Old Town Tokyo
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Port
Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$219
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Head to the Fukagawa area, east of the Sumida River, called the shitamachi (Old Town). Your first stop is at the Fukagawa Edo Museum, nestled in a narrow, tree-lined street among numerous temples and shrines. The museum was established in 1986, and here you will enjoy a display of the Edo period, including everyday items and plants, and a reconstruction of Fukagawa Saga town.
At Kiyosumi Park, near the Sumida River, it is easy to imagine you are far from the bustle of the city.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Nezu Jinja Shrine, built for Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The shrine has been designated a National Cultural Asset.
Proceed to Ueno, a district in Tokyo's Taito Ward, best known as the home of Ueno Station and Ueno Park. Some of Tokyo's finest cultural sites are also found here, including museums and a major public concert hall.
Enjoy some free time at Ameyoko Discount Market -- a very crowded local market) near Ueno Station. Return to the ship after some time to shop.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Yokohama. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Terrain includes steps.