Ginza & Tsukiji Route
- Highlights : Ginza＆Tsukiji
- Time Required : 3 hours
- Departure Time : 10:00
- Meeting Place : Imperial Hotel,Tokyo
- Dissolution Place : Tsukiji Outer Market
- Participants: 1-10
- Meals: Not included
- Guide Language Support: English (The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.)
The area around the Imperial Palace and Edo Castle is known for its double moat, but during the Edo period, the city also had numerous smaller waterways. The reclaimed land outside the moats was home to townspeople and merchants. The city still retains traces of its Edo-era development, such as traditional crafts shops, old alleyways, and entertainment venues. Tsukiji, closer to the sea than Ginza, thrived as a center for international exchange. Exploring the route to this lively market provides a full experience of Tokyo’s commercial growth.
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Old Meets New
Before
After
Kabuki Theatre
*Collection of the Hosei University Research Center for Edo-Tokyo Studies.
Highlights 1
Ginza
Ginza is Tokyo's premier luxury shopping district, lined with world-famous brand shops, department stores, and restaurants. Named after the silver coin mint that once stood here in the Edo period, Ginza blends modern skyscrapers with historical architecture, offering visitors a sophisticated urban experience. Ginza's main street becomes a pedestrian paradise on weekends, allowing you to enjoy leisurely shopping and strolling. Traditional long-established stores coexist with cutting-edge fashion and gourmet food creating a unique blend of both traditional and modern Japan.
Highlights 2
Tsukiji Hongwan-ji
Tsukiji Hongwan-ji is a unique temple in Tokyo's Chuo Ward that features Indian-style architecture. Rebuilt in 1934, the temple has a different appearance from other Japanese temples and attracts many visitors. The temple grounds include a sacred pond and meditation space, allowing you to spend some time in peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a place where you can feel history and spirituality, where Japanese Buddhism and other cultures blend together.
Highlights 3
Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukiji Outer Market is one of Tokyo’s most vibrant markets, offering a wide variety of fresh seafood and ingredients. The area is home to numerous eateries where visitors can savor sushi, seafood bowls, and other Japanese delicacies, making it a popular spot for tourists. Additionally, there are many specialty shops selling cooking tools and ingredients, providing an in-depth experience of Japanese food culture. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Tsukiji while exploring the rich culinary traditions of Japan.
Course
Hibiya Course
Dress Code:
Please wear comfortable, easy-to-move clothing and shoes suitable for walking, such as sneakers.
Children & Infants:
Children aged 0-6 can join for free (under 6's go FREE). Note: There is no child pricing.
Participation Requirements (Restrictions):
Guests who are feeling unwell, those using wheelchairs or strollers, pregnant guests, and those with heart conditions or other serious health issues are not permitted to participate. Please note that if, during the tour, it is determined that a participant cannot complete the designated itinerary as instructed by the guide, they may be asked to leave the group. In such cases, no refund will be provided.
Cancellation Fee Regulations:
Cancellation deadline : 24 hours before departure time (Japan Standard Time - JST)
If you don’t show up or you cancel the tour within 24 hours before the departure time, we will not refund you.
Additional Notes:
If you are not present at the meeting location within 5 minutes of the designated tour start time, the tour will proceed without you. In such cases, there will be no re-pickup by the guide, and no refund will be issued for the tour fee. Please note that the tour will proceed even in rainy weather.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Booking
You can book a tour until 4:00 PM (JST) the day before the tour begins.
After 4:00 PM the day before, reservations will no longer be accepted through the website.
Cancellation fees will apply from 24 hours before the tour departure time.
All tours are conducted in English only.
To respect other participants, the tour will depart 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. In this case, no refunds will be provided.
Children aged 0-6 can join for free. However, we kindly ask that infants in strollers are not brought along. If it is deemed that a child cannot complete the route set by the guide, we may request that you leave the group. Please note that no refunds will be provided in this case.
Tours will proceed in rainy weather, so please bring an umbrella or raincoat.
However, in the case of extreme weather conditions, we may decide to cancel the tour in advance. In such cases, we will notify all booked participants via email.
We do not accept walk-ins or same-day participants without a prior reservation.
Please cancel your existing reservation and make a new one. Note that a 100% cancellation fee will apply if you cancel within 24 hours before departure time due to guide arrangements.
Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tokyo Time Travel does not provide personal travel insurance for tour participants; you are required to purchase your own.