Cherry Blossom Highlights, Asakusa, Ueno, Nippori Fabric town

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 is Yanaka where the last shogun’s tomb is located and old houses and small temples remain. At nostalgic Yanaka Ginza and Nippori Fabric town Enjoy drinking, eating and shopping souvenirs and fabrics as locals do.

What’s Not Included

Private transportation

Lunch

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Departure Time

9:00 AM

What To Expect

Itinerary

Stop At: Senso-ji Temple

Morning stroll in quiet Sensoji temple, viewing weeping cherry blossoms, beautifully painted shutters by a group of artists at Nakamise shops. Sensoji temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and land mark of Asakusa. Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Ameyoko Shopping Street

Ameya Yokocho, a shopping arcade lined with shops selling fresh fish, food, daily goods. The local people and tourists eat and drink at food stands.

Duration: 1 hour

Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Ueno Park

Enjoy Ueno park lined with more than a thousand of cherry blossoms and remains of Tokugawa family’s temples such as Ueno Toshogu and Kiyomizu Kannnon temple and Shinobazu pond. Duration: 2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Tennoji Temple

At Tennoji temple Buddha statue sits calmly and the compound is well maintained with beautiful weeping cherry trees. You may hear sutra chanting by monk from inside. Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Yanaka Cemetery

At Yanaka cemetery, there is the last Shogun’s tomb and the guide talk about the background and Japanese religion. The street in the center is lined with beautiful cherry blossoms and the locals walk along to visit their ancestor’s cemetery. Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

Yanaka Ginza shopping street lined with about 70 daily shops selling liquors, ice cream, cutlets and croquettes, fish and meal, fruits and vegetables, souvenir. Enjoy eating and drinking like the locals do. Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Nippori Fabric Town

Nippori Fabric Town is another shopping paradise selling every type of fabric from traditional silk to modern printed cotton(closed on Sundays, National holidays). Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Pickup

This experience is eligible for hotel pickup. Once your purchase is complete, you’ll be able to coordinate pickup details directly with your operator.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 3 days in advance of the start date of the experience.

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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