The Imperial Palace East Gardens

The Imperial Palace chidorigafuchi moat

Cherry blossoms or sakura in the garden where we start the tour

Sakura in the garden in late March

Flowering Cherry above the Castle Moat

Cherry blossoms at a Shinto Shrine

One of the Imperial Palace Gates

Highlights of Flowering Cherries or sakura in Tokyo

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MICHIKO

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Tokyo

4 Hours

up to 3 people

English ( Business )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
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This tour covers four of the best viewing spots of cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We start from a garden in Shinjuku to see the picturesque scenes of cherry blossoms. After 8-minute-train ride, we walk on the footpath flanked with flowering cherry trees like a tunnel along the former Edo Castle Moats to the most famous viewing spot of cherry blossoms in Japan near the Imperial palace.

Itinerary

Feel free to personalize this offer with MICHIKO.

09:00 AM

Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardens.

You'll view the picturesque scenes of cherry blossoms, walking through the beautifully landscaped Japanese and Western style gardens at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
10:30 AM

Chidorigafuchi Moat Greenway

You 'll walk on the footpath flanked with flowering cherry trees like a tunnel made of cherry blossoms, viewing magnificent scenes of beautiful nature and the remains of the former Edo Castle such as formidable gates, moats and stone walls.
11:30 AM

The Imperial Palace East Gardens

After going through one of the old castle gate, you'll see the great stone foundation of the main castle keep. Having made the ascent, treat yourself to a rest and savor what it feels like to be king for a moment. Then we visit the beautiful Japanese Garden.
13:00 PM

JR Tokyo Station

Our tour is coming to an end at JR Tokyo Station. Thank you for joining my tour. I hope you've had a good time today.

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Departure & Return

Starting time 09:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Meeting Point JR Shinjuku Station or JR Tokyo Station

Ending Point JR Shinjuku Station or Tokyo Station

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee
transportation and entrance fees for your guide

What‘s not included

Transportation fee for you ￥160 for each guest
Food and drink
Entrance fee for you ￥500 for each guest (more than 65 years old
￥250)
When you want me to welcome at your hotel located within the Tokyo-23-ward, you will pay ￥1000 for that. In that case, I'll send you back to your hotel free of charge.

Important

Only available- Tues. March 17 to Thur. April 9, 2020

* I'm afraid I cannot guide my guests until the eradication of COVID-19 in Japan. I’m looking forward to helping you make your dreams come true in your sightseeing tours in beautiful Japan.
* I can't work as a guide after 5 p.m.
* I can't guide solo male guest or a group of all male members.
I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you for your understanding.

1, You will be expected to walk for more than three hours.
2,This is the best time to view cherry blossoms, so many restaurants might be filled with people. I'd like to recommend that you take a lunch with you. You can buy a good lunch in and out of JR Shinjuku Station, inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden or Kitanomaru Park.
3, This tour is not available on Mondays and Fridays.
4, If you'd like to start and end the tour at your hotel within Tokyo 23 wards, additional transportation costs are needed.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

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Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Reviews ( 35 )

4.6 (35) Reviews

Excellent		74%
Very Good		17%
Good		6%
Poor		3%
Horrible		0%

Dorothy ( Couple ) United States

Dorothy United States ( Couple )

Excellent

9 months ago

“ A Wonderful Experience! ”

We spent two days with Michiko in Kamakura and Nikko. She did a fantastic job of organizing our time and sharing her knowledge and love of these beautiful places! It was a pleasure to work with Michiko.

MICHIKO:

Thank you for your kind review. I was impressed by your excellent empathy skills being based on your attitude trying to see things from a different perspective. I believe people like you make the world peace!

Narendra ( Couple ) United States

Narendra United States ( Couple )

Very Good

9 months ago

“ Very Efficient and Friendly ”

Michiko met us promptly at the start of our tour and showed the schedule and said she is very flexible and can move things around. This actually happened because of bad weather conditions and with our approval, she suggested changes that reversed the morning itinerary with the evening. It was a long and busy day and crammed with activities as per my suggestions and Michiko kept us on track and allowed a lot of time for us to enjoy each site. Though English is not her native language, we were able to communicate with her fairly effectively. I would definitely use her services the next time I am in Japan.

MICHIKO:

Thank you for your kind words! They encouraged me a lot. I’ve not been confident in my English. However, I’m a nationally licensed English tour guide and medical interpreter with a certificate of the highest grade in the English proficiency test. Come to think of it, I have no time to despair. I’ll continue practicing English everyday slow but sure to help my guests make their dreams come true. Again, thank you for your kindness!

Somsri ( Friends ) United States

Somsri United States ( Friends )

Excellent

10 months ago

“ A wonderful ”

Michiko is a heart warming person. She is very attentive , kind and generous. She took us to all the places we requested. She is fun and knowledgeable. We were happy to have her as our guide.

MICHIKO:

Thank you for your review. It’s encouraged me a lot to carry out nice tours for future guests. I’m on the Shinkansen to go back home from the final route check in Hakone (near Mt. Fuji) for the tour expected the next week. Hakone has an amazing “onsen”, hot springs. Let’s go there next time!

Veronica ( Friends ) United States

Veronica United States ( Friends )

Very Good

11 months ago

“ Tries hard ”

Michiko tries very hard and does her homework to prepare for her tours. Her lunch suggestions were really great and we appreciated that very much.

MICHIKO:

Thank you for your review, Veronica. It will be my great motivation for future tours! I always do my best for my guests. I hope you all have refreshed yourselves at the magnificent views of waterfalls and architecture in Nikko and a sea breeze in a Japan’s old capital, Kamakura.

Suandari ( Family ) Canada

Suandari Canada ( Family )

Very Good

1 year ago

“ Lake Kawaguchiko / Kamakura-Hase ”

My husband and I spent two days with Michiko and had a wonderful time. Always so cheerful and full of energy, she took care of us in every way. Her knowledge of the Japanese culture made these tours the more interesting, as was her choice of lunch menu. Thank you Michiko, till we meet again.

MICHIKO:

It was nice talking with you. The Kamakura shogunate was the country's first "samurai" government established in the end of the 12th century. The town is surrounded by mountains and facing the Sagami-bay on the south.That's why the place is called "a natural fortress". I think Zen temples including Kenchoji which is well-known for its quiet simplicity and fortitude must have supported "samurai" who need extraordinary powers of concentration and decisiveness. I hope you have a good time in Japan!

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