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    Tokyo: Edo-Period Rikugien Garden Walk with Matcha

    By DeepExperienceProduct code 174545P555
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    Duration

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    1 hour 30 minutesMobile tickets

    Overview

    Explore the serene beauty of Rikugien Garden, an iconic Edo-period daimyo garden in Tokyo. Created in 1702, this stunning landscape invites you to stroll through its poetic scenery, where every path leads to a new perspective. Learn how the garden reflects the intersection of political power and artistic expression in the culture of the ruling elite. Your journey concludes at the Fukiage Chaya teahouse, where you can savor matcha and traditional sweets while overlooking the tranquil pond. - Discover the historical significance and design of Rikugien Garden - Experience the garden’s seasonal transformations and poetic inspirations - Enjoy a private tour led by an expert guide for deeper insights - Conclude with matcha and sweets at the picturesque teahouse

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Professional English-speaking guide

    Fees

    Entrance fee

    Other

    Matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweet at Fukiage Chaya

    Other

    Rikugien Garden guided walking tour

    Not included

    Other

    Transportation to and from the garden

    Other

    Personal expenses

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Please meet your guide in front of the FamilyMart convenience store located next to Rikugien Garden (Rikugien-mae branch). The guide will be holding a sign with your name. The meeting point is a short walk from JR Komagome Station (South Exit).

    End point

    Please meet your guide in front of the FamilyMart convenience store located next to Rikugien Garden (Rikugien-mae branch). The guide will be holding a sign with your name. The meeting point is a short walk from JR Komagome Station (South Exit).

    Itinerary

    Standard1 hour 30 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included

    Rikugien Garden is one of Tokyo’s finest surviving Edo-period daimyo gardens, created in 1702 by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, a close advisor to the fifth Tokugawa shogun. Designed as a strolling-style landscape garden, it features a large central pond, artificial hills, and winding paths inspired by classical Japanese poetry. As visitors walk through the carefully composed scenery, shifting perspectives reveal poetic references and refined aesthetics that reflect the cultural sophistication of the Edo elite.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    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.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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