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Hamarikyu Gardens is a historical Japanese garden built in the Edo period.
Within the garden, the highlights are the Karesansui (dry landscape garden) and Kaiyushiki garden (circular garden). Visitors can also enjoy the plants and trees, whose beauty changes with the seasons.
The tour guide will explain in detail about the history of the garden and the background of the garden's design, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese garden culture.
In addition, there is a tea ceremony room in the garden where you will experience matcha green tea and Japanese sweets!
Please enjoy Japanese garden culture while admiring the garden scenery and taking pictures!
*Matcha green tea and Japanese sweets are included in the tour fee.
*We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes for this walking tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Otemon Bridge is one of the entrances to Hama-Rikyu Gardens. Please cross the bridge and meet up in front of the entrance of Hama Rikyu Garden.
Tour end at Shiodome station (Yurikamome and Toei Oedo line)
Itinerary
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The Hamarikyu Gardens are the largest gardens of the Daimyo gardens in Tokyo. Daimyo gardens originated in the Edo period (1603-1868) when samurai established gardens within their vast estates. The garden has a waterway running through it, and the scenery created by the bridges, buildings, and trees is magnificent. Flowers can be enjoyed in each of the four seasons. This is the only place in Tokyo where you can see a pond created by drawing seawater from the sea.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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*Optional* This museum features exhibits related to Japanese advertising. Visitors can enjoy and learn about the changes in advertising over time and the differences between Japanese and foreign advertising. Admission is free.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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*Optional* A steampunk-style copper karakuri clock by Hayao Miyazaki, the famous animation director of Studio Ghibli. When the time is up, the lights come on and the karakuri clock starts moving with music. The time when it moves is limited. If you are lucky, you may be able to see it in motion.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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*Optional* Hibiya Shrine, located in an office district, is a shrine with a history of about 400 years that enshrines the god of agriculture and the god that drives away the impure.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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