Dynamic Tokyo

Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Tokyo Tower before participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the Happoen Japanese Garden.

Lunch will be served at the Chinzan-so Restaurant, situated at a scenic and historic part of the city and part of what was formerly the estate of a Japanese statesman.

We will then go on a drive and pass by the National Diet Building which is the House of the Japanese Parliament with a short photo stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza on our way to a Hinode Sanbashi where we will board a boat that will take us on a cruise up Sumidagawa River to Asakusa. Upon arrival at Asakusa, we will visit the oldest and most popular temple in Tokyo, which is the Asakusa Kannon Temple and walk down the promenade section called Nakamise-dori.

Last on our agenda is a drive through the most celebrated shopping and amusement area in Tokyo, the Ginza Shopping District.

Itinerary / Activity Schedule

09:00
Leave Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal and visit the following places by bus.

Tokyo Tower
Enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from the observatory. (40 min.)

Japanese Garden and Tea Ceremony
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony at the Happoen Japanese Garden. (35 min.)

Lunch
Have a barbecue lunch at Chinzanso Restaurant.

Imperial Palace Plaza
Make a short stop for photos at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace. (30 min.)

Sumida River Cruise
Enjoy a 40 minute boat ride on the Sumidagawa Line from Hinode Pier on Tokyo Bay to Asakusa. This river was instrumental in the development of Tokyo.

Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise-dori
Sensoji is the oldest and most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo. The promenade leading to the temple, called Nakamise-dori, is lined on both sides by many small food and souvenir shops. (40 min.)

See Ginza, the most celebrated shopping district in Tokyo, en route to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal.

17:30 - 18:30
Return to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Drop-off service is between 17:30 - 18:30.

Ginza Shopping District (Drive through)
The most celebrated shopping and amusement area. Back to HB/Dorp-off service between
17:30 - 18:30.

17:30 - 18:30
Back to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Drop-off service between 17:30 - 18:30.

Includes
- Barbecue-style Lunch (Vagetarian dish is available. Please make requests in advance.)
- Services of an English-speaking guide

Excludes
- Drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses

Not available on
February 1, 28

Please Note
- On November 12, 2009, the tour will go to the Imperial Palace East Garden, instead of the Imperial Palace Plaza. The disband times for the above tours will also be delayed to 30 minutes later due to special events to be held at the Imperial Palace grounds celebrating the Emperor's 20th year of enthronement.
- When Happoen Garden is closed, we will visit Meiji Jingu Shrine instead.
- Due to overcrowding, the Sumida River Cruise will be changed to cherry blossom viewing in Sumida Park during cherry blossom season in the spring.
- Child rates are applicable from ages 6 to 11 years.

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