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Experience Japanese unique culture in one day! This tour is highly recommended for first-time visitors as transportation in Japan can be complicated. Your guide will friendly explain how to use metros for you. We also welcome people who would like to deeply understand our culture, history, and lifestyle.
You will spend 8 hours visiting the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, Goma Fire Ritual, Ryogoku, and Akihabara where you will see Japanese history, religions, national sports, and technology in order.
Please ask if you have any requests regarding the itinerary. This tour is fully customizable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pick-up is available in Tokyo Metropolitan Districts (23 wards). Please note that our guide will meet you at your hotel. From there public transportation will be used.
Itinerary
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The Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo castle. Imperial families live there. Visit the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
You will see the Goma fire rituals at which wooden sticks are burnt during a ceremony several times a day in order to give Fudōmyō-ō the fighting force he needs. After Goma fire rituals, you can look around inside the temple. You can see statues and experience a pilgrimage that re-creates in miniature on Mt. Joju the 88 Temples of Shikoku.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Ryogoku is famous for its sumo culture. Sumo arena (Kokugikan), chanko nabe restaurants, sumo stables, and other sumo related facilities can be found.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Akihabara is a district that is known for its many electronics shops and Otaku cultures such as Anime, Maid cafe, and character figures.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As part of the tour includes visiting a temple please be aware that sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted, as it is a place of worship. We recommend bringing a shawl or light cover-up to ensure respectful attire during your visit.
- This is a walking tour so please wear comfortable footwear. During the summer months it can get very hot and humid so please dress in loose, breathable clothing. We also suggest bringing sun protection and a water bottle to stay hydrated.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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