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Tokyo highlights, Korakuen Garden, Kagurazaka Backstreet Walking
Product code 230272P17
From
From JPY 34,000
Dates
Available from Sep 1, 2020
Start times
9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-99
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Tokyo highlights, Korakuen Garden, Kagurazaka Backstreet Walking
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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 34,000
Tokyo highlights, Korakuen Garden, Kagurazaka Backstreet Walking





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Duration
6 hours to 7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Once located outside Edo castle’s mote, the area has historic landscape garden and still remains atmosphere as entertainment district. The tour starts with strolling along in Korakuen garden where you can enjoy changing landscapes of ocean, river, mountain and countryside in center of Tokyo. The garden is special in that it imitates famous Japanese/Chinese landscapes. Seasonal trees and flowers surrounding garden’s pond are remarkable. Next visit Kagurazaka area where used to be an entertainment district retaining those days. The guide will navigate to backstreet, another Kagurazaka and modern shine and complex facility uniquely designed by Kengo Kuma, architecture of Japan National stadium. Lastly we visit Sensoji temple, the oldest temple in Japan.
Overview
Once located outside Edo castle’s mote, the area has historic landscape garden and still remains atmosphere as entertainment district. The tour starts with strolling along in Korakuen garden where you can enjoy changing landscapes of ocean, river, mountain and countryside in center of Tokyo. The garden is special in that it imitates famous Japanese/Chinese landscapes. Seasonal trees and flowers surrounding garden’s pond are remarkable. Next visit Kagurazaka area where used to be an entertainment district retaining those days. The guide will navigate to backstreet, another Kagurazaka and modern shine and complex facility uniquely designed by Kengo Kuma, architecture of Japan National stadium. Lastly we visit Sensoji temple, the oldest temple in Japan.
What's Included
Included
National Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
Private transportation
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
The guide will meet you at Korakuen Station.
End point
The guide will meet you at Korakuen Station.
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
Next the tour visits Kagurazaka area where used to be an entertainment district remaining sophisticated atmosphere and now unique plant art and handcraft shops are lined.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
The tour guide will lead you to Kagurazaka back street where local public bath and bars and nightlife establishments are located.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Akagi shrine was uniquely designed by Kuma Kengo, architect of National Olympic stadium and has Akagi cafe with sacred atmosphere where you can rest.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
la kagu is complex facility designed by Kengo Kuma having clothes, fashion goods, book shops and cafe where you can find something new.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
Sensoji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo is very familiar to locals as Asakusa Kananon Bodhisatva is enshrined. The main gate is Kaminari mon or Thunder gate, well known for its big red lantern. Created during the feudal age, Nakamise dori is the oldest shopping street in Tokyo and lined with around 90 shops and restaurants, where you can enjoy various street food and shopping Japanese souvenirs for your family and friends.Out of Asakusa station you can find Golden object toward Sumida river. What is the golden object ? Built by Asahi Beer company, the golden object is said to be the golden flame in the image of burning passion of Asahi Beer employees, and called “la Flamme d’Or” in French.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
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. In line with this, we highly suggest that you include the specific amount that you want for the gratuities. For your reference, you base upon the cost of the tour booked as suggested gratuities per person : 10% - $12, 15% - $18, 20% - $24.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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