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English Sightseeing Tours in Bunkyo City, Tokyo
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文京区にはたくさんの魅力ある庭園、寺社、文化施設があります。文京区の英語観光ガイドが外国人の方に区の魅力を紹介します。ツアー情報を確認のうえ、インターネットでお申込みください。
※英語観光ガイドツアーは英語を理解する外国人の方が対象のため、英語での案内となります。
When participating in a tour, please note the following;
- Each tour takes about two hours. You will be spending a lot of time walking, so it is important to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Please bring sufficient drinking water with you.
- Please refrain from posting personal information or images, such as the names and photographs of the tour guides or other tour participants, on websites or in other media without obtaining prior consent of the persons concerned.
- Generally speaking, tours will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. However, they may be cancelled if safety or security concerns warrant. If a cancellation occurs, the tour organizers will try to contact all scheduled participants.
Bunkyo City is proud to host an exciting variety of attractive gardens, temples, shrines, and interesting cultural facilities.
What's more, the city also sponsors a volunteer sightseeing guide service, operated by English-speaking Bunkyo City citizens,
all of whom are eager to guide you to the city's points of interest.
If you would like to take advantage of this service, please read the tour information available on our website, and then complete the online application form.
Past Tours
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
| Date | June 8, 2025 (Sun) |
| Time |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Place |
Koishikawa Korakuen, West Gate (Nishimon)→★ on the map below
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| Max Guests | 20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
| Participation Fee | 300 yen (entrance fee) |
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Visiting Spot: Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period.
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| Application | Application Form（CLOSED） |
| Deadline for Application | 23:59, June 3 (Tuesday), 2025 |
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
| Date | March 30, 2025 (Sun) |
| Time |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Place |
Koishikawa Korakuen, West Gate (Nishimon)
|
| Max Guests | 20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
| Participation Fee | 300 yen (entrance fee) |
|
Visiting Spots: Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period.
|
| Application | Application Form (CLOSED) |
| Deadline for Application | 23:59, March 25 (Tuesday), 2025 |
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
| Date | March 2, 2025 (Sun) |
| Time | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | Civic Center 1F, INFORMATION Desk |
| Max Guests | 20 |
| Participation Fee | 300 yen (entrance fee) |
|
Visiting Spot Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period.
|
| Application | Application Form（CLOSED) |
| Deadline for Application |
23:59, February 25 (Tuesday), 2025 |
Origami Center and Yushima Tenmangu Shrine
Tour Table
| Date | February 22, 2025 (Sat) |
| Time | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | JR Ochanomizu Station (Hijiribashi Exit) |
| Max Guests | 20 |
| Participation Fee | Free! |
|
Visiting Spots ①Origami Center ②Yushima Tenmangu Shrine |
① Origami Center is the birthplace of origami, established in 1859. Here you will see many outstanding works of origami and fantastic demonstrations. ② It is commonly called Yushima Tenjin and is a Shinto shrine which enshrines Michizane Sugawara, a historical figure respected as the "God of Learning". Enjoy viewing plums in full bloom.
|
| Application | Application Form（CLOSED） |
| Deadline for Application |
23:59, February 18 (Tuesday), 2025 |
Nezu Shrine and the University of Tokyo
Tour Table
| Date | December 7, 2024 (Sat) |
| Time | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 9:50 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | Akamon (Red Gate), the University of Tokyo |
| Max Guests | 15 |
| Participation Fee | Free! |
|
Visiting Spots ①Nezu Shrine ②The University of Tokyo |
①Nezu Shrine was built in 1706, by the then shogun. Its 7 structures are designated as important cultural poperties.
②Akamon, a red gate of the University of Tokyo was constructed in 1827, according to established practice. Shinji Ike, which is popularly called "Sanshiro Ike", as set in Souseki Natsume's masterpiece.
|
| Application | Application Form（CLOSED） |
| Deadline for Application |
23:59, December 4 (Wednesday), 2024 |
(Nezu Shrine)
(Akamon, Red Gate)Civic Center and Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
| Date | November 24, 2024(Sun) |
| Time |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | Civic Center 1F, INFORMATION Desk |
| Max Guests | 20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
| Participation Fee | 300 yen (entrance fee) |
|
Visiting Spots ①Civic Center ②Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
① Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Center. Tokyo Skytree comes into sight! Plus, you may be able to see Mt. Fuji, if you are lucky. ② Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period.
|
| Application | Application Form（CLOSED） |
| Deadline for Application | 23:59, November 20 (Wednesday), 2024 |
Origami Center and Yushima Tenmangu Shrine
Tour Table
| Date | November 16, 2024(Sat) |
| Time |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:00 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | JR Ochanomizu Station (Hijiribashi Exit) |
| Max Guests | 20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
| Participation Fee | Free! |
|
Visiting Spots ①Origami Center ②Yushima Tenmangu Shrine |
① Origami Center is the birthplace of "origami", established in 1859. Here you will see many outstanding works of origami and fantastic demonstrations. ② It is commonly called Yushima Tenjin and is a Shinto shrine which enshrines Michizane Sugawara, a historical figure respected as the "God of Learning". Enjoy viewing chrysanthemums in full bloom.
|
| Application | Application Form (CLOSED) |
| Deadline for Application |
23:59, November 13 (Wednesday), 2024 |
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
| Date | October 20, 2024(Sun) |
| Time |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | Civic Center 1F, INFORMATION Desk |
| Max Guests | 20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
| Participation Fee | 300 yen (entrance fee) |
|
Visiting Spots ①Civic Center ②Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
① Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Center. Tokyo Skytree comes into sight! Plus, you may be able to see Mt. Fuji, if you are lucky. ② Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period.
|
| Application | Application Form（CLOSED) |
| Deadline for Application | 23:59, October 16 (Wednesday), 2024 |
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
| Date | June 9, 2024 (Sun) |
| Time | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Meeting Time |
10:30 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | Civic Center 1F, INFORMATION Desk |
| Max Guests | 20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
| Participation Fee | 300 yen (entrance fee) |
|
Visiting Spots ①Civic Center ②Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
① Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Center. Tokyo Skytree comes into sight! Plus, you may be able to see Mt. Fuji, if you are lucky. ② Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. Enjoy viewing irises in full bloom. |
| Application | Application Form (CLOSED) |
| Deadline for Application | 23:59, Wed, June 5, 2024 |
Edogawa Park and Gokokuji Temple
Tour Table
|
Date |
March 24, 2024 (Sun) |
|---|---|
|
Time |
10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
|
Meeting Time |
9:50 a.m. |
|
Meeting Place |
The entrance of Edogawa Park, near Exit 1a of Edogawabashi station (on Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) |
|
Max Guests |
15 (in order of arrival of applications) |
| Min Guests | 2 |
|
Participation Fee |
100 yen (transportation fee) |
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Visiting Spots (1)Edogawa Park (2)Gokokuji Temple |
(1) Let's enjoy cherry blossom viewing along the Kanda River! You may get a sense of Japanese people's special feelings for cherry blossoms! (2) This temple was built in 1681 by the 5th Edo Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. The main hall of this temple is the largest wooden building of that time, existing in Tokyo to date.
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|
Application |
Application Form (Application CLOSED) |
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Deadline for Application |
23:59, Wed, March 20, 2024 |
Civic Center and Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
|
Date |
March 23, 2024 (Sat) |
|---|---|
|
Time |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
|
Meeting Time |
10:30 a.m. |
|
Meeting Place |
Civic Center 1F, INFORMATION Desk |
|
Max Guests |
20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
|
Participation Fee |
300 yen (entrance fee) |
|
Visiting Spots (1)Civic Center (2)Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
(1) Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Ceter. Tokyo Skytree comes into sight! Plus, you may be able to see Mt. Fuji, if you are lucky.
(2) One of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. Enjoy viewing cherry blossoms in full bloom.
|
|
Application |
Application Form (Application CLOSED) |
|
Deadline for Application |
23:59, Wed, March 20, 2024 |
Civic Center and Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tour Table
|
Date |
March 3, 2024 (Sun) |
|---|---|
|
Time |
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
|
Meeting Time |
10:30 a.m. |
|
Meeting Place |
Civic Center 1F, INFORMATION Desk |
|
Max Guests |
20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
|
Participation Fee |
300 yen (entrance fee) |
|
Visiting Spots (1)Civic Center (2)Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
(1) Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Center. Tokyo Skytree comes into sight! Plus, you may be able to see Mt. Fuji, if you are lucky. (2) Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. Enjoy viewing plums in full bloom.
|
|
Application |
Application Form (CLOSED) |
|
Deadline for Application |
23:59, Wed, February 28, 2024 |
Origami Center and Yushima Tenmangu Shrine
Tour Table
|
Date |
February 24, 2024 (Sat) |
|---|---|
|
Time |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
|
Meeting Time |
10:00 a.m. |
|
Meeting Place |
JR Ochanomizu Station (Hijiribashi Exit) |
|
Max Guests |
20 (in order of arrival of applications) |
|
Participation Fee |
Free! |
|
Visiting Spots (1)Origami Center (2)Yushima Tenmangu Shrine |
(1) Origami Center is the birthplace of "origami", established in 1859. Here you will see many outstanding works of origami and fantastic demonstraions if you are lucky.
(2) It is commonly called Yushima Tenjin and is a Shinto shrine which enshrines Michizane Sugawara, a historical figure respected as the "God of Learning". Enjoy viewing plums in full bloom.
|
|
Application |
Application Form (CLOSED) |
|
Deadline for Application |
23:59, Tue, February 20, 2024 |
Nezu Shrine and the University of Tokyo
Tour Table
|
Date |
November 26, 2023 (Sun) |
|---|---|
|
Time |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
|
Meeting Time |
9:50 a.m. |
|
Meeting Place |
Akamon (Red Gate), the University of Tokyo |
|
Max Guests |
15 (in order of arrival of applications) |
|
Participation Fee |
Free |
|
Visiting Spots (1)Nezu Shrine (2)The University of Tokyo |
Nezu Shrine was built in 1706, by the then shogun. Its 7 structures are designated as important cultural properties.
Akamon, the red gate of the University of Tokyo was constructed in 1827, according to established practice. Shinji-Ike, which is popularly called "Sanshiro-Ike", as set in Souseki Natsume's masterpiece.
|
|
Application |
Application Closed |
|
Deadline for Application |
23:59, Wed, November 22, 2023 (There is a scheduled system maintenance of the form 10 p.m., Nov. 21 - 5 a.m., Nov. 22) |
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