4. JOYFUL EXCURSION of TOKYO’s SUBURBS

Let’s enjoy rural atomospher of Japan in near Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the world’s largest cities, and you won’t be able to experience much of the rich nature in the city center. However, if you go a little further out into the suburbs, you’ll still find rich nature in old temples and parks, and you’ll be able to experience a different charm of Tokyo from the city center.
First, we will visit the vast Jindai Botanical Garden, within an hour from Shinjuku, and enjoy the typical rural scenery while enjoying seasonal flowers. Adjacent to the botanical garden, we will visit Jindaiji Temple, which boasts a history of 1300 years and is surrounded by rich nature. Then, enjoy a leisurely stroll through Inokashira Park, which has been popular as Tokyo’s water source since the Edo period.
As a guide, I have a wealth of knowledge about Japanese flowers and plants and can explain in detail about Japan’s rich flora.
I can customize this tour according to your preferences.

ITINERARY

*Meet at your hotel lobby, move to the nearest subway station
*Jindai Botanical Garden: This botanical garden is located in Chofu City, in the western suburbs of Tokyo. Not only can we enjoy Japan’s representative flowers such as cherry blossoms, peonies, and camellias season to season, but we can also enjoy the scenery of rural areas called Musashino plateau. We can take a walk while enjoying the scenery of countryside and rich secondary fores.

*Jindaiji Temple: Jindaiji Temple, located next to the Jindai Botanical Garden, is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo with a history of 1,300 years and is also famous for the elegant gilt bronze Amida Buddha (National treasure), which was created over 1,300 years ago. If you visit the ancient temple surrounded by the naturally rich Musashino forest, you can enjoy the original scenery of Japan.
*Inokashira Park: It is located under the cliff line of the Musashino Plateau and blessed with an abundance of spring water, Inokashira Park is the starting point of the Kanda River, which was a valuable source of water to Tokyo. By visiting this precious water source, we can learn about Tokyo’s water history.
(*The famous Ghibli Museum is located in Inokashira Park. If you have a reserved ticket to the Ghibli Museum, I can also help you to visit to the Ghibli Museum. The Ghibli Museum is very popular, so advance reservations are storongly recommended. Admission reservation tickets can only be purchased by the person enetring the museum.)
*Back to your hotel

MEETING POINT

Receptiom of your Hotel or your preferable place

TOUR DURATION and REMARKS

TOUR DURATION: 7 hours to 8 Hours.

*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
*We can flexibly change in the order of destinations depending on the location of your hotel.
*Departure and arrival times can also be changed flexibly according to your wishes.

*If you have an admission ticket to the Ghibli Museum in Inokashira Park, you can also go to the museum. However, you must book your ticket in advance by yourself.

TRANSPORTATION

*Public transportation is well-developed in Tokyo, so this tour uses the trains and public bus.
*Basically, this tour is a walking tour using public transportation, mainly trains and public bus.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

*Guiding Services

ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED

5000 JPY – Lunch near Jindai temple is 1,000-2,000 yen (Soba: Buckwheat noodle or other Japanese food)
Round-trip fare by public transportation from central Tokyo is 1,000 yen to 1,500 yen

WHAT’S EXTRA

*Garden entrance fee
*Personal Expenses
*Souvenirs
*Public Transportation Tickets
*Food, Drinks, Snacks

RESTRICTIONS

I do not drive a car with customers due to local regulation. If a customer requests to use a car, I can arrange a taxi.

BOOK THIS TOUR

Please select your desired date from the calendar on the right to choose this tour.

TOUR PRICE

For up to 5 people

CANCEL POLICY
No advance notice 100% of the fee
Notice on the day 100% of the fee
1-2 days in advance 50% of the fee
3-7 days in advance 30% of the fee
Before 8 days No charge