• Asakusa - This tour offers a chance to explore Tokyo efficiently in just one day. Start at your hotel and travel to any desired location. Visit 3 to 4 attractions in 6 hours by selecting your preferred spots from the list below and customizing your tour with your guide!
• Imperial Palace - Please note that this tour does not include entry to the interior of the Imperial Palace
  The current Imperial Palace is situated on the former site of Edo Castle, a vast park area encircled by moats and massive stone walls in central Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It serves as the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family.

Edo Castle was once the seat of the Tokugawa shogun, who governed Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the capital and imperial residence were relocated from Kyoto to Tokyo. The construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed in 1888. The palace was destroyed during World War Two and subsequently rebuilt in the same style.

• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park’s expansive lawns, winding walking paths, and serene scenery offer a peaceful escape from the bustling urban center. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the city’s best spots for cherry blossom viewing.

• Rikugien Garden - Rikugien is often regarded as Tokyo’s most beautiful Japanese landscape garden, alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Constructed around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien means “six poems garden” and recreates in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden exemplifies an Edo Period strolling garden, featuring a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.

• Tsukiji Fish Market - Discover the historic fish market in Tokyo! Sample a variety of fresh fish!

• Hama Rikyu Gardens - Hama Rikyu is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. Situated alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds that change level with the tides and a teahouse on an island where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden contrasts sharply with the skyscrapers of the adjacent Shiodome district.

• Meiji Jingu Shrine - Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located next to the JR Yamanote Line’s busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the nearby Yoyogi Park form a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The shrine was completed and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the emperor’s passing and six years after the empress’s passing. The shrine was destroyed during World War Two but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.

• Akihabara - Taiko LAB Akihabara offers Japanese Drumming Lessons for visitors to Japan who wish to experience this aspect of Japanese culture. It is a one-hour lesson suitable for all levels. There is no age limit for participation.
  ※After your guide escorts you to Taiko LAB Akihabara, they will depart.

• Shibuya Crossing - This tour allows you to explore Tokyo efficiently in one day. Start at your hotel and travel to any desired location.

• Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo’s oldest and finest Japanese gardens. It was constructed in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.

• Tokyo National Museum - The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan’s top-level national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum. It was originally established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later. The Tokyo National Museum boasts one of the largest and finest collections of art and archaeological artifacts in Japan, comprising over 110,000 individual items, including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any given time, about 4000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. Additionally, temporary exhibitions are held regularly. Excellent English information and audio guides are available.

• Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and popular temples. Legend has it that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they returned the statue to the river, it always came back to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo’s oldest temple.

• Rikugien Garden - Rikugien (六義園) is often considered Tokyo’s most beautiful Japanese landscape garden, alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien means “six poems garden” and recreates in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a fine example of an Edo Period strolling garden, featuring a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.

• Yoyogi Park - Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo’s largest city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds, and forested areas. It is an excellent place for jogging, picnicking, and other outdoor activities. Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it offers a pleasant cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Additionally, it is known for its ginkgo tree forest, which turns a brilliant golden color in autumn.

• Takeshita Street - Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo’s Harajuku Station, situated between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the hub of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historic sights. The focal point of Harajuku’s teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined with trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothing stores, crepe stands, and fast food outlets catering to fashion-conscious teens.

• Odaiba District - Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. It originated as a set of small man-made fort islands (daiba literally means “fort”), constructed towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo from potential sea attacks, specifically in response to Commodore Perry’s gunboat diplomacy. More than a century later, the small islands were joined into larger islands through massive landfills, and Tokyo embarked on a spectacular development project to transform the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. However, development slowed significantly after the “bubble economy” burst in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.

• Shibamata - Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern edge of Tokyo, not far from the Edogawa River, which serves as the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its nostalgic charm from days gone by and offers a perfect escape from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, located near the station.

• Nezu - Having miraculously avoided major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two of the neighborhoods that make up shitamachi, Tokyo’s old downtown—retain their last-century charm. You’ll find historical sites such as Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine tucked away among shitamachi’s narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops, and retro stores selling old-style sweets and snacks. Here, you can step back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.

• Shinjuku Golden Gai - Golden Gai is said to have originated around 1950 when the black market that had emerged in front of Shinjuku Station relocated, and a number of eating and drinking establishments set up shop in this new area. Although Shinjuku has undergone significant modernization since then, Golden Gai has remained largely unchanged. The alley is narrow and crowded with numerous signs advertising the various establishments lining the way. Many of the buildings are made of wood, remnants from the Showa Era. Most measure only around thirteen square meters (one hundred forty-two square feet). It’s a dim, lively place filled with the aromatic smoke of grilling meats. Despite the nearly endless number of sleek new restaurants available in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to attract foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist spot.

• Tokyo Tower - Access is limited to the main deck; the top deck is not included
  The retro-chic version of Tokyo Skytree! This vermillion tower has been a symbol of Tokyo for generations and can be seen in the background of many famous animes!

• 60 min Wadaiko drum experience at TAIKO-LAB
• Meet up with guide within Tokyo’s 23 wards on foot
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

• You cannot combine tour groups
• Private Vehicle
• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Transportation fees: 24 hour Metro Pass Adult: 800 yen, Child: 400 yen
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

This 6-hour walking tour includes a 60-minute Wadaiko Japanese drumming lesson at TAIKO-LAB Akihabara or Aoyama. Before your drumming lesson, enjoy a walking tour with our licensed guide! You can customize your tour itinerary after making a reservation. The guide will drop you off at TAIKO-LAB after a 5-hour walking tour. The drumming lesson lasts about 60 minutes.

Taiko LAB Akihabara offers Japanese drumming lessons for visitors who want to experience this aspect of Japanese culture. The one-hour lesson is suitable for all skill levels and open to anyone aged 3 and above.

※After your guide brings you to Taiko LAB Akihabara, they will leave.

Start time: The start time for the experience may vary. The total experience time is approximately 5 hours from the tour start.

Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots from the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.