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Tokyo Nature Escape: Secret Gardens & Riverside Retreat

Tokyo Nature Escape: Secret Gardens & Riverside Retreat

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TJDSAJ86J

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Tokyo, Japan

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Overview

Step away from the city’s fast pace and uncover Tokyo’s most peaceful side - lush green trails, a lucky cat temple, cozy riverside cafés, and a hidden rooftop garden with stunning sunset views

Highlight

  • Hike Todoroki Valley – Trek through a lush, hidden nature trail with waterfalls and bamboo groves.
  • Explore Gotokuji Temple – Discover the birthplace of the iconic maneki-neko lucky cat statues.
  • Unwind at a Riverside Book Café – Relax with a matcha and a book by the peaceful river.
  • Savor Deep-Fried Skewers (Kushikatsu) – Enjoy crispy kushikatsu at a local alleyway eatery.
  • Soak in the View at a Rooftop Garden – Capture panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline as the sun sets.

Inclusions

  • Lunch at a kushikatsu restaurant (includes a set of deep-fried skewers)
  • Matcha or coffee at the riverside book café

Itinerary

09:30 AM – Meet at Todoroki Station & Explore Todoroki Valley


Begin the day with a refreshing nature walk through Tokyo’s only natural valley. Follow the quiet trail past bamboo groves, waterfalls, and shrines, feeling worlds away from the urban hustle.


11:00 AM – Visit Gotokuji Temple


Discover the charming Gotokuji Temple, famous for its thousands of maneki-neko (beckoning lucky cat) statues. Learn the fascinating legend behind these beloved symbols of good fortune.


12:30 PM – Relax at a Hidden Riverside Book Café


Unwind at a secret book café by the river, where you can sip matcha or coffee, flip through books, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.


02:00 PM – Lunch at a Kushikatsu Alleyway Eatery


Head to a small, tucked-away kushikatsu shop, where you’ll try crispy deep-fried skewers served fresh with dipping sauces—a true local favorite.


03:30 PM – Visit a Secret Rooftop Garden in Roppongi


End the day at an exclusive rooftop garden, offering panoramic views of Tokyo. Watch as the city transforms at sunset, with Tokyo Tower and Shibuya’s skyline in the distance.


05:00 PM – Tour Ends

From here, you can either head back or continue exploring Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife on your own.

Meeting Note

Todoroki Station at 09.30 AM.

Adventure Level

Relaxing

Meal Included

Lunch Included

Meeting Type

Meet On Location

Time Require

Day Trip

Tour Type

Guided

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