Tokyo highlights, Meiji shrine, Asakusa, Ueno & Tokyo National Museum
Overview
For visitors who are interested in historical background and art of Japan. The tour starts with Morning stroll at compounds of Sensoji temple viewing beautiful Emaki murals painted by a group of Japanese artists on shutters at Nakamise street. Then visit Ueno park and join the brief tour of Tokyo National Museum featuring a large collection of historical arts. In the afternoon head to Shibuya to view Taro Okamoto's "Myth of Tomorrow" mural and experience the busiest scramble crossing in the world. The last destination is Harajuku area to enjoy a big contrast between the large and quiet Meiji shrine and hustle bustle of Takeshita street. Then stroll down Omotesando street where the world fashion flagship stores as an architectural showcase are beautifully blended with zelkova trees.
Inclusions
- National licensed tour guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Morning stroll in Sensoji temple, landmark of Asakusa. Sensoji temple is one of the oldest temple in Tokyo. At Nakamise street stretching from the Thunder gate you can buy Japanese traditional souvenir and Ningyoyaki, sweets popular among the tourists.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
A large park known as a forest of museums including national Museum of western art, Tokyo National Museum and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Ueno Toshogu and Kiyomizu Kannnon temple and Shinobazu pond are located as remains of Tokugawa family temples. In early spring more than one thousands beautiful cherry blossoms attract the tourists.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tokyo National Museum, 13-9, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
The oldest and largest Museum features large collections of art and archeological artifacts. For your understanding of Japanese history and culture the guide makes a brief tour as an option.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shibuya Crossing, 2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture
Shibuya scramble crossing is the world's busiest intersection where hundreds of people cross at a time from 5 directions. Fun and exciting to cross the scramble and shoot a photo from every angle. The bronze statue of Hachi, loyal dog is located near the scramble.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture
Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken, Meiji shrine was built in 1920 after their death. Surrounded by the oak and camphor trees the shrine is like an oasis in hustle bustle Tokyo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omotesando, Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Omotesando is luxurious shopping street for young adults. Also known as an architectural showcase streets in the world featuring many fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other. Takeshita street as a center of teenage fashion and cosplay culture is crowded with many tourists.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Morning stroll in Sensoji temple, landmark of Asakusa. Sensoji temple is one of the oldest temple in Tokyo. At Nakamise street stretching from the Thunder gate you can buy Japanese traditional souvenir and Ningyoyaki, sweets popular among the tourists.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
A large park known as a forest of museums including national Museum of western art, Tokyo National Museum and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Ueno Toshogu and Kiyomizu Kannnon temple and Shinobazu pond are located as remains of Tokugawa family temples. In early spring more than one thousands beautiful cherry blossoms attract the tourists.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tokyo National Museum, 13-9, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
The oldest and largest Museum features large collections of art and archeological artifacts. For your understanding of Japanese history and culture the guide makes a brief tour as an option.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shibuya Crossing, 2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture
Shibuya scramble crossing is the world's busiest intersection where hundreds of people cross at a time from 5 directions. Fun and exciting to cross the scramble and shoot a photo from every angle. The bronze statue of Hachi, loyal dog is located near the scramble.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture
Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken, Meiji shrine was built in 1920 after their death. Surrounded by the oak and camphor trees the shrine is like an oasis in hustle bustle Tokyo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omotesando, Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Omotesando is luxurious shopping street for young adults. Also known as an architectural showcase streets in the world featuring many fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other. Takeshita street as a center of teenage fashion and cosplay culture is crowded with many tourists.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.