This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Hotel meet
- 9:20 Imperial Palace Inui Gate cherry blossom passage
- 10:20 Kitanomaru Park stroll
- 11:00 Chidorigafuchi cherry blossom viewing
- 12:00 Nishi-Nippori lunch
- 13:00 Yanaka Cemetery Tokugawa Yoshinobu mausoleum tour
- 14:00 Dismissal
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Hotel meet at 9:00, the group explored Tokyo until the tour ended at 14:00. The day ran to 5 hours from start to finish.
The itinerary covered Imperial Palace Inui Gate cherry blossom passage at 9:20, Kitanomaru Park stroll at 10:20, Chidorigafuchi cherry blossom viewing at 11:00, Nishi-Nippori lunch at 12:00 and Yanaka Cemetery Tokugawa Yoshinobu mausoleum tour at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kudanshita to Nishi-Nippori by subway (210JPY). Across 1 sections the fare came to 210JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors from North America. Since walking slowly was manageable, we joined the special springtime opening of the Inui Gate passage at the Imperial Palace, which had begun the previous day. From there we strolled leisurely through Kitanomaru Park and Chidorigafuchi, taking breaks along the way. We fully enjoyed the cherry blossoms, which were in full bloom. As it was already the third day in Tokyo and Asakusa, Shibuya, and Meiji Shrine had already been visited, there was a wish to see off-the-beaten-path spots, so we next visited the grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu at Yanaka Cemetery. After that, since walking had become tiring, we returned to the hotel by taxi. Tonight's accommodation was the hotel.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Kudanshita～Nishi-Nippori | 210JPY |
| Total | 210JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel meet at 9:00, and the tour finished at at 14:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 5 hours in total, from 9:00 to 14:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Imperial Palace Inui Gate cherry blossom passage, Kitanomaru Park stroll, Chidorigafuchi cherry blossom viewing, Nishi-Nippori lunch and Yanaka Cemetery Tokugawa Yoshinobu mausoleum tour.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 210JPY per person across 1 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
kozee is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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