Explore one of Tokyo's retro neighborhoods on this trip to Shibamata, a Showa-era "shitamachi" (old downtown) in northeastern Tokyo. Visit a temple with stunning woodwork, a hidden garden, a top-notch tea house, and a museum dedicated to one of Japan's most popular TV shows. Enjoy an optional lunch along an atmospheric shopping street.

Time: 4 hours

Days: any

Cost: 12,000 yen per person (plus admission fees to temple, garden and museum), ages 12 and above

Come explore the temples of Kita-Kamakura. Hear stories of one of Japan's former capital while visiting several ancient temples in a wooded neighborhood. Stay in the area for an optional lunch or continued explorations downtown or along the coast.

Time: 4 hours

Days: any

Cost: 12,000 yen per person (plus temple admission fees), ages 12 and above

Escape to nearby Chiba prefecture to visit a historic temple known for its profusion of early summer flowers. Enjoy a garden of irises and stunning fields of hydrangeas. Visit a very local iris garden on the way back to Tokyo. 

Time: 4-6 hours

Days: any

Cost: 12,000 yen per person (plus temple admission fee), ages 12 and above