Must-See in Tokyo:TokyoTower, Zojoji, ImperialPalace, Ginza
Are you a first-timer in Tokyo but you want to visit as much as you can? Well, this is the best package of the Must-see spots in Tokyo. This tour covers all the charms of central area of Tokyo. Starting from Tokyo tower which is symbol of Tokyo and foot of Zojoji temple via Tokyo station walk to Imperial Palace East gardens then world famous shopping district Ginza. By the end of this tour, you’ll be a local Tokyoite.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel lobby
Tokyo Tower
One of the most iconic attractions the 333 meters tall transmission tower and a tribute of Japan's post war economic development.
There are two observatories at 150 meters /492 ft and 250 meters/ 820 ft.
Zojoji temple
One of the most important temples of the Jodo sect ( Pure land sect of Buddhism).
The Tokugawa shogun's family temple offers an oasis of Zen tranquility within the bustle of Tokyo city.
Tokyo station / Lunch
One of the busiest railway hubs hosting over a dozen lines and launching Shinkansen. Also offers an extraordinary range of cuisine. Ramen street and character street are very popular
Imperial Palace East garden
The East gardens of Imperial Palace are located in the eastern section of the inner place grounds. This is the former site of Edo castle traces of the castle still remain, including the inner most circle of defense. Ninomaru Garden is tipical Japanese garden.
**closed Monday and Friday
On those days we will visit Imperial Palace ground pine trees surrounding and iconic double bridge.
Ginza
A world leading shopping district lined with luxury brand and casual fashion stores. Shops of both long-established and cutting edges brands.
Ginza station
Tour end
Ending Point
Ginza station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Hotel pick-up in Tokyo area,
Transportation fee
Lunch
Tokyo tower tickets
- Observation deck/ Main deck(150 meters) ¥1200 per person
- Top Deck Tour (150 m & 250 m) online tickets ¥2800/ Ticket counter ¥3000 per person
Tour Important Information
This is a walking tour taking public transportation require a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes!
At the end of the tour, we feel like doing a lot of walking exercise!
We will take public transportation like subway and trains so you can learn how to take those systems.
Obtaining knowledge,history,current information regarding the city of Tokyo
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
About Tour Guide Atsuko T.
こんにちは Hello
I'm Atsuko. I am a national certified tour guide.
I used to work for Virgin Atlantic Airways as a flight attendant.
I lived in London UK three years and Portland Oregon USA a year to study travel and tourism.
I live in Tokyo over 30 years.
I have 2 children. My son was studying in Christchurch New Zealand 3 years and graduated college then back to Japan graduated university in Tokyo.
My daughter graduated university in Japan. When she was high school student,she also studied in Marlborough New Zealand as exchange student. Now she works for travel industry.
Travel is one of my precious event. Travel broaden my mind.
I enjoy different places,food and culture. Also I like meeting people.
I've been traveled 31 countries over 172 cities. After marrige I've been still traveling with my family every year over the world to have special time and precious memory.
Since I was traveled with kind consideration in foreign countries and had a wonderful time every countries.
So this is the time in my turn to help foreign tourists enjoy their stay and make them wonderful time in my counrty.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in Tokyo Japan !!
Reviews
Jeppe B.
“Great day in tokyo”
Our whole family had a great day with her exploring Tokyo
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Atsuko T.
Thank you for taking time to write me a great review Jeppe! I'm glad that your family enjoyed my tour. Please have a wonderful time in Japan!!
Scott S.
“Wonderful Tokyo Tour with Atsuko”
We had a great time touring Tokyo with Atsuko. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to spend the day with. We saw a wonderful variety of Tokyo, including Meiji Shrine and its impressive giant torii gate, Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku’s famous Godzilla head, and the tiny bars and narrow alleys of Golden Gai. She shared lots of interesting information along the way and even planned the tour so that we finished at Tokyo Dome in time for the baseball game we were attending. A fun and memorable way to experience Tokyo. We would definitely recommend Atsuko!
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Atsuko T.
Thank you for spending time to write me such a fantastic review! I hope you had a great time on cruise through Japan then now you are back to Tokyo I think. I also had a pleasant time with yours in Tokyo. Thank you again and please take care.
Erin O.
“The best start to our Tokyo trip”
Atsuko was absolutely wonderful and the perfect start to our family trip. She met us right at our door and led us on a relaxed half-day through Omotesando, Takeshita Street, Meiji Jingu, and Cat Street, ending at Shibuya. It was our first full day and a few of us were jet-lagged, and she set a gentle, easy pace that worked beautifully for our group of adults and two teenagers. Beyond the sights, she helped us get comfortable navigating the trains, which made the rest of our week so much easier. Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. We can't recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Atsuko!
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Atsuko T.
Thank you for taking time to write me such a wonderful review Erin! I had a marvelous and peaceful day with a warm family like yours. I'm so glad that you enjoyed my tour. Thank you again, and I hope you all have a wonderful time in Tokyo.
$316/ per group
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