Must-See Spots in Tokyo Downtown for First-Time Travelers
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Overview
This tour is designed for first-time travelers who want to explore the major sightseeing spots of Tokyo’s downtown area in just a day.
Starting from Tokyo Skytree and the historic district of Asakusa, you’ll experience the essence of traditional Japan. Next, we head to Ueno, known for its cultural landmarks and vibrant park.
Finally, we visit Akihabara, the heart of anime and gaming culture, where you’ll discover the roots of Japan’s subculture, including a visit to a popular maid café.
Iteneray ( Fee 8.0H x $30 = $240 )
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Shopping Street at Solamachi
Oshiage Station-Bus terminal exit (Start at around 9:30 AM)
The meeting point is at the bus terminal exit of Oshiage Station. The exact location will be shared in advance via a Google Maps link along with reference photos.
After meeting, I will guide you to the 5th floor of the base building (Tokyo Solamachi) and assist you in purchasing tickets for the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree.
I will take you to the best photogenic spots around Skytree for capturing great memories and social media posts.
Tokyo Skytree is built on Solamachi, a large shopping complex with over 300 souvenir stores. I will guide you to selected popular shops for unique gifts and souvenirs.
I will visit the restaurant area of Solamachi, where you can choose from a variety of Japanese and Western cuisine options.
Starting from the iconic Kaminari-mon (Thunder Gate), we will walk through Nakamise Street, a lively shopping street with traditional snack shops and souvenir stores. This path leads us to the main hall of Senso-ji Temple, where you can also try Omikuji (fortune slips).
At this point, you can choose one of the following:
1. A matcha (green tea) making experience in a peaceful Japanese-style tatami room led by a matcha specialist.
2. Enjoying matcha sweets at a traditional matcha café.
After completing the Asakusa tour, we will head to Ueno by train or taxi (approx. 1.5 km).
In Ueno, I will take a relaxing stroll through Ueno Park, visit its small lake, and explore Ameyoko Street, a lively old-style shopping district.
We will head to Akihabara, either by train or taxi, to explore Tokyo’s mecca for anime, gaming, and otaku culture.
Akihabara is filled with various specialty entertainment stores. I will guide you to the most famous shops based on your interests. A popular option is visiting a maid café—one of over 200 in the area.
Our tour concludes at Akihabara Station. From here, you can continue exploring or head back to your hotel.
Ending Point: Akihabara station
Important Information
- Shorter Version : This tour lasts about 8 hours and covers many sightseeing spots, but it can be customized into a shorter tour based on your request. In that case, the fee will be adjusted proportionally to the duration. I am always happy to accommodate your preferences.
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
- This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What‘s included
- Guide Fee
What‘s not included
①Public transportation fee from Asakusa to Ueno and from Ueno to Akihabara for you and guide. Distance is about 2km taxi might be more efficient than public transportion if the number of people is more than 2-3. (roughly $10 per person)
②Lunch & cafe fee (approximately 10~20 USD per person, for you and guide)
③Tokyo Skytree observation decks entrance fee
- Adult 18 years old and over is ¥3,100yen.
- Teenager 12 to 17 years old is ¥2,350yen.
- Child 6 to 11 years old is ¥1,450yen.
④Option Maid Cafe entrance $20~.
