Skip to main content
Tour in Japan
1 / 12

Best of Downtown Tokyo: Nature, Coffee, & Japanese Sweets Tasting

Kiyosumi Shirakawa: Tokyo’s Hippest Downtown Neighborhood Tour Looking to start your Tokyo trip at a relaxed pace? Join me in Kiyosumi Shirakawa—an off-the-beaten-path district that’s still close to central Tokyo attractions. Discover a vibrant mix of modern coffee shops and galleries nestled among

📍Meeting point: Our tour will start at Kiyosumi Teien, a traditional Japanese garden constructed in the Edo era. Taking in the garden's meticulous nature and wildlife may make you forget that you are even in Tokyo! Our tour will begin at the front entrance of Kiyosumi Teien by the ticket counter.

Book This Experience✓ Free cancellation (24h)⚡ Instant confirmation

What To Expect

1

Stop 1

1h

Our tour will start at Kiyosumi Teien, a traditional Japanese-style garden built by a feudal lord during the Kyoho era. I will explain some of the garden's key historic points and landmarks. Taking in this traditional garden may make you forget that you are even in Tokyo!

2

Stop 2

30 min

Kiyosumi Shirakawa is known as the birthplace of Japan's thirdwave coffee scene and is home to numerous independent coffee shops pulling some of the best espresso in Tokyo. I will take you to Allpress Espresso, a cafe and roastery where you can catch a glimpse of espresso beans being roasted while relaxing with a quality espresso before making our way towards our next tour destination.

3

Stop 3

30 min

For the final part of the tour, enjoy eating two very distinct Japanese sweets—something modern and something traditional. Secrets will be reveals on the tour!

What’s Included

  • Admission to Kiyosumi Garden
  • Expert English tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee

What to Bring

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people who don't like tea, coffee and sweets

Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

From

$65.26

Book This Experience