Sumida Riverside Walk:Garden&Temple Ritual(4 Meeting Points)
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Take a peaceful stroll along the Sumida River. Explore tranquil temples, a quiet garden, and a majestic temple with nearly 400 years of history.
Highlights
- Explore the serene beauty of Kiyosumi Garden and its seasonal plants
- Feel the calming rhythm of the morning on a riverside walk along the Sumida
- Visit a temple where local faith is alive and present
- Experience a traditional goma fire ritual at Fukagawa Fudo-do
Description
Discover a refreshing side of Tokyo with a peaceful walk along the Sumida River. This tour takes you through one of the city’s quieter neighborhoods, where traditional life, nature, and spirituality still shape the daily rhythm.
After meeting your local guide—born and raised in Tokyo—at one of several convenient locations, you’ll head together by subway to Kiyosumi Garden, a beautifully preserved Japanese garden that offers a peaceful escape from the city’s usual pace. As you explore the garden, your guide will share its historical background and hidden design details that many visitors overlook.
From there, we’ll enjoy a gentle walk along the riverside path of the Sumida River. With views of the water, passing boats, and quiet cityscapes, this stretch offers a calm and reflective contrast to the busier parts of Tokyo. It’s the perfect opportunity to take a deep breath, slow down, and reconnect with your senses.
Our walk continues into a local neighborhood where tradition still thrives. The highlight of the tour is a visit to Fukagawa Fudōson, a majestic temple with a history of over 400 years. Known for its powerful rituals and sacred atmosphere, this temple is more than just a beautiful structure—it’s an active center of spiritual life. Your guide will explain the beliefs and practices in a way that’s accessible and meaningful, whether you’re spiritual or simply curious.
This tour offers a rare and meaningful glimpse into Tokyo’s traditional heart—a refreshing break from the modern metropolis and a peaceful journey you’re sure to remember.
Includes
Pick-up at your chosen meeting point (travel together with the guide by train to the first destination)
Admission fee for Kiyosumi Garden
Admission fee for Fukagawa Fudoson Temple
Guided walking tour
Train ticket to the first destination
Important Information
- Please make sure to arrive before the meeting time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, the tour may depart without you.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund