Tokyo Imperial Garden Tour, Tea Ceremony & Ukiyo-e (2024)
In this limited-time event, you’ll enjoy a private tour of the Imperial Outer Gardens, an partake in an open-air tea ceremony and visit a historical building to see Ukiyo-e artworks.
Highlights
Explore Tokyo traditions in an autumn tour available for limited time highlighting the city’s history and culture
Enjoy a guided tour of the Imperial Outer Gardens
Breathe in the fresh autumn air as you experience an open-air tea ceremony and enjoy matcha and snacks against the stunning backdrop of the garden’s autumn foliage
Visit the Former Imperial Guards Headquarters, a National Important Cultural Property, and marvel at a collection of ukiyo-e artworks on display
10 meals
Experience Details
For such a strikingly modern city, Tokyo still keeps its traditions alive at heart. This autumn, you can experience these traditions during a limited-time event bringing together the city's culture, history and traditional arts. You'll start with a private tour of the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens, where you will experience an open-air tea ceremony against a spectacular autumn foliage backdrop.
Next, step inside the Former Imperial Guards Headquarters, a heritage building designated National Important Cultural Property. This prime example of Western-inspired red brick archichitecture from the Meiji era withstood earthquakes and even World War II since its completion in the early 20th century. Explore an exhibition of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings while learning more about this Japanese artform.
Itinerary of the event:
- Enjoy a private tour of the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens and experience an open-air tea ceremony (30-45 min)
- Step inside the Former Imperial Guards Headquarters (a National Important Cultural Property) and enjoy a special ukiyo-e viewing display (1 hour)
Experience the traditional side of Tokyo in this unique tour right at the center of the city, available only for a limited time.
Inclusions
Guided tour of the Imperial Outer Gardens
An outdoor tea ceremony with tea and snacks
Entrance to the Former Imperial Guards Headquarters, guided tour and ukiyo-e viewing
Souvenir
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be near the Kitanomaru Park Rest Area in Chiyoda, Tokyo. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
This experience cannot accommodate children or infants under 18 years of age.
Please note that the tour may be changed due to weather conditions or other reasons.
Please note that the peak autumn leaf viewing season may vary.
Participants are recommended to bring rain gear and insect repellent, and wear comfortable walking shoes.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform the host at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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