One-Day Historic Tokyo and Sky Adventure (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Boat Cruise)
Joined 2018
Enjoy shopping and spectacular view, and feel the atmosphere of Buddhism and Shinto!
We will visit Tsukiji outer market and enjoy shopping and delicious sushi lunch. We also visit Namiyoke Shrine and Tsukiji Honganji Temple, which are the heart of Tsukiji people.
From Hinode pier near Tsukiji we will take a boat to Asakusa. You can enjoy the view of Tokyo from a river.
In Asakusa we will visit Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and Tokyo Skytree.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
Your Hotel
Pick up at your hotel. Go to Tsukiji by public transportation.
Tsukiji
Tsukiji Fish Market moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the outer market remains. There are about 400 specialty stores in Tsukiji Outer Market, 80 percent of which are eating and drinking establishments. They have various kinds of food related products such as fishery products, vegetables, fruits, seasonings, cookware, sweets, souvenirs, and so on. If you like raw fish, we will have delicious sushi lunch. Enjoy shopping and dining in Tsukiji Outer Market!
We also visit Namiyoke Shrine and Tsukiji Honganji Temple, which are the heart of Tsukiji people. You can feel the atmosphere both Shinto and Buddhism.
Hinode Pier
Go to Asakusa by boat along the Sumida River.
It takes about 40 minutes. You have nice views from the Sumida River such as Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Tokyo Skytree, etc.
Asakusa
Asakusa is known for its old-town and historic Buddhist temples. Asakusa is one of the most traditional districts in Tokyo. The most popular area of Asakusa is located several blocks around Sensoji Temple, which itself is the main attraction of the area.
You can also visit the Nakamise Shopping Street which is the entrance road to Sensoji, and Asakusa Shrine which is a religious institution of Shinto, Japan's indigenous religion. You can feel the atmosphere of both Buddhism and Shinto in Asakusa.
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree was established as a radio tower to replace Tokyo Tower for ground digital television broadcasting, multimedia broadcasting for mobile terminals, etc. It was opened in 2012. The height is 634 meters. You can see the Tokyo Bay, Shinjuku Deputy Tokyo Metropolis, Asakusa, etc. On a sunny day you may see Mt. Fuji also.
Tokyo Skytree
Go back to your hotel by public transportation.
Your Hotel
End of the tour.
Ending Point
Your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
1. Guide fee
2. Hotel pick-up
* Hotel pick-up is included if your hotel is located near a station on JR Yamanote Line or inside the circle of JR Yamanote Line. If extra transportation fees are necessary for hotel pick-up, I will let you know.
1. Transportation fee (you and your guide): About 2,000 yen/adult including a boat cruise
2. Admission fee (you and your guide): About 2,500 yen/adult
3. Lunch (you and your guide)
4. Beverages (beer, juice, etc.)
Tour Important Information
* The Tokyo Central Wholesale Market is usually closed on Sundays, Wednesdays, and National Holidays. But many shops and restaurants in Tsukiji Outer Market are open.
*** FAQ ***
(Q1) Can I use the public transportation from Tsukiji to Askusa instead of boat?
(A1) Of course you can use public transportation such as subway. In this case you can save the boat cruise fare which is about 900 yen per adult.
(Q2) Can I go up to Tokyo Skytree without a guide?
(A2) Yes, you can. If you go up to Tokyo Skytree without a guide, you don't have to pay the admission fee for the guide. The guide will wait for you at the exit of Tokyo Skytree.
Important message from the supplier
Nothing speceial.
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
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Hiroshi S.
Hello, I'm Hiroshi.
I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide Interpreter in English. I have got a master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the U.S.
I have been living in a city of Fujisawa, which is the city next to Kamakura, for more than 20 years, and also lived in Kamakura for more than 10 years. So far, I have visited almost all the temples and shrines in Kamakura. So I am sure I can offer you a pleasant trip to the historical city, Kamakura.
In addition to Kamakura, I can also guide Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Nikko, etc. because I have visited many places in Kanto area. For example, in Tokyo I can show you around the sightseeing spots such as Asakusa, Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, etc.
I like baseball and used to play baseball, but now enjoy watching professional baseball games. And I like watching Rakugo, Japanese traditional story-telling performance.
Of course, I also like travelling very much, and am interested in Japanese culture and history. So I would like to show you Japanese tradition and culture.
Let’s enjoy a trip in Japan together.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Reviews
Samina A.
“Three great day tours!”
Hiroshi is such a kind and skilled guide. He tailored my custom requests for 3 days tours outside of Tokyo. Everything was planned to perfection and well synchronized with the logistics. He even helped me with directions at the end of my tours as I requested different drop-off points. I will definitely hire his services again in my next visit!
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for your review. I also enjoyed three days with you. We were able to see a lot of beautiful flowers on this tour. We saw daffodils and nemophilas in Hitachi, tulips in Ashikaga, and cherry blossoms in full bloom at Lake Kawaguchi. I am very happy that you enjoyed the flowers. We took a lot of photos. I will further improve my photography skills before your next visit :-) I look forward to seeing you again in Japan! Hiroshi
Alex K.
“Fantastic half day tour with Hiroshi”
We had the best day with Hiroshi as our guide! We booked a half day tour on our first full day in Tokyo and Hiroshi was amazing. He took us to all of the spots we wanted to go and even added a few things in based on the season (seeing the cherry blossoms at a park) and having the time to do so. He even went the extra mile and showed us how to get to our afternoon destination! Highly recommend Hiroshi - he is very knowledgeable and extremely kind.
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for writing a review. I also had a great time with you. It was raining in Shibuya in the morning, but it had subsided by the time we arrived in Harajuku. It was raining lightly in Yoyogi Park, but we were able to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. I also explained how to pray at shrines and temples, and I was happy to see that you prayed in the correct way at Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Honganji Temple, Sensoji Temple, and Asakusa Shrine. There are many tourist spots near Tokyo, such as Hakone with its beautiful scenery and Nikko, a World Heritage site. I hope to show you those places the next time you come to Japan. I hope to see you again in the future! Hiroshi
Rosemary C.
“Excellent Guide!”
We had a wonderful time on our tour of Tokyo with Hiroshi! He was extremely helpful prior to our tour by providing us with a suggested itinerary and answering all our questions. He is extremely knowledgeable of Japan's rich culture which made the tour more interesting and was able to help us get around the city. He even made a few follow up suggestions for the rest of our trip! Thank you Hiroshi for a wonderful tour and Happy New Year!
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I really enjoyed the Tokyo tour with you and your family. We visited Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Harajuku, etc. Asakusa was crowded because it was the end of the year, but we were able to enjoy the atmosphere of Buddhism by drawing omikuji, breathing the smoke of incense at the incense burner, and purifying ourselves at the hand-washing basin. In Harajuku, we visited Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street, where we were able to experience Shinto, a traditional Japanese religion, and youth culture. My family and I enjoyed the chocolates I received as souvenirs. They were so delicious. Also, a cap is indispensable in the hot Japanese summer. I will use it this summer. Let's enjoy Japanese culture and customs together again when you come back to Japan. Thank you so much for the wonderful day! Hiroshi
$252/ per group
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