Route 9: Streets in Japan and an Oasis in Central Tokyo

Streets in Japan and an Oasis in Central Tokyo

Courses

You will be satisfied by the beauty of the Japanese gardens in the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens. The Gardens are designated as a special scenic beauty spot by the Japanese government. After enjoying the beauty of the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, you will stroll through the quaint area of Kagurazaka where you will find stone-paved streets here and there. This is a route where you can savor the beauty of Japanese gardens and streets which still have a flavor of good old Japan.

Route

Tokyo Tourist Information Center at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal → Shinjuku Station → Iidabashi Station → Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens → Kagurazaka (stroll of the streets) → Iidabashi Station (end)

Regarding Guide Services

• This guide service is provided by volunteers, and transportation is mainly by public transport or walking.
• The participants for the guide service are up to 5 people.
• It will be accompanied by 2 tour guides.
• Participants are required to pay the costs for 2 tour guides.
• The fees shown here are for 1 participant. The price changes depending on the number of participants. We will notify you of the actual fee by email.
• The fee for guide services should be paid with Japanese Yen.
• Among the participants, there must be at least 1 person over 20 years old.
• Some facilities may be closed depending on the day of the week.
• The time and date of departure changes depending on the route, so please check the details for each route.

*The fee is the amount required for transport and attraction admission fees. (Including the fees for 2 guides). It also includes the amount required for the guides to return to Shinjuku after the guidance finishes. The guidance itself is free of charge.

Regarding Bookings

1. To apply for a tour, click the “Apply here” button.
2. We require you to inform us of your first and second preference for route and time/date. Please understand that we may be unable to offer guidance on your preferred date depending on volunteer schedules.
3. Bookings are required from 1 month to 3 days prior to your preferred guidance date.
4. After submitting your booking, we will send a response within a week. For bookings made from 1 week to 3 days before, we will respond the day before your preferred date at the latest. Be sure to include your contact details in Japan.
5. To cancel a booking, please contact us at least 1 day prior.

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