Tokyo Kimono Tea Ceremony and Rickshaw Experience

Tokyo, Japan
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Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Tokyo the way it deserves to be experienced — in comfort, in style, and entirely on your terms.

Your day begins with pickup at your hotel in a private luxury car (up to 5 guests) with your English-speaking guide. In the morning, step into historic Asakusa: dress in an authentic kimono, take part in a traditional tea ceremony, and ride through the old streets on a private rickshaw. Every experience is included and pre-arranged — no separate bookings, no waiting in line, no logistics to think about.

The afternoon is fully customizable. Choose 2–4 destinations from our suggested list — the Imperial Palace, Akihabara, Ueno, Shibuya, Harajuku — or tell us anywhere else you'd like to go. You can plan your route in advance by messaging us after booking, or simply decide together with your guide on the day. Both work perfectly.
One luxury car, one dedicated guide, and Tokyo's most iconic cultural experiences woven into a single seamless day. No research needed — just enjoy.

What's included

  • Kimono rental and dressing assistance
  • Private rickshaw ride in Asakusa (30 min)
  • Lunch and shopping reconedations
  • Traditional tea ceremony experience
  • Private luxury car with professional driver (up to 5 guests), Hotel pickup and drop-off within Tokyo's 23 wards
  • Shinjuku Gyoen Entrance Fee
  • Dedicated English-speaking guide (up to 9 hours)
  • Lunch expences

What to expect

  1. Tokyo Prefecture
    30m
    Your guide and private luxury car will pick you up at your hotel lobby (within Tokyo's 23 wards). Relax on the way to Asakusa while your guide introduces the day's plan.
  2. 45m
    Choose your favorite kimono from a wide selection, with professional dressing assistance. You'll wear it as you explore historic Asakusa — perfect for photos throughout the morning.
  3. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Glide through Asakusa's old streets on a private rickshaw pulled by a professional shafu (rickshaw driver). See the retro backstreets and Edo-era atmosphere that most visitors miss, with photo stops along the way.
  4. Asakusa
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony led by a tea master. Learn the meaning behind each movement, whisk your own matcha, and enjoy it with traditional Japanese sweets — all while wearing your kimono.
  5. Senso-ji Temple
    45m
    Walk through the iconic Kaminarimon Gate and along Nakamise-dori, a 250-meter shopping street dating back to the Edo period, to reach Senso-ji — Tokyo's oldest temple. Your guide will share the history and traditions of the temple, and help you take memorable photos in your kimono.
  6. Meiji Jingu Shrine
    45m
    Escape the city inside a 100,000-tree forest in the heart of Tokyo. Walk the gravel approach through towering torii gates to the shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji.
  7. 15m
    Dive into Japan's pop-culture capital — anime, manga, gaming, and electronics. Your guide can point you to the best shops for your interests, from retro games to the latest gadgets.
  8. Ameyoko Shopping Street
    20m
    Experience Tokyo's most energetic open-air market, stretching beneath the train tracks from Ueno to Okachimachi. Street food, snacks, and bargain shopping with a local atmosphere.
  9. Shibuya Crossing
    15m
    Stand at the center of the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, visit the Hachiko statue, and feel the pulse of modern Tokyo. Great for shopping and photo opportunities.
  10. Harajuku Station
    45m
    Stroll Takeshita Street, the birthplace of Japan's youth fashion culture, and explore the stylish boutiques of Omotesando just around the corner.
  11. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Unwind in one of Tokyo's most beautiful gardens, blending Japanese, English, and French landscape styles. Especially stunning in cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please let us know your hotel in Tokyo in advance. If you stay in a local house, please send us the exact URL on Google or your preferred meeting venue. Please note: If your booking is made within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we will meet you at your hotel or other location in the city centre.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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98,000.00 JPY per person
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