Cityrama Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Imperial Palace by Hybrid Bus
Overview
Explore the best of Tokyo on this half-day tour, visiting shrines, temples, gardens, and bustling shopping districts. Ideal for those with limited time in Tokyo, this tour ensures you experience the city's highlights in comfort and without hassle. Enjoy the convenience of a professional guide, and seamless transport between sites hybrid bus.
Highlights
- Get a comprehensive introduction to Tokyo's temples, shrines, and palace with a professional guide
- Visit multiple landmarks and areas in just half a day
- Explore Senso-ji in Asakusa (Tokyo's oldest temple) and the sacred forested Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Marvel at the grandeur of the Imperial Palace, then taste local delicacies at the Nakamise shopping arcade
- Reserve with your Rakuten account to earn and use points for each booking
Key Information
Description
Start your day by meeting your guide and group at Shinjuku or Tokyo Station. Then embark on a journey through the city's rich cultural and historical sites, with your guide providing insightful narration along the way. Your first stop is the sacred Shinto shrine Meiji Jingu, nestled in a huge 70-hectare forest in the center of the megacity. Learn about the practices behind this historic Japanese religion as you explore the shrine’s beautiful wooden structures crafted from cypress and adorned with copper-lined roofs. Next, we head to the Imperial Palace. On your way, catch a glimpse of the National Diet Building, Japan’s legislative center. At the palace, marvel at the ancient foundations of Edo Castle and stroll through the serene grounds, featuring venerable stone walls and a scenic moat. Continue to the Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-ji), a 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple. Admire the golden image of Kannon, the Buddhist Deity of Mercy, and soak in the temple's historic ambiance. Maybe you'll try some Tokyo specialties in traditional Nakamise shopping arcade, before we take you back to Tokyo Station where the tour concludes.