Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

East Garden of Imperial Palace:

The premises where Edo Castle used to stand has changed into a beautiful garden. You can enjoy a small sized typical Japanese garden here.

Zojoji Temple

Zojo-ji is an old temple founded in 14th century. The second Shogun appointed it as the Tokugawa Shogunate family temple. Its contrast with Tokyo Tower shows Tokyo Now & Then.

Tsukiji outer fish market

There used to be a largest fish market in Japan here. The market itself moved to Toyosu but you can still enjoy an authentic sushi lunch and other traditional Japanese foods here.

Asakusa area:

A big red paper lantern welcomes you at an entrance gate for Senso-ji temple, which was founded in 628. The souvenir shop street called Nakamise-Dori is so amusing to visit.

Akihabara shopping area

It used to be known for its electronic shops. But now, the town is famous as Anime geek paradise. Anyway it is worth visiting to know Japanese subculture.

Meiji Shrine:

Meiji Emperor is enshrined here. Even in the middle of Tokyo city, you can feel calm and sacred atmosphere with rich nature.

Takeshita-dori shopping street

Located near Meiji Shrine, it is famous for its "kawaii" cute fashion goods.

Shibuya crossing

Shibuya station is one of the busiest station in Japan. In front of the station, this crossing is always crowded with people. Famous "Royal dog Hachi Statue" also here.

Masakado Tomb: additional spot to Imperial Palace

Tairano Masakado was an old warrior executed in 940 after his big rebellion. After execution his head were buried near Tokyo station. He was so strong a warrior that his tomb is said to have a strong and sacred power. Once the Ministry of Finance tried to build a new building moving his tomb. But many of the workers including the Minister himself died then. So they stopped moving his tomb.

Tokyo Tower: additional spot to Tsukiji

Just backside of Zojo-ji temple, stands the tower. 300 meter high Tokyo Tower is one of the symbols of Tokyo. At the Main Observatory Deck you can enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo.

Hamarikyu Garden: additional spot to Tsukiji

The garden used to be a Tokugawa Shogun family's garden, which they visited from Edo Castle by boat. At the small island in the pond, you can enjoy Matcha tea, ceremonial tea.

Kappa-bashi kitchen tool shopping street: additional spot to Asakusa

Shops on this street sell many kinds of kitchenware. The most popular one for foreign tourists is a Japanese Style kitchen knife. Fake food and Japanese traditional kitchenware are also popular.

Ueno Park: additional spot to Asakusa

Gotokuji temple: additional spot to Shibuya

Known as Cats temple or Maneki-neko temple, Gotokuji was founded in 17th century. Cat dolls are from the story that the feudal lord of Hikone, near Kyoto, was saved his life by a cat inviting him with its paw to the temple.

Shinjuku Kabukicho: additional spot to Shibuya

Kabukicho is one of the busiest streets in Tokyo, full of shops and izakaya, drink shops. Godzilla Head welcomes you there. A building near the entrance to the street is now famous for its 3D display of a cat.

Shibuya Sky: additional spot to Shibuya

It stands high near Shibuya station, the top roof of which you can enjoy real 360 degree view of Tokyo. You can see many people crossing at Shibuya Crossing below.

KandaMyojin shrine: additional spot to Akihabara

Just next to busy Akihabara Anime shopping street, this very old shrine is located. Founded in 730 and moved here in 1616, it is thought as the Guardian shrine of Edo (Tokyo) citizens.

Origami Kaikan Museum: additional spot to Akihabara

Paper cranes are now popular among the world. In this museum you can see various paper crafts and how to make Japanese color paper. If you are lucky, Mr. Kobayashi, the owner of this shop, show you how to make paper crane, paper rose and more.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or any place you like