Discover Tokyo’s charm with a private guided tour and authentic Kimono tea ceremony. Immerse in culture, history, and tradition in just 5 hours.
Discover Tokyo’s charm with a private guided tour and authentic Kimono tea ceremony. Immerse in culture, history, and tradition in just 5 hours.
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Asakusa - Asakusa (浅草) is the heart of Tokyo’s shitamachi (literally “low city”), a district where the ambiance of old Tokyo still lingers.
Asakusa’s main highlight is Sensoji, a highly popular Buddhist temple established in the 7th century. Visitors reach the temple via Nakamise, a shopping street that has been offering traditional local snacks…
- Asakusa - Asakusa (浅草) is the heart of Tokyo’s shitamachi (literally “low city”), a district where the ambiance of old Tokyo still lingers.
Asakusa’s main highlight is Sensoji, a highly popular Buddhist temple established in the 7th century. Visitors reach the temple via Nakamise, a shopping street that has been offering traditional local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.
- 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 bustling 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 feature 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 passing. It was destroyed during World War II but was rebuilt shortly after.
- Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - Koishikawa Korakuen is one of Tokyo’s oldest and finest Japanese gardens. Constructed 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 rulers to seek pleasure only after ensuring the happiness of their people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.
Admission fee
Adult: 300 JPY
Children and seniors (+65): 150 JPY
- Hamarikyu 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 scenery. The traditional garden contrasts sharply with the skyscrapers of the nearby Shiodome district.
- Imperial Palace - The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a vast park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in central Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family.
Edo Castle was the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. The new Imperial Palace was completed in 1888. It was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in the same style afterward.
- 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 forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
- Takeshita Street - Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo’s Harajuku Station, located 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 historic sights.
The heart of Harajuku’s teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, lined with trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used 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 last-century charm. Historical sites like Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine are nestled among shitamachi’s narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops, and retro stores selling old-style sweets and snacks. Here, visitors can step back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.
- Shibuya Crossing - Known as the busiest crossing in the world, Shibuya Scramble is a marvel of modern urban life. Visitors can also see the loyal Hachiko dog statue here!
- 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 top-level national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum. It was originally established in 1872 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later.
The Tokyo National Museum boasts one of the largest and finest collections of art and archaeological artifacts in Japan, 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. Additionally, temporary exhibitions are held regularly. Excellent English information and audio guides are available.
- Tokyo Tower - The retro-chic version of Tokyo Skytree! This vermillion tower has been a symbol of Tokyo for generations and is featured in the background of many famous animes!
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo’s largest and most beloved parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park’s expansive lawns, winding walking paths, and serene scenery offer a peaceful escape from the bustling urban center. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best spots in the city to view cherry blossoms.
- Imperial Palace - The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a vast park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in central Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family.
Edo Castle was the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. The new Imperial Palace was completed in 1888. It was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in the same style afterward.
- Shibamata - Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern edge of Tokyo, near the Edogawa River, which forms the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its nostalgic charm from days gone by and offers a perfect escape from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, located not far from the station.
- 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 bustling 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 feature 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 passing. 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 district in central Tokyo renowned for its numerous electronics shops. In recent years, Akihabara has also become the hub 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).
- Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located 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. As a result, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo’s oldest temple.
- Odaiba District - Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. It began as a series of small man-made fort islands (daiba means “fort”), constructed towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo from potential sea attacks, particularly in response to Commodore Perry’s gunboat diplomacy.
Over a century later, the small islands were merged into larger ones through extensive landfills, and Tokyo embarked on an ambitious development project in the extravagant 1980s to transform the islands into a futuristic residential and business district. However, development slowed significantly after the burst of the “bubble economy” in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.
- HiSUi Tokyo - HiSUi Tokyo offers an exclusive plan for overseas visitors to experience Japanese culture. Try on an authentic kimono and enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at HiSUi Tokyo!
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
- Tea ceremony experience with Kimono at Ginza
- Customizable Tour 2-3 sights
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
- Tea ceremony experience with Kimono at Ginza
- Customizable Tour 2-3 sights
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
This 5-hour walking tour includes a 1-hour tea ceremony experience with Kimono at HiSUi TOKYO in Ginza. Before your tea ceremony, enjoy a 4-hour walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will also join the tea ceremony as a translator. Enter the tea room through the Nijiriguchi (a small, square entrance), where you’ll receive a lecture on the…
This 5-hour walking tour includes a 1-hour tea ceremony experience with Kimono at HiSUi TOKYO in Ginza. Before your tea ceremony, enjoy a 4-hour walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will also join the tea ceremony as a translator. Enter the tea room through the Nijiriguchi (a small, square entrance), where you’ll receive a lecture on the proper way to enjoy Japanese sweets and green tea. Customize your tour directly with the guide after booking 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 estimated duration of the experience is about 4 hours from the beginning of the tour. Experience time: The duration of your experience may vary.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.