A cultural and culinary itinerary for professionals who enjoy the attractions of Deep Tokyo x Greater Tokyo.
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo is a dynamic, world-leading city that attracts people from around the world.
In addition, by using public transportation such as the Shinkansen bullet train, express trains, and highway buses, visitors can enjoy a more enjoyable one-day tour of tourist attractions throughout Japan, starting in Tokyo.
9:00am: TOKYO STATION
Shinkansen: Tokyo → Takasaki
Taxi: Takasaki → Daruma Temple
11:00am: SYORINZAN DARUMA-JI
Syorinzan Daruma-ji in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, is known as the birthplace of the iconic "Daruma" good-luck dolls and hosts the famous annual Daruma Market. The temple, which reflects the Chinese-influenced "North Star Faith", houses various attractions including the Daruma Hall, filled with colourful Daruma dolls, and the Sensin-tei, a residence where German architect Bruno Taut once lived.
1:00pm: RESTAURANT CAFE CARO TAKASAKI TAKASHIMAYA
Taxi: Syorinzan Daruma-ji → Restaurant cafe CARO Takasaki Takashimaya
The restaurant offers a wide range of seasonal delicacies using local Takasaki produce. Enjoy pasta, a hidden local food.
2:40pm: TAKASAKI STATION
Bus: Takasaki → Byakue-Kannonmae
3:10pm: TAKASAKI-BYAKUE-DAI-KANNON
Visit the large Kannon shrine, which is rare in the Kanto region. Enjoy a tour of the womb and a panoramic view of Takasaki City.
3:40pm: HASUYA KANNONYAMA
This café opened on the approach to Mt. Takasaki Kannon, at the foot of the Takasaki-byakue-dai-Kannon. Visitors can enjoy green matcha tea and seasonal sweets while admiring the scenery decorated with seasonal plants.
4:20pm: BYAKUE KANNON MAE BUS STOP
Bus: Byakue-Kannonmae → Takasaki
Shinkansen: Takasaki → Ueno
6:30pm: MR.KANSO UENO
Enjoy the variety and taste of Japanese canned foods at the Canning Bar. Unique content can be filmed where canned food is given a twist to make it tastier.
12:00pm: SHIBUYA STATION
Toyoko Line / Minatomirai Line (Through train) : Shibuya → Motomachi-Chukagai
12:30pm: YOKOHAMA PUZZLE ADVENTURE
YOKOHAMA PUZZLE ADVENTURE is an interactive city exploration game that combines sightseeing with puzzle-solving, allowing participants to create their own unique travel plan through Yokohama's Chinatown and other areas. Players use a game kit and smartphone to uncover the city's history and landmarks while solving puzzles, with no time limit and an estimated duration of 2-3 hours.
2:00pm: ROUROU CAFE
ROUROU Cafe is a café produced by the ROUROU clothing store.
It is located in an alley in Rouroukoku, the cafe was created with the image of a place where artists living in Rouroukoku can meet.
3:00pm: EN-URANAIKAN
The En-Uranaikan has six branches in Chinatown, including a sister shop. Many of the fortune tellers are said to be very accurate. There is also a simple fortune-telling course, which is recommended for first-time visitors to Motomachi Chinatown.
3:30pm: YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE
The Red Brick Warehouse served as a hub for export trade in the port of Yokohama and now houses bars, cafes, restaurants and exhibitions.
4:00pm: YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN
The Yokohama Air Cabin is Japan’s first urban circular ropeway, offering a unique way to traverse the city while enjoying elevated views from above, taking in the whole of Yokohama’s beauty.
4:30pm: YOKOHAMA LANDMARK TOWER
Yokohama Landmark Tower office, hotel mainly on tower ridge, floor fine-view in shopping mall to nucleus and multipurpose hall, dock where, moreover, is made with stone return add various facilities including open space that utilized.
5:30pm: MINATOMIRAI STATION
Minatomirai Line / Toyoko Line (Through train) : Minatomirai → Shibuya
8:40am: TOKYO STATION
Shinkansen: Tokyo → Shizuoka
Bus: Shizuoka → Toro-Iseki
10:30am: TORO SITE
The Toro Site in Shizuoka City, discovered in 1943, transformed Japanese archaeology. It revealed the first evidence of Yayoi-period (300 BC–300 AD) rice cultivation, including a complete village with houses, granaries, and rice paddies. Excavated after World War II, it became a symbol of Japan's cultural identity and was designated a Special Historic Site in 1952.
12:20pm: MARUZEN TEA ROASTERY
Taxi: Toro Site → Maruzen tea roastery
Lunch at a tea wholesaler's café in Shizuoka, the tea capital of Japan, offering a new way to enjoy tea. Enjoy Shizuoka's unique sweets such as gelato with different flavours depending on the roasting temperature.
1:50pm: SHIZUOKA STATION
Tokaido Line: Shizuoka → Shimizu
Bus: Shimizu → Miho no matsubara Entrance
3:00pm: MIHO NO MATSUBARA
Visit Miho no Matsubara, a component of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage site and one of Japan’s New Three Views.
4:30pm: QU'IL FAIT BON
Bus: Miho no matsubara → Shimizu
Tokaido Line: Shimizu → Shizuoka
Qu'il fait bon started as a small cake store in Shizuoka in 1991.
The company has 11 fruit tart specialty stores across Japan, all of which are filled with fruit tarts, 360-degree showcases in the center of the stores, and displays of antiques and seasonal items inside the stores.
6:30pm: SHIZUOKA STATION
Shinkansen: Shizuoka → Tokyo
11:00am: FANCYPODS
Create your own adorable items, such as custom smartphone cases, at a shop offering a wide variety of decorative parts for DIY projects.
12:00pm: HARAJUKU STATION
Yamanote Line: Harajuku → Shibuya
2:10pm: THE TOKYO TOILET SHUTTLE TOUR
Join a tour of "THE TOKYO TOILET," a project where 16 world-renowned creators have transformed 17 public toilets in Tokyo's Shibuya area into facilities that anyone can use. The tour follows the western route and includes English support.
10:00am: OEDO ANTIQUE MARKET
Start your day by visiting one of Japan's largest outdoor antique markets. Embark on a treasure hunt for vintage clothing, accessories, and antique items gathered from Japan and around the world.
12:00pm: GINZA MOCHIFUJI
Enjoy lunch at a shop where you can customize your own ozoni (Japanese New Year's soup). Learn about and savor this seasonal, homemade dish that’s rarely available to travelers.
1:30pm: HAKUHINKAN TOYPARK
Visit a 125-year-old toy specialty shop, a gem in Ginza with a rich history beyond just selling toys. Enjoy not only shopping for toys but also exciting attractions, such as a demonstration of a mini slot car circuit, offering plenty of fun for adults as well.
8:00am: TOKYO STATION
Expressway Bus: Tokyo Yaesu → Tomiura Biwa Club
Bus: Tomiura Biwa Club → Gake Kannon Mae
10:40am: DAIFUKU-JI TEMPLE “GAKE KANNON”
Visit Daifukuji Temple, known as the "Kannon of the Cliff." It is said that in 717, the Buddhist monk Gyoki, during his pilgrimage to the eastern provinces, received a divine revelation and carved a statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, into a natural rock face on the mountain to pray for the safety of local fishermen and abundant harvests from the sea.
11:30am: GAKE KANNON MAE
Bus: Gake Kannon Mae → Tateyama
12:00pm: RYOSHI RYORI TATEYAMA
Enjoy a seafood lunch that captures the essence of the Boso Peninsula, featuring fresh, local seafood dishes.
1:30pm: TATEYAMA STRAWBERRY PICKING CENTER
Taxi: Ryoshi ryori Tateyama → Tateyama Strawberry Picking Center
Visit a farm in Chiba where you can enjoy a 30-minute all-you-can-eat experience featuring seasonal strawberries.
Tateyama offers a delightful strawberry picking experience from January to early May, where visitors can enjoy all-you-can-eat strawberry picking for 30 minutes at various farms. The region is known for its sweet strawberry varieties, including "Beni Hoppe" and "Akihime," making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a fun and tasty outdoor activity.
2:30pm: TATEYAMA STATION
Bus: Tateno Nokyomae → Tateyama → Awashiomi
3:00pm: HANASHIBUKI
Experience a relaxing private hot spring and sauna, where you can enjoy the soothing waters without worrying about others.
5:00pm: TATEYAMA STATION
Taxi: Hanashibuki → Tateyama
Expressway Bus: Tateyama → Tokyo
2:00pm: MARUBELLDO
Established in 1921 in Asakusa, Tokyo, Marubelldo is Japan's only specialised "promaid" (publicity photo) store, having captured some 2,800 stars, including film actors, singers and idols, with over 85,000 photo versions. The studio allows visitors to experience becoming an old Japanese star.
4:30pm: ASAKUSA AMEZAIKU AMESHIN
Amezaiku, a traditional Japanese candy crafting art in Asakusa, is a delicate technique where craftsmen skillfully shape hot candy at 90°C into intricate sculptures within just 2-3 minutes using only their hands and scissors. Ameshin, a renowned Asakusa studio founded in 2013, has revitalized this ancient craft by creating hyper-realistic candy sculptures like goldfish, preserving the tradition while pushing artistic boundaries through the innovative work of master craftsman Shinri Tezuka.
6:30pm: BANEBAGUS AKASAKA MITSUKE
Ginza Line: Asakusa → Akasakamitsuke
Enjoy a farewell dinner at an izakaya with cozy kotatsu tables, where you can warm up while savoring delicious food and drinks.
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