
Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu
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Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu is a 2-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $69 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 60 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $69 per person
[11/15 - 12/5 Only Seasonal Tour] Experience Tokyo's autumn colors with a private guide and Ginta, our friendly Shiba Inu, while discovering a quieter side of the city. While Kyoto's famous autumn spots can become crowded during peak season, enjoy Japan's beautiful fall foliage at a more relaxed pace in the heart of Tokyo. Escape the busy sightseeing districts and explore three beautiful autumn spots near the Imperial Palace. Begin at Kitanomaru Park, a peaceful former area of Edo Castle, where maples, ginkgo, and zelkova trees paint a colorful autumn landscape. Continue to Yasukuni Shrine, where golden ginkgo trees tower over you. Then slow down at Shinchi Teien, a traditional Japanese garden where autumn leaves are reflected across the pond. Along the way, spend time with Ginta, take memorable photos, and even hold the leash as you stroll through the colorful scenery. Your local guide will introduce Japanese shrine etiquette and share cultural insights throughout the walk.
What you get
- Liability Insurance – Covers injury and damage at visited sites (excludes intentional acts).
- Guide – A guided walk through Yasukuni Shrine with an English-speaking Guide and Ginta the Shiba Inu
- Videography : We will create a short video highlighting your tour and send it digitally afterward.
- Photos - Your guide will capture moments for you during the tour and send the photos digitally
- A special gift to remember your trip!
- Cultural and historical explanation focused on Shintoism and the Shrine
About this experience
[11/15 - 12/5 Only Seasonal Tour] Experience Tokyo's autumn colors with a private guide and Ginta, our friendly Shiba Inu, while discovering a quieter side of the city. While Kyoto's famous autumn spots can become crowded during peak season, enjoy Japan's beautiful fall foliage at a more relaxed pace in the heart of Tokyo. Escape the busy sightseeing districts and explore three beautiful autumn spots near the Imperial Palace. Begin at Kitanomaru Park, a peaceful former area of Edo Castle, where maples, ginkgo, and zelkova trees paint a colorful autumn landscape. Continue to Yasukuni Shrine, where golden ginkgo trees tower over you. Then slow down at Shinchi Teien, a traditional Japanese garden where autumn leaves are reflected across the pond. Along the way, spend time with Ginta, take memorable photos, and even hold the leash as you stroll through the colorful scenery. Your local guide will introduce Japanese shrine etiquette and share cultural insights throughout the walk.
What's included
Included
- Liability Insurance – Covers injury and damage at visited sites (excludes intentional acts).
- Guide – A guided walk through Yasukuni Shrine with an English-speaking Guide and Ginta the Shiba Inu
- Videography : We will create a short video highlighting your tour and send it digitally afterward.
- Photos - Your guide will capture moments for you during the tour and send the photos digitally
- A special gift to remember your trip!
- Cultural and historical explanation focused on Shintoism and the Shrine
Not included
- Personal expenses : Personal expenses incurred during the tour are not included.
What you'll see and do
Tayasu Gate
Begin at Tayasumon Gate, built in 1636 and designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. As the oldest surviving structure of the former Edo Castle, it forms a striking entrance to Kitanomaru Park in the Imperial Palace Outer Garden. Take a close look at this nearly 400-year-old gate while your guide briefly connects its Edo-period past with today's Imperial Palace area.
5 minutes here
Nippon Budokan
Pause outside Nippon Budokan and look for the onion-shaped ornament on its distinctive roof, affectionately known in Japan as the “Big Onion.” Built for the judo competition at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the Budokan remains a center for Japanese martial arts. It also became a legendary music venue after The Beatles staged the venue's first rock concert here in 1966. Today, performing at the Budokan is a dream and major milestone for many Japanese artists.
Pass by without stopping
Kitanomaru Park
Shiba Inu Autumn Walk in Kitanomaru Park. Explore the former northern enclosure of Edo Castle, now a forested park in the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, with a friendly Shiba Inu. Around 300 maple trees and 100 ginkgo trees create layers of red, orange, yellow, and green. Pet and cuddle the Shiba Inu, take memorable photos together, and hold the leash as you walk through Tokyo's fall foliage.
30 minutes here
First Torii Gate and Golden Ginkgo Avenue. Look up at Yasukuni Shrine's monumental 25-meter-high torii gate and experience its powerful scale. Your guide will show you the respectful way to pass through a torii before you step into the sacred grounds. Just beyond the gate, tall ginkgo trees line both sides of the broad, straight approach, creating a dramatic golden avenue in autumn. The Omura Masujiro Statue rises ahead at the far end of the view.
5 minutes here
Continue along the golden ginkgo avenue to the Omura Masujiro Statue, a commanding landmark at the center of the shrine approach. Pause beneath the towering figure while your guide briefly introduces who he was and why his statue stands in this prominent position, leaving the fuller story for the live tour.
5 minutes here
Purification, Shinmon Gate, and the Noh Stage. Before entering the inner grounds, your guide will show you how to cleanse your hands and mouth at the massive granite purification pavilion. Pass through Shinmon Gate, known for its large chrysanthemum crests, and discover historic structures including the Noh stage. Your guide will explain each step so you can experience the approach to a Japanese shrine respectfully and with confidence. Visit the Main Worship Hall with your guide and take part in a respectful shrine visit. Learn the basic etiquette and Shinto customs, then offer your own prayer. If you wish, you can also browse protective charms or try an omikuji fortune, giving you a personal and approachable introduction to Japanese culture.
15 minutes here
Shinchi Teien
Unwind in Shinchi Teien, a peaceful strolling garden created in the early Meiji era. Follow the stepping-stone path past a pond, waterfall stonework, teahouses, and autumn colors reflected on the water. Colorful Nishikigoi carp from Niigata glide through the pond, and when feed is available, you may be able to feed them. It is a quiet, intimate finale after the grand torii, golden ginkgo avenue, and shrine visit.
10 minutes here
Browse Japanese souvenirs at SAKURA after your shrine visit. Your guide may also point out other souvenir shops around Yasukuni Shrine, including the Yushukan shop.
15 minutes here
Chidorigafuchi
Take beautiful photos under the fall leaves with your group
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Meet your guide at the entrance to Kitanomaru Park at the location shown on the map. Your guide will be waiting with a Shiba Inu and holding a fan featuring the Shiba Inu logo.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your guide at the entrance to Kitanomaru Park at the location shown on the map. Your guide will be waiting with a Shiba Inu and holding a fan featuring the Shiba Inu logo.
Options you can book
$69 per person
5–8 people rate: When booking a private tour for 5–8 people
$89 per person
1 person rate: When booking a private tour for 1 person
$79 per person
2–4 people rate: When booking a private tour for 2–4 people
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Enrich Your Travel Japan
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 7+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $69 to $89
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Enrich Your Travel Japan, who run 12 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.0.
See everything Enrich Your Travel Japan runsWhy this scores 60
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Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu cost?
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Prices start at $69 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 7. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings), Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set, Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu?
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Included: Liability Insurance – Covers injury and damage at visited sites (excludes intentional acts; Guide – A guided walk through Yasukuni Shrine with an English-speaking Guide and Ginta the; Videography : We will create a short video highlighting your tour and send it digitally af; Photos - Your guide will capture moments for you during the tour and send the photos digit; and A special gift to remember your trip!. Not included: Personal expenses : Personal expenses incurred during the tour are not included. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu?
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Meet your guide at the entrance to Kitanomaru Park at the location shown on the map. Your guide will be waiting with a Shiba Inu and holding a fan featuring the Shiba Inu logo. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What booking options are available for Tokyo Private Autumn Leaves Walk with a Shiba Inu?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including $69 per person, $89 per person, $79 per person. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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