Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 Districts

Your hotel in Tokyo`s 23 districs

I will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo to start the tour.

World's famous Scramble Crossing of Shibuya (30 minutes) (No admission fee)

Amazingly, at the peak time, 3000 people cross this point from 5 different directions in one signal interval and the number tops as 500,000 per day that cross this intersection. This is some unique phenomena of human activity. In fact, all those people are headed for a certain objective, mostly to work. I would be very happy to take your pictures right in this intersection.

Meiji Jingu Shrine (1 hour) (No admission fee)

Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of the most renowned Shinto Shrines of Japan. It deifies Emperor Meiji who is regarded as the key person who made great contribution to modernize Japan after the end of Edo Era. If you visit Meiji Shrine, you will have a clear idea of Shinto - the indigenous religion of Japan. I will introduce the formal ritual of Shinto prayers, praying for the continued safe journey for you and yours. This always is a great starting point of your Tokyo tour.

Harajuku : (1 hour) Japan's #1 pop culture district (60 minutes) (No admission fee)

After you have reviewed Japan's modern history at Meiji Jungu Shrine, you will quickly wind your clock to the 21st century to witness one of Japan's most exiting pop culture spots. You will enjoy Japan's newest youth fasions, cute animal cafes and "pop" snack shops. I guarantee you will feel at least 10 years younger (^^)!!!

The Imperial Palace Garden : Residence of Japan's Emperor - site of the old Edo castle (No admission fee)

The Imperial Palace Garden is approx. 1 million square meter facility where our Emperor and Empress reside. This admission free park will bring you back to the 17th century as it used to be the residence of Tokugawa Shogunate. You will enjoy the history of modern Japan feeling the contrast between the Edo era and the 21st century. I will go over the details of Japan's modern history with dramatic stories of Edo Shogunate foundation and Meiji Restoration.

Lunch at an authentic Japanese restaurant for your favorite cuisine (60 minutes)

Your preferences and food restrictions will be carefully considered and I will make sure you will enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine to the fullest.

Asakusa : Tokyo's oldest Buddhist Temple - historical wonderland (No admission fee)

Asakusa has Tokyo's oldest Buddhist Temple - "SEN-SO-JI". The fact that Tokyo did have sophisticated culture as early as in the 7th century is not well known while we all focus on Kyoto and Nara when discussing Japan`s history. Asakusa is Tokyo's No.1 place to feel and experience old history of Tokyo.

Tokyo Sky Tree : World's highest broadcast tower for the bird`s eye view (60 minutes) (Admission Fee of Yen 2,100 or Yen 3,100)

Tokyo Sky Tree Tower is Japan's highest construction and the 2nd highest construction after Dubai's Burj Khalifa Tower. It commands a great view of Metropolitan Tokyo.

The last visiting point (or your hotel)

For your most productive use of time, I would suggest that you end the tour at the last visiting point, not at your hotel. But of course, if you feel more comfortable with me escorting you back to the hotel, I would be happy to do so but in that case we will have to leave the last visiting point (Tokyo Sky Tree) approx. 40 minutes earlier than 5 pm which would be 4:20 pm. In that case, I will make some adjustments at the spots prior to the last visiting point.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo 23 Districts