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Explore two breathtaking Japanese gardens
Joined 2017
On this tour, I’ll guide you through two of my favorite gardens. The first is Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, where a stroll around the central pond reveals four beautiul landscapes: a river, a mountain, countryside, and the ocean. The second is Rikugien Garden, renowned as the 'Garden of Japanese Classic Poems' . Both gardens, created by influential feudal lords of the Edo Period (1603-1868). Those gardens provide a serene experience while offering a glimpse into Japanese history and culture.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or at any convenient place in central Tokyo
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
The Garden, recognized as the Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site, showcases diverse sceneries around its central pond such as river, mountain, countryside, and ocean.
Rikugien Garden
The garden famed as the "Garden of Waka" (a classic Japanese poem), reflects picturesque scenes from Waka.
Ending Point
12:30 pm Closing of the tour at the nearest train/subway station or your hotel.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Fee for Hotel pick up,
- Transportation fee for the guide.
- Tickets fee for the guide.
- Public Transportation
- Food Drinks Snacks
- Admission Tickets to Japanese Garden
Each garden : 300 yen/ per person
Tour Important Information
Please wear comfortable close and shoes to walk around.
The gardens are closed Dec 29-Jan 1.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Hiromi Y.
Hi, I am Hiromi, a National licensed guide in English. I studied in England and U.S. during my 20s and 30s. I graduated college in NY. While I lived in overseas and experiencing different culture, I had chances to look at Japanese culture from the outside. And I realized its richness and uniqueness. Experiencing different culture was like discovering my own culture.
I live west part of Tokyo with my husband. Whenever we have time we like traveling. Also I have been practicing tea gathering (tea ceremony) about 7 years.
In Tokyo, there exist traditional culture as well as pop culture. There are so many places I would like to show you.
It’s my pleasure to introduce you exquisite part of Tokyo. Let’ enjoy exploring TOKYO with me! I’m looking forward to sharing memorable experience with you.
Reviews
Karen W.
Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden
“Experiencing the tea ceremony was very enjoyable and relaxing.”
Hiromi went above and beyond to provide a very interesting and enjoyable experience. She took care to make sure I was always comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for writing very nice review. Eventhough it was a very hot day, your smile encouraged me to complete the tour. I really enjoyed the peaceful and confortable time we spent together. Thank you for being as my customer :)
“Excellent guide who can take you to lots of places to see!”
Wonderful guide, who was flexible and accommodating. As a first time visitor to Japan, we wanted to see a lot of different places, and she did not disappoint! She spoke excellent English, and was so friendly with our family!
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for submitting very nice review! Lovely family and beautiful cherry blossom, it became memorable day for me as well. Thank you very much choosing me as your guide :)
“Half day guided tour of Tokyo ”
Hiromi arrived in good time. She was polite and friendly as well as being highly organised. Her English was of a good standard and she helpfully carried a file with relevant information. All of us enjoyed the tour.
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for taking my tour & writing review. Eventhough the weather was not so good for the tour, your family was very cheerful, I also enjoyed the tour & being with your family. Have a wonderful time in Japan!
$169/ per group
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