Best of Downtown Tokyo: Nature, Coffee, & Japanese Sweets Tasting

5.0 (3 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Overview

Kiyosumi Shirakawa: Tokyo’s Hippest Downtown Neighborhood Tour

Looking to start your Tokyo trip at a relaxed pace? Join me in Kiyosumi Shirakawa—an off-the-beaten-path district that’s still close to central Tokyo attractions. Discover a vibrant mix of modern coffee shops and galleries nestled among traditional family-run bars and old warehouses.

On this leisurely morning tour, we’ll:
• Stroll through Kiyosumi Gardens, one of Tokyo’s nine famous public gardens
• Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and a light breakfast of your choice at the neighborhood’s first roastery and coffee shop
• Indulge in a sweet or savory Japanese treat of your choice

This is perfect for travelers eager to see a lesser-known side of Tokyo most tourists miss. I can’t wait to guide you through Kiyosumi Shirakawa’s hidden gems!

What's included

  • Admission to Kiyosumi Garden
  • Expert English tour guide
  • Selection of 2 Japanese Sweets
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Kiyosumi Teien
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Our tour will start at Kiyosumi Teien, a traditional Japanese-style garden built by a feudal lord during the Kyoho era.
    I will explain some of the garden's key historic points and landmarks.
    Taking in this traditional garden may make you forget that you are even in Tokyo!
  2. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Kiyosumi Shirakawa is known as the birthplace of Japan's thirdwave coffee scene and is home to numerous independent coffee shops pulling some of the best espresso in Tokyo.
    I will take you to Allpress Espresso, a cafe and roastery where you can catch a glimpse of espresso beans being roasted while relaxing with a quality espresso before making our way towards our next tour destination.
  3. Futatsume-dori (Kiyosumi-dori) Origin Monument
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    For the final part of the tour, enjoy eating two very distinct Japanese sweets—something modern and something traditional. Secrets will be reveals on the tour!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our tour will start at Kiyosumi Teien, a traditional Japanese garden constructed in the Edo era.
Taking in the garden's meticulous nature and wildlife may make you forget that you are even in Tokyo!
Our tour will begin at the front entrance of Kiyosumi Teien by the ticket counter.

End point

There are multiple stations in Kiyosumi Shirakawa so after the tour I will assist you with choosing the best one to reach your destination.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people who don't like tea, coffee and sweets

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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