
Guest's transportation, lunch and admission ticket for Sky Tree
Estimated cost for the tour per person
Subways and trains Yen1,500
Ticket for Sky Tree Yen2,100 (Week end is slightly expensive)
Lunch Yen2,000~Yen4,000
*Suica card or other electronic card is recommended for subways and trains
* Change of travel destination (customized tour) needs extra charges.
* Five or more per group need extra charge.
Meiji Shrine
Open: from sunup to sundown 365 days.
Sky Tree Tower
Open: 9:00~22:00 Every day of the year
East Garden of Imperial Palace
Open: 9:00~16:00 (16;00~17:00 depending on the season)
Close: Monday, Friday and Emperor’s birthday
Sensoji
Main hall
Open: 6:00~17:00 (6:30~17:00 October to March)
Close: January 1 to 3rd
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Dear John san Thank you very much for travelling with me on October 1. I enjoyed travelling with you and learned a lot from you. Nao
We were pleased by the service we got from Mr Nao. He is very knowledgeable and very attentive to our needs. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a tour guide in Tokyo and its surroundings.
Dear Kris san Thank you very much for your comment on my tour. It is regret that Mt Fuji was covered with cloud all day long and missed the chance to enjoy beautiful and elegant Mt Fuji. If you have chance to come back to Japan, I really want to show you beautiful Mt Fuji clearly. Thanks Nao
Nao-san was extremely helpful in navigating us during our tour. As an engineer, it was amazing thing to visit the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel (G-Cans). Nao-san helped with both the casual and technical interpretation throughout our tour, and on top of this, made us feel very welcome! I highly recommend him!!
Dear Robert san It was my great pleasure to guide you in Underground Shrine and glad to know there are enthusiastic engineers about Underground Shrine near from my home. It was a very pleasant and enjoyable trip. Thank you for coming to my neighborhood! Nao
If you’re looking for something with perfect English who understands everything you say, then Nao is not for you. But if you’re looking for an excellent guide who will make your dream itineraries come true, then Nao san is for you. Nao is professional, flexible, and knowledgeable. He worked very hard so that I could see everything on my list in Tokyo, and even took us somewhere we didn’t expect: who knew there was a Statue of Liberty by Tokyo Harbor?!! The Tokyo National Park was closed when we got there, and he came back to Tokyo the next day to take us there. That’s above and beyond! In Nikko, he checked the boat schedule so that we had the time to see everything, and again, he made everything fit into our day. Thank you, Nao san, for an unforgettable expérience!
Dear Kelly san I could feel releaved that you could enjoy my trip in Tokyo and Nikko. Thanks to you, I could know new sightseeing spots and broaden my horizons. Take are and cheers! Thanks. Nao