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Kagurazaka, a hidden gem town walking
Joined 2015
This is a half-day tour exploring of the Tokyo's oldest and most beautiful feudal lord gardens, Koishikawa-Korakuen and the neighbouring town. Kagurazaka is sometimes called "Tokyo's small Kyoto" or "Paris in Tokyo". It is a very attractive town, which combines both an old and international atmosphere. You may have a chance to hear traditional songs accompanied by a shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument when you stroll the back allies. There are more than 100 restaurants and bars.
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 Iidabashi station
Koishikawa-Korakuen
Bisyamonten( Zenkokuji-temple) in Kagurazaka
Akagi Shrine in Kagurazaka
a resutrant or izakaya which you choose
Ending Point
a resutrant or bar
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, hotel pick-up, admission fee for Koishikawa-Korakuen for a guide.
admission fee for Koishikawa-Korakuen 300 yen per person, lunch or dinner.( you can choose whether you have a meal with a guide or not.)
Tour Important Information
I will book the most suitable restaurant for you, based on your requests. There are two plans.
!. Starts at 9:00 am. visiting Koishikawa-Korakuen and finishes at a restaurant for lunch.
2. Starts at 3:30 pm.visiting Koishikawa-korakuen and finishes at an Izakaya, Japanese casual bar.
Let's enjoy the traditional garden and delicious lunch or yummy snacks with sake or wine!
Important message from the supplier
See the calendar for availability
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 2015
About Tour Guide Michiko M.
Hello, I'm Michiko. I was born and grew up in Shinjuku, Tokyo, so I know the city very well.I may guide you to must see sites in Tokyo, such as Sensouji temple in Asakusa, Meiji shrine, Imperial Palace, etc.
Also, I will accept your special requests. For example, exploring unique bars, animal cafes and one day trip to Hakone, Kamakura, Yokohama or Nikko.
Please contact me!
Reviews
“Lovely day with Michiko”
We enjoyed a wonderful day tour with Michiko. She tailored an itinerary for us and then happily rearranged the tour on-the-fly as things caught our eye! She was also happy to train us in the subleties of the Tokyo Metro - which helped us out for the rest of our visit. Highly recommended.
Michiko M.
Dear Brett, Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write this review. I'm glad my advice helped you use subways in Tokyo. I hope you are having a pleasant holiday in the U.S. Michiko
“A great tour of the expected and unexpected”
We had a great day with Michiko in Tokyo on our second day. Michiko is a charming lady with good English and despite the rainy weather, she gave us a great range of experiences from the Mejii shrine, where we saw a wedding to Takeshita St with mini pig and otther cafés ( honestly!). We saw the designer shops of Ginza and the temple in Akasusa. She also took us for a great tempura lunch, where we managed to order far too much food. All in all it was a great introduction to Tokyo. We could never have done as much on our own in one day and it was so interesting being able to speak to Japanese person.
Michiko M.
Dear Carol, Thank you very much for taking the time to write an excellent review with beautiful photos of Tokyo. It was a rainy day and I didn't expect to see the wedding couple and children in kimono, but we were so lucky to see them! Thank you for sharing your takeaway tempura. When I got home, I called my daughter; she ate everything with a big appetite, so she also thanked you. Michiko
“Perfect day to get an overview about Tokyo”
We spent a full day with Michiko who is very experienced, flexible and friendly answering all our questions and sharing a lot of background Information and practible tips for the remaining days in Tokyo. Arigato Michiko and take care!
Michiko M.
Dear Carlos, Thank you for sending me such an excellent review. I had a pleasant time sharing with your family. I hope you enjoy the rest of your days in Japan! Take care and good luck! Michiko
$178/ per group
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