CITYRAMA Tokyo Morning
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See Meiji-jingu Shrine, Tokyo’s most important shrine, followed by a visit to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Mondays and Fridays, visit the Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge instead). GPS-equipped headphone guides provide clear explanations in four languages (Korean, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese). With pick-up service at your hotel (service not available at some hotels). |  |
| Course No. | A306 |
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| Departure | Year round daily (except Feb. 22, Mar. 22) |
| Estimated time | 9:00–13:00 |
| Meal | No meals included |
| Fare | Adult 4,000 yen/Child 2,200 yen |
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (9:00)
Meiji-jingu Shrine
Constructed in 1920, the shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Its vast grounds in an abundantly natural setting consist of two areas: the inner garden, where the main building of the Shinto shrine is situated, and the outer garden, which includes the Meiji Kinenkan hall, famous as a wedding venue, and a sports stadium.
Diet Building (drive through)
Imperial Palace East Gardens
This used to be a castle that housed generations of Tokugawa shoguns, the administrators of the Tokugawa government in Edo, but with the Meiji Restoration it became the residence and palace of the Imperial Family. Surrounded by a moat and an abundant variety of trees, it is like a world apart situated right in the middle of Tokyo.
Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street
Nakamise Street is a shopping arcade running from Kaminarimon Gate to the Buddhist temple Senso-ji lined with around 90 shops. Its history goes back to the latter half of the 17th century, and its rows of shops selling uniquely Japanese souvenirs such as fans and kimonos as well as traditional foods such as rice crackers offer a truly grand spectacle.
Disband at Yurakucho (Ginza) (13:00)
＊On day the Imperial Palace East Gardens are closed, the course will wander over to take in the Palace’s beautiful Nijubashi Bridge.
＊On Jan.1–3, visit Tokyo Tower instead of Meiji-jingu Shrine.
＊Drop-off service to hotels is not available at the end of this course.
