Tokyo Walking Tour: Tsukiji Market, Incense, Imperial Palace
ID: GYG1165280-1785048
Kategori:
Land: Japan
Varaktighet:
04:00 timmar
Beskrivning
Explore Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, Ginza, and the Imperial Palace on a guided tour. Enjoy a tamagoyaki tasting, visit Namiyoke Shrine, and experience the world of Japanese incense.
Begin your tour at the Tsukiji Hongwanji Main Gate, where you’ll meet your guide and learn about the temple’s unique architecture, cultural significance, and historical background.
Next, step into the atmosphere of Namiyoke Shrine, known for protecting the Tsukiji area. Discover the distinctive lion heads, enshrined deities, and the shrine’s deep connection to local market traditions.
Continue to the Tsukiji Outer Market for a food experience. Enjoy a tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) tasting and sample fresh seafood bites while learning about the market’s history and everyday food culture.
Then, head to Kōgen for an immersive, hands-on Japanese incense experience. Depending on the day, the activity may include incense making, scented sachets, kneaded incense, or comparing the aromas of traditional fragrant woods. Learn about the cultural and sensory role of incense in Japanese daily life.
Afterward, enjoy a guided walk through the Ginza area, with commentary on its development and cultural highlights.
Finally, take a guided walk around the Imperial Palace grounds, following a historical route that includes Sakurada Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, and the Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura Turret. Learn about the Palace’s history as the former Edo Castle and its role in modern Japan.
Höjdpunkter
- Guided walking tour through Tsukiji, Ginza, and the Imperial Palace area
- Hands-on Japanese incense experience at a traditional incense shop
- Learn local history and culture with clear explanations from your guide
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
This is a walking tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Some food tastings at Tsukiji Outer Market are optional and paid on site.
Guests with seafood or egg allergies should take note.
The incense experience involves fragrances.
Guests sensitive to strong scents may wish to avoid wearing perfume.
Seating areas around the Imperial Palace are limited, and some paths are gravel or stone-paved.
Tours operate rain or shine. Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
Please meet your guide at the main gate of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
(near Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station, Exit 1).
INKLUDERAT
- Professional English-speaking guide service throughout the tour
- Meet-up, check-in, and orientation at Tsukiji Hongwanji
- Introduction to Tsukiji Hongwanji’s architecture, cultural significance, and history
- Visit to Namiyoke Shrine
- Guided walk from Tsukiji area to Ginza-itchōme Station
- Guided tour around the Imperial Palace grounds
- Guided walk from the Imperial Palace to Tokyo Station
- Traditional incense-making experience at Kōgen
EJ INKLUDERAT
- Transportation costs to and from the meeting point
- Public transportation fees during the tour (train, bus, etc., if applicable)
- Food and drink costs during the tour, including optional tastings at local shops
- Any additional snacks, drinks, or meals
- Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)
- Shrine offerings or worship-related costs at Namiyoke Shrine
- e.g., saisen offerings, omamori charms)
När ska jag boka?
För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.
Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.
