Highlights of Tokyo
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Port
Tokyo, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$140
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your tour begins as you board a motorcoach for a scenic, 30-minute panoramic drive to the fascinating center of Tokyo. The route affords you a glimpse at the world's largest city, taking in such sites as the modern Fuji TV Building, the Ginza district, and other landmarks in the city center.
Revel in the exotic scenes as you make your way to the Meiji Shrine, which you'll enter through one of Japan's largest torii gates. Emperor Meiji was instrumental in opening Japan to the outside world in the late 1800s, ushering in the Meiji Restoration that brought the rule of the Tokugawa (shogun) government to an end. After the deaths of the emperor and empress, the Meiji Shrine was constructed to enshrine their souls. It was dedicated on November 1, 1920.
Your tour continues to the Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple). Legend has it that in AD 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon out of the Sumida River; then, they made the temple to enshrine the statue. You'll enter through the Nitenmon or Kaminarimon Gate, bedecked with a huge red paper lantern, to view the shrine.
Stroll down Nakamise-dori, the Street of Inside Shops. Here, traditional stalls sell everything from food and souvenirs to handmade crafts such as yukata and folding fans.
Grab a snack (at your own expense) before rejoining the coach and returning to the pier.
Please note: Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Folding wheelchairs can be accommodated in the coach storage area; electric scooters cannot be accommodated. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring bottled water. The shops at Nakamise accept yen and major credit cards only. Traffic can be unpredictable; your patience is greatly appreciated if a delay extends the tour duration. Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse.