Tokyo Heritage Gardens: From the Shogunate to modern Japan

Tokyo is often known for its skyscrapers and fast-paced modern life. Yet within the city are historic gardens that reflect centuries of Japanese culture and design. On this guided walking tour, you will visit three cultural heritage gardens — Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden, Hama-rikyu Gardens, and Kiyosumi Gardens — and learn how Japanese garden aesthetics evolved from the Edo period to modern Japan. Your journey begins at Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden, one of Tokyo’s oldest daimyo gardens. At Hama-rikyu Gardens, once a seaside retreat of the Tokugawa shogunate, you will explore a unique tidal pond garden connected to Tokyo Bay. The tour concludes at Kiyosumi Gardens, known for impressive stones collected from across Japan. Please note: Garden entrance fees are not included in the tour price and must be paid on-site by each traveler. Current admission fees are JPY 150 for Kiyosumi Gardens, JPY 300 for Hama-rikyu Gardens, and JPY 150 for Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens.