My husband found the Backstreet Guides on Tripadvisor as he was actually trying to find a cooking class in Tokyo for our girls. We went to their website and contacted them for a private half-day tour! Each time we e-mailed the Backstreet Guides, they replied immediately. They are a very efficient and organized tour company.
Their website offers a list of set tours on their website. You also have the option of providing them with a list of attractions and work with their team in creating your own half day or full day tour. On our first tour, our English speaking guide met us in the lobby of our hotel. She led us on the train and we visited a private Japanese garden where we were fortunate to experience a traditional tea ceremony. Visiting the tea ceremony was part of our request.
It was helpful having our tour guide as she was able to give us the historical background and significance of the tea ceremony.
Our tour guide also demonstrated how we were to hold our cups and turn them in our hands.
The Japanese Tea Ceremony was definitely a memorable experience.
The private gardens also featured a large koi pond. These gardens are closed to the public and is mainly used for weddings in Tokyo.
We were lucky to witness a Japanese crane flying over the koi pond.
Beautiful bonsai trees lined the walkway.
Most of these trees were older than me!
The sign on this tree read 520 years old!
The beauty of these Bonsai trees takes your breath away.
We highly recommend using the Backstreet Guides in providing your own private tour!
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