Tokyo Cultural Tour: Imperial Palace, Kiyosumi Garden, Tsukiji market and Edo Museum
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Itinerary
1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Enjoy a morning stroll through the Imperial Palace, located on the site of the former Edo Castle. Surrounded by moats and stone walls, the palace's 90 hectares of forest serves as a lung for the city. See various flowers throughout the year and imagine the Shogun's time in the East Garden of the Imperial Palace.
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Duration: 2 hours
Explore the lively Tsukiji food market, the perfect place to try traditional Japanese cuisine. Browse the market for fresh fish, vegetables and fruits, tea, dried fish, pickled vegetables, and kitchen utensils. See the long line of tourists waiting to eat raw fish at sushi restaurants before noon.
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Duration: 1 hour
Visit the Kiyosumi Garden, a public park designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty by the Tokyo Government. Formerly owned by the founder of Mitsubishi, Yataro Iwasaki, the garden features numerous stones used as bridges, stepping stones over the pond, and stones for a dried waterfall. These stones were collected from all over Japan by steamships owned by the Iwasaki family's company.
Sumida City, Tokyo
Travel to the Ryogoku neighborhood to visit the Sumida Hokusai Ukiyo-e Museum, designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Sejima Kazuya. The museum houses 1,800 woodblock prints by Hokusai and his apprentices. Learn about Hokusai's energetic and enthusiastic life for Ukiyo-e.
Frequently asked questions
The tour includes visits to the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Fish Market, Kiyosumi Teien Garden, and the Sumida Hokusai Museum. Please note that lunch, private transportation, and admission fees are not included.
The tour departs at 9:00 AM.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Yes, infant seats are available for the tour.
If the weather is poor, the tour may be subject to cancellation. In this case, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
This tour provides first-time visitors to Tokyo a comprehensive overview of the city, visiting iconic locations such as the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Fish Market, Kiyosumi Teien garden, and Sumida Hokusai Museum. The tour is private, starts at 9:00 AM, and is eligible for hotel pickup. Please note that lunch, private transportation, and admission fees are not included. Additionally, the tour requires good weather, is not wheelchair accessible and is near public transportation with infant seats available.
