Private Tour
Tokyo Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up is on foot. Not with a vehicle.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Imperial Palace
**This tour does not include access to the inside of the Imperial Palace** The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
Options
Tokyo Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience! Shiraga...
NarcisoKitIII A,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Shiraga Yukino-san was especially adept in conversing in English and is able to explain nuances in the visited gardens. We were also able to talk about Japanese culture along the way.
Great gardens tour with Shiraga-san!
narcisoiiikita,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time looking at the Japanese gardens with tour guide Shiraga Yukino-san. Admission fees were low, the weather was good. Crowd size was minimal, it was a good day. She explained many things about the gardens and Japanese culture during the trip to the various gardens. She was very accommodating and spoke quite good English. She also had a good grasp of foreign and local affairs, which allowed us to converse on many topics during the tour.
Perfect day
Jill S,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Michio, who provided a wonderful history of Tokyo before heading out for our tour. He was wonderful and very patient with our slower pace. He sought out elevators, buses, and trains to reduce the walking and give us time to rest. First, we went to see a collection of Bonsai trees at a very beautiful event location. (Unfortunately, it was under reconstruction, so viewing was limited to only the collection.) Then, we traveled to the grounds outside the Imperial Palace and saw all the well-cared-for trees. From there we went to an outdoor and an indoor fish market. We finished the tour by having lunch at a 100-year-old sushi restaurant. Oh, so good! Michio then escorted us back. What a fantastic adventure we had!
Tokoyo garden experience
paulrF422LV,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic... Our Guide Koba was wonderful... Provided a great itinerary and was a mine of information a fabulous friendly guy
A Walk in Winter
victoriagR1036XT,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa-San was amazing and had the best recommendations of where to eat and what might possible as far as what we wanted. My mother had wanted to see some winter flowers which, unfortunately, were not as abundant in January. But Masa-san was able to guide us to some wonderful alternatives with amazing views. He also knew the train system inside and out so it was easy to get to everywhere with a minimum amount of confusion!
Japanese gardens, art and food.
Y5794ZTmicheles,
Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice day visiting gardens. Very knowledgeable guide on botany. Excellent lunch. Gracefully travelled through public transport. Amazing experience. Highly recommend.
Enjoyable Tokyo Japanese Garden Lovers Tour
S7102PJscotta,
Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Haru is very knowledgeable about the history of Japan and the many Tokyo public gardens. He guided us through the use of the subway system and city taxis. He did a nice job of not making us feel rushed as we have some mobility issues and it takes us a little more time to get around! Efficient use of public transit allowed us to visit 4 gardens in the six hour tour duration. We found the gardens serene and quiet, also uncrowded, and it was a relaxing tour. We would highly recommend it!
Recommend Naomi for Garden Tour
Seaside179446,
Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Naomi is a great guide with knowledge of Tokyo gardens to view Cherry Blossoms. Naomi researched and suggested an itinerary that included visit to Imperial Place gardens that are open only certain days of the year. We travelled by Metro and walked many miles to see Cherry Blossoms in many gardens. Due to clod weather prior to our visit majority of Cherry Blossoms trees were not blooming but Naomi still managed take us to many gardens as possible to see the blooming trees. Highly recommend to ask for Naomi for your private garden walking tour as she did her homework to ensure we see many blossoming trees as possible including Imperial Place that was opened to public during our visit. Please let Naomi know your physical abilities to walk many miles climbing up and down steps during planning as at end of our tour we were tired but glad Naomi took us to many gardens.
The landmarks in a short day
jos emR4760RS,
Mar 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was great. He truly wanted to make us see as much as we could in 6 hours and even more. He was very nice and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour if you are in Tokyo for just a few days.
Wonderful day!
Julia Y,
Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00LOVED our garden tour with MINURO, who was excellent! We started with the elegant and serene Imperial Palace East Garden, went to the Kagurazaka neighborhood for lunch, then saw the intimate and personal Rikugien Garden, and finished with the busy and bold Ueno Park. Minuro listened to what we wanted and planned accordingly. He taught and managed us through the train/subway system too. Great day, great guide!
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