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Highlights

Shibamata is nostalgic town loved by the locals.The approaching path lined with sweet dango dumpling, rice cracker shops leads toward Taishakuten temple nick named "temple of wood carving". Yamamoto-tei, a former wealthy merchant's residence features Japanese-Western style architecture creating a harmony of a Japanese drawing room, western architecture and Japanese garden. Ranked 4th by American magazine Sukiya Living, the Journal of Japanese Gardening in 2019, Yamamoto-tei will give you rich and relaxing time while sitting on cool tatami mat viewing tranquil Japanese garden. Then visit Soramachi shopping area at the foot of Tokyo Sky tree, and lastly Sensoji-temple creating a fantastic night view.

Itinerary

  • Shibamata

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The tour starts by strolling along the approaching path to Shibamata Taishakuten temple nicknamed "Temple of wood carving". Shibamata is also loved by the locals as the town where famous movie actor, Tora-san lived. In front of JR Shibamata station there is a pair of bronze statues of “Tora-san” and his younger pretty sister “Sakura”.
  • Taishakuten-Sando

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    At the end of approaching path there is a grand gate called Nitenmon of Shibamata Taishakuten temple having roughly 400 year's history.Nitenmon gate was built all using hard and mold free zelkova trees so as to last long, plus for artistic beauty.When you enter the compound first pray to the Bodhisattva, then purify yourself at the purification place.A huge Kuromatsu pine tree in the temple complex is named “zuiryu no matsu” meaning “the dragon ascends to the heaven”. The pine tree is thought to be over 500yrs old.
  • Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The main hall leads to wooden Carving gallery and traditional Japanese garden called Suikei-en (admission: 400yen/person).There are such a numerous wood carvings inside and outside that the temple is called “Temple of Carving”. After visiting the gallery let's take off your shoes and walk the corridor leading to the Japanese garden “Suikei-en” within the compound.While on the wooden corridor encircling the garden you can enjoy seasonal changing scenery.
  • Yamamototei

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Within a few minutes from Shibamata Taihakuten temple is Yamamoto-tei, a former merchant's residence where features Japanese – Western style, creating a harmony of a Japanese drawing room, western architecture and Japanese garden.All rooms are open designed with few walls in between and face the garden over corridor.You can relax sitting on tatami mat hearing sound of waterfall water to the back of the garden, eating Match tea & sweet available here.
  • Tokyo Skytree

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Soramachi is amusement spot located at the foot of Tokyo Sky Tree having Sumida aquarium and restaurants & shopping areas where you may find perfect souvenirs. During the daytime visitors can see penguins swimming actively in The Sumida aquarium.
  • Senso-ji Temple

    1 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and most popular among the locals. The area from the Thunder gate through the main hall of Sensoji temple has been lit up from the sunset to 11:00 pm. It creates a fantastic night view with very little people while Sensoji temple is very crowded with tourists and worshippers during daytime.

What's included

INCLUDED

National Licensed Tour Guide

NOT INCLUDED

Private transportation
Lunch
Admission Fees of Japanese Garden, House
Gratuities

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. In line with this, we highly suggest that you include the specific amount that you want for the gratuities. For your reference, you base upon the cost of the tour booked as suggested gratuities per person : 10% - $12, 15% - $18, 20% - $24.

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