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

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

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Escape the busy streets and refresh your mind

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Admission fees: Fukagawa Fudōson admission fee
  • Included: Admission fees: Kiyosumi Garden admission fee

Itinerary

  1. Sumida River Walk

    35 min

    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

    one hour

    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

    40 min Admission 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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

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