Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo
Stop At: Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Discover Tokyo's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds on this full-day tour. See 15 attractions in the city with an expert local guide who will take you to many hidden gems only known to locals. Explore the city on foot and by metro, living like a local for the day. Learn about Japanese history, society and culture from your guide. Sample delicious sushi and enjoy a tipple at the izakaya bar. See Tokyo's hidden gems with a local guide Discover unique places as you explore the city on foot Learn about Japanese history and culture Stay hydrated with bottled water provided
1, Meiji Jingu Shrine
2,Harajuku fashion street
3, Shibuya "Hachi" dog
4, Shibuya scramble crossing
5,Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
6, Tsukiji traditional fish market
7, The imperial Palace (walk outside)
8, Marunouchi (center of the economy)
9,Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
10, Akihabara (Japanese subculture street)
11, Ueno Park
12, Ameyoko Shopping Street (Pass By)
13,Asakusa Sensoji temple
14, Asakusa Shrine
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture
Meiji Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Harajuku, Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Harajuku refers to the area between Sendagaya and Jingumae-machi, and is situated between the Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in metropolitan Tokyo. Harajuku is most known for its eccentric street fashion culture, hence the term Harajuku fashion. To the west of the JR Harajuku station is the famous Meiji-Jingu shrine engulfed within a forest called the Meiji-Jingu Gaien. To the east is the known Takeshita street where most independent fashion designers set up their very own fashion boutiques.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Hachiko, 1 Dogenzaka Shibuya Train Station, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture
A statue of the Akita dog Hachikō, remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his deceased owner, is installed outside Tokyo's Shibuya Station, in Japan.
Stop At: Shibuya Crossing, 2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture
Shibuya Scramble Crossing, or commonly known as Shibuya Crossing, is a popular scramble crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located in front of the Shibuya Station Hachikō exit and stops vehicles in all directions to allow pedestrians to inundate the entire intersection.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tsukiji Honganji, 3-chōme-15-1 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8435, Japan
Tsukiji Hongan-ji, sometimes archaically romanized Hongwan-ji, is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, Japan. The temple is adjacent to Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tsukiji Fish Market, 4-14-2, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-0045 Tokyo Prefecture
The land on which the fish market sat was created during the Edo period by the Tokugawa shogunate after the Great fire of Meireki of 1657. It was created through land reclamation on the Tokyo Bay, and the area was therefore named Tsukiji (築地), meaning "constructed land" or "reclaimed land". The fish market however was not sited here until the 20th century.
The first fish market in Tokyo was originally located in the Nihonbashi district, next to the Nihonbashi bridge that gave the area its name.The area was one of the earliest places to be settled when Edo (as Tokyo was known until the 1870s) was made the capital by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the market provided food for the Edo castle built on a nearby hill. Tokugawa Ieyasu took a number of fishermen from Tsukuda, Osaka to Edo to provide fish for the castle in 1590.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Imperial Palace, 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo, literally 'Imperial Residence') is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings including the Fukiage Palace (吹上御所, Fukiage gosho) where the Emperor has his living quarters, the main palace (宮殿, Kyūden) where various ceremonies and receptions take place, some residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
Pass By: Marunouchi, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Marunouchi is a sleek business district surrounding the lush green Imperial Palace East Gardens. Tokyo Station Gallery shows modern art and architecture in a busy transit hub, while the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum houses 19th-century European paintings in a Meiji-era building. Dining options range from noodle bars to fashionable fusion restaurants, and shopping options cover mainstream brands and high-end designers.
Pass By: Tokyo Station, 1 Chome-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Tokyo Station is a railway station in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The original station is located in Chiyoda's Marunouchi business district near the Imperial Palace grounds. The newer Eastern extension is not far from the Ginza commercial district. Due to the large area covered by the station, it is divided into the Marunouchi (west) and Yaesu (east) sides in its directional signage.
Served by the high-speed rail lines of the Shinkansen network, Tokyo Station is the main inter-city rail terminal in Tokyo. It is the busiest station in Japan, with more than 4,000 trains arriving and departing daily,and the fifth-busiest in Eastern Japan in terms of passenger throughput;on average, more than 500,000 people use Tokyo Station every day.The station is also served by many regional commuter lines of Japan Railways, as well as the Tokyo Metro network.
Stop At: Akihabara, Sotokanda, Chiyoda 101-0021 Tokyo Prefecture
Akihabara is a buzzing shopping hub famed for its electronics retailers, ranging from tiny stalls to vast department stores like Yodobashi Multimedia Akiba. Venues specializing in manga, anime, and video games include Tokyo Anime Center, for exhibits and souvenirs, and Radio Kaikan with 10 floors of toys, trading cards, and collectibles. Staff dressed as maids or butlers serve tea and desserts at nearby maid cafes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture
Ueno Park is a spacious public park in the Ueno district of Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the temple of Kan'ei-ji.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Ameyoko Shopping Street, 6 Chome-10, Ueno, Taito 110-0005 Tokyo Prefecture
Ameyoko is a busy market street along the Yamanote Line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations. Today, various products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko.
Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became independent after World War II.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Asakusa Shrine, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Asakusa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. The shrine honors the three men who founded the Sensō-ji. Asakusa Shrine is part of a larger grouping of sacred buildings in the area.
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Tokyo-Mt. Fuji-Tokyo
Stop At: Mount Fuji, Chubu
Experience the natural beauty of Japan’s tallest peak on this all-day excursion. After a convenient pickup in central Tokyo, catch amazing views of Mt. Fuji from Mt. Nikura Asama Park and try your hand at craft-making or enjoy a stroll around the lake at Kawaguchiko. Admire Oishi Park’s abundance of flowers and mountain views before finishing with a visit to the traditional village of Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba. See towering Mt. Fuji and explore the nature of its magical surroundings Visit sites like Mt. Nikura Asama Park, Oishi Park, and Kawaguchiko Catch amazing views, see a traditional village and enjoy craft making Make the most of limited time with convenient pickup and drop-off.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Chureito Pagoda, 3360-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida 403-0011 Yamanashi Prefecture
Climb the stairs to the top of Mt. Arakura to enjoy one of the most famous view in the whole country: Chureito Pagoda with beautiful Mt.Fuji in the background.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan
Have lunch next to the lake at Kawaguchiko Craftpark and enjoy a little walk around the lake to help with digestion!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Oishi Park, Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture
Head to Oishi park which offers seasonal scenery with various types of flowers all year long on the banks of Lake Kawaguchiko. Try taking pictures of flowers with Mt.Fuji's reflection on the lake in the background!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, 2710 Saikonemba, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0332 Yamanashi Prefecture
Finally, stop by Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba which is located on the banks of Lake Saiko. Take a stroll through the village and marvel at the houses with thatched roofs which will give you a glimpse into life in Japan in the olden days.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.