Discover the highlights of Tokyo on a guided afternoon tour. Soar over the city at Tokyo Tower. Explore an ancient temple, Tokyo’s high-end shopping, and more—all without ever leaving the city.

Get a bird’s-eye view of the bustling city below on top of the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower, the Tokyo Tower Observatory. Stretching 1,093 feet (333 m) into the sky, the Tokyo Tower is 43 feet (13 m) taller than its counterpart in Paris—the Eiffel Tower. Take in commanding views from high above in this symbol for Japan’s rebirth as an economic power, built in 1958. On a clear day, keep an eye out for Mount Fuji in the distance.

Continuing on, drive past the National Diet Building. Completed in 1936 and constructed entirely out of Japanese building materials, this imposing building houses the Japanese House of Parliament. Stop next at the Imperial Palace Plaza where the imperial family of Japan resides—also known as the heart of Tokyo—and formerly the site of Edo Castle. Take time to snap photos of the outside grounds and gardens of this impressive royal complex.

Explore Tokyo’s oldest and most popular Buddhist temple, Asakusa Kannon. Completed in 645 AD, the true origins of this homage to the goddess of compassion are now only legend. Browse the various small food and souvenir shops that pepper the long entrance to the temple, known as Nakamisi. With many centuries of history along this arcade, these shops have long catered to the countless pilgrims coming to visit the temple.

The last stop on your tour is the prestigious and fashionable Ginza shopping district—the most celebrated shopping and amusement area of Tokyo. Enjoy window shopping at the high-end department stores and boutiques, sampling the cuisine at the restaurants, or sipping an espresso at one of the many coffee shops—all located in an area with the highest real estate value in Japan.

Inclusions :

• Pick-up service from select hotels in Tokyo (see redemption instructions)
• Tokyo city tour

Duration:
Approx. 3 1/2 hours

Available:
Daily

Departure time and location:
Approx. 1:40 PM; from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (pick-up service available at select Tokyo hotels, see redemption instructions)

Return time and location:
Approx. 5:10 PM; tour ends at last stop in Ginza Shopping District (drop-off service is not available

Note:
Children under 5 participate for free, but may not occupy their own seat. This tour can be combined with the Tokyo Night Tour (see previous pages) with free tranportation to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. If booking both tours, please advise JTB Travel that you will be combining these two tours when calling to confirm reservation.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required Please contact JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc by no later than 12:00 PM (GMT +9:00) 2 days prior to your tour date to ensure reservation and to arrange hotel pick-up, if available. When calling to confirm booking, inform the call center that you booked via Expedia and provide them with the itinerary number listed on your voucher(s). Please note that only the Japan office listed on your voucher will have access to your reservation. Additionally, the JTB Global Marketing and Travel office will be closed on Sundays and national holidays including: Jan 1-3, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 21, Apr 30, May 3-5, Jul 16, Sep 17, Sep 24, Oct 8, Nov 3, Nov 23, Dec 24, Dec 29-31. Upon arrival at the departure point listed on your voucher, please present your voucher(s) in exchange for service.