Gourmet Tour - Tokyo's Finest Flavors And Meiji Jingu Shrine

OVERVIEW

Savor your choice of Japan’s legendary waygu beef or fresh seafood for lunch and explore a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji the Great, who led Japan from a feudal state into a world power. To reach the serene shrine, which nestles in a forested park, you will walk through its towering torii gate, which is made from cypress that is 1,500 years old. As a contrast, you will also stroll past the luxury boutiques along the avenue Omotesando and participate in a Shibuya scramble crossing, in which pedestrians flood an intersection from all directions once all the traffic lights turn red. One of the entrée choices for the gourmet meal that follows is extraordinarily tender, richly flavored Grade 5A waygu beef slices over rice. Or if you prefer, try the sushi, sashimi and grilled fish plate that showcases the bounty of Tokyo’s seafood. The accompanying side dishes and dessert will be equally memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Dine on incredibly tender and flavorful wagyu beef or opt for an inspiring seafood plate.
• Choose from a variety of traditional side dishes and desserts.
• Visit a Shinto shrine in a forested park.
• Participate in a scramble crossing where the pedestrians all cross an intersection at once.
• See the statue of Hachikō, an Akita dog that was famously loyal to its owner.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.