Tokyo highlights, Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka Walking

Overview

The tour starts with morning stroll along the quiet Sensoji seeing beautiful murals painted by artists. Then visit Ueno park, a historical large park where used to be the compound of Tokugawa family's temple. The last destination is Yanaka old town where survived earthquake and big fires and old houses, temples remain. There is the last Tokugawa shogun's tomb here and the tour guide talks about the historical background of Edo period. Enjoy drinking and eating street foods on Yanaka Ginza street like the local people do. Lastly visit Nippori Fabric street where you may find perfect souvenirs.

What's included

• ✓National Licensed Tour Guide

• ✕Private transportation
• ✕Lunch
• ✕Gratuities

What you'll do

1. 1

   Morning stroll in quiet Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Enjoy beautifully painted shutter before open of Nakamise shopping street.

   ⏱ 1 hour
2. 2

   Ueno Koen is a large park known as forest of museum and the oldest Ueno zoo.Many local people and tourists gather and enjoy cherry blossom viewing on the lawn in the park early in spring.

   ⏱ 2 hours
3. 3

   At Tenno ji temple where Buddha statue sits is calm and well maintained. You may hear Sutra chanting by monk from inside of the temple.

   ⏱ 1 hour
4. 4

   Yanaka is one of the few areas that survived Great Earthquake and big fires where old houses, many small temples remain. At Yanaka cemetery, the guide talk about how the Japanese people visit the tomb of their ancestor and Japanese religion.

   ⏱ 1 hour
5. 5

   Yanaka Ginza shopping street lined with about 70 daily shops selling liquors, ice cream, cutlets and croquettes, fish and meal, fruits and vegetables, souvenir. You can stroll along the street while eating or sit on the bench to drink a beer in front of liquor shop. Enjoy the atmosphere of downtown.

   ⏱ 1 hour
6. 6

   Nippori Fabric Town is another shopping paradise selling every type of fabric from traditional silk to modern printed cotton(This is optional and most stores are closed on Sundays and National holidays).

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• 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.

Cancellation policy

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