Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House
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Is Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House worth booking?
Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House is a 6-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $10000 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $10000 per person
Shibamata is nostalgic town loved by the locals.The approaching path lined with sweet dango dumpling, rice cracker shops leads toward Taishakuten temple nick named "temple of wood carving". Yamamoto-tei, a former wealthy
What you get
- National Licensed Tour Guide
About this experience
Shibamata is nostalgic town loved by the locals.The approaching path lined with sweet dango dumpling, rice cracker shops leads toward Taishakuten temple nick named "temple of wood carving". Yamamoto-tei, a former wealthy merchant's residence features Japanese-Western style architecture creating a harmony of a Japanese drawing room, western architecture and Japanese garden. Ranked 4th by American magazine Sukiya Living, the Journal of Japanese Gardening in 2019, Yamamoto-tei will give you rich and relaxing time while sitting on cool tatami mat viewing tranquil Japanese garden. Then visit Soramachi shopping area at the foot of Tokyo Sky tree, and lastly Sensoji-temple creating a fantastic night view.
What's included
Included
- National Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Admission Fees of Japanese Garden, House
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Shibamata
The tour starts by strolling along the approaching path to Shibamata Taishakuten temple nicknamed "Temple of wood carving". Shibamata is also loved by the locals as the town where famous movie actor, Tora-san lived. In front of JR Shibamata station there is a pair of bronze statues of “Tora-san” and his younger pretty sister “Sakura”.
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Taishakuten-Sando
At the end of approaching path there is a grand gate called Nitenmon of Shibamata Taishakuten temple having roughly 400 year's history.Nitenmon gate was built all using hard and mold free zelkova trees so as to last long, plus for artistic beauty.When you enter the compound first pray to the Bodhisattva, then purify yourself at the purification place.A huge Kuromatsu pine tree in the temple complex is named “zuiryu no matsu” meaning “the dragon ascends to the heaven”. The pine tree is thought to be over 500yrs old.
60 minutes here
Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)
The main hall leads to wooden Carving gallery and traditional Japanese garden called Suikei-en (admission: 400yen/person).There are such a numerous wood carvings inside and outside that the temple is called “Temple of Carving”. After visiting the gallery let's take off your shoes and walk the corridor leading to the Japanese garden “Suikei-en” within the compound.While on the wooden corridor encircling the garden you can enjoy seasonal changing scenery.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Yamamototei
Within a few minutes from Shibamata Taihakuten temple is Yamamoto-tei, a former merchant's residence where features Japanese – Western style, creating a harmony of a Japanese drawing room, western architecture and Japanese garden.All rooms are open designed with few walls in between and face the garden over corridor.You can relax sitting on tatami mat hearing sound of waterfall water to the back of the garden, eating Match tea & sweet available here.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Tokyo Skytree
Soramachi is amusement spot located at the foot of Tokyo Sky Tree having Sumida aquarium and restaurants & shopping areas where you may find perfect souvenirs. During the daytime visitors can see penguins swimming actively in The Sumida aquarium.
60 minutes here
Senso-ji Temple
Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and most popular among the locals. The area from the Thunder gate through the main hall of Sensoji temple has been lit up from the sunset to 11:00 pm. It creates a fantastic night view with very little people while Sensoji temple is very crowded with tourists and worshippers during daytime.
1 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
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Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. In line with this, we highly suggest that you include the specific amount that you want for the gratuities. For your reference, you base upon the cost of the tour booked as suggested gratuities per person : 10% - $12, 15% - $18, 20% - $24.
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1 verified traveler reviews for Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
So, you are off to Japan
So, you are off to Japan 885916461 Things to do in Tokyo - (see as much as you can - Tokyo is like 10 big cities.) There’s a marvellous designer op shop called Ragtag Harajuk (and to get there you need to go past/over/around the busiest intersection in the world!) Maggie Beer recommends Shirosaka Restaurant in Tokyo’s Akasaka district. Had a fabulous lunch there, it’s really special (we booked online before leaving, a bit expensive, but soooo worth it). Making wood block prints in Tokyo. We booked by email as soon as we knew our dates. Look up some great public art (including the Golden Turd) Loved the big dept stores (every railway station has one!) basement food stalls & hassle-free evening meals in 6th floor restaurants. Museums around Ueno station. Flea market in Ginza once a month. Toyama has glass museum. Kanazawa has best old garden, castle, museum, Suzuki Zen museum market for meals, coffee shops. And if you want to see the Ghibli, buy your tickets now (we missed out) Travel really, really light lots of moving around. You walk millions of steps EVERY DAY so light, light, comfortable shoes. Other aspects of Japan you need to see The art islands of Naoshima and Teshima are a must. You can stay in traditional ryokan in village on island- there are lots of guest house type places, and you could catch a ferry to the other islands each day. Or you could stay at Uno, easy to get in and out of). We stayed at a Tonosho Hotel - within steps of the port, easy to do day trips to the islands. There are three - Naoshima, Teshima and Megijima. If you can only do 1 or 2, I’d do them in the order they’re listed here, although Teshima for day trip with lots of strolling is tops. Then there’s the Benesse Art accomodation looks fantastic and would be a real (expensive) treat. Visit Kyoto It’s delightful and relaxed and fun. The Sanyo arcade is top evening meal and stroll venue.(side trip to Nara or the pilgrimage walk on Kumano Kodo trail below Kyoto.) Hiroshima - confronting, harrowing, must visit. In addition to ground zero and all the bomb memories If you like seeing old European masters without crowds there’s a fabulous art museum (about stop 3 on the hop on hop off bus from the Granvia - a hotel which is the absolute perfect spot to stay, with a dark and atmospheric cocktail bar downstairs and an expensive five star restaurant upstairs). It’s the perfect foil to the nuclear bomb stuff Okinawa is possibly the best place I've ever been - three hours flight south of Tokyo, and a whole world away from anything you’ve experienced. It even has whale sharks! and many other fabulous aspects - marvel at the age of people still working every day, the population’s said to be the happiest on Earth, tilling the soil by hand, fresh, fresh, fresh food & seafood. virtually no English. ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: On Okinawa, we stayed at Nanjo because it had a fabulous onsen. It’s a bit out of town though. Our place was closer to the inspiring, shocking, amazing Peace Museum - learn about history first hand. This is one of the few places we did day tours Options in Tokyo - if you can, stay close to Shinjuku station (it has one decent coffee shop) stay in east Shinjuku if possible - great restaurants, bars, lots to do; the best thing is shinjuku station - easy to get anywhere Kimi Ryokan - old style backpacker place, cheap and on Yamamoto line. Ueno area - stay near Ueno train station as great museums and gardens and market and magnificent people watching. Kanazawa has Guest House ShIro which is a delight and memorable. Get double room which is futon on tatami. Owners Jiro and Asuka are a young couple who have restored an old merchant's house. It's right across the road from the Ken Ruoken garden and the castle. Onimichi was a quirky backpacker place in the covered arcade, called Guest House Yado but get the double upstairs room with big window.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $10000 to $65000
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
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Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House cost?
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Prices start at $10000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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