Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Gvernment observatory, Omoide Alley and the food section of the department store!

Approx. ¥2,000 / guest3 hParticipants: 1–5
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  • Activity duration

    About 3 hours

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 5 people

  • Languages

    English

  • Meeting place

    Shinjuku station.

Overview

This is a recommended tour if you have 3 hours to spend in Shinjuku.
Admission of Tokyo Metropolitan Gvernment observatory is free. You cana see the beautiful urben view. In the winter, you'll see beautiful Mt. Fuji if you're lucky.

  1. Tokyo Metropolitan Gvernment observatory.
    There is a cafe adn small souveniors shop at the center of the observatory. Also the hava a piano for playing free. You can enjoy urben view at there.

  2. Shinjuku west gate Omoide Alley.
    There're so many small bars and restaurants. It's really intersted in for non-Japanese tourists.

  3. The food section of the department store basement.
    Your guide will help you for looking for your grocery souveniors or side dishes for your dinner at the deli.
    If they hold a special event at the exhibition hall, your guid will take you to there.

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Yuko Terada
Yuko Terada

TOKYO

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Meeting point

Shinjuku station.

・Your guid will meet you at the west gate of Shinjuku JR station. Your guid will tell you how to get to your Hotel or theclosest staiton from your hotel.・Meet up at Shinjuku station and leave at Shinjuku Kaikan.・If you see the women who has snoopy stuffed toy that means your guid.

Things to know

The tour fee does not include transport expenses and meals/ drinks. The starting time of the tour and the itinerary can be customized. The guide is booked for up to 3 hours. Extentions are possible at extra cost.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Tokyo Metropolitan Gvernment observatory, Omoide Alley and the food section of the department store! take?
This activity takes about 3 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Shinjuku station.. ・Your guid will meet you at the west gate of Shinjuku JR station. Your guid will tell you how to get to your Hotel or theclosest staiton from your hotel.・Meet up at Shinjuku station and leave at Shinjuku Kaikan.・If you see the women who has snoopy stuffed toy that means your guid.
What languages is this activity available in?
Your Locals host can guide this activity in English.
How many people can join?
This activity can be booked for up to 5 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The price is about ¥2,000 per guest (tax included).
Who guides this activity?
This activity is hosted by WOW U Locals based in TOKYO: Yuko Terada.
What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings that do not require tickets, the cancellation fee is 30% of the price when cancelled 30 days or more before the date, 50% for 14-29 days before, 80% for 7-13 days before, and 100% from 6 days before onwards (including no-shows). Activities that require tickets cannot be cancelled. See the cancellation policy
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.