1-Day Tokyo Temples and Akihabara Tour with Edo Castle Ruins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Edo Castle ruins with their historic stone walls and moats
• 02 Enjoy the cherry blossom festival atmosphere at Ueno Park
• 03 Visit Kan'ei-ji and Ueno Toshogu Shrine in Tokyo's historic temple district
• 04 Discover Asakusa Sensō-ji, one of Japan's most popular Buddhist temples
• 05 Experience Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo's hub for electronics, animation, and manga

Spend a day exploring Tokyo's Buddhist temples, historic landmarks, and modern pop culture districts. Visit the Edo Castle ruins in Chiyoda, see the cherry blossom festival site at Ueno Park, and discover Kan'ei-ji, the Tokugawa Shogun's private Buddhist temple, along with Ueno Toshogu Shrine. Continue to Asakusa Sensō-ji, one of Japan's most popular Buddhist temples, before experiencing the energy of Akihabara Electric Town, famous for electronics, animation, and manga culture.

Continue to Asakusa Sensō-ji, one of Japan's most popular Buddhist temples, before experiencing the energy of Akihabara Electric Town, famous for electronics, animation, and manga culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tokyo

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tokyo Temples, Edo Castle Ruins, and Akihabara

• Pick up from the hotel at 8 am.

Visit the Edo Castle ruins, known for their stone walls and moats.

Board a local train at Tokyo Railway Station.

Arrive at Ueno Park and enjoy the cherry blossom festival.

Pay a visit to Kan'ei-ji, the Tokugawa Shogun's private Buddhist temple, and Ueno Toshogu Shrine.

Discover Asakusa Sensō-ji, the most popular Buddhist temple in Japan.

Explore Akihabara Electric Town, an animation and manga center.

Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Insurance
• Guide
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan

Tour start

Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.