• Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple situated in Asakusa. It stands as one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and well-loved temples.

According to legend, in 628, two brothers discovered a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, in the Sumida River. Despite returning the statue to the river, it consistently came back to them. As a result, Sensoji was constructed nearby in honor of the goddess Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it the oldest temple in Tokyo.

• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - Shinjuku Gyoen is among Tokyo’s largest and most frequented parks. Just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park’s expansive lawns, winding paths, and serene scenery offer a peaceful retreat from the bustling city center. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the premier locations in the city to view cherry blossoms.

• Rikugien Garden - Rikugien is often regarded as Tokyo’s most stunning Japanese landscape garden, alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Constructed around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien means “six poems garden” and replicates in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden exemplifies an Edo Period strolling garden, featuring a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and wooded areas, all linked by a network of trails.

• Hama Rikyu Gardens - Hama Rikyu is a vast, appealing landscape garden in central Tokyo. Situated next to Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu boasts seawater ponds that change with the tides and a teahouse on an island where visitors can relax and enjoy the view. The traditionally styled garden contrasts sharply with the skyscrapers of the nearby Shiodome district.

• Imperial Palace - The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area encircled by moats and massive stone walls in central Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It serves as the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family.

Edo Castle was once the seat of the Tokugawa shogun, who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country’s capital and imperial residence were relocated from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888, construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was destroyed during World War Two and subsequently rebuilt in the same style.

• Meiji Jingu Shrine - Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located next to the JR Yamanote Line’s bustling Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park form a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The shrine was completed and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the emperor’s passing and six years after the empress’s passing. The shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.

• Tsukiji Fish Market - Discover the historic fish market in Tokyo! Enjoy a variety of fresh seafood!
• Asakusa - Asakusa (浅草) is the heart of Tokyo’s shitamachi (literally “low city”), a district where the atmosphere of Tokyo from past decades endures.

Asakusa’s main attraction is Sensoji, a highly popular Buddhist temple, constructed in the 7th century. The temple is accessed via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been offering temple visitors a range of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.

• Yoyogi Park - Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo’s largest city parks, featuring expansive lawns, ponds, and wooded areas. It is an excellent spot for jogging, picnicking, and other outdoor activities.

Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it provides a pleasant cherry blossom viewing location in spring. Additionally, it is renowned for its ginkgo tree forest, which turns a vibrant golden hue in autumn.

• Shibuya Crossing - Shibuya Crossing: Known as the busiest crossing in the world, Shibuya Scramble is a marvel of modern urban life. Visitors can also see the loyal Hachiko dog statue here!
• Akihabara - Akihabara (秋葉原), also known as Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo famous for its numerous electronics shops. In recent years, Akihabara has become recognized as the center of Japan’s otaku (diehard fan) culture, with many shops and establishments dedicated to anime and manga now interspersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
• Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo’s oldest and finest Japanese gardens. It was constructed in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.
• Tokyo National Museum - The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan’s top-level national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum. It was initially established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later.

The Tokyo National Museum houses one of the largest and finest collections of art and archaeological artifacts in Japan, comprising over 110,000 individual items, including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any given time, about 4,000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. Additionally, temporary exhibitions are regularly held. Excellent English information and audio guides are available.

• Kabukicho - Golden Gai is said to have originated around 1950 when the black market that had emerged in front of Shinjuku Station relocated, and in this new area, numerous eating and drinking establishments were established. Although Shinjuku has undergone significant modernization since then, Golden Gai has remained largely unchanged.

The alley is narrow and crowded with countless signs advertising the various establishments lining the way. Many of the buildings are made of wood, remnants from the Showa Era. Most measure only around thirteen square meters (one hundred forty-two square feet). It’s a dim, lively place filled with the aromatic smoke of grilling meats. Despite the nearly endless number of sleek new restaurants available in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to attract foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist spot.

• Takeshita Street - Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo’s Harajuku Station, situated between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the center of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historic sights.

The focal point of Harajuku’s teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined with many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothing stores, crepe stands, and fast food outlets catering to fashion and trend-conscious teens.

• Odaiba District - Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. It originated as a set of small man-made fort islands (daiba literally means “fort”), which were constructed towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo against potential sea attacks, specifically in response to the gunboat diplomacy of Commodore Perry.

More than a century later, the small islands were joined into larger islands by massive landfills, and Tokyo embarked on a spectacular development project aimed at transforming the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. However, development was critically slowed after the burst of the “bubble economy” in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.

• Shibamata - Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern edge of Tokyo, not far from the Edogawa River, which serves as the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its old-school charm from yesteryear and is a perfect escape from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions to see is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, not far from the station.
• Nezu - Having miraculously avoided major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two of the neighborhoods that make up shitamachi, Tokyo’s old downtown—retain their last-century charm. You’ll find historical sites such as Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine tucked away among shitamachi’s narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops, and retro stores selling old-style sweets and snacks. Here you can step back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.
• Tokyo Tower - The retro cute version of Tokyo Skytree! This vermillion tower has been a symbol of Tokyo for a generation and can be seen in the background of many famous animes!
• Tokyo - Patia’s Japanese Cooking Class: Patia’s Japanese Cooking Class was established for foreign tourists visiting Japan, with the aim of sharing the wonderful Japanese food culture with people worldwide.
  Participants can learn about Japanese food, culture, and more through their cooking class!

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
• Sushi roll making experience & Customizable Tour 2 -3 sights
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private Vehicle
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect

This 7-hour walking tour features a 3-hour sushi roll-making experience at Patia’s Japanese Cooking Class. Before diving into sushi making, you’ll embark on a walking tour with our licensed guide! After a 4-hour walking tour, your guide will escort you to Patia’s Japanese Cooking Class.

In Japan, sushi rolls are often enjoyed during special occasions like celebrations and festivals. This dish is a staple of Japanese hospitality, known for its beautiful presentation. During your experience, you’ll learn how to make sushi rolls, as well as recipes for miso soup and chawanmushi (steamed egg custard).

You can customize your tour directly with the guide after booking.

Please create your itinerary by selecting 2 to 3 spots from the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

Start time: The start time for your experience may vary.
A minimum of 2 people is required per booking

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
• Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.