Highlights
- Check out the world's first 3D screen
- Check out Tokyo's most important shrine
- Tour the busiest temple in the world
Description
Asakusa
In Tokyo's most traditional neighborhood, you can
check out the Senso-ji Temple: the most visited Buddhist temple in the world, dedicated to the goddess Kannon.
We'll get to see the Kaminarimon gate (the main gate), Nakamise (the shopping street), and Hozomon (the secondary gate).
Once you cross the Hozomon gate, you'll find the Omamori shop and you can do the 'Temizu' ceremony, burning incense (osenko) and 'bathing' in the smoke to purify your body and mind.
Once you enter the altar, the most important part of the whole temple, you can see people tossing a coin to make a wish.
Akihabara
It's known today as the center of otaku culture and electronics in Tokyo, being a destination for lovers of technology, video games, manga, and anime.
Harajuku
Meiji Shrine is located in Yoyogi Park, as this is where Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken used to have picnics. The shrine is where couples go to ask for a prosperous marriage.
The entrance to the shrine is marked by huge torii gates made of Japanese cypress wood. These gates symbolize the transition from the mundane to the sacred and prepare visitors to enter a spiritual space
Shinjuku
We'll check out the world's first 3D screen, where you can see the Calico cat, Shinjuku's mascot and famous all over the world.
We'll continue on until we cross the great arch of Kabukicho Road, and check out the Godzilla head peeking out from the Gracery Hotel.
Finally, we'll visit the new Kabukicho Tower.
Opened in 2023, the tower features shopping malls, restaurants, and a theater that offers performances of various genres.
Back at the station, we'll dive into the 'Alley of Memories,' better known as Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys packed with small bars and restaurants.
Includes
Private tour for up to 5 people.
Excludes
Lunch
Drinks and snacks
Transportation fee (about ¥1000)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
