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From History to Subculture: Akihabara & Ueno Must-See Tour! 20% OFF

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$166.97
$208.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Akihabara and Ueno represent two distinct atmospheres just a stone's throw from each other. While Akihabara is the hub of Japanese subculture, Ueno offers a blend of nature and history, making this tour perfect for all ages.

  • Akihabara Electric Town: This vibrant main street is Japan's electronics capital and a haven for pop culture enthusiasts, featuring neon lights and countless shops.
  • 🛍️ Don Quijote Akihabara: A massive discount store famous for its low prices, boasting a dedicated AKB48 theater on the 8th floor.
  • 🌉 Manseibashi Bridge: A historical bridge with Edo period roots, spanning the Kanda River and reconstructed after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
  • 🚉 The old Manseibashi station: A unique site showcasing the original features of the former Bansebashi Station, including the iconic stairways.
  • ⛩️ Kanda Myojin Shrine: A stunning shrine adorned in vermilion and gold, merging traditional architecture with modern elements.
  • 🛒 Ameyoko Shopping Street: Known as "Cheap Heaven," this bustling market features around 400 stores, perfect for souvenirs and local delicacies.
  • 🌳 Ueno Park: A beautiful park with seasonal scenery, home to art galleries, a zoo, and historic temples, ideal for cultural exploration.
  • 🌸 Shinobazu Pond: A picturesque spot in Ueno Park perfect for strolls and boat rides, surrounded by blooming flowers year-round.
  • 🏯 Shinobazu-no-ike Bentendo: A revered power spot near the pond, believed to bring good fortune in various aspects of life.
  • 🎎 Ueno Toshogu Shrine: Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, this shrine is known for its cultural significance and stunning architecture, promoting luck and health.

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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
  • Tour Guide
  • Private Tour
  • Toshogu Shrine
  • Optional Experience Costs: 500 JPY per Person
  • Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 500 JPY, Meal costs: 1,000 JPY per Person
  • Estimated Costs of the Tour: 2,000 JPY per Person

Meeting point
JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit, In front of Ticket office (Midori no Madoguchi) (Electric Town South Exit)
Return details

  • Akihabara
    Akihabara Electric Town: This is the main street of Akihabara. This is Japan's representative electronic town, and at the same time, it is also known as a sacred place for pop culture such as anime, manga, and idols. Let's take a photo on the street where flashy neon lights shine!
  • Don Quijote Akihabara
    Don Quijote Akihabara: Don Quijote, the hall of fame for cheap prices, is one of the largest comprehensive discount stores in Japan. There is a dedicated AKB48 theater on the 8th floor of the Akihabara store.
  • Manseibashi Bridge: This bridge spans the Kanda River behind Akihabara Station, and its roots date back to the Edo period. The current Manseibashi Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge with a length of 26m and a width of 36m, and was built as part of the reconstruction of the imperial capital after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
  • Old Manseibashi Station
    The old Manseibashi station : This is a rare facility that reconstructed the remains of the former Bansebashi Station. The "1912 Stairway," which is almost exactly as it was when the station first opened, the "1935 Stairway," which was built when the Transportation Museum opened, and the "2013 Platform," which is a deck built on the former Bansebashi Station platform, are just a few of the many highlights.
  • Kanda Shrine
    Kanda Myojin Shrine: Kanda Myojin is a majestic shrine decorated in vermilion and gold. The fusion of the shrine with modern architecture that also has a modern aspect is breathtaking!
  • Ameyoko Shopping Street
    Ameyoko Shopping Street: It is one of the most famous shopping streets in Japan with about 400 stores between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi. It is also called "Cheap Heaven," where you can purchase souvenirs, enjoy Japanese soul food, stand-up drinking, and other experiences that you can only find here.
  • Ueno Park
    Ueno Onshi Park: The park is visited by many people throughout the year and has beautiful scenery in each season, with cherry blossoms in the spring, lotuses in the summer, and autumn leaves in the fall. There are large art galleries, museums, a zoo, and many historic temples and shrines within the spacious grounds, where you can experience history, art, and culture.
  • Shinobazu Pond
    Shinobazu Pond: Flowers bloom throughout the year around Shinobazu Pond, making it the perfect spot for a stroll in Ueno Park. You can also take a boat ride, so it is recommended for couples and families.
  • Shinobazu no Ike Bentendo
    Shinobazu-no-ike Bentendo: Bentendo, which is close to the boat dock at Shinobazu Pond, is a power spot that brings many benefits such as financial luck, business prosperity, marriage, academic studies, and the arts. If you visit here, you too may be lucky.
  • Toshogu Shrine
    Ueno Toshogu Shrine: This shrine is located in Ueno Park and is one of the Toshogu shrines dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is said to be particularly beneficial for success in life, good luck, and long, healthy life, and the grounds are home to many important cultural properties, including the glittering shrine building, also known as the Golden Hall. You can enjoy the beauty of Japanese tradition.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
  • If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
  • Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot
  • Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    From History to Subculture: Akihabara & Ueno Must-See Tour! 20% OFF

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $166.97
    $208.71
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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