- Hayao Miyazaki’s Nippon Television Giant Clock - The area around Shimbashi Station is crammed with interesting drinking spots. Let’s walk around while talking with a guide and taking pictures!
A steampunk-style copper karakuri clock by Hayao Miyazaki, the famous animation director of Studio Ghibli. When the time is up, the lights come on and the karakuri clock starts moving with music. The time when it moves is limited. If you are lucky, you may be able to see it in motion.
- Hama Rikyu Gardens - The Hamarikyu Gardens are the largest gardens of the Daimyo gardens in Tokyo. Daimyo gardens originated in the Edo period (1603-1868) when samurai established gardens within their vast estates. Within the garden, the highlights are the Karesansui (dry landscape garden) and Kaiyushiki garden (circular garden). The garden has a waterway running through it, and the scenery created by the bridges, buildings, and trees is magnificent. Flowers can be enjoyed in each of the four seasons. This is the only place in Tokyo where you can see a pond created by drawing seawater from the sea.
*Matcha green tea and Japanese sweets are included in the tour fee.
- Tour guide
- Matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at Garden
Walking tour from Shimbashi Station to Hamarikyu Gardens with guide!
We will meet at Shimbashi Station and guide will explain about the Japanese drinking culture as we walk through the streets lined with izakaya (Japanese style pubs) and other establishments. Walking toward Shiodome Station, you will see the Karakuri Clock designed by Hayao Miyazaki, famous for his Ghibli films, where you will take a photo.
Hamarikyu Gardens is a historical Japanese garden built in the Edo period. Visitors can also enjoy the plants and trees, whose beauty changes with the seasons. The tour guide will explain in detail about the history of the garden and the background of the garden’s design. In addition, there is a tea ceremony room in the garden where you will experience matcha green tea and Japanese sweets!
Enjoy Japanese garden culture and drinking culture!
- We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes for this walking tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
