- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Nippori Fabric Town - Nippori Fabric Town is another shopping paradise selling every type of fabric from traditional silk to modern printed cotton. (This is optional and most stores close on Sundays and National holidays).
- Guidance by a National Licensed Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Cherry blossom highlights, Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka features old nostalgic towns full of cherry blossom. Licensed tour guide will talk about historic back ground and culture of each site while enjoying cherry blossoms. Start with morning stroll at compounds of quiet Sensoji temple. Through Ameyoko local shopping street, head to spacious Ueno park with small temple & shrine, pond, lined with thousands of cherry trees in full bloom. The last destination is Yanaka where the last shogun’s tomb is located and old houses and small temples remain. At nostalgic Yanaka Ginza enjoy drinking, eating street food and shopping souvenirs. If you are fabric lover Nippori is must visit site selling from Japanese silk to beautiful printed cotton.
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Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the tour guide who will take care of you for the entire day. As a guide for you, based upon the cost of the tour booked: 10% - $12 | 15% - $18 | 20% - $24 (suggested gratuities are per person)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
