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

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Xperience Japan

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: National Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Admission Fees of Japanese Garden, House
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Shibamata

one hour

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”.
Taishakuten-Sando

one hour

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.
Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)

one hour Admission not included

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.
Yamamototei

one hour Admission not included

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.
Tokyo Skytree

one hour

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.
Senso-ji Temple

1 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please let us know where you stay, so we'll inform you how to reach Shibamata st.

End point

Please let us know where you stay, so we'll inform you how to reach Shibamata st.

Pickup points

HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi
Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
The Hideout Tokyo
APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita
Business Hotel Yamayuri
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa
Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku
Asakusa Home Suites Tokyo
Hotel Sunroute Asakusa

and 568 more pickup points

The tour guide will meet you at your Hotel's lobby.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.