Garden Tours · TOKYO
The 15 best garden tours in Tokyo you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Garden and Edo Castle ruins on a small-group walking tour with history, gardens, and practical tips.
“Guide was well organised, intelligent, knowledgable and made the tour fun. It made my day going around this fascinating place.”
Review of a private Mt. Fuji day trip from Tokyo, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, flexible stops, and practical value advice.
“Mukarram was an outstanding tour guide. He took us to all the places we wanted to see and also suggested a few additional stops, including spots with breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji. Throughout the day, he shared stories, jokes, and intRead more”
Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, Edo Castle ruins, Ninomaru Garden, and shogun history on a 150-minute English walking tour.
“Mei was lovely and informative. Very personable. Lots of information.”
Review of a private Mt. Fuji day tour from Tokyo with Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and private transport.
“We chose this tour to have more flexibility with time and to see Mt. Fuji area with private guide and driver. Aswai didn’t disappoint. He took us to lovely small villages where is usually good view of the mountain. He also organised for us small boat ride on the Lake Kawasaki, which I highly recommend. Unfortunately weather wasn’t on our side and the mountain was all day in clouds. But we still enjoyed our trip.”
Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, Edo Castle ruins, koi ponds, and shogun history on a relaxed two-hour English tour.
“Our guide Mikio - tour for The East Garden of the Imperial Palace - was really great. He was able to tell us a lot about the Edo period, shoguns, daimios, ninjas.... The tour was very interesting, and even though unfortunately not much is left from that time, Mikio was able to bring it back to life with the help of pictures he had with him and stories. For us, it was particularly pleasant that Nico also responded to our wishes and needs (walking slowly and always making small stops) - but there were only two of us. Even though we didn't see the Imperial Palace - which was not…”
Review of Tokyo’s private East Gardens tour, with Edo Castle ruins, garden views, guide quality, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Akiyoshi was generous in his discussion about history, Japanese life in general, and the ongoing role of the Imperial Family. The gardens and surrounds to the Palace are very peaceful and a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. We really enjoyed our tour.”
Review of a private Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko tour from Tokyo, with flexible stops, private transport, costs, weather tips, and honest advice.
“Our driver Ali was exceptional, he picked us up at the hotel early ,drove us safely to all the beautiful spots to see Mount Fuji, he is very knowledgeable and he gave us plenty of time to explore.This tour is highly recommended.”
Cruise Tokyo Bay by traditional yakatabune, see Rainbow Bridge and enjoy a Japanese dance show with unlimited soft drinks.
“My son and I had a fabulous cultural experience on the yakatabune. The food, the show, the river…. What a beautiful city!”
Explore Tsukiji Market, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, and Hama-rikyu Gardens on a guided Tokyo walking tour with optional matcha tasting.
“My wife and I did the Évora and Monsaraz day trip and LOVED it. Our tour guide was Rodrigo and we could not have asked for a better guide/experience. He is an awesome tour guide (local with perfect English) and was super pleasant/very knowledgeable about the facts and dates that really made the day memorable. This trip was the highlight of our trip to Lisbon. Van was clean and safe. The whole day is thoughtfully planned out. In Monsaraz, we had an awesome Portuguese lunch at a great restaurant- we sat outdoors with a huge view of the lake and Spain (don’t worry about the description of the lake as…”
Review of Tokyo’s private Edo Castle and Imperial Palace East Gardens tour, with guide-led history, seasonal scenery, practical tips, and value advice.
“Everything really . The information was great. Really thought out. Beautiful location. Easy to find. I would recommend to anyone who is interested in visiting the city and the gardens.”
Rent a kimono inside Shinjuku Gyoen, enjoy professional dressing, and stroll through Tokyo’s peaceful garden for $45.
“Everyone was very nice and helpful! Would recommend! Thank you so much :)”
Review of a private Tokyo tour to Mt. Fuji, Oshino Hakkai, Hakone, Owakudani, and Gotemba with practical timing and value advice.
“I recently completed a tour in the Mount Fuji area in Japan and was thoroughly impressed by the tour guide's professionalism and kindness. They went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic experience. Highly recommended! Smooth and easy. I travelled with two young children and 3 elderly adults.”
Ride Tokyo’s cherry blossom parks by e-bike, with a small group, local guide, and easy access to streets cars cannot reach.
“Mr San is very knowledgeable and fun to be with, We highly recommend the tour especially the uncertain time of cherry blossoms blooming.”
Review of Tokyo’s private garden tour, with licensed guides, custom stops, costs, walking demands, and practical advice for choosing your gardens.
“We had a most wonderful day visiting several Japanese gardens around Tokyo. Koji was the perfect guide with excellent communication and preparation in advance of the tour. We visit several locations and really enjoyed the serene beauty of the gardens and the contrast with busy Tokyo. Thank you Koji! We definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Tokyo’s private cherry blossom tour, including stops, guides, price, timing, transport, value, and practical booking advice.
“This was such a wonderful day! Our guide went above and beyond to make this a special day. We arrived in Tokyo at the very beginning of Sakura season, and our guide worked hard to find every last blossom we could enjoy! Thank you so much!”
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