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Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House

Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House

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Overview

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Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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.

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Important info

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.