Marunouchi Trip Overview
The tour starts with a panoramic view of metropolis including forest of Meiji shrine from 202 meters high Tocho observatory. Then visits Meiji shrine, shinto shrine where the guide will talk about historical backgrounds and Japanese religions. Strolls down Omotesando, shopping street lined with beautiful zelkova trees. Takes a subway to Imperial palace, East garden. The last destination is Akihabara, mecca of subculture and electric device (or Ginza, luxurious shopping street on your request).
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Marunouchi, Japan
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
The tour starts with a panoramic view of metropolis including forest of Meiji shrine from 202 meters high Tocho observatory. Then visits Meiji shrine, shinto shrine where the guide will talk about historical backgrounds and Japanese religions. Strolls down Omotesando, shopping street lined with beautiful zelkova trees. Takes a subway to Imperial palace, East garden. The last destination is Akihabara, mecca of subculture and electric device (or Ginza, luxurious shopping street on your request).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tochō-Daini-Honchōsha (Tokyo Metropolitan Government No.2 Building), 2 Chome-8 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Both the north and south towers of Tocho Tower have the observation deck open to the public on the 45th floor at 202m from where you can enjoy panoramic view in Tokyo, free of charge.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture
Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken, Meiji shrine was built in 1920 after their death. Surrounded by the oak and camphor trees the shrine is like an oasis in hustle bustle Tokyo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Omotesando, Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Omotesando is luxurious shopping street for young adults. Also known as an architectural showcase streets in the world featuring many fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other. Takeshita street as a center of teenage fashion and cosplay culture is crowded with many tourists.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin), 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda 100-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Located on the old site of Edo castle the Imperial palace covering 90 hectares including virgin forests must play an important role as the lung of the metropolis. At East garden you can enjoy various flowers such as camellia in winter, weeping cherry trees in spring, hydrangeas, irises and wisterias in summer, maple leaves in autumn.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Akihabara, Sotokanda, Chiyoda 101-0021 Tokyo Prefecture
Lined with many electronics, anime and manga shops Akihabara is like an amusement park crowded with the young adults. Even if you are not interested in shopping it may be fun to do people watching here.
Duration: 1 hour
