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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Discover a peaceful side of Tokyo in Karasuyama, also called “Little Kyoto.” Just 11 minutes by train from Shinjuku, Teramachi Dori (Temple Street) hosts 26 temples, offering a quiet escape from the city’s busy pace. This walking tour takes you through hidden temples and local spots, giving a true taste of Tokyo beyond the usual tourist areas...
・Visit temples like Kogen-in, known for its serene pond, and Myoju-ji with its historic guesthouse that belonged to a powerful Edo-period family...
・Enjoy seasonal azalea flowers at Karasuyama Tsutsuji Ryokuchi Park (available mid-April to mid-May)...
・Explore the Setagaya Literary Museum, featuring exhibits on classic and modern Japanese literature as well as manga and animation...
What's included
English speaking guide
Public transport or taxi fare
Lunch
Snacks
Hotel pick up and drop off
Taxi / Private Car or Bus
What to expect
Kogen-in
30m
This temple has been in the area since 1926 after being relocated from Shinagawa. Its pond called Benten-ike is a calm and serene spot where wild ducks are often found. The shrine in the middle houses Hosho Benzaiten. You will walk around the temple grounds which make the perfect photography setting.
30m
Myojuji was founded in the Yanaka area of Tokyo in 1631 but was moved to Setagaya after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. On the temple grounds you can find a mini bamboo forest, colourful azalea bushes and a former priest's quarters building that is over 100 years old.
The Nabeshima guesthouse which can be seen in the grounds of the temple belonged to the Nabeshima family, one of the powerful feudal lords during the Edo period, and it features architecture that was reserved only for high-ranking people. The building was relocated from Roppongi due to the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. The house shows the lifestyle of the nobility and upper class during the Meiji period.
Our guide will take you around the temple and it's expansive grounds.
Joei-ji Temple
10m
Joei-ji was moved to the area in 1924 from Tsukiji. You will hear about the temple and stroll around the beautiful green grounds.
Tamon-in Temple
5m
Tamon-in suffered damage in the Second World War and the surviving buildings and graveyard were moved to Setagaya in 1949. There is a three-meter-high “grave of 568 unknown people”, which enshrines those who died of in the Tenmei Famine.
Karasuyama Tsutsuji Park
10m
From mid-April to mid-May (approximately), you can see 32 different types of azalea flower over a 1000sqm park. It's a gorgeous place to take photo in season, so the tour will stop there in spring.
Setagaya Literary Museum
30m · Admission ticket included
The Setagaya Literary Museum contains exhibits by both comptemporary and classic Japanese authors, as well as displays of original manga illustrations and animation themed exhibits. They also have special collections that change regularly, along with a special area for children's books.
You will visit the museum with your guide who will explain some of Japan's most famous literary works to you, as well as letting you browse at your leisure. You will reach the museum either by bus or walking, depending on how you feel.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will meet the guide at the North Exit of the station.
End point
You will meet the guide at the North Exit of the station.
Additional 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
