Schedule
July 26
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THIS POST CONFERENCE TOUR - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE A RETURN FLIGHT FROM HIROSHIMA. YOUR FLIGHTS SHOULD BE:
HOME - TOKYO; TOKYO - HIROSHIMA; TOKYO - HOME.
THIS IS BECAUSE THE RETURN LEG FROM HIROSHIMA WILL BE ON THE BULLET TRAIN.
08:00-19:00. Tokyo Tour (Lunch included)
Pick up at Hotel (Marunouchi Hotel) at 8:10am (hotel not included)
The tour will visit:
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1 TOUR STARTS IN SHINJUKU AT 9:00 A.M.
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2 MEIJI SHINTO SHRINE - Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese shrine architecture. (Approx. 40min.)
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3 HARAJUKU & SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE CROSSING (Pass by) - The center of Japan’s pop culture and the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world.
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4 TOKYO TOWER - Enjoy a panorama of Tokyo from the main observation platform. (Approx. 40min.)
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5 National Diet (Pass by) - where both houses of Japanese parliament meet
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6 The Imperial Palace Loop Tour (Pass by) - The bus circles around the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, where the Emperor resides. It was formerly the Shogun’s fortress.
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7 JAPANESE-STYLE LUNCH
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8 HAMA-RIKYU GARDENS - Experience the tranquility of strolling through a traditional landscape garden. (Approx 40min.)
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9 SUMIDA RIVER CRUISE - Relax and enjoy a leisurely boat ride along the enchanting Sumida River. (Approx 30min.)
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10 SENSOJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE & NAKAMISE SHOPPING STREET - Discover one of Tokyo’s renowned cultural landmarks. (Approx 40min.)
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11 TOKYO SKYTREE (Pass by) - With a 634 meters tall, ranking as the third tallest structure in the world!
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12 KAPPABASHI (Pass by)
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13 UENO AND AKIHABARA (Pass by)
Guests who wish to stay in Ueno or Akihabara can disembark from the bus. Arrive in Ueno at approx. 5:45 P.M., and in Akihabara at approx. 6:00 P.M. Return service is available to the hotel where you were picked up. ( The duration of drop-off service : Approx. 6:00 P.M. – Approx. 8:00 P.M.)
Stop 1: Shinjuku. This is the more colourful section of Tokyo
Stop 2: Meiji Shinto Shrine. This is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress ShÅken. It is a serene oasis featuring traditional architecture and a lush forest. It hosts cultural events and offers a glimpse into Japan’s rich heritage and history.
Drive-by 3: Harajuku & Shibuya Scramble Crossing. This is the famous intersection where thousands cross simultaneously, symbolizing Tokyo’s bustling energy and modernity.
