Tokyo: Edo-Period Rikugien Garden Walk with Matcha
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 art
📍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).
What To Expect
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⏱ 1h 30mAdmission includedRikugien 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.
What’s Included
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweet at Fukiage Chaya
- ✓Rikugien Garden guided walking tour
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Transportation to and from the garden
- ✗Personal expenses
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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