【Experience daily life of Tokyo and tea ceremony】
Downtown Shitamachi Tour
Description
Ride one of the oldest tramway in the center of Tokyo. Along the track, you may see how the cityscape reflects the daily lives of people living in downtown. You can visit a shrine, walk through retro shopping districts or try tea ceremony as you get "hands-on" with the lives and culture of shitamachi.
Customer Review
It was very nice that I get to see real life of people living in Tokyo unlike popular sightseeing spots. Tea ceremony was such a good Japanese cultural experience. Using chauffuer service was much more relaxing than to take train or bus.
- Photo spot
- Food and Drink
- Night View
- Cultural Site
- Driving
- Experience
Tokyo Sakura Tram(Toden Arakawa Line)
This is one of only two tramways remaining in Tokyo's urban center. You can get a glance of retro atmosphere and the old-fashioned lifestyles of downtown shitamachi. To make an urban hike along the Toden line, we recommend getting an all day Toden pass. You will have full access to the train all day with only 400 yen. Note that you board from the front and get off at the back. Since most stations are unattended, the driver will manage people getting on and off. Tickets can be purchased on board.
Nezu-jinja Shrine
An ancient shrine founded 1900 years ago by Yamato Tekeru (also known as Prince Osu) according to Japanese myth. The premises include a Prayer Pine-tree famous for couples, an Otome-Inari Shrine, a Japanese thousand-torii gate pathway and romon tower gate. Located directly north of the Imperial palace, it is escaped damage in natural disasters and fire bombing and retains a distinctive Edo style. All Edo-period structures that remain today are considered to represent miracles and this shrine is designated as an important national cultural property.
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Yanaka Ginza
Yanaka Ginza is a market street retaining the atmosphere of older time. The market street offers wide range of products and services including one-man shops, handmade sweets, cafes, and stylish general stores along the narrow, 170m road. The stairs leading to the entrance of the market street is a famous place for watching the sunset known to locals as Sunset Steps (yuyake dandan). Standing at the top and looking out over the market will surely impress people upon.
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YANESEN
YANESEN is a tourism facility and cultural experience center for foreign visitors. Try out tea ceremony, calligraphy and kimono-wearing. Or experience Japanese wadaiko drums, ikebana flower arrangement, or Japanese cuisine with a reservation in advance. Connect with traditional Japansese culture guided by English speaking staff.
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Kappabashi Dougu Street
Kappabashi Dougu Street is a market street specialixed in kitchen ware for proffesional. Approximately 800m in length, find more than 170 shops with products such as kitchen knives, Japanese dinnerware, food samples and convenient cooking tools.
