Hamarikyu Gardens is a traditional Japanese garden located in the Chūō district, near Tokyo Bay.

It is a beautiful urban oasis, offering a peaceful retreat from the busy city.

The garden is famous for its ponds, seasonal flowers, and historic teahouses. Originally constructed in the Edo period (1603–1868) as a villa and duck hunting ground for the Tokugawa shogunate. After the Meiji Restoration, it became an imperial garden and later opened to the public.

Hamarikyu preserves the Edo-era landscape design, including tidal ponds and carefully arranged greenery.

Green tea degustation is available here.

Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s most famous historic districts, known for preserving the atmosphere of Edo, the old city. Its centerpiece is Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, founded in 628. According to legend, two fishermen discovered a golden statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, in the nearby Sumida River, and the temple was built to honor her.

Sensō-ji is a major cultural and spiritual site, attracting millions of visitors annually. According to legend, the statue of Kannon was found in the Sumida River by two fishermen. The temple grew into a center of worship and community, surviving fires, earthquakes, and World War II bombings. It symbolizes resilience, faith, and Tokyo’s historical continuity.

The approach to the temple, Nakamise Street, has been a bustling shopping street for centuries, selling souvenirs, traditional snacks, and crafts. Walking here, you can feel the same energy that visitors and pilgrims experienced hundreds of years ago.

Tokyo Skytree is Japan’s tallest structure and one of Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks. Standing at 634 meters, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the entire city from its observation decks. The tower also features shops, restaurants, and an aquarium at its base, making it a great spot to enjoy both modern Tokyo and breathtaking scenery.

Designed with a neo-futuristic style, inspired by traditional Japanese architecture and the pagoda structure for earthquake resistance.

The tower has two observation decks: Tembo Deck (350 m) – panoramic city views and Tembo Galleria (450 m) – glass-floored skywalk experience.

The tower offers 360-degree views of Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Bay, and surrounding areas on clear days.

Shibuya station area

Shibuya, today famous as one of Tokyo’s busiest and trendiest districts, has a fascinating history. In the Edo period, it was a small rural village located just outside the main city. Its name, written as 渋谷, literally means “bitter valley,” reflecting the area’s agricultural roots along the Shibuya River.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Shibuya began to transform with the arrival of the railway. The opening of Shibuya Station in 1885 made the area a convenient gateway to Tokyo, and soon small shops, schools, and entertainment venues started to appear.

We'll see famous Shibuya crossing from above and, sure, will cross it ourselves. We will learn touching Akita dog Hachiko story and see it iconic statue.

Although it is located in the western part of Tokyo, it is probably the most remarkable place to finish our tour in the evening.