Top Ten Tours To Take In Tokyo
October 16, 2009
1. Strolling in Gardens and Experiencing a Tea Ceremony
You can explore the “Shinjuku Gyoen National Park” which used to be an imperial domain. The park has a large garden and a wide variety of plants. At the Hotel Okura you can experience a tea ceremony.
2. Streets of Shinjuku and Basement of Department Store
On this tour you can explore Shinjuku, one of the greatest commercial avenues in Japan, where eating and drinking establishments, department stores and theaters stand side by side.
3. The Asakusa Route
In this tour you can enjoy the atmosphere of vibrant Asakusa which once was a flourishing downtown area representative of Tokyo.
4. A town of Sumo with the Atmosphere of Edo
You will learn about the tradition and history of sumo wrestling, a Japanese national sport, the Sumo Museum. You can also learn about the history and culture of the Edo period at the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
5. The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and the Outer Garden
Although they are located in the center of the metropolis, the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and Kitanomaru Garden still have vast green areas.
6. 30 minutes from Shinjuku; Journey to Enjoy History and Nature
After a 30 minute train-ride from the heart of Tokyo, you can experience a face of Tokyo different from its liveliness. A tour guide is recommended for this trip, as this area is very intricate, similar to a labyrinth.
7. Historic Gardens and Seaside Regions Accessible by Automated Train
After you take a ride on the unmanned train, “YURIKAMOME”, you will also enjoy taking a walk on the seashore in the Odaiba-kaihin Park.
This is a tour where you can enjoy both the center and the oceanfront of Tokyo.
8. Exploring the Streets of Harajuku and its Shrine
Harajuku” is a trendsetting town for various fashions from casual to trendy. In this tour, you will explore the typical streets of Harajuku.
9. Japanese Street and an Oasis in the Hear of the City
You will be satisfied with the beauty of the Japanese gardens in the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens. The Gardens are designated as a special scenic beauty spot by the Japanese government.
10. Japanese Architecture and tour of the Diet Building
In this tour, you will take a walk from Marunouchi through the Hibiya and Kasumigaseki area. This area has been playing the role as the center of politics and the economy in Japan since the Meiji Period (the end of the 19th