Must see places in Tokyo

Highlights

Michiko M.

4.81 / 5
(80 reviews)
Tokyo
English
5 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

This tour covers major sightseeing spots, Tsukiji outer-Market, Hamarikyu traditional garden, and Asakusa in 5 hours. The outer market has many retail shops and sushi restaurants, so you can still enjoy the bustling market street. After feeling the energy of the market, we move to a beautiful traditional garden, Hamarikyu. It was once a palace and garden of Tokugawa shoguns. From the garden, we ride on a water bus that runs to Asakusa. Please enjoy a one-hour Sumida river cruise to Asakusa.


Meeting Point

In the lobby of your hotel

09:00 AM

Tsukiji outer Market

. However Tsukiji wholesale market is moved out to Toyosu, outer market is left in Tsukiji. The outer market has many retail shops and sushi restaurants

10:30 AM

Hamarikyu garden

It used to be a detached garden for the Tokugawa Shoguns. Today you can enjoy the great contrast between the old garden and the new background of skyscrapers.

11:30 AM

Sumida river cruise

Enjoy the view from the Sumida river and feel the nice breeze during the cruising.

12:10 PM

Asakusa

Asakusa still has an atmosphere of Edo, old Tokyo, and is famous for Sensoji Temple and Nakamise street.

Ending Point

Asakusa station

What to Expect

. However Tsukiji wholesale market is moved out to Toyosu, outer market is left in Tsukiji. The outer market has many retail shops and sushi restaurants, so you can still enjoy the bustling market street. After feeling the energy of the market, we move to a beautiful traditional garden, Hamarikyu, which is only about 10 minutes' walk away. It was once a palace and garden of Tokugawa shoguns. From the garden, we ride on a water-bus which runs to Asakusa. Please enjoy a one hour Sumida river cruise while you are relax and feel cool breeze. Then we get off the final stop, Asakusa. The most popular attraction in Asakusa is Sensoji temple, known as Asakusa Kannon Temple. You can enjoy the atmosphere of old Tokyo, Edo.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee( you and guide), water-bus fare¥740, entrance fee of Hamarikyu garden ¥300 and lunch

Important Information

Tsukiji Market is closed every Sunday and some Wednesdays. ( It depends on the official calendar of Tsukiji Market)

The operation of the Sumida River Cruise boat is now suspended. If your group is three or fewer, you can take a taxi to get to the nearest pier. (¥900JPY/cab) and can ride in a cruise boat to Asakusa.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost for transportation in total?

It costs about ¥1,300 per person, including water-bus fare.

Reviews

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Della M.

5 / 5
Jun 5, 2023

Japan holiday

Very pleasant and informative Very good English and nothing was too much trouble

G

Gayla L.

5 / 5
May 28, 2023

Thank you

Michiko, was very nice and had a lovely day planned, but I got sick that morning and we couldn’t do all she had planned. She is a lovely person and I would ask her to be my guide again. Thank you, Michiko

Michiko M.

Dear Gayla, I'm happy to hear from you again. Thank you for giving me an excellent review. How are you doing? I hope you get better and enjoy your cruise around Japan. However a short time, we had a pleasant shopping time. I'm sure your family would be pleased to get Yukata and Obi we chose earnestly. Take care and enjoy your life! Michiko

S

Simon E.

5 / 5
May 1, 2023

A lovely fun evening

We had a lovely fun few hours with Michiko. Her English was good and she was a real pleasure to be with. She kindly met us at our hotel in Shibuya which made things much easier for tackling the Tokyo subway on a packed Saturday night. We had a quick dash around Harajuku and then on to Shinjuku for a few drinks and bites to eat. And she also showed us a couple of places we didn't already know hidden around the back streets. Thank you for the Tokyo memories.

Michiko M.

Dear Simon, Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent review for me. However Mame-Shiba Inu cafe was so crowded, we could find another puppy cafe. I wonder if you enjoyed it, as it was a very short stay in Harajuku. In Shinjuku, thank you for buying me drinks and food. I enjoyed sharing time with you. Thanks to you, I found the new shop in Omoideyokocho, I will use it next time for my tour. Please take care. Michiko .

C

Christina W.

5 / 5
Apr 10, 2023

Fantastic Day in Tokyo

We did the "Full day tour in Tokyo" together with Michiko, and were very pleased with the experience. Michiko was friendly and knowledgeable, and was happy to modify the tour itinerary according to our requests. In addition to taking us to see the fantastic Tokyo sights, she brought us to a really excellent tofu restaurant for lunch. Overall, a great experience.

Michiko M.

Dear Christina, I'm glad to hear from you again. Thank you for sending me an excellent review. I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the tofu kaiseki. I believe that you also enjoyed other sightseeing spots in Japan. Michiko

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