Tokyo City Tour & Tea Ceremony Experience, Licensed Guide
Highlights
- Private guided tour with licensed local English-speaking guide
- Tea ceremony experience in Kimono at HiSUi TOKYO
- Customizable tour with 2-3 sightseeing spots
- Exclusive plan for overseas visitors at HiSUi Tokyo
- Participate in tea ceremony with guide as translator
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Private Tour Experience
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Duration 5 hours
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Includes Tea Ceremony
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Licensed English Guide
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Customizable Itinerary
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Kimono Experience Included
Embark on a Tokyo adventure like no other with this 5-hour private guided tour and tea ceremony experience! Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Japan as you don a beautiful Kimono and indulge in a serene tea ceremony at HiSUi TOKYO in the bustling district of Ginza. Your licensed guide will lead you on a 4-hour walking tour through the vibrant streets of Tokyo before guiding you through the intricate rituals of the tea ceremony. With the option to customize your itinerary and visit 2-3 iconic spots in Tokyo, this experience is the perfect blend of culture, history, and luxury. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through the heart of Japan's capital city!
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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5 hours
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in Japanese, English
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Wheelchair accessible
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Mobile voucher
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Private Tour
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Guided
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Family friendly
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a private 5-hour guided tour in Tokyo, featuring a traditional tea ceremony in stunning kimono attire.
Included
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OtherMeet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
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OtherTea ceremony experience with Kimono at Ginza & Customizable Tour 2 -3 sights
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OtherLicensed Local English Speaking Guide
Excluded
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OtherTransportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
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OtherPrivate Vehicle
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OtherYou cannot combine multiple tour groups.
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OtherGuide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Asakusa
Asakusa (浅草) is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi (literally "low city"), one of Tokyo's districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.
Tsukiji Fish Market
Explore the old fish market in Tokyo!
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll. The shrine was completed and dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress. The shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Koishikawa Korakuen is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens. It was built 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 in which the garden is located in. Admission fee Adult: 300 JPY Children and senior (+65): 150 JPY
Hamarikyu Gardens
Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū), is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. Located alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds which change level with the tides, and a teahouse on an island where visitors can rest and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden stands in stark contrast to the skyscrapers of the adjacent Shiodome district.
Imperial Palace
**This tour does not include access to the inside of the Imperial Palace** The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
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 literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a good example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
Takeshita Street
Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo's Harajuku Station, which is between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the center 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 by many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothes stores, crepe stands and fast food outlets geared towards the fashion and trend conscious teens.
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 slip back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.
Said to be the busiest crossing in the world, Shibuya Scramble is a marvel of modern cities. You can also visit the loyal Hachiko dog statue here!
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 features one of the largest and best collections of art and archeological artifacts in Japan, made up of over 110,000 individual items including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any one time, about 4000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. In addition, visiting temporary exhibitions are also held regularly. Good English information and audio guides are available.
**Only up to the main deck, top deck is not included** The retro cute version of Tokyo Sky tree! This vermillion tower has been a symbol of Tokyo for a generation and can be seen in the background of many famous animes!
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park's spacious lawns, meandering walking paths, and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center around it. In spring Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to see cherry blossoms.
Imperial Palace
The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
Shibamata
Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern end of Tokyo, not far from the Edogawa River which is the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its old-school charm from yesteryear and is a perfect break away from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions to see is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple not far from the station.
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll. The shrine was completed and dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress. The shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.
Akihabara
Akihabara (秋葉原), also called Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
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 colorful and popular temples. The legend says 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 put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.
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"), which were built towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo against possible attacks from the sea and specifically in response to the gunboat diplomacy of Commodore Perry. More than a century later, the small islands were joined into larger islands by massive landfills, and Tokyo began a spectacular development project aimed to turn the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. But development was critically slowed after the burst of the "bubble economy" in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.
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HiSUi Tokyo has an exclusive plan for overseas visitors to experience of Japanese Culture. Try on an authentic Kimono and enjoy Japanese tea ceremony at HiSUi Tokyo!
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
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Try local snacks at Nakamise Street.
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Explore the gardens around Meiji Shrine.
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Check out the Tsukiji Fish Market early.
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Don't miss the views from Tokyo Tower.
More About this Experience
Introduction
Welcome to the Tokyo 5hr Private Guided Tour & Tea Ceremony Experience, a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and tradition. This experience combines a 4-hour walking tour with a 1-hour tea ceremony in the heart of Ginza, providing a comprehensive and unforgettable glimpse into the beauty of Tokyo.What to expect?
During this experience, participants can anticipate a personalized walking tour led by a licensed guide, exploring the vibrant streets of Tokyo while learning about its rich history and culture. The highlight of the experience is the traditional tea ceremony at HiSUi TOKYO, where guests can don a Kimono and engage in the art of Japanese tea preparation and enjoyment.Who is this for?
This experience is perfect for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese customs and traditions. Whether you are a first-time visitor to Tokyo or a seasoned traveler looking for a unique cultural experience, this tour is designed to cater to a diverse range of participants. From solo travelers to couples or small groups, everyone is welcome to join and immerse themselves in the beauty of Japanese tea culture.Why book this?
Immerse yourself in the elegance of Japanese culture with this exclusive Tokyo guided tour and tea ceremony experience. From exploring the bustling streets of Ginza to donning a traditional Kimono and participating in a tea ceremony, every moment of this experience is designed to captivate and enchant. With a licensed local English-speaking guide by your side, you can delve deep into the heart of Tokyo and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.Good to know
Participants should note that transportation fees, entrance fees, lunch, and other personal expenses are not included in the tour package. Additionally, it is important to remember that private vehicles are not provided, and participants cannot combine multiple tour groups. However, with the guidance of a knowledgeable local expert, you can customize your itinerary and choose 2 to 3 sights to visit during the tour.Reviews
Travelers who have experienced the Tokyo 5hr Private Guided Tour & Tea Ceremony have praised the immersive nature of the experience and the opportunity to engage with Japanese culture firsthand. From the informative guided tour to the serene tea ceremony, guests have expressed their satisfaction with the unique and unforgettable experience provided by this tour.
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