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Reasons To
Visit Japan

  • City life

    Modern and exciting cities make up much of the Japanese landscape, encapsulated by sleek bullet trains, flashing neon lights and dizzying skyscrapers. Scratch the surface to find hidden temples, preserved samurai quarters and local markets.

    City life

  • Food

    From delicate sashimi to prime grade steaks washed down with a local beer or a cup of hot sake, every mouthful you try in Japan will certainly be memorable and more often than not, delicious.

    Food

  • Ryokan accommodation

    A stay in a Japanese ryokan inn is an unbeatable opportunity to experience true Japanese hospitality, including kaiseki cuisine, hot onsen baths and sleeping on a tatami mat.

    Ryokan accommodation

  • Scenery

    Although the image of Japan is that of skyscrapers and flashing neon, most of the country is rural, rugged and mountainous, providing excellent walking and hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

    Scenery

  • Temples & shrines

    Kyoto alone has over 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines paying homage to a number of different deities and gods. Enter the through the large torii gate and contemplate.

    Temples & shrines

  • Traditional culture

    From tea ceremonies and flower arrangements to lavish Geisha attended kaiseki banquets, Japanese culture is the most refined and elaborate in the world.

    Traditional culture

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Excursions in Japan: Tokyo City Tour

Begin your day with a visit to Meiji Jingu shrine in Harajuku, one of Tokyo's busiest sights but an oasis of calm in the early morning. From here wander through the shopping streets of Harajuku and head south to Shibuya for morning coffee and people watching at the Hachiko pedestrian crossing.

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Tokyo City Tour

Tokyo, Japan
  • Culture & History
  • Private Tour
  • Walking & Biking

Tokyo is made up of many smaller areas accessible by train and subway and within these is a wealth of interesting sights. What you see and where you go will depend largely on your personal interests but we have come up with our ideal itinerary to help you scratch the surface of this fascinating city.

Begin your day with a visit to Meiji Jingu shrine in Harajuku, one of Tokyo's busiest sights but an oasis of calm in the early morning. From here wander through the shopping streets of Harajuku and head south to Shibuya for morning coffee and people watching at the Hachiko pedestrian crossing.

Heading into central Tokyo brings you to the Imperial Palace Plaza, the exquisite outer garden of the Empress Dowager's residence and Tokyo Tower. To the north you will find the atmospheric Asakusa Kannon Temple, Akihabara, and Ginza, Tokyo's famed shopping and entertainment district.

Several more unusual, yet rewarding, suggestions include visiting the interactive Sony Centre near Tokyo station, the Ghibli Anime Museum to keep younger, or young at heart, visitors to Japan entertained (pre-booked reservation required).

Ueno's large park and many interesting museums, including the Tokyo National Museum and the small Shitamachi museum make it the ideal area to while away an afternoon but for something a bit livelier then cross the Rainbow Bridge to Odaiba.

In the evening make your way to Roppongi Hills, Ginza or Tokyo Midtown for drinks, karaoke and some of the best food in the country - from cheap and cheerful yakitori to exquisite Michelin starred gourmet restaurants.

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