Tokyo 6 hr Private Guided Tour and Sushi Making & Sake Pairing

Discover Tokyo’s culinary heritage with a guided tour, sushi-making class, and sake pairing at a century-old restaurant. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Imperial Palace - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Start at your hotel and then proceed to any destination of your choice.

Please note that entry to the Imperial Palace is not permitted.

  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s largest and most beloved parks. Just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park’s expansive lawns, winding paths, and serene scenery provide a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the top spots in Tokyo to view cherry blossoms.
  • Shibuya Crossing - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Start at your hotel and then proceed to any destination of your choice.
  • Tsukiji Fish Market - Discover the historic fish market in Tokyo!
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine - Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Located next to the busy Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park form a large forested area within the densely built city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The shrine was completed and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the emperor’s passing and six years after the empress’s. It was destroyed during World War II but was rebuilt shortly after.

  • Akihabara - Akihabara (秋葉原), also known as Akiba after a former local shrine, is a central Tokyo district famous for its numerous electronics shops. In recent years, Akihabara has also become known as the heart of Japan’s otaku (diehard fan) culture, with many stores and establishments dedicated to anime and manga now interspersed among the electronics shops. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
  • Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo’s oldest and finest Japanese gardens. Built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to seek pleasure only after ensuring the happiness of his people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.
  • Hama Rikyu Gardens - Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū) is a large, beautiful landscape garden in central Tokyo. Situated alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds that change with the tides and a teahouse on an island where visitors can relax and enjoy the view. The traditional garden contrasts sharply with the skyscrapers of the nearby Shiodome district.
  • Tokyo National Museum - The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan’s premier national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum. Originally established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine, it moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later.

The Tokyo National Museum boasts one of Japan’s largest and finest collections of art and archaeological artifacts, with over 110,000 items, including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any given time, about 4,000 items from the permanent collection are on display, along with regular temporary exhibitions. Excellent English information and audio guides are available.

  • Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji), also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and popular temples.

Legend has it that in 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River. Despite returning the statue to the river, it always came back to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo’s oldest temple.

  • Rikugien Garden - Rikugien (六義園) is often regarded as Tokyo’s most beautiful Japanese landscape garden, alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien means “six poems garden” and recreates in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a prime example of an Edo Period strolling garden, featuring a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and wooded areas, all connected by a network of trails.
  • Yoyogi Park - Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo’s largest city parks, offering wide lawns, ponds, and wooded areas. It is an excellent spot for jogging, picnicking, and other outdoor activities.

Although Yoyogi Park has fewer cherry trees compared to other Tokyo sites, it is a pleasant spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring. Additionally, it is known for its ginkgo tree forest, which turns a brilliant gold in autumn.

  • Takeshita Street - Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo’s Harajuku Station, situated between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the epicenter of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historical sights.

The heart of Harajuku’s teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, lined with trendy shops, fashion boutiques, second-hand clothing stores, crepe stands, and fast food outlets catering to fashion-conscious teens.

  • Nezu - Miraculously spared from major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two neighborhoods that make up shitamachi, Tokyo’s old downtown—retain their early 20th-century charm. Historical sites like Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine are nestled among shitamachi’s narrow alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, cozy coffee shops, and retro stores selling old-fashioned sweets and snacks. Here, visitors can step back in time to a more leisurely, genteel Tokyo.
  • Shinjuku Golden Gai - Golden Gai is said to have originated around 1950 when the black market that had emerged in front of Shinjuku Station relocated, and numerous eating and drinking establishments set up shop in the new area. Despite Shinjuku’s significant modernization since then, Golden Gai has remained largely unchanged.

The alley is narrow and crowded with countless signs advertising the various establishments. Many of the buildings are wooden, remnants from the Showa Era, and most measure only around thirteen square meters (142 square feet). It’s a dim, lively place filled with the aroma of grilling meats. Despite the abundance of sleek new restaurants in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to attract foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist spot.

  • Tokyo Tower - The retro-chic version of Tokyo Skytree! This vermillion tower has been a Tokyo icon for generations and is featured in the background of many famous animes!
  • Tsukiji Tamazushi Tsukiji Main Shop - After a 4-hour private walking tour, your guide will take you to Tamazushi in Asakusa. Here, you can learn how to make sushi and enjoy pairing sushi with sake.
What's Included
  • Customizable Tour 2-3 sights
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
  • Sushi making and sake pairing
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Private Vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Additional Information

This 6-hour walking tour features a 2-hour sushi-making class and sake pairing at Tamasushi in Asakusa. Tamasushi is a renowned sushi restaurant with a century-long history! Participants will learn to craft traditional Edomae sushi and rolled sushi under the guidance of a professional chef. Additionally, enjoy a sushi and sake pairing with three different types of sake. Prior to the sushi-making experience, a licensed guide will lead a walking tour and also assist as an interpreter during the class. Sushi enthusiasts should not miss this unique and authentic experience!

Please design your itinerary by selecting 2 to 3 spots from the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

Start time: The start time for the experience may vary. The total duration of the experience is approximately 4 hours from the beginning of the tour.

  • You must be more than 20 years old as this experience includes tasting three sake pairing Sushi.
Location
Imperial Palace
1-1 Chiyoda
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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