6-Day The Colors of Tokyo

In 1603, Edo, a fishing hamlet clustered around a crumbling castle, became the national capital, replacing Kyoto. By the 18th century it was already the largest city in the world; in the early 21st century Tokyo (its name since 1868) has a population of 11 million. During the national closure (1637-1868), Edo was the cradle of Japanese urban culture. After 1868 it became the nucleus for Western influences and rapid modernization. It was the city of firsts - railroads, stone buildings, factories, gas, electricity, trams and telephones. Presently, almost nothing of Edo remains, and most of older Tokyo was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and incendiary bombs two decades later. Postwar reconstruction transformed Tokyo beyond recognition. Tokyo suffers from a total lack of urban planning. Yet behind busy central thoroughfares and in the suburbs, quieter residential districts have their own temples, shrines, markets, and main streets, and many retain their old village atmosphere. Today, Tokyo is one of the most vibrant metropolis in the world. A city of many colors - the Epicurean Shinjuku; the funky teen culture at Harajuku; traditional neighborhoods at Ueno and Asakusa; the ambitious development at Tokyo Bay; the contemporary architecture at Roppongi Hills... different part of the city will give you a different perspective. A city many visitor will always return to and never get tired of.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Honolulu—Tokyo
Depart Honolulu for Tokyo.

Day 02: Tokyo
Arrive Tokyo, meet by our representative at Narita Airport, transfer to hotel. 
Accommodation: Hotel Pacific.

Day 03: Tokyo
A full day tour of Tokyo, visiting Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Akasaka Guest House, Imperial Palace East Garden; lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue on to the Tasaka Pearl Gallery, cruise on the Sumida River, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street. (B/L).

Day 04: Tokyo
An afternoon tour will take you to see the modern side of Tokyo: stroll through Tokyo midtown, visit the National Art Center, and the Roppongi Hills observatory. (B).

Day 05: Tokyo
A full day tour will take you to experience many different aspect of Tokyo: stroll through the Shiodome Area, Hama-Rikyu Garden, the legendary Tsukiji Fish Market, the Nami-Yoke Inari Shrine and the Edo Tokyo Museum. (B).

Day 06—Day 07: Tokyo
A couple of days at leisure for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace. (B)

Day 08: Tokyo—Honolulu
Transfer to airport for departure. (B)