Top Experiences in Rikugien Garden

This is off the beaten path tour in Tokyo. You can enjoy non touristic spots. It is mainly for locals. This means you can see real life of Tokyo people. You can buy local products, taste street foods and local Japanese garden. It is quite time efficient tour using train all the way.

Kawagoe Ichibangai Located at the tip of the Musashino Plateau, there was a rice market in the rice fields to the east, north, and west.
It was an important place for transporting food such as rice and vegetables by boat using the Shingashigawa River, which surrounds the city and continues all the way to Edo, where generations of Fudai feudal lords were stationed here. Many of the festivals and culture of Edo have been brought back and passed down to this day.

This is the ideal tour for travelers that have a layover in Narita airport!
Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one-day tour would focus on one area, and be able to cover about 3 to 4 sights. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private English-speaking guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a tour that is best for you!
Note*1: Please discuss with your guide which sites you would like to see on the tour.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history

If you would like to enjoy a layover tour of Tokyo from Narita, this tour is for you!

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would focus on one area. This is usually about 3 to 4 sights in the city. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a tour that's best for you!

Once your tour is complete, your guide will take you to the nearest station to ride the Narita Express. You can enjoy your ride back to Narita after a fun time in Tokyo!

In this 6-hour Tokyo walking tour, you can experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony known as "sado". Sado reflects the spirit of "wabi-sabi," a philosophy which finds beauty in simple refinement, old ways, and solitude. Beyond just serving and enjoying green tea, one of the main purposes of the tea ceremony is for the guests to enjoy the hospitality of the host in an atmosphere removed from the fast pace of everyday life thus this artistic ritual is held in a traditional tearoom with tatami mats.

In this tour, you will learn the spirit of Japanese tea culture through experience! Your Tea Ceremony experience also comes with a walking tour. You can visit a few sights of your choosing with your guide. Please budget about 2 hours for each sight.

Age: Children can join this tour, however, the tea ceremony experience is for those 12 and up.

Note: The start time for the experience may vary. The estimated start time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a eight-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This 6-hour walking tour includes admission to Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo. Before Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo, you can visit 3 to 4 sights that you decide on with your guide from our itinerary list. Your guide will drop you off at Samurai Museum after a 5-hour walking tour. The experience time is about one hour. Your experience on this tour includes SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM General Admission Ticket-Guided tour, trying on Samurai armor and a Ninja experience.

It's a unique, experience-based museum that lets you get up close and personal with history. You can learn samurai history in English and experience being a samurai and a ninja for a day with fun-filled activities such as Samurai armor trial, Ninja workshop, and Ninja star throw competition.

Your guide will leave after s/he takes you to the SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Tokyo.

Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 5 hours from the tour start.

This 6-hour walking tour includes 60 min Wadaiko Japanese drumming lesson at TAIKO-LAB Akihabara or Aoyama. Before your Japanese drumming lesson, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! You can customize your tour itinerary after your reservation is made. guide will drop you off at TAIKO-LAB after a 5 hour walking tour. The experience time is about 60 min.

Taiko LAB Akihabra offers Japanese Drumming Lessons for visitors to Japan who would like to experience this side of Japanese culture. It is a one-hour lesson that is easy for those of all levels to join. There is no age limit for the lesson: anyone aged 3 and above can participate in the experience.
※After your guide brings you to Taiko LAB Akihabara, they will leave.

Start time: your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 5 hours from the tour start.

Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

Do you want to immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of Samurai while you are in Japan? In this 6-hour Tokyo walking tour, you can experience the Samurai Martial arts of "Iaido".

"Iaido" is the martial art of using a Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. You will be able to learn about this on this tour! You will learn Bushido, the Way of the Samurai, as well as sword technique through this experience. After a history lesson, basic demonstration, it is your turn to try swordsmanship alongside your instructor.

Your samurai experience tour also comes with a walking tour. You can visit some sights of your choosing with your guide. Please budget about 2 hours for each sight.

Note *1: This is NOT a stunt show or Ninja/Samurai show.
Note *2: You can experience Iaido in a traditional uniform. The extra charge is 3,300 yen/person.
Note *3: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.

This 6 hour Tokyo walking tour includes a 30minute rickshaw ride in historical and modern Asakusa!

Rickshaws were invented in Japan in the late 19th century and were once a popular form of transport. Riding on a traditional Japanese Rickshaw with scenic views and a friendly driver is one of the most popular activities in Tokyo! Your tour will also include a walking tour with one of our guides. You will be able to visit about 2 to 3 sights of your choice on this tour. Please see itinerary for possible sights.

Riding time: 30 minutes.
Area and route: Within Asakusa
Number of riders per rickshaw: 2 people. A group of 3 or more will be split into separate rickshaws.

Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated start time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.

Note: Infants who cannot hold up their own heads and pregnant women are not allowed to ride on a rickshaw.

This Tokyo walking tour includes a Japanese traditional performance that you can enjoy as you partake in a Kaiseki dinner of 8 courses at the restaurant, Suigian!
*Guided walking tour is 4hrs and spend 2hrs at Suigian

Suigian has a Noh stage that can be said to be a symbol of the restaurant and hosts a Japanese traditional performing arts live show every day.

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese meal made of many dishes. It uses seasonal ingredients with simple seasonings, arranged with care. The light seasoning ensures that the best part of each seasonal ingredient can be flavored. The elegant tableware is chosen to match each dish and season. It’s wabi-sabi on the table!

Dinner course includes:
appetizer
2 meals of assorted seasonal food
soup
grilled dish(beef)
seasoned rice
desserts, green tea and Japanese traditional sweets

You can enjoy great Japanese traditions and dinner in this tour!
* Your guide will leave after she/he take you to Suigian(Kaiseki
dinner restaurant)

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Tokyo’s highlights in a day. Avoid the potential confusion of Tokyo’s subway system, and travel comfortably in a private vehicle instead.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital.

Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Kimono is the beautiful traditional dress of Japan! On this tour, you can experience wearing a Kimono. You will be dressed by a professional and have your hair done in a simple hairstyle.

It will take about one hour to change for one group (including hair-set for women). Afterward, you can walk around town and take photos. Please bring your own camera!

Your tour will be of 2 to 3 sights that you decide on with your guide from the itinerary list.

Sizes: Kimonos are sizes S to 3L. If you cannot find a perfect fit Kimono, the professional staff can dress you in the Kimono as best as they can. For the men's kimono, lengths more than 190cm will incur an additional cost of 3300 JPY. Please pay the additional fee directly to the kimono shop staff.

Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.

Shrines and street art. Classical and eccentric beauty. Pop culture and traditions. All of these come together to make Tokyo a truly photogenic city. Grab your camera and check out the most Instagrammable places in Tokyo!
Popular hotspots for this tour include:

Harajuku’s Takeshita street: Explore Lolita and other eccentric fashions!

Shibuya Scramble Crossing: Get some great shots of what is called the busiest crossing in the world.

Senso-ji Temple: Explore this famous temple in Tokyo with its ornate entrance and interesting retro shopping streets. Make some time to enjoy super cute dango (mochi balls) from Soratsuki!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan an itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary. Enjoy the ease of being with a guide to navigate Tokyo and let your creativity soar through photography.

Meet your guide in Yokohama and enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a eight-hour tour that's best for you! You usually can visit about 4 to 6 sights in a day in one or two areas of the city.

Note*: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This is the ideal tour for travelers that are arriving in Japan at Narita airport and have some time till check in your hotel.

You can get in a private vehicle with your heavy luggage and start your Tokyo sightseeing comfortably right after landing in this amazing country.

Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private English-speaking guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital.

Your tour is also customizable! Once you make a reservation, you can plan out and customize your itinerary.

Maximum 7 participants per tour. If you are travelling with children ages 0-6, please inform us when you make the reservation.

Traditional and historical Japanese gardens are best sites to see Japanese aesthetics. Both artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples help you get relaxed for meditation. Visit various styled gardens and experience traditional Japanese spirits which are represented in plants, rocks, and total design.

Our government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide will help you enjoy a 6hr private tour of the best Japanese gardens in Tokyo.

Select gardens from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. In addition to gardens, you may also choose any famous site in Tokyo for a truly memorable experience!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government.

Please consult with your guide beforehand as some gardens close on certain dates.

Admission to over 50 popular cultural facilities from art museums to aquariums!

Enjoy ticketless admission to over 50 popular cultural facilities representing Japan to your heart’s content!
THE TOKYO PASS is a smart pass service that allows you to enjoy cultural tourism in Tokyo to the fullest!

You can also purchase unlimited ride subway ticket to ensure your journey is smoother!

■Examples of available facilities
Tokyo National Museum,Art Aquarium Museum GINZA,
Mori Art Museum,Shinjyuku Gyoen National Garden

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic city.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half day in this dynamic Japanese capital.

Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Start your tour early to beat the crowds! Enjoy an efficient, 4 hours morning tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half day in this dynamic Japanese capital.

This 6 hour Tokyo walking tour includes a 1-hour lesson on how to make traditional Japanese sweets, Wagashi!

Wagashi dates back to the Edo period. These sweets are usually made by kneading and mixing sweetened white bean jam, Japanese yam, and glutinous rice flour. The sweets are designed after the traditional Japanese seasons and calendar. With their beautiful designs, and delicate sweetness, Wagashi are the “art of the five senses.”

Your Wagashi experience is in Asakusa. Your tour will also include a walking tour with one of our guides. You will be able to visit about 2 to 3 sights of your choice on this tour.

This tour includes a standard course wagashi experience only.
Experience Time: about 60 minutes. Depends on group size.
Standard course does not include tea ceremony or Kimono.

Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.

Age: This program is for those 12 years old and up.

Explore Sugamo, fondly known as 'Grandma's Harajuku,' featuring a vibrant shopping street filled with unique specialty stores spanning 780 meters. Discover Japan's rich food culture as you wander through the bustling street.

Visit the renowned 'Togenuki Jizo Kouganji Temple,' believed to hold healing powers for ailments, right in the heart of Sugamo.

Next, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Rikugien Garden. Crafted over seven Edo-era years, this enchanting garden showcases 88 scenes from beloved Japanese waka poetry. Relax and enjoy a leisurely picnic at the charming tea house tucked away within the garden!

Being surrounded by skyscrapers with the neon of Shinjuku, seeing thousands of people crossing the intersection of Shibuya, and businessmen going for a couple of beers after hours in Ginza, these scenes might make you feel like a Deja Vu of some scenes from "Blade Runner" or "Lost in Translation".
Just next to this, in the middle of the city, you can suddenly be in a quiet Japanese garden dating back to the 17th century, out of the noisy crowd, and relax with a cup of traditional matcha green tea.
We offer round trip transportation from your accommodation for a full day excursion that showcases the diversity of Tokyo to show you at ease the contrast of this immense capital from traditional to futuristic high-tech aspects.

1)A qualified guide and a driver or a guide with both skills will accompany your party in a private car.
2)Fully operated by Japanese staff who have great knowledge of the surroundings, and curate your personalized hassle-free tour
3)Please ask if you are over 9 pax