Dynamic Tokyo
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This popular tour includes visits to Tokyo’s main sightseeing spots. It also gives you a chance to experience Japan’s traditional culture through visits to the gardens at Happo-en and Chinzan-so, a tea ceremony demonstration, and a look at one of the best bonsai collections in Japan. Includes a Japanese-style barbecue lunch (vegetarian menu available). With pick-up and drop-off services at your hotel, this tour is a great way to get around when you aren’t familiar with the city (service not available at some hotels). |  |
| Course No. | A304 |
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| Departure | Year round daily (except Jan. 1–4, Feb. 17, 24, Dec. 27–31, 2008) |
| Estimated time | 9:00–17:10 |
| Meal | Lunch included |
| Fare | Adult 12,000 yen/Child 8,000 yen |
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (9:00)
Tokyo Tower
Standing 333 meters high, this self-supporting steel tower is the tallest in the world. On a clear day you can see from the observatory Ginza and Tokyo Bay, and if weather conditions are favorable you can even see Mount Fuji. At night, the illuminated tower is a must-see.
Happo-en (experiencing Japanese tea ceremony)
The magnificent Happo-en garden was once part of a daimyo’s mansion during the Edo period (1603–1867). Experience cha-no-yu, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony in a quiet little teahouse located in the midst of an estate enchanted with 100-year-old trees and wild birds. Also enjoy a rare glimpse at one of Japan’s greatest collection of bonsai trees.
Chinzan-so (lunch)
Delight in the Japanese style of barbeque on a stone grill created from molten lava from none other than Mount Fuji. The vast Japanese garden before your eyes is so grand—it will make you wonder if you are really in the middle of Tokyo!
Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge
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.
Sumida River Sightseeing Tour
A boat trip lasting around 40 minutes where you can delight in a mix of Tokyo’s continual redevelopment combined with the atmosphere of the good old days of Edo. Passing under 12 bridges, each with its own distinctive color and shape, enjoy at your leisure the ever-changing face of the Tokyo landscape.
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.
Ginza (drive through)
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal （17:10）
Hotel drop-off （17:30-18:30）
