Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo with Hotel Pickup
Description
Experience Japanese unique culture in one day! This tour is highly recommended for first-time visitors as transportation in Japan can be complicated. Your guide will friendly explain how to use metros for you. We also welcome people who would like to deeply understand our culture, history, and lifestyle. You will spend 8 hours visiting the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, Goma Fire Ritual, Ryogoku, and Akihabara where you will see Japanese history, religions, national sports, and technology in order. Please ask if you have any requests regarding the itinerary. This tour is fully customizable.
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Itinerary
The Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo castle. Imperial families live there. Visit the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens.
You will see the Goma fire rituals at which wooden sticks are burnt during a ceremony several times a day in order to give Fudōmyō-ō the fighting force he needs. After Goma fire rituals, you can look around inside the temple. You can see statues and experience a pilgrimage that re-creates in miniature on Mt. Joju the 88 Temples of Shikoku.
Ryogoku is famous for its sumo culture. Sumo arena (Kokugikan), chanko nabe restaurants, sumo stables, and other sumo related facilities can be found.
Akihabara is a district that is known for its many electronics shops and Otaku cultures such as Anime, Maid cafe, and character figures.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up is available in Tokyo Metropolitan Districts (23 wards). Please note that our guide will meet you at your hotel. From there public transportation will be used.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As part of the tour includes visiting a temple please be aware that sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted, as it is a place of worship. We recommend bringing a shawl or light cover-up to ensure respectful attire during your visit.
- This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable footwear. During the summer months it can get very hot and humid so please dress in loose, breathable clothing. We also suggest bringing sun protection and a water bottle to stay hydrated.