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Tokyo Private Tour: Exploring Traditional Japanese Gardens with Licensed Guide
5.0
21 Ratings
Chiyoda
Discover the beauty and tranquility of traditional Japanese gardens in Tokyo with a licensed guide. Immerse yourself in the artistry of landscape and Zen gardens while experiencing the essence of Japanese culture.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Imperial Palace - This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
What's Included
- Customizable Walking Tour of 3-4 sites
- Meet up with guide on foot in Tokyo
- Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- 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.
Additional Information
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!
Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: 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.
- Pick up is on foot. Not with a vehicle.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Location
Imperial Palace
1-1 Chiyoda
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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S7102pjscotta
Apr 25, 2024
Enjoyable Tokyo Japanese Garden Lovers Tour - Haru is very knowledgeable about the history of Japan and the many Tokyo public gardens. He guided us through the use of the subway system and city taxis. He did a nice job of not making us feel rushed as we have some mobility issues and it takes us a little more time to get around! Efficient use of public transit allowed us to visit 4 gardens in the six hour tour duration. We found the gardens serene and quiet, also uncrowded, and it was a relaxing tour. We would highly recommend it!
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Seaside179446
Apr 10, 2024
Recommend Naomi for Garden Tour - Naomi is a great guide with knowledge of Tokyo gardens to view Cherry Blossoms.
Naomi researched and suggested an itinerary that included visit to Imperial Place gardens that are open only certain days of the year.
We travelled by Metro and walked many miles to see Cherry Blossoms in many gardens. Due to clod weather prior to our visit majority of Cherry Blossoms trees were not blooming but Naomi still managed take us to many gardens as possible to see the blooming trees.
Highly recommend to ask for Naomi for your private garden walking tour as she did her homework to ensure we see many blossoming trees as possible including Imperial Place that was opened to public during our visit.
Please let Naomi know your physical abilities to walk many miles climbing up and down steps during planning as at end of our tour we were tired but glad Naomi took us to many gardens.
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Jos_emr4760rs
Mar 28, 2024
The landmarks in a short day - Matt was great. He truly wanted to make us see as much as we could in 6 hours and even more. He was very nice and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour if you are in Tokyo for just a few days.
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Julia_y
Mar 26, 2024
Wonderful day! - LOVED our garden tour with MINURO, who was excellent! We started with the elegant and serene Imperial Palace East Garden, went to the Kagurazaka neighborhood for lunch, then saw the intimate and personal Rikugien Garden, and finished with the busy and bold Ueno Park. Minuro listened to what we wanted and planned accordingly. He taught and managed us through the train/subway system too. Great day, great guide!
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Ionel_r
Mar 20, 2024
Best experience - Best experience, so far, in my trip to Tokyo. Steve is a very good guide and I am honoured to meet him. I strongly recomand him. The trip was tailored on my requests and he took care that the tour will be perfect in every detail. Thank you, Steve.
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Ionelr86
Mar 20, 2024
Best experience - The best trip i had. It was over my expectancy; and I was reading about the gardens before coming to Japan. Steve is a very good guide and I strongly recomand him. My trip was exactly according with my wishes. I was honoured to have him as a guide. I wish him best of luck.
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Tovarmexico
Nov 21, 2023
Garden lovers - We love gardens, so we took this beautiful japanese garden lovers tour and it is going to be an unforgettable day with Kazu, our Guide.
He was a very kind and polite person.
Thank you very much for such a pretty day Kazu!!
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Michael_d
Nov 20, 2023
Wonderful Gardens Tour - We had a most wonderful day visiting several Japanese gardens around Tokyo. Koji was the perfect guide with excellent communication and preparation in advance of the tour. We visit several locations and really enjoyed the serene beauty of the gardens and the contrast with busy Tokyo. Thank you Koji! We definitely recommend this tour.
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B2113hybarbaral
Oct 31, 2023
Beautiful Day in the Gardens - Kei was fabulous as our tour guide. He assisted me from the time I made the reservation in making the most of our day. He also recommended hiring a private driver. It allowed us to see 5 gardens in our allotted time. I highly recommend Kei, and it’s a great way to enjoy the beautiful gardens tucked inside a major city.
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Rambling17
Oct 15, 2023
Superb Japanese Gardens - The garden tour was excellent- lots of variety and beautiful vistas to enjoy. Our guide Kazuo was very helpful. He navigated our way across the city with efficiency despite some very wet and windy weather.
We came to understand more of the history of each garden and its special features.
A five star experience
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