Sumida Riverside Walk: Garden ＆Temple Ritual (4 Meeting Points)

5.0 (7 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Take a refreshing walk along the Sumida River and discover a quieter side of Tokyo, away from the usual crowds. This peaceful 3-hour tour offers a chance to connect with both nature and tradition in the heart of the city.

You’ll visit Kiyosumi Garden, a beautifully designed space reflecting Japanese aesthetics, and explore Fukagawa Fudōson, a spiritual temple where everyday beliefs are expressed through omikuji, intricate architecture, and subtle rituals.

The experience wraps up in about three hours, leaving you with a calm, meaningful impression — and plenty of time to continue exploring Tokyo at your own pace.

What's included

  • Fukagawa Fudōson admission fee
  • Kiyosumi Garden admission fee

What to expect

  1. Sumida River Walk
    35m
    We’ll go walking along the river, passing a historic iron bridge, the over-100-year-old Kiyosumi Garden, and Fukagawa Fudoson Temple with more than 300 years of history — a refreshing way to start the morning.
  2. Fukagawa Fudodo
    1h
    Explore how Japanese people express spirituality through daily actions, sacred spaces, and quiet traditions like omikuji. Subtle, not showy — faith woven into everyday life.
  3. Kiyosumi Teien
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Step into a peaceful world shaped by stones, water, and silence. Kiyosumi Garden reflects Japanese values of harmony, balance, and respect for nature — a quiet pause in the heart of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of Nissan Crossing (Ginza Place building)

※5‑8‑1 Ginza, Chūō‑ku, Tokyo 104‑0061, Japan

Look for a person holding a blue sign — that will be your guide.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center

※2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taitō-ku, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan

Look for a person holding a blue sign — that will be your guide.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of UNIQLO Shinjuku West Exit Store.

※Shinjuku Palette, 1-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

Look for a person holding a blue sign — that will be your guide.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA
※21‑6 Udagawacho, Shibuya‑ku, Tokyo 150‑0042, Japan

Look for a person holding a blue sign — that will be your guide.

End point

This tour ends at Fukagawa Fudōson Temple. It’s about a 4-minute walk from Monzen-Nakachō Station.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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