Revel in Japanese aesthetics at the historical and traditional Japanese gardens. Check out dry and artistic landscape gardens at the Imperial Palace, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Hama Rikyu Gardens, Yoyogi Park, and more. Choose the gardens you'd like to see and other famous Tokyo sites.

Explore ten different dry and artistic landscape gardens in Tokyo
Visit famous sites like the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, Ueno Park, and more
Learn from a multilingual National Government licensed local guide with interpreter certification
Discover traditional Japanese spirits represented as rocks and plants

What's Included

Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Pick up is on foot. Not with a vehicle.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Wonderful day!

Julia_Y, Mar 2024

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!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much for your excellent review. I also enjoyed spending two days tour with you. very much. I hope you come back to Japan. Thank you again. Minoru

Best experience

ionel_r, Mar 2024

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.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much for a kind message for me. I am really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and surprised your deep knowledge about Japanese traditional gardens. Please enjoy remaining journey in Japan and visit again with your friends. I am looking forward to seeing you, if we have a chance. Steve

Wonderful Gardens Tour

Michael_D, Nov 2023

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.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Your thoughtful review has filled me with immense gratitude. Your kind words resonate deeply with me, and I am truly honored to have received your esteemed praise. Our journey together through the enchanting landscapes of Japanese gardens and the stimulating depths of our conversations stands as a treasure trove of cherished memories. I will forever hold dear the moments we shared, immersed in the beauty and serenity of Japan's natural wonders. I hope you will have the chance to visit Japan again in the near future, and I eagerly anticipate the possibility of meeting you once more. Warm regards, Koji

Fun and informative

Nancy_B, Sep 2023

Our guide, Shuji, was one of the highlights of our trip. He was very personable and made the experience fun and informative.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

I am obliged to your high evaluation of my guide even though I caused inconvenience to you because of National Holiday. I am glad to know your party have enjoyed the tour. I also spent a wonderful time with you while visiting three different types of beautiful Japanese Gardens. Thank you very much！ Shuji

Lovely day walking through Japanese gardens

Cyndi_S, May 2023

Keiko was an excellent guide. She helped us navigate the complex transportation system to get to the Japanese gardens and walked us through some lovely gardens. We would have never found them without her. Thanks for a lovely day, Keiko.

Response from Host, May 2023

The pleasure is mine. Thanks to the rain we enjoyed multiple colors of stones in Kiyosumi garden. How peaceful it was to see koi fish elegantly swim and listen to the sound of splash they made by sudden jumping in Happoen pond. May is the best season to enjoy the beauty of Japanese gardens. I am blessed to share a nice time with you surrounded by fresh green. Please come back again soon. Keiko

Top Sights and Cultural Education on Tokyo Garden Lovers Tour with Nobu

Krista_P, Feb 2023

If you're looking for an incredible tour of Tokyo, I highly recommend the Garden Lovers tour with Nobuko as your guide. She's incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with educational materials that really enriched our understanding of Japan's cultural heritage. She also went out of her way to accommodate us, was great at communicating, and even brought us local snacks to enjoy during the tour. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend Nobu as your tour guide!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your kind comment. It was my pleasure to attend to you Do you keep the calligraphy works you did? They are artistic and show your characters. I liked them. Please come again in a different season. We'll be waiting to see you again.

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