Kagurazaka, a hidden gem town walking

Off the Beaten Path

Michiko M.

4.81(79) reviews
Tokyo
English
5 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

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.

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

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up, admission fee for Koishikawa-Korakuen for a guide.

What‘s not included

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.)

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!

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

Frequently Asked Questions

About how much for lunch or dinner

There are wide range of meal costs.

Lunch : from1000yen to 5000yen.

Izakaya,drinking place: from 2000yen

Reviews

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Gayla L.

5.00
May 28, 2023

Thank you

Michiko, was very nice and had a lovely day planned, but I got sick that morning and we couldn’t do all she had planned. She is a lovely person and I would ask her to be my guide again. Thank you, Michiko

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Simon E.

5.00
May 1, 2023

A lovely fun evening

We had a lovely fun few hours with Michiko. Her English was good and she was a real pleasure to be with. She kindly met us at our hotel in Shibuya which made things much easier for tackling the Tokyo subway on a packed Saturday night. We had a quick dash around Harajuku and then on to Shinjuku for a few drinks and bites to eat. And she also showed us a couple of places we didn't already know hidden around the back streets. Thank you for the Tokyo memories.

Michiko M.

Dear Simon, Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent review for me. However Mame-Shiba Inu cafe was so crowded, we could find another puppy cafe. I wonder if you enjoyed it, as it was a very short stay in Harajuku. In Shinjuku, thank you for buying me drinks and food. I enjoyed sharing time with you. Thanks to you, I found the new shop in Omoideyokocho, I will use it next time for my tour. Please take care. Michiko .

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Christina W.

5.00
Apr 10, 2023

Fantastic Day in Tokyo

We did the "Full day tour in Tokyo" together with Michiko, and were very pleased with the experience. Michiko was friendly and knowledgeable, and was happy to modify the tour itinerary according to our requests. In addition to taking us to see the fantastic Tokyo sights, she brought us to a really excellent tofu restaurant for lunch. Overall, a great experience.

Michiko M.

Dear Christina, I'm glad to hear from you again. Thank you for sending me an excellent review. I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the tofu kaiseki. I believe that you also enjoyed other sightseeing spots in Japan. Michiko

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Bettina M.

5.00
Apr 6, 2023

Top exelent

Sehr gut besser geht nicht. Super nett nimmt sich Zeit für alles. Sonderwünsche werden immer berücksichtigt. Alles in allem voll zufrieden. :-)

Michiko M.

I hope you take many fantastic photos of James Bond spots in Japan !!!

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