Half-Day Imperial Palace, Ginza and Japanese Tea Ceremony Guided Tour

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Place: Tokyo

Duration: 5 hours 45 minutes

Language: English

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Meal Included

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Go on a morning walk around the Imperial Palace and enjoy the serene sights
Try the foods behind Japanese health and wellbeing, including matcha, miso and soba
Walk around Ginza, Tokyo's shopping district, with a bilingual guide

What to expect

Immerse yourself in the secrets of Japanese well-being. Led by local expert Kawada-san, this experience goes beyond sightseeing, offering a holistic glimpse into the healthy habits that keep Tokyo thriving.

Begin your day with a serene morning walk around the majestic Tokyo Imperial Palace. Next, step into a traditional tea ceremony. Witness this meditative ritual and savor the subtle flavors of matcha tea, a potent antioxidant. Then, delve deeper into fermented goodness at a miso store, where you'll learn about its health benefits. Journey to an antenna shop, showcasing handcrafted treasures and regional foods from across Japan. Finally, refuel your body and soul with a delicious soba noodle lunch.

Itinerary:

9:15 Meet at JR Tokyo Station (Marunouchi Chuo exit). Head to Imperial Palace

9:30 Arrive and be briefed on the dos and don’ts

10:00 Tour of Imperial Palace grounds begins. Explore pristine gardens, and learn about history

11:15 Take a taxi to Ginza

11:45 Participate in a Japanese tea ceremony, savor matcha tea

12:45 Tea ceremony ends

13:00 Lunch at a soba restaurant

14:00 Explore miso and regional specialty shops with the guide

15:00 Tour concludes

Important to know

Know in advance:

At checkout, you'll be asked for all participants' personal information (nationality, passport number, and address). Please understand this information is required by the Imperial Palace when reserving admission. Add your address in the "Additional Information" field
This tour can accommodate vegetarians. Please inform the local provider in advance of your dietary restrictions during checkout

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