Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau will offer the following complimentary tours for participants and accompanying persons of the World Design Assembly Tokyo 2023.
These tours with an English-speaking guide will take you to Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing areas. Each tour begins and ends at the congress venue. These tours will take them to the main tourist sites in Tokyo during the Congress and will offer outstanding exotic experiences (the tour courses are subject to change).
How to Book
Please sign up for the tours at the “TOKYO CITY INFORMATION DESK” located near the registration area at the Design Research Institute, Chiba University or Roppongi Academy Hills. Bookings are accepted on a first -come, first-serve basis.
Maximum participants per tour: 40 people.
Half-day Sightseeing Tour: TOKYO SKYTREE & Solamachi shopping
Oct 27 (Fri) PM 1:30 - 5:00
TOKYO CITY INFORMATION DESK
located near the registration area at the Design Research Institute, Chiba University
Visit one of Tokyo’s must-see destinations, the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. You can also enjoy the 300-odd shops and restaurants at the foot of the tower, collectively known as Tokyo Solamachi. This area strives to embrace new trends while preserving the atmosphere of old Tokyo.
Half-day Sightseeing Tour: Asakusa &Tokyo River Cruise
Oct 28 (Sat) AM 9:00 - 12:30
TOKYO CITY INFORMATION DESK
located near the registration area at the Roppongi Academy Hills
Asakusa retains the atmosphere of the old Tokyo townscape, illustrated by Nakamise-dori in front of Sensoji Temple, with its many traditional crafts and Japanese sweets shops. After taking a walk in Asakusa, enjoy a Tokyo River Cruise. This boat cruise down the Sumida River travels under some 14 bridges, showing the capital’s famous landmarks along the way.
Half-day Sightseeing Tour: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku
Oct 29 (Sun) AM 9:00 - 12:30
TOKYO CITY INFORMATION DESK
located near the registration area at the Roppongi Academy Hills
Meiji shrine is located near Harajuku station. You can enjoy the fresh air of nature and beautiful palace. There are worshipers from all over the country, and the number of worshipers at "Hatsumode" is the highest in Japan. The vast site of about 700,000 square meters is planted with about 100,000 trees collected from all over the country.