I have lived in Tokyo for 30 years. I know how Tokyo has developed and what has remained unchanged and permeated our lives. I love food and history and can tell you about the food the locals love and the history of the city.
This walking tour offers a unique opportunity to experience local Tokyo life while enjoying a traditional Japanese garden. Normally it is required for the admission fee, but you’ll be guided through this historic garden for free. After savoring matcha and Japanese sweets at a traditional tea house, you’ll explore a bustling shopping street beloved by locals.
Along the food street, you’ll also visit a historic temple known for its blessings of healing and longevity. This tour contains not only both tranquility and vibrancy, but also delicious flavors, and cultural insights for an unforgettable day in Tokyo.
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FamilyMart is the meeting spot. It's a 5-minute walk from Komagome Station.
Normally, there is an admission fee, but I will cover your entry. A feudal lord’s garden created 300 years ago during the Edo period. Stroll along the winding paths, over small hills, and around the pond to enjoy the scenery of each season. At the tea house, "Fukiage Chaya," you can savor matcha and traditional Japanese sweets while admiring the garden views.
Enjoy street food in a local shopping street loved by the community. Experience Japanese culture through tofu shops, pickled goods stores, takoyaki stands, bakeries, tea shops, and more.
It is renowned for its blessings of healing and longevity. In particular, the "Arai Kannon" (Washing Kannon) is believed to bring physical and spiritual recovery by washing the affected part of your body and wiping it with a cloth.
This is the drop-off point. Around Sugamo Station, there are many izakayas loved by the locals. I’ll recommend some of my favorite spots for you to try.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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