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Tokyo Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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Traditional and historical Japanese gardens are best sites to see Japanese aesthetics. Both artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples help you get relaxed for meditation. Visit various styled gardens and experience traditional Japanese spirits which are represented in plants, rocks, and total design. Our government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide will help you enjoy a 6hr private tour of the best Japanese gardens in Tokyo. Select gardens from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. In addition to gardens, you may also choose any famous site in Tokyo for a truly memorable experience! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government. Please consult with your guide beforehand as some gardens close on certain dates.
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  • Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
  • Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.

Traveler pickup
  • Haneda Airport, Ota, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
  • Japan, 〒135-0064 Tokyo, Koto City, Aomi, 2-chōme−8, 地先 東京国際クルーズターミナル
  • Tokyo Station, 1-chōme-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
  • Imperial Palace, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
    60 minutes
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
    60 minutes
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll. The shrine was completed and dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress. The shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.
    30 minutes
  • Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens. It was built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district in which the garden is located in.
    30 minutes
  • Hama Rikyu Gardens, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū), is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. Located alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds which change level with the tides, and a teahouse on an island where visitors can rest and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden stands in stark contrast to the skyscrapers of the adjacent Shiodome district.
    30 minutes
  • Rikugien Garden, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Rikugien (六義園) is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a good example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
    30 minutes
  • Yoyogi Park, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo's largest city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it makes for a nice cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Furthermore, it is known for its ginko tree forest, which turns intensely golden in autumn.
    30 minutes
  • Yoyogi Park, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    A spacious Western style park with wide lawns, trees and ponds, popular among residents. Yoyogi Park is known for its autumn leaves, especially the golden leaves of the many ginko trees.
    30 minutes
  • Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    About half a dozen museums, a zoo, a Toshogu Shrine and the Shinobazu Pond are just some of Ueno Park's attractions. Ueno Park is also Tokyo's most notorious cherry blossom party spot.
    30 minutes
  • Koishikawa Botanical Garden, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Spacious botanical garden maintained by the University of Tokyo, featuring many tree and plant species, as well as a small Japanese landscape garden. Particularly nice during the cherry blossom season.
    30 minutes
  • Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Beautiful Japanese landscape garden, representing famous Japanese and Chinese sceneries in miniature. It dates from the early Edo Period and is enjoyable during all seasons.
    30 minutes
  • Former Shiba Rikyu Gardens, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    A green oasis surrounded by tall buildings, the Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden is a traditional landscape garden with a pond and man made hills. It used to be part of the residence of feudal lords and later an imperial villa.
    30 minutes
  • Kiyosumi Teien, Koto, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Kiyosumi Teien is a pretty Japanese landscape garden with walking trails around a central pond. Parts of the trails lead over stones placed into the pond.
    30 minutes
  • Nezu Museum, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    A true urban oasis, this stunning garden is a highlight of any trip to the Nezu museum. Located in the stylish hub of Omotesando, the museum was formerly the private residence to Nezu Kaichiro and now houses his collection of Asian and Japanese art. Winding walkways, stone lanterns, paving stones and a bamboo grove all provide different viewpoints to explore around the hilly garden, filled with stone sculptures and a number of preserved tea houses. Perhaps most interesting is the beautiful juxtaposition between the garden’s vivid greens and classical features, with the museum’s modern glass architecture. The café, serving lunch and cakes, is a great place to enjoy the garden from as well.
    30 minutes
  • Happo-en Garden, Shirokanedai, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Happo-en is a vast park in Minato District. The name means, ‘The Garden of Eight Views’ for its appeal in all seasons and angles. The spacious grounds provide a stunning backdrop for photos, and in fact, the garden is a popular choice for wedding parties and photo shoots. A restaurant serving kaiseki cuisine overlooks the pond and a teahouse offers tea ceremony etiquette lessons among other things. Call ahead to make reservations for their walking tours hosted on weekdays, which include a lunch at the restaurant and a tea ceremony (7700 yen per person). Reservations are not required for Muan Teahouse but recommended for Enju, the kaiseki restaurant on the premises.
    30 minutes
  • Tokyo National Museum Garden, Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    For a few weeks during the hanami (cherry blossoms) in spring, and during the koyo (autumn leaves) in November, the garden of the Tokyo National Museum opens to the public.
    30 minutes
  • Mejiro Garden, Mejiro, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Mejiro Garden is a small and peaceful traditional Japanese garden located in Mejiro area, very near Ikebukuro Station. The garden is admission free, and it’s a perfect oasis to get away from the bustling streets of Tokyo. During the autumn leaves season, the garden hosts light-up events at night and illuminated autumn foliage can be enjoyed only this time of the year.
    30 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pick up is on foot. Not with a vehicle.
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
jensmeyervdl
17 Jul 2023
My son and I got a wonderfully personalised tour of Tokyo yesterday. Andy, the tour guide, met us punctually at the hotel in the morning and was completely relaxed about our wishes, including making the good suggestions. During the tour by public transport, he didn't miss any opportunity to give us lots of information in between here and there, when the sights were on the way. It was very pleasant with him, it was relaxed and easy and his English is excellent. At the end, he responded to a special wish of my son and we bought a great sushi knife in a small knife shop in Asakusa. Simply a great tour.
M2504YHjonathanp
21 Jun 2023
Hiromi Murata was WONDERFUL. She showed us everything we wanted, and was flexible with our itinerary. It was a marvellous day and we saw things very tourists would. Very good value and a day we will never forget. Thank you.
Meiho
08 Jun 2023
Our guide, Hiro, had obviously done a lot of research, since I requested some very specific gardens and architecture in Tokyo. He had contacted various people so that we could see places that were not open to the general public. He put together a comprehensive tour that made the most of our time. It did mean that we had to take taxis from one place to another, which added to the cost, but was well worthwhile because we could see much more than if we had tried to do it on our own, using public transportation. I appreciate the several emails that we exchanged before our trip so that he could be sure of what we wanted to see. He also took some photos along the way and shared them with us. Overall, it was an excellent experience.
This tour in Japan is organized by Japan Guide Agency

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