Tokyo 5hr Private Guided Tour & Tea Ceremony Experience

Discover Tokyo’s charm with a private guided tour and authentic Kimono tea ceremony. Immerse in culture, history, and tradition in just 5 hours.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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 dating back to 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 Tokyo’s historic fish market!
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine - Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Situated next to the bustling Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Meiji Shrine and the nearby Yoyogi Park form a large forested area within the densely built city. The expansive 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 death and six years after the empress’s. It was destroyed during World War II but was subsequently rebuilt.

  • 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. Located next to 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.
  • Imperial Palace - The current Imperial Palace stands 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 to 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 later rebuilt in the same style.

  • 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 historical sites.

The heart of Harajuku’s teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are 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 form part of shitamachi, Tokyo’s old downtown—retain their early 20th-century charm. Historical sites like Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine are hidden among shitamachi’s narrow alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops, and retro stores selling old-fashioned sweets and snacks. Here, you can step back in time to a slower, more genteel Tokyo.
  • Shibuya Crossing - Known as the busiest crossing in the world, Shibuya Scramble is a marvel of modern urban life. Don’t miss the statue of the loyal dog Hachiko!
  • 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. 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 Japan’s largest and finest collections of art and archaeological artifacts, comprising 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 counterpart to Tokyo Skytree! This vermillion tower has been a Tokyo icon for generations and frequently appears in famous anime.
  • HiSUi Tokyo - HiSUi Tokyo offers a unique experience for international visitors to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Try on an authentic kimono and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at HiSUi Tokyo!
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • 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.
Additional Information

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.

Location
Asakusa
Cancellation Policy

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

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