Tokyo One Day

Tokyo one day customized

If this is your first travel to Tokyo, you should take this tour. Tokyo has a lot of sight seeing spots and it is difficult to finish everything in one day. You can not only visit famous must-see spots but also understand the city, history, culture, and the life of the Tokyo people. Although there is a recommend tour itinerary, actual tour will be done according to your interests utilizing the time most efficiently, because this tour is custom made and you can select the place to visit. The tour will be done by using public transportation, mainly subway. 

Places of interests

– Meiji-jingu shrine, Harajyuku, Shibuya, Shinjyuku, Shinjyuku-gyoen garden
– Tsukiji outer market, Ginza, Hamarikyu garden
– Asakusa, Sensoji-temple, Tokyo Skytree
– Tokyo station, Imperial palace plaza, Higashi-gyoen garden
– Other interesting places such as Tokyo tower, Zojoji temple, Akihabara
– Based on your interests, final itinerary will be decided.

Model itineraries

  • Model itinerary 1
    • meet at your hotel or major train station
    • visit Meiji-jingu shrine
    • explore Hakajuku and Takeshita street
    • explore Shibuya crossing
    • Lunch
    • visit Imperial palace plaza & Higashi-gyoen garden
    • explore Asakusa, Nakamise & Sensoji temple
  • Model itinerary 2
    • meet at your hotel or major train station
    • visit Meiji-jingu shrine
    • explore Hakajuku and Takeshita street
    • visit Tokyo tower and Zojoji temple
    • explore Tsukiji outer market
    • Lunch at Tsukiji
    • visit Hamarikyu garden
    • enjoy Sumida river cruse
    • explore Asakusa, Nakamise & Sensoji temple

Pricing

  • Tour fee
    • 1 or 2 persons : 20,000 JPY
    • Group upto 5 persons : 30,000 JPY
    • For more than 5 persons, please contact me.
  • Included
    • Guide fee
    • Public transportation fares for guide
  • Not included
    • Transportation fars for guests (around 1,000 – 2,000 JPY per person)
    • Admission fees for guestsand guide
    • Lunch for guests and guide

What you can expect during the tour

Meiji-jingu shrine
Located near Harajyuku station.  One of the biggest shrine in Tokyo and it is surrounded by sacred forest.  Emperor Meiji and his wife, empress Shoken, are enshrined.  It is the best place to understand and feel Japanese indigenous religion Shinto.

Asakusa
It is the most crowded place by the foreign visitors. Main place is Sensoji temple.  Its main gate Kaminari-mon gate (or Thunder gate), where a red huge lantern hangs, and two deities of Fujin (God of wind) and Raijin (God of thunder) are probably most famous place in Tokyo and the landmark of Asakusa. You may find the traditional Japanese souvenirs at the Nakamise shopping street in front of the main hall of Sensoji temple.  You may understand the Buddhism and temple in contrast to the Shintoism and shrine.

Tokyo Skytree
Built near Asakusa area in 2012 and the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world with 634 m height.  There are two observation decks at the level of 350 m and 450 m.  You can enjoy the beautiful city view with Mt. Fuji also if weather is fine in winter.

Tsukuji fish market (outer market)
Tsukiji used to be the biggest wholesale market in the world. Although the wholesale market has moved to Toyosu area in 2018, Tsukiji is still provide us the fresh fishes, meats, vegetables and lovely nice seafoods.  You may select delicious sushi restaurant for your lunch.

Tokyo Station, Imperial Palace & East Garden
Tokyo station is the gateway of Japan made by red bricks and important from the cultural and architectural point of view.  Imperial palace is normally closed for public and visitors only can see the entrance bridge named Nijubashi bridge.  If time allows, the East garden of Imperial palace where former Edo castle was built is a nice garden to walk.  Sumrai buildings in Edo period and beautiful Japanese style garden can be seen.

Ueno Park
It is the first public park in Japan. Many museums such as Tokyo national museum and National museum of western art are located. There are also historical buildings such as Ueno Toshogu shrine, Five story pagoda of Kaneiji temple.  You can see the cute panda at the Ueno zoo.  Ameyoko shopping street is also located in Ueno.

Tokyo tower & Zojoji temple
Built in 1958 and was the tallest tower before the completion of Tokyo Skytree.  Its height is 333 m and two observation decks are located at 150 m and 250m.  Because it is located at the center of the city, you can enjoy the magnificent view. Zojoji temple is located near Tokyo tower. If you have no time to go to Asakusa & Skytree, Tokyo tower & Zojoji temple is alternative option.

Ginza Street
Famous shopping street. You can find world famous luxury boutiques such as Chanel and Dior.

Shibuya
Famous for the most crowded PED crossing.  Statue of faithful dog “Hachi” is standing in front of the station. The town is the place of young people and many young fashion arose here.

Sinjuku
You can enjoy a nice city view from the top floor of Tokyo Metropolitan government building. Sinjuku-gyoen garden is a green oasis in the middle of big town. Many people become lost in Shinjyuku station because of its size. It is one of the biggest entertainment district and you can find any kinds of amusements throughout night.

Harajuku
Fashion town and famous for Takeshita-dori street that is always full of young girls and teenagers. Harajuku is a holly land of Kawaii culture.

Much more – Of course, there are so many places to visit such as Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Roppongi, Odaiba, Yanaka, and many gardens.