Sumida Riverside Walk: Garden ＆Temple Ritual (4 Meeting Points)
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a refreshing walk along the Sumida River and discover a quieter side of Tokyo, away from the usual crowds. This peaceful 3-hour tour offers a chance to connect with both nature and tradition in the heart of the city.
You’ll visit Kiyosumi Garden, a beautifully designed space reflecting Japanese aesthetics, and explore Fukagawa Fudōson, a spiritual temple where everyday beliefs are expressed through omikuji, intricate architecture, and subtle rituals.
The experience wraps up in about three hours, leaving you with a calm, meaningful impression — and plenty of time to continue exploring Tokyo at your own pace.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sumida River Walk
We’ll go walking along the river, passing a historic iron bridge, the over-100-year-old Kiyosumi Garden, and Fukagawa Fudoson Temple with more than 300 years of history — a refreshing way to start the morning.
Fukagawa Fudodo
Explore how Japanese people express spirituality through daily actions, sacred spaces, and quiet traditions like omikuji. Subtle, not showy — faith woven into everyday life.
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Sumida Riverside Walk: Garden ＆Temple Ritual (4 Meeting Points)
What‘s Included
Fukagawa Fudōson admission fee
Kiyosumi Garden admission fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sumida Riverside walk
U5414BYbd,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. It was about a 3 hour tour but that’s because we wanted to explore more of the area. Very interesting and well thought out tour!
Best tour ever!
HippyAventurera,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed exploring Fukagawa with Hiro! Everything was perfect from the meet up place, the route, the program itself, the other participants, the atmosphere. I never expected it to be so fun, relaxed but also packed with knowledge and new discoveries! Hiro is one of the best guides that I have met so far, and I have traveled a lot! He is super friendly, funny, expert in so many fields including history, nature, local sights and culture, Japanese religion, and food! On top of that all he has a great command of English so basically the we just joked and laughed all the way through the tour so I have now the best memories of this area and the tour day too! I am very grateful to Hiro and can predict that he is going to be one of the most popular guides in Tokyo area soon! So don't take long and book him now!!
Jogging tour
josiahf385,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic! I wouldn’t never have thought to do many of these things without a guide. We went to a Japanese garden and a temple. Hiro took me to an extra museum as well! I learned a lot about the culture, both old and new.
Very interesting, there are many details about the culture and the country.
NorthStar32629844732,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The places were well chosen, there was a lot of information and there is enough time to look at the places in peace and ask questions.
Best local tour in Tokyo 👍🏼
514chamilac,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We discovered very typical and local places that are impossible to fine if you are not a local. Hiroyuki is very friendly and will explain you everything in details. We strongly recommend the tour if you are a foreigner coming to Tokyo ☺️
Interesting Tokyo tour
Maps41345887502,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very interesting and educational. The garden was very beautiful and scenic especially with the mini Mt.Fuji, but I especially enjoyed the fire ritual!
A Peaceful Journey Through Local Tokyo
GrandTour00460059729,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had wonderful and fullfilling time on Hiro’s tour. It was a great way to experience local Japanese life． HIRO always made the guests his top priority, which made me feel comfortable and well taken care of. Walking along the Sumida River on a sunny day was refreshing, and seeing locals jogging or walking gave me a real sense of daily life in Japan. HIRO also guided us through Kiyosumi Garden and Fukagawa Fudō Temple—both rich in history and closely tied to local life. His explanations about culture and history were insightful and made the experience even more meaningful． I also learned that HIRO studied architecture, which added depth to his commentary on buildings
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