Tokyo Rikugien Garden and Yanaka Old Town Tour

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

How about exploring a quieter, more traditional side of Tokyo on a private guided tour?

Start at Rikugien, a beautiful Edo-period Japanese garden featuring a peaceful pond, charming bridges, and seasonal scenery. Then stroll through Yanaka Old Town, a nostalgic neighborhood filled with traditional shops, small temples, and local cafés. Enjoy the atmosphere of old Tokyo and explore the lively Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street.

Your National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo and accompany you throughout the tour.

Perfect for travelers interested in Japanese gardens, history, and local culture. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be customized to include other places you wish to visit.

What's Included

Admission Fee
National Licensed Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Public Transportation Fee
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby, the ticket gate of station or the arrival gate of the cruise terminal with your name sign.
Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tokyo

    Meet your guide at a meeting point

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Rikugien Garden

    Enjoy a peaceful walk through Rikugien, a beautiful Edo-period Japanese landscape garden. Admire its scenic pond, picturesque bridges, and seasonal flowers while learning about traditional Japanese garden design.

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Yanaka District

    Yanaka, a nostalgic neighborhood where the atmosphere of old Tokyo still remains.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

    Wander through Yanaka's nostalgic streets, known for traditional shops, small temples, and local cafés. Explore Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street and experience the atmosphere of old Tokyo, away from the city's modern skyscrapers.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Tokyo

    End of the tour at a meeting poirnt or anywhere in Tokyo.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Nature Walks
Public Transportation Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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