Tokyo: Ginza & Tsukiji Backstreets Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG1198082-1840457
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the vibrant history of Ginza and Tsukiji on a guided walking tour. Stroll through narrow alleyways, uncover historic buildings, and compare ukiyo-e prints with today’s cityscape.
Uncover the roots of Tokyo’s culture and commerce on this walking tour through Ginza and Tsukiji — districts that once lay just outside Edo Castle’s outer moat and thrived under the hands of merchants and artisans.
Stroll through narrow alleyways and discover hidden shrines, historic craft shops, and modern architecture that reveal how tradition and innovation blend seamlessly in Tokyo. Compare centuries-old ukiyo-e prints with the same streets today for a real-life “time-travel” experience.
From elegant Ginza, with its Meiji-era charm, to the lively Tsukiji market area, feel how Tokyo’s past and present coexist in every corner.
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant history of Ginza and Tsukiji on a guided walking tour
- Stroll through narrow alleyways and uncover historic buildings and shrines
- Compare ukiyo-e prints with today’s cityscape for a “then-and-now” experience
- Learn about the districts' history from a national government-licensed guide
- See how tradition and innovation blend seamlessly in Tokyo’s architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour is conducted in English
The tour is suitable for all ages
Lobby
INCLUDED
- National government licensed guide interpreter
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
