Time: 9:00 - 17:00 (8 hours approx.)

Meeting place: Your hotel

Style: Walking tour

Highlight

• Visit Meiji Shrine
  
• See unique street fashion in Harajuku
• Walk through Omotesando Shopping Street
• Witness the crowds at Shibuya Crossing
• Take in the view from the observation deck at the top of the Shibuya Sky
• Experience the shopping and entertainment in Shinjuku and Kabukicho
• Rest and relax at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Schedule

Rate (tax included)

Included

• Guide fee and train costs
  

Not Included

• Entrance fees for the Shibuya Sky and Shinjuku Gyoen
  
• All transportation costs
• Meals, snacks, and drinks

Description

Start your morning at Meiji Jingu.  Though it is one of the most popular shrines in Japan, outranking all others in the country for number of visitors during the New Year's holiday, for most of the year both the shrine and the surrounding Yoyogi Park are a peaceful oasis in the busy city.  Completed in 1920, Meiji Shrine is a relatively new landmark compared to many of Japan's other most famous shrines and temples.  It is dedicated to Emperor Meiji, who ascended the throne in 1867 during the Meji Restoration to become Japan's first modern emperor.

Next, walk through the streets of the Harajuku, a trendy shopping district known for funky fashion.  Takeshita Street is especially famous as a spot to see Harajuku fashion in the wild.  We'll continue on through Omotesando Street. Though it is also shopping district, there is a sharp contrast between the youthful street fashion in Harajuku and the high-end luxury shops in Omotesando. 

You'll then head towards Shibuya and see the famous Shibuya Crossing.  It claims to be the busiest pedeestrian crossing in the world--past measurements of foot traffic have recorded up to 3,000 in a single 2-minute crossing, and as many as 500,000 people per day if it's particularly busy.  Between the crossing and Shibuya Station, among tall buildings, huge TV screens, and crowds of locals meeting friends, you will find the statue of the famously loyal dog, Hachiko.

Visit the Shibuya Sky in the skyscraper district. The observation deck on the 45th floor offers spectacular 360-degree views of Tokyo.

Then, you'll take a short train ride to Shinjuku Station, a major transportation hub officially recognized as the busiest train station in the world by passenger volume in the Guinness Book of World Records, serving an average of about 3.5 million people per day in 2018. 

After lunch, you will have more time to explore the Shinjuku area.  One of the liveliest areas of Tokyo, Shinjuku has street after street of restaurants, bars, shops, and more.  Get a glimpse into Japan's nightlife in the Kabukicho district, though later at night is when it really comes alive. After some exploring, we will visit the Samurai Museum to learn about the history and culture of premodern Japan's warrior class.

Finally, we'll step out of the crowds and visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.  This expansive and tranquil park is sure to be a welcome break from the hubbub of Tokyo's downtown.  You can choose to remain in the area and return to your hotel on your own if you wish, but otherwise you will accompany your guide back to your hotel from here to finish the tour.

Cancellation policy

• more than 8 days before - 100% refund
  
• 3~7 days before - 70% refund
• 2 day before - 50% refund
• 0~1 days before - 0% refund