Ginza is one of Tokyo’s most famous districts, known today for luxury shopping, dining, and modern architecture. But it wasn’t always this way. In 1612, the area was originally a silver coin mint during the Edo period, which is where the name Ginza (“silver place”) comes from.

After a devastating fire in 1872, Ginza was rebuilt as Japan’s first modern commercial district, with brick buildings inspired by Western architecture. It quickly became a symbol of Tokyo’s modernization, blending Japanese culture with Western innovation.

We will visit famous landmarks such as Ginza place, Ginza Six, couple of art galleries as well as some other architectural landmarks and spots of interest. Famous Kabuki-za theater is nearby.

Hamarikyu Gardens is a traditional Japanese garden located in the Chūō district, near Tokyo Bay. It is a beautiful urban oasis, offering a peaceful retreat from the busy city.

The garden is famous for its ponds, seasonal flowers, and historic teahouses. Originally constructed in the Edo period (1603–1868) as a villa and duck hunting ground for the Tokugawa shogunate. After the Meiji Restoration, it became an imperial garden and later opened to the public.

Hamarikyu preserves the Edo-era landscape design, including tidal ponds and carefully arranged greenery. Green tea degustation is available here.

Shibuya, today famous as one of Tokyo’s busiest and trendiest districts, has a fascinating history. In the Edo period, it was a small rural village located just outside the main city. Its name, written as 渋谷, literally means “bitter valley,” reflecting the area’s agricultural roots along the Shibuya River.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Shibuya began to transform with the arrival of the railway. The opening of Shibuya Station in 1885 made the area a convenient gateway to Tokyo, and soon small shops, schools, and entertainment venues started to appear.

We'll see famous Shibuya crossing (also from 11th floor), Akita dog Hachiko bronze statue and more.

If our pace and time permits we will visit Meiji Jingu in the end of our tour.

Meiji Jingu is one of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrines, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Completed in 1920, it honors the emperor who modernized Japan in the late 19th century and his wife. The shrine is located in a vast forested area in Shibuya, providing a peaceful and mindful escape from the city. Great place for recollection and contemplation.