Tsukiji Food Strolling and Hama Rikyu Garden Walking Tour
Description
Tsukiji Market boasts an 83-year history as one of Tokyo's central wholesale markets, attracting a diverse range of ingredients from across Japan and around the world. The market handles approximately 480 types of seafood and 270 types of produce, offering an overwhelming selection. Enjoy Japan's rich food culture to your heart's content at the vast Tsukiji Market. You can also learn about its history from your guide. After that, we will visit Hama-rikyu Gardens, a landscape garden created during the Edo period (over 370 years ago). Depending on the season, you can admire a variety of colorful flowers in full bloom, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of Japan. You’ll also have the chance to learn about Japanese etiquette while tasting matcha and wagashi (Japanese sweets). This experience is optional and available for about 1,000 yen, payable on-site. Enjoy the contrast between the tranquil garden and Tokyo’s skyline.
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Located near Tsukiji Market, Tsukiji Honganji stands out with its Indian- and Western-inspired architecture, offering a serene contrast to the city’s bustle. Inside, you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
Tsukiji Market boasts an 83-year history as one of Tokyo's central wholesale markets, attracting a diverse range of ingredients from across Japan and around the world. The market handles approximately 480 types of seafood and 270 types of produce, offering an overwhelming selection.You can stroll through narrow alleys while sampling grilled scallops, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), sushi, wagyu skewers, and matcha sweets etc . It’s a fun, delicious way to experience Japanese food culture up close—perfect for adventurous eaters and casual snackers alike.
After that, we will visit Hama-rikyu Gardens,a tranquil Oasis in the Heart of Tokyo.Nestled between skyscrapers near Tsukiji, Hamarikyu Gardens offers a peaceful escape with beautifully landscaped gardens, tidal ponds, and seasonal flowers. Once a feudal lord’s retreat, the park blends Edo-period design with scenic walking paths and traditional teahouses.You can optionally enjoy matcha and traditional sweets for a small fee at the teahouse overlooking the water, offering a peaceful taste of Tokyo’s history and natural beauty.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
They first asked us what we wanted, and then we were able to enjoy the gourmet food of Tsukiji. We enjoyed the Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Spring tour and also we were very happy to see Aurora on our last night. Hamarikyu was a big and wonderful area. Thank you very much.
Guide was friendly, knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor and taught us so much about the history of the tsukiji market and the Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine in addition to the garden and tea house. Loved every minute of this tour, extremely valuable for the cost, would recommend and would be back to do it all over again next time!
Our tour guide was extremely friendly and helped us navigate Kyoto.
Very interesting tour with Fujii. He went out of his way to personalise the tour which was just for the 2 of us. He knew a lot about the Buddhist temples where we started and we enjoyed the food market and gardens.
We had a great visit with Miho who is very patient and attentive. She gave us a lot of advice. It's very nice to make a visit with 4.
Very rewarding experience, rich in good things to eat. Sanaé is very pleasant to listen to and good company. Recommend warmly.
Very friendly guide. Very interesting visit. I recommend. Thank you Sanae. 😉
Very interesting tour with a very friendly and enthusiastic guide: thank you for all Sanae!
Superb visit with good weather, cultural and culinary discoveries, surrounded by cherry blossoms! Thank you very much to Sanae for his kindness, smile and explanations!
Absolutely wonderful tour! Masumi is an excellent tour guide who shares history and current knowledge! Genuinely wonderful time! Thank you!
