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Tokyo in a day, at your pace and without tourist traps. Tour five emblematic places in Tokyo with a Spanish guide of Japanese roots, titled in Japanese History, Culture, and Politics, who tells it to you with respect and authenticity: with reliable sources and the experience of someone who has lived it from within.
A full day, in private, for your group (up to 6 people): you will eat where the locals eat, shop with discernment, know what to do (and what not to do) in temples and sanctuaries, and understand what you see. You choose the route: Akihabara or Tsukiji, and Shibuya or Shinjuku.
Spanish closeness and Japanese professionalism, with much affection and attention to detail. Why not the best of both worlds? Travel as you deserve!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the main entrance of "Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center"
Itinerary
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1Senso-ji Temple
You will cross the Kaminarimon gate, with its large red lantern, and stroll down Nakamise-dori among traditional sweet stalls. At Senso-ji temple, the oldest in Tokyo, you will learn to purify yourself with water, to pray, and to draw an omikuji (paper fortune). You will also see the Shinto shrine Asakusa Jinja, right next door. The Shiba Kitsune touch: your guide, titled in Japanese History and Culture, explains the difference between a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine from the experience of having grown up between the two cultures, not as a textbook fact. Furthermore, it will recommend what to try in Nakamise, the truly traditional sweets of Asakusa, and what to skip among so many generic souvenirs.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Akihabara
Second destination: choose between Akihabara or the Tsukiji market. You will visit one of the two, depending on the option you choose when booking. You will tour the otaku culture capital: manga, anime, classic video game and figure stores, with several floors worth seeing inside. The Shiba Kitsune touch: your guide titled in Japanese studies will explain not only the history of the neighborhood, but also Japanese pop culture and society. Furthermore, you will know which stores are truly worth visiting and which are only intended to attract tourists. A stop will be made to eat at the restaurants where the locals go.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Tsukiji
Only if you choose this option. Available according to the market calendar (closed Sundays, holidays, and some Wednesdays). Those days, the alternative is Akihabara. You will walk through the outdoor market between stalls of fresh seafood, tamagoyaki, and kitchen utensils, and you can try local dishes. The Shiba Kitsune touch: your guide takes you to traditional stalls, explains the market rules (how and where to eat without disturbing) and helps you avoid places with the longest lines but less quality. Tastings, meals, and shopping not included.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Ginza
You will discover the neighborhood with large department stores, traditional product shops, and luxury brand architecture, where tradition and modernity coexist. The Shiba Kitsune touch: your guide will explain the history and design of the most striking buildings. Your guide knows Japanese brands well and knows which ones are worth knowing, of quality, that the Japanese themselves buy.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Meiji Jingu
You will enter a great torii into a forest in the middle of Tokyo. You will learn how to visit a Shinto shrine, step by step: the reverence, the purification, and how to pray. The Shiba Kitsune touch: your guide titled in Japanese studies will explain about Shintoism and history. Furthermore, know these customs from the inside, because he grew up between Spain and Japan and has lived them, not just studied them. So you won't receive a textbook lesson, but the explanation from someone who knows what it's like to do it, what is thought in every gesture, and what mistakes visitors make without realizing it. You will leave knowing how to do it with naturalness and respect, and understanding what you see around you.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Shinjuku
You will tour the most nocturnal and extravagant side of Tokyo. You will walk through Kabukicho, the famous nightlife district that inspired the setting of the Yakuza video game saga, and you will see the giant Godzilla peeking over a building and the 3D cat on a giant screen, one of the most photographed symbols of Shinjuku. Then you will venture into the yokocho, tiny alleyways of bars where you eat and drink like the Japanese do. The Shiba Kitsune touch: Kabukicho for the first time, and that's why it's best to go with someone who knows it. Your guide, who lives here, explains the history and character of the area, shows you where to walk peacefully, and helps you avoid the shops and traps designed for tourists. End of the tour. It will be indicated how to return to the hotel. Furthermore, it will recommend which bar to enter, how they work, and what etiquette to follow, so that you enjoy an authentic experience and not a trap.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Shibuya
To choose between Shinjuku or Shibuya. This tour will take place if you choose the Shibuya option. You will cross the famous crossing, the busiest in the world, and see the statue of Hachiko, a symbol of loyalty, in the young and modern atmosphere of Tokyo. End of the tour. The Shiba Kitsune touch: you will learn the story of Hachiko and what Shibuya is like for those who live here. It will be indicated how to get back to the hotel and recommendations on where to get something without falling into clichés.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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