See Tokyo's highlights on a four-hour morning sightseeing tour. A perfect introduction to the first-time visitor, your professional guide will escort you through Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa Kannon Temple. You'll also spy colourful Nakamise shopping street and drive through the Ginza district on your morning city tour through Tokyo.
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Asakusa Kannon TempleAsakusa Kannon Temple.Photo by: Nathalie JUSA, 01 2009 -
Senso-ji TempleSenso-ji TemplePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Senso-ji TempleSenso-ji TemplePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Senso-ji TempleSenso-ji TemplePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Senso-ji TempleSenso-ji TemplePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Senso-ji TempleSenso-ji TemplePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Senso-ji TempleBeautiful Buddhist TemplePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
pondA pond in the beautiful gardens at the Emperor's PalacePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Emperor's Palace GateOne of the gates to the Emperor's PalacPhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Meiji ShrineTo cleanse your soul before entering the shrinePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
Meiji ShrineOne of the gates to the Meiji ShrinePhoto by: Danny P09 2011 -
In Meiji ShrineMy son writes his wishes intently. No harm in wishing, right?Photo by: Ma Belen T08 2010 -
Shinto Wedding at the Meiji ...Shinto Wedding at the Meiji ShrinePhoto by: Aurelie FUnited Kingdom, 11 2009 -
Imperial Palace GardensImperial Palace GardensPhoto by: Aurelie FUnited Kingdom, 11 2009 -
Senso-ji Temple / AsakusaSenso-ji Temple / AsakusaPhoto by: Aurelie FUnited Kingdom, 11 2009 -
Beautiful GardensBeautiful GardensPhoto by: Aurelie FUnited Kingdom, 11 2009 -
Outside Meiji ShrineTree in front of the entrance to the Meiji shrine.Photo by: Joshua B04 2009 -
Meiji Shinto ShrineMeiji Shinto Shrine.Photo by: Nathalie JUSA, 01 2009 -
Meiji Shinto ShrinePhoto of a wedding party we saw there during our tour.Photo by: Nathalie JUSA, 01 2009 -
Imperial PalaceEntrance to Imperial Palace.Photo by: Nathalie JUSA, 01 2009 -
Useful Information
Ginza Shopping District, Tokyo
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the following highlights:
- Meiji Shinto shrine, Japan's most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his consort.
- Akasaka Palace, now known as the Akasaka Guest House and used as state accommodation for visiting dignitaries
- Driving past the Japanese Capitol (House of Parliament)
- Strolling through the impressive Imperial Palace East Garden, once the grounds of an old Edo castle, with a tea pavilion, Japanese garden, moats and stone walls. Itinerary will be replaced with a visit to the Imperial Palace Plaza)
- Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji), the oldest and most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo, with the golden image of Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy
- Nakamise Shopping Street, a colorful shopping arcade crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
- Driving through the famous Ginza shopping district, Tokyo's most celebrated shopping and amusement area
Plus you'll receive a free souvenir map of Tokyo!
Reviewed by VILMA L, April 2013
Excellent. We were lucky to be able to walk around the Imperial palace gardens and see the cherries in full bloom. A lovely way to get an idea of the city in a short time.
Reviewed by Tania D, Australia, January 2013
Friendly tour guide, informative and relaxed tour. Highly recommended!!
