Temple of Wood Carving & Yamamoto-tei, Shibamata, Tokyo

Contents OverviewWhat’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointWhat to ExpectItineraryStop At:Shibamata st. & Approaching path to Taishakuten TempleStop At: Shibamata Taishakuten templeStop At:Wooden Carving gallery and traditional Japanese garden Suikei-en Stop At: Yamamoto-tei,Hotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview Shibamata is nostalgic town loved by the locals as a popular movie star Tora-san lived there. The approach path lined with sweet dango dumpling, rice cracker shops leads to Taishakuten temple nick named “temple of wood carving”. The gallery of wood carving displays numerous wood carvings depicting scene from Buddhist scripture and must attract you by their intricacy. Suikei-en Japanese garden of the compound encircled with wooden corridor shows you beautiful changing scenery of the garden. Then […]

Tokyo highlights, Imperial palace, Kiyosumi garden, Edo Tokyo museum, Tsukiji

Contents OverviewWhat’s NOT IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointDeparture TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)Stop At:  Tsukiji Fish MarketStop At:  Kiyosumi TeienStop At:  RyogokuStop At:  Edo-Tokyo MuseumHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview The Tour starts with Morning stroll in East garden, Imperial palace where the visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers while seeing the remains of the Edo castle such as the stone walls and moats. Then head to Tsukiji fish market, lively place to encounter good sushi and traditional Japanese cuisines. After lunch visit Kiyosumi garden featuring many stones collected from nationwide by Mitsubishi founder, Iwasaki Yataro. The last destination is Ryogoku area where Sumo […]

Tokyo Highlights, Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka & Nippori Fabric Town

Contents OverviewWhat’s NOT IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointDeparture TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At: AsakusaStop At:  Ameyoko Shopping StreetStop At:  Ueno ParkStop At:  Tennoji TempleStop At:  YanakaStop At:  Yanaka Ginza Shopping StreetStop At:  Nippori Fabric TownHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview The tour starts with morning stroll along the quiet Sensoji seeing beautiful shutters painted by artists. Head to Ameyoko street lined with the shops and food stands where the local people buy and eat. Then visit Ueno park, a historical large park where used to be the compound of Tokugawa family’s temple. The last destination is Yanaka where the last shogun’s tomb is located and old houses and small temples remain. At nostalgic […]

Tokyo highlights, Tocho observatory, Meiji shrine, Imperial palace, Akihabara

Contents OverviewWhat’s NOT IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointDeparture TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  Tocho Daini HonchoshaStop At: Meiji Jingu ShrineStop At:  OmotesandoStop At:The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)Stop At:  AkihabaraHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview The tour starts with a panoramic view of metropolis including forest of Meiji shrine from 202 meters high Tocho observatory. Then visits Meiji shrine, shinto shrine where the guide will talk about historical backgrounds and Japanese religions. Strolls down Omotesando, shopping street lined with beautiful zelkova trees. Takes a subway to Imperial palace, East garden. The last destination is Akihabara, mecca of subculture and electric device (or Ginza, luxurious shopping street on your request). […]

Cherry Blossom Highlights, Asakusa, Ueno, Nippori Fabric town

Contents OverviewWhat’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointDeparture TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  Senso-ji TempleStop At:  Ameyoko Shopping StreetStop At:  Ueno ParkStop At:  Tennoji TempleStop At:  Yanaka CemeteryStop At:  Yanaka Ginza Shopping StreetStop At:  Nippori Fabric TownHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview The tour visits old nostalgic towns viewing beautiful Cherry Blossoms. The Licensed tour guide will talk about the back ground of each site. The highlight is Nippori Fabric Town selling from Japanese silk to beautiful printed cotton. Start with morning stroll at compounds of Sensoji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Through Ameyoko local shopping street, head to Ueno park lined with a thousands of beautiful cherry trees. The last destination […]

Cherry Blossom highlight, Asakusa, Ueno, Imperial palace & Tsukiji fish market

Contents OverviewWhat’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointTraveler pickup is offeredWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)Stop At:  TsukijiStop At:  Senso-ji TempleStop At:  Ueno ParkStop At:  Ameyoko Shopping StreetHotel PickupAdditional InfoCancellation Policy Overview The tour visits beautiful Cherry Blossom Viewing places while the Licensed tour guide talks about the back ground of sites. Start with Morning stroll at East garden, Imperial palace seeing beautiful cherry blossoms. Visit Tsukiji fish market, lively place to eat good sushi and barbecued chicken, scallops. After lunch head to Sensoji temple, land mark of Asakusa. The last destination is Ueno park lined with a thousand of cherry blossoms seeing […]

Temple of Wood Carvings & Yamamoto-tei, Japanese Architecture in Shibamata

Contents OverviewWhat’s  IncludedWhat’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture TimeReturnWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At: ShibamataStop At: Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)Additional InfoCancellation Policy Overview Shibamata is nostalgic town loved by the locals as famous movie actor, Tora-san lived there. The approaching path lined with sweet dango dumpling, rice cracker shops leads to Taishakuten temple nick named “temple of wood carving”. There are numerous wood carvings depicting scene from Buddhist scripture and must attract you by their intricacy. Suikei-en Japanese garden of the compound encircled with wooden corridor shows you beautiful changing scenery of the garden. Yamamoto-tei, a former merchant’s residence features Japanese-Western style, creating a harmony of a Japanese drawing room, western architecture […]

World famous fish markets and sushi

by Ricky Overview You can visit two fish markets the new one, in the clean and high-tech facility and the old one where you can enjoy street food. If you are big fans of sushi, the guide can give you some recommendations. Contents What’s Not IncludedDeparture & ReturnDeparture PointDeparture TimeWhat To ExpectItineraryStop At:  ToyosuStop At:  Tsukiji Jogai MarketAdditional InfoCancellation Policy What’s Not Included Private transportation Snacks Lunch Departure & Return Departure Point Traveler pickup is offered I will meet you on the lobby floor. Departure Time 8:00 AM What To Expect Itinerary Stop At:  Toyosu Guided tour in Toyosu market, including the visiting area and market area. Duration: 1 hour Admission […]

Go on a hike in Kamikochi, Nagano

Kamikochi is around 15 km long hiking trails on high lands along the Azusa River Valley surrounded by the Northern Alps mountains. Spectacular mountain views of 2909m Nishihodaka-dake, 3190m Okuhotakadake, 3090m Maehotakadake and 2455m Yakedake can be enjoyed from mid-April until November 15. Also well known as popular resort area in Chubu Sangaku National park, Kamikochi offers several hotels, mountain huts, souvenir shops. Accessible only by train and bus, private cars are not allowed to enter Kamikochi.   Contents Kappa-Bashi (Kappa Bridge)Myojin PondKamonji-goya, mountain hutTakezawa MarshWeston MonumentTashiro PondTaisho PondKamikochi Imperial HotelHow to get to Kamikochi from TokyoBy JR limited express train Kappa-Bashi (Kappa Bridge) Located within a short walk distance from bus terminal Kappa-Bashi […]

Explore ASUKA, Nara | Ancient Capital

Contents Asuka How to explore Asuka villageKashihara Jingu ShrineAmakashi no oka HillAsukaniimasu Jinja ShrineAsuka TempleThe Asuka Great BuddhaMysterious stonesTortoise shaped stonesSakefuna stoneIshibutai TumulusKameishi Tortoise StoneOni no Setchin & Oni no ManaitaTachibana Temple, Prince Shotoku’ s birth placeTakamatsuzuka TombTakamatsuzuka Mural MuseumKitora TombKitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin-no-yakataHow to get to Asuka Asuka Asuka is the name of period (593-622) when Japan’s central government was located here and Prince Shotoku governed the nation around 1400 yrs ago. Asuka is also the name of location of its governmental buildings. The present Asuka is calm village quite spread out with terraced fields and surrounded by mountains. Remaining oldest temple & Buddhist statue, many tumulus […]