Private Tour - All Must-see Spots in Tokyo for First-time Visitors

09:30- JR Harajuku Station East Exit
10:00-11:00 60(min) Meiji Shrine Meiji Shrine is one of Japan's foremost shrines visited by many people for hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the year. It is also one of the country's most popular sightseeing spots. With spacious grounds filled with greenery, this urban oasis is cherished not only by travelers but local people as well. Feel the sacred atmosphere with all the senses.
11:20-12:20 60(min) Tokyo Tower Completed in 1958, the Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Tokyo. The structure towering over the surrounding buildings evokes a strong presence in the vast Tokyo metropolis. Today, while the taller Tokyo Skytree has been completed, Tokyo Tower's impressive sight continues to draw people as it oversees the city through the times.
12:40-13:40 60(min) Tsukiji Outer Market One of the country's leading wholesale markets, Tsukiji flourished as Japan's largest wholesale market for 83 years since 1935. While wholesale market operations ended in 2018 and moved to Toyosu, this historical area continues to be cherished. To this day, there's no end to travelers coming to its many establishments to have some delicious seafood.
14:00-14:40 40(min) Imperial Palace Once the site of Edo Castle, this place is now the site of the Imperial Family residence. It boasts expansive grounds approximately 1.15 million square meters with many places of highlights. Feel the history since Tokyo began transforming into Japan's capital to the metropolis that it is today.
15:10-16:25 75(min) Senso-ji Temple This is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple with a large red paper lantern that has turned into a symbol of Asakusa. With a vermilion hue that's a sight to behold, this sightseeing spot is so popular; it's highly likely everyone who comes to Japan visits here. The Nakamise shopping street, which stretches on towards the main hall, is lined with shops selling plenty of souvenirs only found in Japan, and is always bustling year round.