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Top Must-Sees in Tokyo 3 days

Recommended Season: All Seasons

Duration: 3 days

Tokyo, once a town called Edo, has transformed into one of the world’s most captivating metropolises whilst preserving its rich cultural heritage spanning over 400 years.

This remarkable city seamlessly interweaves the old and new: centuries-old temples and serene gardens stand alongside architectural marvels; world-class museums showcase both timeless masterpieces and contemporary artistry; and vibrant districts pulse with modern ‘Kawaii’ culture.

What truly sets Tokyo apart is its masterful preservation of tradition amidst innovation. Here, ancient crafts, classical performing arts, and time-honoured customs thrive in harmony with cutting-edge experiences and modern sophistication.

Let us guide you through this fascinating metropolis, where each day brings extraordinary encounters. Witness the powerful morning practice of sumo wrestlers, savour kaiseki cuisine with watching the elegant geisha performance, and discover hidden gems known only to locals. Our expert guides will unveil Tokyo’s secrets whilst ensuring every moment of your journey is both enlightening and seamless.

Our carefully curated journey offers you the quintessence of Tokyo—a perfect synthesis of past and present, tradition and innovation, all woven into an unforgettable three-day experience.

Experience Classical Tokyo where Edo’s Splendour Lives on

1 Immersive Edo Heritage Comes Alive While Strolling Around Asakusa

Step into Tokyo’s cherished soul at Asakusa, where the magnificent Sensō-ji Temple has stood since 645. Here, the vermillion gates of Kaminarimon and centuries-old shopping street of Nakamise present an enchanting tableau of traditional Japan. As incense wafts through the air and locals worship in time-honoured fashion, this is Tokyo’s most visited destination where tradition harmoniously blends with the city’s vibrant energy.

Discover Asakusa from a rickshaw, a truly special way to explore. Imagine gliding through the enchanting streets of Asakusa in a traditional rickshaw, just as the nobles of Edo-period Japan once did. This centuries-old mode of transport offers a truly magical way to experience Tokyo’s most cherished historic district.Whether you’re seeking that perfect Instagram moment or yearning to experience Tokyo as the aristocrats once did, this intimate rickshaw journey promises memories to treasure forever. As the wheels turn smoothly beneath you, surrender to the romance of old Japan in a way that simply isn’t possible on foot.

Rickshaw riding experience (image)
Asakusa Nakamise Shopping street and Sensoji Temple gate in Spring season (image)
2 Step Aboard a Traditional Yakatabune

Sail into an evening of enchantment aboard a yakatabune, a traditional Japanese pleasure boat whose history stretches back to the Heian period (794-1185). Once the private reserve of nobility who used these elegant vessels for their leisure pursuits, yakatabune truly flourished during the Edo period when improved waterways saw feudal lords and wealthy merchants hosting elaborate flower-viewing parties, moon-gazing ceremonies, and fireworks displays.

Today, we invite you to continue this centuries-old tradition as you drift along the historic Sumida River, the same waters that bustled with activity during the Edo period. As you dine on exquisite cuisine in your floating restaurant, Tokyo’s magnificent nightscape unfolds before your eyes. Marvel at the illuminated vistas of Odaiba and other Tokyo landmarks, whilst in spring, experience the magical sight of illuminated cherry blossoms from your unique vantage point on the water.

Yakata boat and Tokyo Odaiba night view (image)
3 An Exclusive Evening with Tokyo’s Geisha

Whilst the words ‘geisha’ and ‘maiko’ might instantly conjure images of Kyoto, this refined culture of traditional entertainment houses flourished equally in Edo (present-day Tokyo) after its origins in Japan’s ancient capital. Today, Tokyo’s remaining hanamachi (geisha districts) proudly preserve this elegant tradition.

We invite you to an extraordinary private evening at Tsukiji Jisaku, one of Tokyo’s most prestigious traditional restaurants. Here, in an intimate setting reserved exclusively for our guests, you’ll be entertained by accomplished geisha from one of Tokyo’s six historic geisha districts. Savour exquisite kaiseki cuisine whilst experiencing captivating performances that have enchanted audiences for centuries.

Dinner with Geisha Performance (image)

Witness the Power of Sumo: An Intimate Morning at a Traditional Wrestling Stable

Experience the raw energy and ancient traditions of sumo wrestling up close with this extraordinary morning adventure. Watch in awe as mighty sumo wrestlers engage in their morning practice (asageiko), where the thunderous clash of bodies echoes through the training stable.

Whilst some moments of their intense training might make you wince, these powerful displays offer a uniquely Japanese spectacle that few visitors ever witness. After observing their rigorous practice session, you’ll have the remarkable opportunity to feast on chanko nabe – the hearty hot pot dish that helps build champions – prepared by the wrestlers themselves.

This intimate experience extends beyond mere observation. Engage in fascinating conversations with the wrestlers and their master (oyakata), discovering the secrets of their daily lives and training routines. Feel free to ask questions about this centuries-old sport and the dedication it demands from its practitioners.

Your morning at the sumo stable offers an authentic glimpse into one of Japan’s most revered sporting traditions, complete with personal interactions and culinary delights that few outsiders experience.

*Please note: This experience is not available during tournament seasons.

Sumo wrestlers’ morning training in Sumo Stable (image)

Tokyo’s Unique Discoveries: A Journey Through Traditional and Modern Marvels

Experience the fascinating contrast of Tokyo’s heritage sites and contemporary hotspots in this carefully crafted tour, revealing the city’s most distinctive locations.

Visit Gotokuji Temple, a charming sanctuary that has captured the hearts of visitors worldwide with its remarkable collection of beckoning cats (maneki-neko). Then, experience the electric atmosphere of Shibuya, Tokyo’s busiest district where countless people cross paths daily. Marvel at the serene majesty of Meiji Shrine, where, despite its location amidst the bustling neighbourhoods of Shibuya and Harajuku, you’ll find yourself enveloped in solemn grandeur and lush greenery the moment you step through its gates.

For those who wish, we offer an exclusive opportunity for a private formal prayer ceremony at Kanda Myojin, the guardian shrine of Edo. Here, in this centuries-old sanctuary, you may offer prayers for business prosperity, family well-being, and future success in life.

Gotoku-ji Temple in Setagaya (image)
Meiji Shrine (image)

Hotel in Tokyo / Haneda Airport / Narita Airport / Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station

Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street and Rickshaw)

Ueno

Imperial Palace

■Meet with a guide at the hotel

■Visit Sensoji Temlple, Nakamise Shopping Street and experience riding a rickshaw

■Stroll around Ueno (*Enjoy a stroll along the cherry blossom-lined streets)

■Walking Imperial Palace East Garden

(Accommodation : Tokyo)

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Hotel in Tokyo

Sumo Morning Training

Gotoku-ji Temple

Shibuya

Meiji Shrine

Akihabara

■Meet with a guide at the hotel

■【Special Program】Watching the sumo morning training at sumo stable and try to eat Chanko hot-pot cooked by sumo wrestlers

■Visit Gotoku-ji Temple which is famous for lucky-cats

■Stroll around Shibuya area and visit Meiji Shrine

■Feel Japanese pop cultures in Akihabara

(Accommodation : Tokyo)

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Hotel in Tokyo

Tsukiji (Tsukiji Out Side Market, Tsuikiji Honganji Temple and Namiyoke Shrine)

Ginza

Geisha Performance

■Meet with a guide at the hotel

■Stroll around Tsukiji area

■Enjoy shopping in Ginza area

■Savor Kaiseki cuisine in a famous Japanese restaurant with watching Geisha Performance

(Accommodation : Tokyo)

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・4 stars or 5 stars hotel in Tokyo

・Private guide for 3 days

・Private car for 3 days

・Meal:Breakfast 2 / Lunch 1 / Dinner 3(Geisha performance included)

・Rickshaw fee in Asakusa

・Round-trip transportation to Tokyo

・Tips for a guide, a driver and others