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Discover three distinct autumn landscapes in Tokyo on a private two-hour tour with a friendly Shiba Inu.
Begin in Kitanomaru Park, a peaceful oasis in the Imperial Palace area and once the northern enclosure of Edo Castle. Maples, ginkgo trees, zelkova, and other deciduous trees paint the park in rich shades of red, orange, yellow, and green.
Continue to Yasukuni Shrine, where towering ginkgo trees line the broad approach and create a dramatic golden avenue in autumn. Then slow down in Shinchi Teien, a Japanese garden with a pond, stepping stones, traditional architecture, and autumn leaves reflected on the water.
Spend time with the Shiba Inu, take memorable photos, and even hold the leash as you stroll through the colorful scenery. Learn basic shrine etiquette with your local guide, browse Japanese souvenirs, and return to Kudanshita Station.
This seasonal private tour brings together three distinct views of Tokyo in autumn, a friendly Shiba Inu, and a taste of Japanese culture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the entrance to Kitanomaru Park at the location shown on the map. Your guide will be waiting with a Shiba Inu and holding a fan featuring the Shiba Inu logo.
Itinerary
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1Tayasu Gate
Begin at Tayasumon Gate, built in 1636 and designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. As the oldest surviving structure of the former Edo Castle, it forms a striking entrance to Kitanomaru Park in the Imperial Palace Outer Garden. Take a close look at this nearly 400-year-old gate while your guide briefly connects its Edo-period past with today's Imperial Palace area.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Nippon Budokan (Pass by)
Pause outside Nippon Budokan and look for the onion-shaped ornament on its distinctive roof, affectionately known in Japan as the “Big Onion.” Built for the judo competition at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the Budokan remains a center for Japanese martial arts. It also became a legendary music venue after The Beatles staged the venue's first rock concert here in 1966. Today, performing at the Budokan is a dream and major milestone for many Japanese artists.
Admission ticket free -
2Kitanomaru Park
Shiba Inu Autumn Walk in Kitanomaru Park. Explore the former northern enclosure of Edo Castle, now a forested park in the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, with a friendly Shiba Inu. Around 300 maple trees and 100 ginkgo trees create layers of red, orange, yellow, and green. Pet and cuddle the Shiba Inu, take memorable photos together, and hold the leash as you walk through Tokyo's fall foliage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Yasuni Shrine - the First Torii
First Torii Gate and Golden Ginkgo Avenue. Look up at Yasukuni Shrine's monumental 25-meter-high torii gate and experience its powerful scale. Your guide will show you the respectful way to pass through a torii before you step into the sacred grounds. Just beyond the gate, tall ginkgo trees line both sides of the broad, straight approach, creating a dramatic golden avenue in autumn. The Omura Masujiro Statue rises ahead at the far end of the view.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Continue along the golden ginkgo avenue to the Omura Masujiro Statue, a commanding landmark at the center of the shrine approach. Pause beneath the towering figure while your guide briefly introduces who he was and why his statue stands in this prominent position, leaving the fuller story for the live tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Purification, Shinmon Gate, and the Noh Stage. Before entering the inner grounds, your guide will show you how to cleanse your hands and mouth at the massive granite purification pavilion. Pass through Shinmon Gate, known for its large chrysanthemum crests, and discover historic structures including the Noh stage. Your guide will explain each step so you can experience the approach to a Japanese shrine respectfully and with confidence. Visit the Main Worship Hall with your guide and take part in a respectful shrine visit. Learn the basic etiquette and Shinto customs, then offer your own prayer. If you wish, you can also browse protective charms or try an omikuji fortune, giving you a personal and approachable introduction to Japanese culture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Unwind in Shinchi Teien, a peaceful strolling garden created in the early Meiji era. Follow the stepping-stone path past a pond, waterfall stonework, teahouses, and autumn colors reflected on the water. Colorful Nishikigoi carp from Niigata glide through the pond, and when feed is available, you may be able to feed them. It is a quiet, intimate finale after the grand torii, golden ginkgo avenue, and shrine visit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Browse Japanese souvenirs at SAKURA after your shrine visit. Your guide may also point out other souvenir shops around Yasukuni Shrine, including the Yushukan shop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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