Tokyo highlights, Meiji shrine, Asakusa, Ueno & Tokyo National Museum
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.
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Tokyo highlights, Meiji shrine, Asakusa, Ueno & Tokyo National Museum
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Senso-ji Temple
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.
Ueno Park
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.
Tokyo National Museum
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.
Inclusions
- National licensed tour guide
- Not included : Meal and any other cost during the tour. Please also pay the same for the guide while you are together.
- Private transportation
- Admission fee for Tokyo National Museum : 620yen/adult (free/aged over 70); 410yen/college student
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. In line with this, we highly suggest that you include the specific amount that you want for the gratuities. For your reference, you base upon the cost of the tour booked as suggested gratuities per person : 10% - $12, 15% - $18, 20% - $24.
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The tour guide will meet you at your hotel's lobby.
