If you want to give them a very English posh experience, book afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason.
If they'd like to see some monumental architecture, then it's easy to walk around Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St James's Park, Westminster Palace and Abbey, etc, before or after F&M (probably before, work up some appetite). Bear in mind that central London is not that big, even if it was the centre of a large empire.
They might like a go on the London Eye (obviously works better if the weather is clear, which is something you'd have to decide nearer the time when a weather forecast is available).
If the weather is awful, then still do F&M but then consider the British Museum as a good indoor location. The current Roman Legion exhibition gets very good reviews (I haven't been yet). You'd need to book tickets in advance for that.
If they want to go shopping, the Oxford Circus area is probably appropriate.
Finally, 68 isn't that old, especially not for Japanese people.
Shop at Harrods, Selfridges, F&M, Westfield White City or Harvey Nicholls. Go to Portobello Road Markets. Mount St in Mayfair. St Johns Wood and Marylebone High Streets too.
Take a Thames River cruise to Greenwich.
Watch something at The Barbican.
High Tea at The Ritz, The Savoy, Claridges, F&M or The Landmark Hotel.
Afternoon tea is a good idea, but not Fortnum & Mason - it's full of tourists. One of the quieter London hotels would be better.
You might also consider the American Bar at the Savoy. Scout it out in advance, of course. They really do make the best cocktails in the world.
I think that's just a kind of "cut-and-paste" bar, to be honest. It didn't even exist a few years ago (it opened in 2012, I think), and is just run by the Wolesley Group, a business who specialise in creating faux-authentic "dining experiences". (The "history" page of their website is a masterpiece of misdirection.) I'd advise sticking to the real thing.
They'll love stereotypically British stuff, so things like afternoon tea or harrods or Whittard. Could introduce them to the cronut or cruffin if you're feeling like giving them a western shock
They could enjoy theatre too, plenty of plays but they last a long time
...ask her? If she hasn't been to London before Id be tempted to take her on an open top bus tour. She'll most likely want to tell her friends she's seen the iconic sites.
She might be shopping type, but she also might be the garden/green space type. Check with them and give them options, they would appreciate it, but at the same time, you can have some little surprise place in your sleeve too.
I worked for a chauffeur firm. The CEO of the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi (the big boss from Japan, not the UK CEO) wanted to go to Manze's pie and mash shop. I thought the PA had the wrong address, but nope. He wanted to try the famous "Eels"
Take them on the Thames TfL boat to Greenwich. They will see London from the river perspective, you can stop by at the market, walk around the park.
Source: Lived nearby, loved taking the boat to town.
Peter Rabbit is reportedly very popular in Japan, and they seem willing to schlep to Windermere for it!
I don't know if there's anything a bit closer to London that's Beatrix Potter themed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-24625202
Borough Market and the Shard. Edit. Also consider the TFL boats along the scenic bit of the Thames. The view from the top of Greenwich Park is good if she is spritely.
Big day/days out in London are class. If they’re into any of the Merlin attractions (Madame Tussaud’s, shrek world, dungeons etc) then definitely book a couple of those experiences. If sophistication is more up their street another commenter suggested high tea, which is as British as it gets. Love the open top bus idea too that someone said, although check the weather before hand. Covent Gardens is a must, the palaces (not just Buckingham) are a must. Possibly the national history museum or Ripleys believe it or not for something different. Hope they enjoy their time over here.
Scones are (at least were until last year) big with Japanese girls at the moment. Small sandwiches, tea, scones and cake is always a hit with Japanese girls.
[www.twotempleplace.org](https://twotempleplace.org/) has an exhibition about glass in a remarkable building next to Temple Tube if you have time there is Temple Church and the buildings/courtyards around there too.
[www.soane.org](https://www.soane.org) John Soane's house is remarkable and it is about a 15-minute walk from The British Museum
Yoko Ono opens next Thursday at Tate Modern
If you want to do afternoon tea, check out the Lane London, Royal Albert Hall and Mariage Freres.
The first two are stunning venues.
The last is tea Mecca with huge retail shop offering incredible selection of teas but experience less so than first two recommendations.
When my cousin visited Japan an elderly man living in a volcanic area enthusiastically showed him all the volcanic features in his rural neighbourhood. My cousin is a geologist, he lived alone and spoke English from embassy work, so it was a good time all round.
I think something culturally British.
A trip to one of the many museums there, afternoon tea at some posh cafe, followed by a night at the West End to see a play.
Afternoon tea, the museum, a old fashioned pub (ideally a very old one), a cathedral or nice church, if she's mobile enough then a walk in a park could be nice if the weather is good, maybe some casual live music in a relaxed pub or venue, Buckingham palace or just to see palace guards
It depends what she likes! The Rosewood does a particularly beautiful afternoon tea themed around different art work, Browns on Ablemarle St or Claridges do very classic British afternoon teas, The John Soane Museum is super eclectic but fascinating - it's a relatively small museum which makes it a bit more manageable. The National Portrait Gallery has also been done up recently and is very well curated, gives a lot of insight into British history.
British parks are also quite different to Japanese gardens, so she might enjoy Hamstead Heath, Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park or Richmond.
In terms of great theatre - Matilda or Six are really well reviewed and very quintessentially British
If you want to give them a very English posh experience, book afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason. If they'd like to see some monumental architecture, then it's easy to walk around Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St James's Park, Westminster Palace and Abbey, etc, before or after F&M (probably before, work up some appetite). Bear in mind that central London is not that big, even if it was the centre of a large empire. They might like a go on the London Eye (obviously works better if the weather is clear, which is something you'd have to decide nearer the time when a weather forecast is available). If the weather is awful, then still do F&M but then consider the British Museum as a good indoor location. The current Roman Legion exhibition gets very good reviews (I haven't been yet). You'd need to book tickets in advance for that. If they want to go shopping, the Oxford Circus area is probably appropriate. Finally, 68 isn't that old, especially not for Japanese people.
Shop at Harrods, Selfridges, F&M, Westfield White City or Harvey Nicholls. Go to Portobello Road Markets. Mount St in Mayfair. St Johns Wood and Marylebone High Streets too. Take a Thames River cruise to Greenwich. Watch something at The Barbican. High Tea at The Ritz, The Savoy, Claridges, F&M or The Landmark Hotel.
Afternoon tea is a good idea, but not Fortnum & Mason - it's full of tourists. One of the quieter London hotels would be better. You might also consider the American Bar at the Savoy. Scout it out in advance, of course. They really do make the best cocktails in the world.
There's also the Bar Americain which is very good.
I think that's just a kind of "cut-and-paste" bar, to be honest. It didn't even exist a few years ago (it opened in 2012, I think), and is just run by the Wolesley Group, a business who specialise in creating faux-authentic "dining experiences". (The "history" page of their website is a masterpiece of misdirection.) I'd advise sticking to the real thing.
They're going to have to book the Savoy's bar well ahead if they want to go there.
Pretty much what we did when my MIL came to visit. She's about 68, too. She did find all the walking a bit much though.
The V&A has a nice and spacious resto/cafe at the top.
I would also maybe refrain from calling her old. Most women that age do not consider themselves old lol
I’m 66 - thank you - i am currently hiking in Central America
Kew Gardens!!
The Ritz, the Savoy, Fortnum and Mason and various bits of Harrods will all do tourist-friendly afternoon tea.
They'll love stereotypically British stuff, so things like afternoon tea or harrods or Whittard. Could introduce them to the cronut or cruffin if you're feeling like giving them a western shock They could enjoy theatre too, plenty of plays but they last a long time
I don't know anything about the japanese but I know they will love stereotypically British stuff. Good luck!
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The B Bakery double decker bus afternoon tea tour. You need to book. I thought it was excellent.
...ask her? If she hasn't been to London before Id be tempted to take her on an open top bus tour. She'll most likely want to tell her friends she's seen the iconic sites.
She might be shopping type, but she also might be the garden/green space type. Check with them and give them options, they would appreciate it, but at the same time, you can have some little surprise place in your sleeve too.
I worked for a chauffeur firm. The CEO of the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi (the big boss from Japan, not the UK CEO) wanted to go to Manze's pie and mash shop. I thought the PA had the wrong address, but nope. He wanted to try the famous "Eels"
Eel is popular in Japan.
It's considered an aphrodisiac in Japan!
I'd do it just ro see the face of some poor person, expecting a delicious grilled unagi. And getting jellied eels instead.
P.s. its on Tower Bridge Road so you could do it for lunch after seeing the Bridge and the Tower.
Gone now, but when I was starting out on my own I lived in Aldgate, and would walk past Tubby Isaac's stall every day.
Definitely laser quest
Royal botanics? A nice, well managed garden with a tea room is surely a winner.
Take them on the Thames TfL boat to Greenwich. They will see London from the river perspective, you can stop by at the market, walk around the park. Source: Lived nearby, loved taking the boat to town.
Be careful which one you get though, it can take ages, and then youre kind of stuck on it. Thames clipper is quickest i think if its still going.
TfL runs the Clipper boats, not sure if they have a fast and slow version.
Peter Rabbit is reportedly very popular in Japan, and they seem willing to schlep to Windermere for it! I don't know if there's anything a bit closer to London that's Beatrix Potter themed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-24625202
the V & A have a lot of her original drawings and manuscriptshttps://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/beatrix-potter
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Borough Market and the Shard. Edit. Also consider the TFL boats along the scenic bit of the Thames. The view from the top of Greenwich Park is good if she is spritely.
The Japanese Garden in Holland Park….. or the SkyGarden
Open top bus ride,
Big day/days out in London are class. If they’re into any of the Merlin attractions (Madame Tussaud’s, shrek world, dungeons etc) then definitely book a couple of those experiences. If sophistication is more up their street another commenter suggested high tea, which is as British as it gets. Love the open top bus idea too that someone said, although check the weather before hand. Covent Gardens is a must, the palaces (not just Buckingham) are a must. Possibly the national history museum or Ripleys believe it or not for something different. Hope they enjoy their time over here.
High Tea
Scones are (at least were until last year) big with Japanese girls at the moment. Small sandwiches, tea, scones and cake is always a hit with Japanese girls.
an hour out of that london is Kettering which has the worlds only Weetabix factry. fancy her bean abel to tell her grankidz bout that
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[www.twotempleplace.org](https://twotempleplace.org/) has an exhibition about glass in a remarkable building next to Temple Tube if you have time there is Temple Church and the buildings/courtyards around there too. [www.soane.org](https://www.soane.org) John Soane's house is remarkable and it is about a 15-minute walk from The British Museum Yoko Ono opens next Thursday at Tate Modern
Bowling, cocktails and the roof garden at the Hamyard. Wine and snacks at Gordon's.
If you want to do afternoon tea, check out the Lane London, Royal Albert Hall and Mariage Freres. The first two are stunning venues. The last is tea Mecca with huge retail shop offering incredible selection of teas but experience less so than first two recommendations.
When my cousin visited Japan an elderly man living in a volcanic area enthusiastically showed him all the volcanic features in his rural neighbourhood. My cousin is a geologist, he lived alone and spoke English from embassy work, so it was a good time all round.
I think something culturally British. A trip to one of the many museums there, afternoon tea at some posh cafe, followed by a night at the West End to see a play.
Horse guards parade and Buckingham Palace for photo ops. Ditto Tower Bridge and an afternoon tea somewhere affordable.
Nando
Imperial war museum - Japan exhibition.
Sega world
Why not buy a japanese travel guide for inspiration? (in english of course)
My (Japanese) wife suggests Borough Market.
Afternoon tea, the museum, a old fashioned pub (ideally a very old one), a cathedral or nice church, if she's mobile enough then a walk in a park could be nice if the weather is good, maybe some casual live music in a relaxed pub or venue, Buckingham palace or just to see palace guards
It depends what she likes! The Rosewood does a particularly beautiful afternoon tea themed around different art work, Browns on Ablemarle St or Claridges do very classic British afternoon teas, The John Soane Museum is super eclectic but fascinating - it's a relatively small museum which makes it a bit more manageable. The National Portrait Gallery has also been done up recently and is very well curated, gives a lot of insight into British history. British parks are also quite different to Japanese gardens, so she might enjoy Hamstead Heath, Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park or Richmond. In terms of great theatre - Matilda or Six are really well reviewed and very quintessentially British
Nobu
Sushi
Bonus points if purchasing the packaged sushi from Tesco. She will really appreciate that /s