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Free tour Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Tokyo)

Duration: 3h
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Ignacio
Quality Verified Registered on June 01, 2019

Hi there! I'm Ignacio, your guru in Tokyo. I've been 14 years around Asia and I love Japan. https://www.instagram.com/ignacio_desu/

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

"A romantic jewel in the heart of Tokyo" (Japan Times, in English https://bit.ly/2YwdfPf). Come and discover with me this hidden oasis in the heart of the city, an essential visit in Tokyo. I will give you all kinds of details and I will tell you the secrets that are hidden among the 58 hectares of these botanical gardens. A true paradise of peace and tranquility that many locals barely know. Each tree has a story behind; In this park lies the largest variety of cherry trees in all of Japan, there are more than a thousand planted here. If you want to enjoy the park and other places in its surroundings, here is a guru walker that will take you on the best route. Goodbye to the maps! - Traditional Japanese garden 日本 庭園 - English gardens イ ギ リ ス 風景 式 庭園 - French-style garden フ ラ ン ス 式 整形 庭園 - Large greenhouse 大 温室 - Former imperial resting house 旧 洋 館 御 休 所 - Taiwan Pagoda 旧 御 凉亭 - Raku tea house -tei 楽 亭 テ ィ ー ハ ウ ス - Forest of Mother and Son 母 と 子 の 森 - The 5 centenary trees: ・ Shadow plane (Platanus acerifolia) ・ Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) ・ Yulan (Magnolia denudate) ・ Liriodendron (Liriodendron (Liriodendron)・ Japanese elm (Ulmus davidiana var. Japonica). https://youtu.be/TcoLx3_Fc5s

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  • Meeting point:
    Shinjuku-Sanchōme (Shinjuku 3), 3-chō...
    Shinjuku-Sanchōme (Shinjuku 3), 3-chōme-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
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    Outside exit C5 of Shinjuku Sanchome station.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Carme 22 Apr 2024
Palma de Mallorca

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Nos ha gustado mucho poder realizar este recorrido con Ignacio. Un gran profesional, nos ha costado un poco asimilar toda la información proporcionada. Ignacio es atento y muy amable, lo hemos pasado muy bien.
Edu 19 Apr 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Perfecta primera experiencia a llegar a Japon. Gracias a Ignacio por este tour y por darnos tantos tips y recomendaciones.
MIKEL 18 Apr 2024
Vitoria-Gasteiz

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Travelled in family - Mar 2024
Ignacio es muy buen guía. Aporta datos de mucho interés y el recorrido del tour es interesante. Le gusta lo que hace.
Bego 16 Apr 2024
Madrid

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Ignacio tiene pasión por lo que hace ! El recorrido se hace fácil y ameno!
Raffaella 15 Apr 2024
Milan

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Great person! Ignacio is very knowledgeable about Tokyo and its costumes! Very recommended.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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