Yokohama Sankeien Garden and Cupnoodles Museum
Visitors can learn about traditional Japanese garden design and architecture while enjoying the garden's historical architecture and seasonal scenery. A “Cherry Blossom Tour” will soon be held in late March. You can move to the Cup Noodle Museum, where making your noodles. Alternatively, you can enjoy the history of ramen at the Ramen Museum, which recreates the streets as they were 66 years ago. Of course, you can also have lunch elsewhere. Please let us know if you have any preference.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (Yokohama)
- If your hotel is located in Tokyo, please let me know to adjust meeting time/ ending time, also total hours with possible price change.
Yokohama Sankeien Garden
Sankeien is a Japanese garden created by industrialist Sankei Hara. Within the garden, historical buildings such as the three-story pagoda and tea house, collected from Kyoto and Kamakura, are skillfully placed. The seasonal plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, wisteria, lotus, autumn leaves, and vivid fresh greenery complement the historic buildings, allowing visitors to enjoy the harmony of old buildings and nature.
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission fees : Adults(15 years old and above) 900 JPY
Closed days December 26 to 31
Cup noodles Museum
This is a hands-on food education museum where visitors can enjoy and learn about instant ramen through various exhibits and experiences related to Chicken Ramen, Cup Noodles, and other instant ramen products.
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (admission until 17:00)
Admission Fee
Adults (college students and older): 500 yen; High school students and younger: free
Optional Attractions
/My Cupnoodles Factory : Here you can create your original cup noodle. (500 yen per cup)
/ Chicken Ramen Factory : Junior high school and up 1,000 yen (advance reservation required)
At your hotel or at a location of your choice
We can go back to your hotel together, or you can also continue your tour by yourself.
Ending Point
(to be discussed)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Hotel meet-up
Public transportation fees (6~8 USD per person)
Admission fees (Sankeien, Ramen Museum) 5 USD per person
Meals and drinks
Tour Important Information
Cupnoodles Museum Closed: April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 30 May 7, 13, 20, 27
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
・Cabs and public transportation are available for an additional fee.
・ If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so we can help.
Important message from the supplier
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have tour arrangements in Kanagawa and Tokyo.
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
About Tour Guide Yuji O.
During my business career, I have met many people all over the world. In Japan, I have guided international guests to tourist attractions, business meetings, and factory tours. I was stationed in Belgium. I visited more than 22 countries on overseas business trips.
I was also relocated to Minneapolis, U.S.A. Having worked with people worldwide, I would now like to return the hospitality I have gained through my experience.
My motto is to strive to provide foreign visitors with sincere and warm-hearted hospitality.
I am eagerly expecting to welcome you.
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Yuji O.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to spend an enjoyable week with your family. It was a great pleasure for me to enjoy a memorable trip with the family of a loving father with honest children. I hope to see you again when you come back to Japan.
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