The 5 Best Tours in Edogawa, Kanto

Shunka-en is the Bonsai garden and museum set up by Bonsai master Kunio Kobayashi (three times winner of the Prime Ministers Award, the most prestigious price to be won in Japan). The garden is an absolute highlight and should not be missed. When entering the garden the first thing you are likely to note is the stunning 1000 year old pine tree in front of the house, the masterpiece of Mr. Kobayashi’s collection. Inside the house several tokonoma are set up and a large collection of books and antique Chinese pots and tables are displayed.

Inclusions: Entrance fee

Exclusions: Lunch

This 25 minute tour focuses on the beauty of the Tokyo cityscape. The helicopter tour takes place over Tokyo Bay, Shibuya, and Shinjuku. The highlight of the tour is the Shibuya crossing; the World's busiest intersection, and the National Olympic Stadium. Departures are from Tokyo Heliport.

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This 55 minute tour will offer an in-depth tour of the Tokyo area, as well as the Yokohama area to explore various major sightseeing locations located near the world renowned port. The tour takes place over Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, and Minatomirai Bay.

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This 25 minute tour is as comprehensive as the other Tokyo city tours, with the addition of Ueno and Asakusa. Both districts are rich in unique culture and full of stunning architecture. The tour starts with a tight loop around the Tokyo Skytree, and cruises past Asakusa shrine, Ueno, and other popular tourist destinations, including the imperial palace, Tokyo station, Roppongi, Tokyo tower, and Tokyo Bay. Departures are from Tokyo Heliport.

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In this tour, you will experience making your own Bonsai with a Bonsai master in Tokyo. What is Bonsai? Bonsai is known as a work of “living art” in Japan, and it has been prominent in Japanese culture since long ago. Unlike planting trees in a field, Bonsai trees are delicately cultivated on a tray or bowl where the grower has more control of the size and amount of roots that grow and thus are able to confine the root systems and miniaturize trees. Assistant will be waiting for you at Toei-Shinjuku line Mizue station south exit. Please meet with your assistant and go to Bonsai museum. This tour will be operated in Bonsai museum by professional bonsai artist. In case you want to ask many questions to them, no worry please do ask to our assistant and, he/she will be happy to translate. With this activity, you can make your own Bonsai, but please make sure that many country does not allow to bring back sand and plant. In case you want to ship it to your country, please inquire us.

Inclusions: Assistant (If you select the option), Bonsai making lesson

Exclusions: Bonsai shipping fee, Transportion fee, Food and drinks