English Sightseeing Tours in Bunkyo City, Tokyo
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。
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.
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.
Annoucement of Upcoming Tour(s)
1. Saturday, November 16th 2019 : Around Yushima
Enjoy a walk through historical sights, outstanding works of Origami, and see many beautiful Chrysanthemums in various colors at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine where the Chrysanthemum Festival is held.
2. Sunday, December 1st 2019 : Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
One of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. Enjoy the best season for colored leaves !!
Tour Table - Apply Now !!
Yushima Tour
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Y 16-11-2019 |
Yushima Tour | Free | |||
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| November 16th, 2019, Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
24:00' midnight, November 14th, 2019, Thursday |
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| Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan (Origami Center) |
Yushima-tenmangu Shrine (Yushima Tenjin) |
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Birthplace of "origami", established in 1859. Each floor of the building has different and fascinating features.
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Enshrines a historical figure who was respected as "God of Learning". This is the place to pray for academic success, and people all over Japan come here. The Chrysanthemum Festival will be held in the shrine where you can enjoy seeing many beautiful chrysanthemums in various colors and shapes.
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PAST TOURS
The University of Tokyo & Nezu Shrine Tour
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Tour Table 東大・根津ツアー
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The University of Tokyo
The university, renowned for its academic excellence, is the oldest national university in Japan. "Akamon" was constructed in 1827.Also famous is Shinji Ike, which is popularly called "Sanshiro Ike" as set in Souseki Natsume's masterpiece.
Nezu Shrine
The shrine built in 1706 by the then Shogun, is beautiful with a "Gongenzukuri" architectural style. Its seven structures are designated as important cultural properties.
Koishikawa Korakuen Tour
Tour Table
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K 2-6-2019 |
Koishikawa Korakuen Tour | Free (no guide fee, but 300 yen to enter the gardens) | |||
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| June 2nd, 2019, Sunday | 10:15 - 12:15 |
24:00' midnight, Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 |
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| Bunkyo Civic Center |
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
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Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Center. Tokyo Skytree is in your sight! Plus, depending on the weather, Mt. Fuji!!
※ 「画像提供文京区観光協会」
※Photographic images are provided by Bunkyo Tourist Information. |
One of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. It is great fun viewing irises in full bloom in the beautiful Japanese garden.
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| Details | Flier(PDFファイル; 729KB) | ||||
| Form | not applicable | ||||
Koishikawa Korakuen Tour
Tour Table
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K 31-3-2019 |
Koishikawa Korakuen Tour | Free (no guide fee, but 300 yen to enter the gardens) | |||
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| March 31st, 2019, Sunday | 10:15 - 12:15 |
24:00' midnight, Thursday, March 28th, 2019 |
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| Civic Center |
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
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Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Center. Tokyo Skytree, too, is in your sight.
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One of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. It is great fun to walk around the beautiful Japanese gardens where you can also cherry blossoms in full bloom.
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| Details | Flier(PDFファイル; 974KB) | ||||
| Form | Not applicable | ||||
Gokokuji Tour
Tour Table
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G 30-3-2019 |
Gokokuji Tour | Free | |||
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| March 30th, 2019, Saturday | 09:45' - 12:30' | (Fully booked) | |||
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| Gokokuji-temple | Higo Hosokawa Garden | ||||
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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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A strolling garden with ponds and hills where the Japanese style house of the Kumamoto Lord was located.
Let’s enjoy cherry blossom viewing along the Kanda River! You may get a sense of Japanese people’s special feelings for cherry blossoms!
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| Details | Flier(PDFファイル; 951KB) | ||||
| Form | Not applicable | ||||
Koishikawa Korakuen Tour
Tour Table
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K 24-2-2019 |
Koishikawa Korakuen Tour | Free (no guide fee, but 300 yen to enter the gardens) | |||
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| February 24h, 2019, Sunday | 10:15 - 12:15 |
24:00' midnight, Thursday, February 21st, 2019 |
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| Famous Sites / Places to Visit | |||||
| Civic Center |
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens |
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Enjoy the wonderful view from the top of Bunkyo Civic Center. Tokyo Skytree, too, is in your sight.
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One of the major Daimyo (feudal lord) gardens in Tokyo, built by Mito Tokugawa family in the early Edo period. It is great fun to walk around the beautiful Japanese gardens where you can also enjoy plums in full bloom.
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| Details | Flier(PDFファイル; 974KB) | ||||
| Form | Not applicable | ||||
Yushima Tour
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Y 16-2-2019 |
Yushima Tour | Free | |||
| Date | Time | Deadline for Application | |||
| February 16th, 2019, Saturday | 11:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m. |
24:00' midnight, February 14th, 2019, Thursday |
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| Famous Sites / Places to Visit | |||||
| Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan (Origami Center) |
Yushima-tenmangu Shrine (Yushima Tenjin) |
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Birthplace of "origami", established in 1859. Each floor of the building has different and fascinating features.
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Enshrines a historical figure who was respected as "God of Learning". This is the place to pray for academic success, and people all over Japan come here. The Plum Tree Festival will be held in the shrine where you can enjoy seeing many beautiful plum/Ume blossoms.
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| Application Form | Not applicable | ||||
City Exchange Section
Academy Promotion Division.
Academy Promotion Department
Bunkyo City Office
Bunkyo Civic Center 17F
1-16-21 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 〒112-8555
Tel：03‐5803‐1310（Direct）
Fax：03‐5803‐1369
Email：b250500●city.bunkyo.lg.jp
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