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Tokyo: Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour

1. Tokyo: Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour

Discover 18 Tokyo must-see places and activities on the deluxe coach in 1day. On this tour, be taken to the most famous places in Tokyo such as Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Imperial Palace. Enjoy popular activities such as going up to the 350-meter observatory at the Tokyo Sky Tree, drinking matcha, and even Tokyo Bay Cruise. Start the tour from the center of Tokyo, Shinjuku (Love statue). A comfortable air-conditioned coach will pass by Kabukicho, which is a popular Japanese pub hopping area. The bus will first take you to “Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine”, one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan. It was made for the emperor Meiji and it is surrounded by beautiful forest that you will forget that you are actually in the middle of Tokyo. Pass by Harajuku, Omotesando shopping district and National Diet Building which is the Japanese parliament house with beautiful Symmetrical building built in 1936. Stop at Imperial Palace where the current residence of the Imperial family, also it is the site of Edo Castle, a castle in Tokyo. We will visit either the East Garden (traditional Japanese Gardens) or the Niju-bashi Bridge (historical Japanese structure) in the Outer Garden, After learning about the history of Japan, the bus will drive through Akihabara, Ueno, and Kappa-Bashi market street where you can see lots of kitchen items such as Japanese dishes, knives and very real looking food replicas. And then it is time to explore Asakusa. One of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo. Shop at Nakamise avenue and don’t forget to take photos at Kaminari-mon Gate, that iconic red lantern. At Asakusa, the tour offers 2 unique Japanese experiences. Authentic Uji Match experience Enjoy the “Not Bitter Matcha Green Tea” known as “Premium Matcha” which uses “Ichibancha” (first flush) from Uji, Kyoto. There are also options of Sweet Matcha Gelato or Matcha Beer. “IZAKAYA” Japanese Pub Lunch experience (If lunch selected) Experience eating “KARAAGE” (Japanese Fried Chicken JFC) and “TOFU” set meals, which are the most common national dishes for Japanese people! Tofu here only uses locally produced soybeans, and it is made at the store every day. *When booking, please indicate the number of customers requesting vegetarian meals or gluten-free meals. *Muslim-friendly meals, Allergy-friendly meals, lactose-free meals, etc. are not available. Please book the tour without lunch. The tour led you to Tokyo Sky Tree & Sora-machi shopping mall. It is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world! Benefit from Skip-the-Line admission to go up “Tembo Deck” observatory! Stop at Odaiba (Tokyo Bay Side area) and get ready for the last activity which is Tokyo Bay Cruising! Enjoy the cruise going under the gorgeous Rainbow bridge and gaze at the skyscrapers of Tokyo. After the nice refreshing cruise, the bus will pass by Tokyo Tower, Roppongi, and Olympic Stadium, and return to Shinjuku station.

Tokyo: Full-Day Japanese Garden Private Guided Tour

2. Tokyo: Full-Day Japanese Garden Private Guided Tour

Discover the traditional and historic gardens of Tokyo on a fully customizable tour. Visit various gardens arranged various styles with native and non-native plants. Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel or chosen location, then choose the gardens you wish to visit depending on your preferences. Example 6-hour Itinerary: Meet your guide at your hotel in Tokyo and first visit the garden of the Imperial Palace. Enjoy a stroll through this typical stately Japanese-style garden. Next, move to Meiji-Jingu Shrine then visit a quiet garden with a charming teahouse and pond. Have lunch in Harajuku where you have a lot of choices of food. Take a short train ride and arrive at Shinjuku Gyoen Garden which is one of the most beautiful gardens in Tokyo. Explore a vast park with a variety of different sections including a typical Japanese garden, a formal French garden with roses en masse, and an English landscape garden. Choose to visit other recommended gardens such as: • Koishikawa Korakuen Garden • Hama Rikyu Gardens • Yoyogi Park • Rikugien Garden • Ueno Park • Koishikawa Botanical Garden • Kiyosumi Teien Garden • Former Shiba Rikyu Gardens • Nezu Museum • Happo-en Garden

Tokyo: Private Sightseeing Tour [Customizable]

3. Tokyo: Private Sightseeing Tour [Customizable]

Delve into the heart of Tokyo on a sightseeing tour, and get the most out of the city with a private guide. Customize your experience to cater to your tastes and preferences. Choose from different tour durations to suit your schedule. Visit one area or point of interest with the 2-hour tour, or select the 4-hour tour to discover 2 monuments or neighborhoods. With the full-day experience you'll enjoy the company of a private guide for a whole day of sightseeing.   On the full-day tour, following pickup from your hotel you'll head to the Tsukiji Fish Market. Stroll around the stalls at the world's biggest seafood market, which can be difficult to understand without a guide. Continue to the Asakusa area to visit the Senso-ji temple, the largest temple in Tokyo. Next, walk along Nakamise shopping street before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, head to the Meiji shrine to marvel at the biggest shrine in Tokyo. Continue to the renowned Takeshita Street to explore local pop culture, before finishing your tour at approximately 4 PM.

Tokyo: Private Photoshoot with a Professional Photographer

4. Tokyo: Private Photoshoot with a Professional Photographer

Enjoy exploring Tokyo while having your photos taken by a professional photographer. Hear interesting facts and details about the city as your experience is captured in photos. After the session, you'll receive professional-quality images to cherish. Select one out of four locations to have your professional photo session. Visit the historic neighborhood of Asakusa and see its impressive Kaminarimon gate. Shoot in trendy Shibuya and see its famous "Shibuya Scramble" intersection. Get lost in the busy streets of Shinjuku. Have fun at Harakuju for a more urban scene.

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What people are saying about Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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4.6 / 5

based on 190 reviews

Our guide Yeonmi was just a godsend, booked online at the last minute. She helped us navigate Tokyo with great insights into the culture and ways of the Japanese people. She was funny, considerate and helpful to the utmost. Her advice on how best to utilise our short time in Tokyo was invaluable in making the most of our trip. We cannot recommend her enough.

My private tour trough Tokio was just awesome. Together with my guide Yoshi we explored Tsujiki Fish Market, Meiji Shrine and also some local shops. She gave me so many insights about Japan, the culture and daily life that it felt like exploring the city with a friend. Great day. Great memories. Thanks for this experience!!!

Sachimi was a wonderful guide. She took us around the popular spots and gave us a great flavor for Tokyo. She also took us to a veggie ramen place which we all enjoyed. Overall would do this again with Japan wonder.

Kei customized our tour so we were able to experience both ancient gardens and the modern city. He is very knowledgeable in the history of Tokyo and Japan. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.

My guide was outstanding. She took me to very unique places. She really cared about customizing my time.