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If it’s your first time in Tokyo or you’re pressed for time, make the most of a day with a private car and driver. Avoid the hassle of traveling by train around this metropolis and save time. While the itinerary can be customized to your needs, you’ll be able to check off must-see highlights like the temples of Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya Crossing.
Lowest price guarantee Free cancellation for reservations only at the location
- Age range: 0-120
- Duration : 8 hour(s)
- Mobile Ticket
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- fuel
- Driver speaks basic English
What's not included
- Admission to Shinjuku National Garden: Adults 500 yen
- Tokyo Skytree admission fee: 3,400 yen per person
- Sky Fight Tokyo Odaiba admission fee: Adults 2000 yen / Children 1000 yen
- Coffee/Tea
- Tour guide (Insight mostly travels between destinations in the car)
- Admission: Shinjuku Gyoen
- Admission: Tokyo Skytree
- Admission: Sumida Ward
More Information
- ItineraryThis
is a typical itinerary for this productStop
at: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku 160-0014 Tokyo PrefectureShinjuku
Gyoen is a large park in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. The park was originally built for the Imperial family in 1906, but was later opened to the public. In addition to the gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen also features a large pond where you can rent boats, as well as several walking and hiking trails that offer beautiful views of the park and the surrounding cityscape. The park is open all year round, and each season offers a different experience. It is especially popular in spring, when the park is famous for its cherry blossoms. In autumn, the park’s trees turn red and orange, making it a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. Overall, Shinjuku Gyoen is a beautiful and tranquil oasis in the heart of Tokyo, and is definitely worth a visit for anyone traveling to Tokyo.
Duration: 30 minutesStop
at: Tsukiji Fish Market, 4-14-2, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-0045 Tokyo PrefectureTsukiji
Fish MarketTsukiji Fish Market is a world-famous seafood wholesale market located in central Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the largest fish markets in the world and was known for its tuna auctions. Buyers bid on giant bluefin tuna, which sometimes sold for millions of dollars. In October 2018, the market moved from its original location in Tsukiji to Toyosu, a modern facility in nearby Koto Ward. The new market features state-of-the-art facilities with improved hygiene and safety standards. Visitors can observe the daily auctions of fresh seafood and explore the various stalls selling a wide variety of fish, shellfish, and other seafood. There are also plenty of sushi restaurants and food stalls around the market, where you can taste some of the freshest and tastiest seafood in Tokyo. Tsukiji Market has now moved to Toyosu, but it remains a popular destination for both tourists and locals looking for the best seafood. Duration
: 30 minutesStop
: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo PrefectureSensoji
Temple (also known as Sensoji, Sensoji, and Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple in Asakusa. It is one of the most colorful and popular temples in Tokyo. Legend has it that in 628, two brothers fished out a statue of Kannon from the Sumida River, and whenever they returned it to the river, the statue always returned. So Sensoji Temple was built nearby to worship Kannon. It was completed in 645 and is the oldest temple in Tokyo. Beyond the Hozomon Gate are the main hall and five-story pagoda. The buildings were destroyed in the war and were rebuilt relatively recently. Asakusa Shrine was built by Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1649 and stands a few dozen meters to the left of the main hall. Various events are held around Sensoji Temple throughout the year. The biggest of these is the Sanja Matsuri, an annual festival of Asakusa Shrine, held in May.
Duration: 1 hourStop
: Tokyo Skytree, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida 131-8634 Tokyo PrefectureTokyo
Skytree (東京空木) is a television broadcasting tower and a landmark of Tokyo. It is the center of Tokyo Skytree Town in Sumida Ward, not far from Asakusa. At 634 meters high (634 is pronounced “Musashi”, a historical place name in the Tokyo region), it is the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. At the base is a large commercial facility with an aquarium. The highlight of Tokyo Skytree are its two observation decks, which offer great views of Tokyo. The two enclosed decks are at heights of 350 meters and 450 meters, respectively, and are the highest observation decks in Japan. The middle floors house souvenir shops and Musashi Sky Restaurant, serving French-Japanese fusion cuisine, while the bottom floor houses a café and some glass panels at ground level that allow vertical views down. Duration
: 1 hourStop
: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo PrefectureMeiji
Jingu Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his empress, Empress Shoken. Located just off the busy Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Meiji Jingu Shrine and adjacent Yoyogi Park form a vast woodland area in the densely built-up city. The spacious grounds are lined with walking paths, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The shrine was completed in 1920, eight years after the death of Emperor Meiji and six years after the death of the empress, to honour Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The shrine was destroyed during World War II but was later restoredEmperor Meiji was the first emperor of modern Japan. He was born in 1852 and ascended to the throne in 1867, at the height of the Meiji Restoration, which ended Japan’s feudal era and restored the emperor to power. During the Meiji period, Japan modernized to join the ranks of world powers before the death of Emperor Meiji in 1912.
Duration: 1 hourStop
at: Takeshita Street, 1 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Located in the heart of Harajuku, it’s perfect for window shopping. Storefronts overflow with cute clothes and students gather to devour sweet street food. Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Harajuku Station in Tokyo, between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the center of Japan’s most radical teen culture and fashion style, but also offers shopping and historical sites for adults. The heart of Harajuku’s teen culture is Takeshita Street and its side streets, lined with a multitude of trendy shops, fashion boutiques, second-hand clothing stores, crepe stands and fast food restaurants for fashion-conscious teens. A wide, tree-lined avenue, sometimes called Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées, it is home to big-name brand shops and adult-oriented cafes and restaurants. targets fashion-conscious urbanites in their 30s and 40s, while Kiddyland stocks hundreds of unique toys for kids of all ages.
Duration: 2 hoursStop
At: Shibuya Crossing, 2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo PrefectureShibuya
Crossing is one of Tokyo’s most famous tourist spots, depicted in countless movies, magazines, and blogs. At its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people cross the intersection every two minutes, quickly filling a football stadium. This phenomenon of pedestrians crossing from all directions has earned it the nickname “The Scramble.” Shibuya Crossing walks the line between manic chaos and perfect synchronization. Your exploration of Tokyo will eventually bring you here, ready to take advantage of Shibuya’s abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Time: 20 minutesStop
at: Amphibious bus “Skyduck Tokyo” Tokyo, 1-chōme-17-6 Narihira, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0002, Japan
(Optional) Amphibious bus in the Odaiba area The bus can dive underwater, allowing you to enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo from the river or sea.
Time: 1 hour
Departure and return
Departure Location: There are multiple pick-up locations.
Kaminarimon, 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
We offer traveler pickup. We can pick up your items within the 23 wards of Tokyo. Please contact us for more information.
Transportation details
This tour takes 8 hours (from hotel pick-up to drop-off). Any additional hours will be charged as overtime and paid directly to the driver on the day of the trip. Note: The operator will contact guests via WhatsApp 1 day before the trip.
Hotel pickup and drop-off available
During checkout, you can choose from a list of eligible hotels.
End Location: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Public transport nearby
If you have any questions about accessibility, please feel free to contact us. Please call us at the number below and quote the following product code: 402229P5
+1 855 275 5071
Additional Information
- A confirmation email will be sent to you upon booking
- Most people can participate
- This experience is subject to good weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- This is a private tour/activity, only your group will be participating
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Help
If you have any questions about this tour or need assistance booking, please feel free to contact us. Please call us at the number below and quote the following product code: 402229P5
+1 855 275 5071
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