- Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - The tour starts with strolling in Koishikawa Korakuen landscape garden where used to be one of the major Daimyo feudal lord’s gardens. The garden mimics famous Japanese and Chinese landscapes, and consists of four landscapes of ocean, river, mountain and countryside. The tour guide will talk about the history and unique aspects of the garden.
- National Licensed Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Once positioned outside the moats of Edo Castle, this region boasts a historical yard scenery and still exudes the aura of an entertainment district. The tour begins with a leisurely walk in Korakuen garden, a central attraction in Tokyo offering varying sceneries of the ocean, river, mountain, and rural area. The garden’s uniqueness lies in its imitation of legendary Japanese/Chinese landscapes. The overarching trees and captivating flowers that encircle the garden’s pond are noteworthy. Following this, we journey to the Kagurazaka area, formerly renowned as an entertainment hub and still possesses nostalgia from those times. Your guide will steer you through the hidden lanes, revealing another facet of Kagurazaka and a contemporary, intricately designed complex facility by Kengo Kuma, the architect of the Japan National Stadium. We conclude the tour with a visit to the Sensoji temple, Japan’s most ancient temple.
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Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the tour guide who will take care of you for the entire day. As a guide for you, based upon the cost of the tour booked: 10% - $12 | 15% - $18 | 20% - $24 (suggested gratuities are per person)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
